A plant’s root system has a profound effect on its overall health. Look at the roots of a sick, struggling plant, and you will often see a sick, struggling root system. While plants may tolerate ...

After centuries of neglect, botanists are using new techniques to understand roots Maddie Bender - Freelance writer Picture a plant—your favorite flower, an herb from an outdoor garden or a stately ...

A biological mechanism familiar to people who fast helps plant roots grow strong. The discovery provides an answer to a long-unanswered question and a deeper understanding of the 'mouths' of plants ...

You probably don’t think about plant roots all that much — they’re hidden underground, after all. Yet they’re continually changing the shape of the world. This process happens in your garden, where ...

Siul Ruiz receives funding from The Royal Society. James Le Houx does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and ...

SAN DIEGO — New research shows a relationship is sprouting between plant roots and soil fungi. This could lead to the elimination of harsh chemicals making their way into our environment and healthier ...

These dormant trees grow strong roots.

Raise your pots off the ground to help them survive winter. Elevating pots just an inch or two lets water drain better, which ...

Rock salt separates into sodium and chloride ions when dissolved in water. These ions can cause damage to the inner workings ...