Pesky infestations of tar spot disease are expected to put another dent in farmers’ yields across the Midwest, according to a team of scientists that specializes in crop pathology. Tar spot is…
Tag: Plants
How to Design a Moon Garden
The journey that exists in the garden is one that is gratifying, taxing and even full of comfort. So, after many months of nurturing tiny seeds and watching them grow into an…
One Way to Grow Despite Drought? It’s in the Roots
As parts of the world become more arid, researchers have been looking for drought-resistant plants, ways to get the most out of what little water there is. But researchers at the University…
The Rise of At-Home Hydroponic Gardens
April Rolle had a leafy green problem. The busy doctor loved salads, but she hadn’t had any luck growing lettuce or other salad components in her outdoor container garden, and because of…
Wild Relatives of Important Food Crops Are Facing Extinction
Wild relatives of some of the world’s most important agricultural crops such as corn, beans and potatoes are important to future food security. But many of them are facing extinction, a new…
Monstera Mania: Why the Rare Houseplant Craze Isn’t Going Away
As sourdough starters turn to sludge in the back of the fridge and spin bikes gather dust in the corner, one pandemic trend is still going strong. Sales of houseplants surged last…
5 Rare Plants That Are Surprisingly Easy to Care For
Houseplants are a little like rabbits. They have a tendency to multiply really quickly. You might bring home a little spider plant cutting to pop in some soil, and before you know…
Protecting the Timber Industry From the Emerald Ash Borer
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. The emerald ash borer (Agrilus planipennis) is a deceptively attractive metallic-green adult beetle with a red abdomen. But few…
Ladybug Odor Could Be a Great New Pesticide
Commercial farmers and home gardeners alike know the deep annoyance and damage that aphids can cause. One highly effective, environmentally safe and adorable method for fighting aphids is to release ladybugs into…
Illegal Succulent Poaching Is a Worldwide Problem
As houseplants have become a more visible trend, largely thanks to social media exposure, more and more people are discovering what used to be considered a lesser, non-glamorous family of plants: the…