This winter's cold temperatures plus a long-range weather outlook bode well for the start of the upcoming Mid-Atlantic ...

As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay. A Kobe ...

A more useful approach for gardeners may be the concept of phenology and a weather-measurement system called growing degree ...

Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, found in large quantities in soil. While Si is not essential for land plants, many plants, such as rice and grasses, have used Si to develop ...

Gardening enthusiasts are always on the lookout for innovative methods to cultivate lush, thriving gardens with minimal fuss.

This is a good time to try using a plastic milk jug as a tiny greenhouse, giving the seeds protection to start germinating ...

Many of us would love a beautiful garden but lack the time and energy to devote to it. Unless you have spare funds to hire an outside contractor, you may be stuck with your dull and uninspiring yard.

Fresh herbs at the supermarket come in two forms: cut herbs you need to use quickly and potted plants that you probably hope you can keep going for a while. The potted herbs in the store are tempting ...

Treacherous weather conditions this weekend have caused flight and other delays. Meanwhile the UK and US are also dealing with severe wintry conditions. Large parts of Germany are facing heavy ...

Here’s to a great growing year with just the right balance ... And plants like cow parsley and the less welcome ground elder are already a few centimeters tall. I’ve been checking the pots ...

To save even more money, keen gardeners could skip the supermarket prices and instead grow their own herbs. Lambell said: “Basil, mint, and parsley thrive in small spaces and can save you money ...

Those disorders include congenital heart problems, cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, polycystic kidney disease or conditions such as von Willebrand disease, which affects blood clotting and causes ...