By growing the plants in a thin transparent structure (not unlike an ant farm), the scientists were able to image their roots using a flatbed scanner. The researchers could then focus in on the red ...

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Red creeping thyme needs at least six hours of direct sun, so choose your location accordingly. Clear the planting area of ...

When gardeners shop for plants, we naturally look for visually pleasing, healthy foliage and flower color. We check the tag for the plant’s light and moisture requirements and mature size. We also ...

Scientists have created plants whose cells and tissues 'blush' with beetroot pigments when they are colonized by fungi that help them take up nutrients from the soil. This is the first time this vital ...

Spring is coming, and that means gardeners everywhere are daydreaming about making their yards look amazing for their neighbors, their customers and themselves. But before you head to the garden ...