Scientists have found a way to boost the efficiency of rubisco — the enzyme that powers life on Earth — and hope to transfer it to crops.

Wild scarlet monkeyflowers in California survived a historic drought by relying on a rapid evolution, marking the first time the process has been observed in the wild.

The story of a wildflower that adapted to a severe drought in California raises hopes that evolution will come to the rescue ...

This plant can survive in less-than-ideal conditions, but optimal care helps it flourish.

A new discovery raises hope that plants can fertilize themselves in close collaboration with soil bacteria and without artificial fertilizers.

Hammerhead worms are invasive flatworms that reproduce by cloning themselves through fragmentation. With little genetic diversity but powerful regenerative abilities and even neurotoxins, these ...

Learn how to grow strawberries from seeds with our step-by-step guide. Discover tips on selecting varieties, planting, and caring for your strawberry plants to enjoy a bountiful harvest.

These beginner‑friendly, space‑saving plants thrive when started in early spring and keep producing into summer.

The weather can be unpredictable at times, and that's something gardeners are well aware of. Take, for instance, late winter. As the weather starts to warm, gardeners sometimes plant too soon, before ...

This past week’s cold temperatures definitely got low enough to damage the tropical and subtropical plants that make up our landscapes.

FROM TREE CANOPY to herbaceous perennials, in sun and in shade, this year’s Great Plant Picks focus on garden plants that thrive with little supplemental water. “This year’s list of Waterwise Wonders ...

If your yard was damaged by the freezing temperatures, don't panic. Some plants may look worse before they get better. Scratch the bark of a plant lightly with a fingernail or a coin. If the revealed ...