Unfortunately, not all that glitters is gold, and not every golden-flowered shrub should be in your garden. In the case of the scotch broom (Cytisus scoparius) plant, its invasive spread and toxic ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

Like many indoor-plant owners, my irrigation setup includes both an ancient watering can and a spray mister that, until recently, I’d wander around the apartment with on a Sunday morning vaguely ...

When grown as a hedge, privet needs to be pruned regularly, but that hard work pays off when the plant produces a thick cover of sweet-smelling flowers every spring. There are many varieties of ...

In the last week, I had two major dry-spill incidents in my home. In both moments of dire need, my dollar-store broom failed me miserably. There's nothing quite as frustrating as being in the ...

In order for a seed to survive and grow into a strong plant it needs water, light, suitable temperature, air and time. If you wanted to grow a sunflower, you will need to: Plant sunflower seeds ...

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Plant cells have several structures not found in other eukaryotes. In particular, organelles called chloroplasts allow plants to capture the energy of the Sun in energy-rich molecules; cell walls ...

Plant-based diets have soared in popularity as people look for ways to improve their health, reduce their carbon footprint, and consume less (or no) animal products. But while following plant ...

Each component of a cell has its own function. Animal and plant cells differ and they have similarities. Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm and mitochondria are four cell components that are found ...

However, there’s almost nothing worse than accidentally killing a beloved potted companion, from overwatering your snake plant to under-sunning your succulent. Plant-care apps are a great ...