One soothing herb you may already have growing in a small container can do wonders for the soil in your garden. Naturally improve your soil with this plant.

Small trees and shrubs with shallow, slow-growing roots are the best choices for foundation plantings. That is why you often ...

Root microbiomes contain microbes that help plants survive times of stress and may potentially improve crop yields in ...

As summer fully sets in it is a good time to assess how our gardens are growing. Consider what is growing well, and what is ...

Luckily, there are certain plants that can prevent soil erosion in your yard. These best plants are suited for their drought-tolerant qualities, and extensive fibrous roots.

If you have chosen trees, shrubs or perennials you’d like to add to your garden this spring, consider trying to buy them as bare-root plants. “They can cost less, because nobody’s paying to ...

I hear bad advice on watering, such as watering during the heat of day "burns up" your plants. Here's the truth about ...

Plants and trees extend their roots into the earth in order to draw nutrients and water from the soil—however, these roots are thought to decline as they move deeper underground. But a new study ...

Monsoon brings life to your garden but too much rain can damage plants. Simple care tips can keep them healthy and blooming.

There's not much you can do about plants and seeds that rotted in May's slogfest, but you can do a lot to head off future wet-soil trouble.

The term mycorrhiza is derived from the ancient Greek words mykos, meaning “fungus,” and rhiza meaning “root.” Together, the term translates to “fungus root.” Specifically, mycorrhizae are fungi that ...

A government agency is funding research into phytomining, in which plants are used to extract valuable metals from the soil through their roots.