Tree roots account for 30-40 per cent of a tree’s weight. They often reach out up to two times the tree’s height or three times the width of its canopy. Rather than radiating evenly, they ...

Once the current rain has subsided, and the ground has had a bit of time to dry out, planting fruit trees may be on the to-do list for your garden. It’s that time of year when nurseries are stocked ...

Another commenter was direct in explaining how the tree ring could cause a tree to die: "The problem with tree rings is that they cover the root flare (where you see the structural roots flaring out ...

It may be that you are overwatering it, which is among the most common mistakes made by houseplant lovers around the world.

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When the ground froze last fall, there were about three inches of plant-available water in the 5-foot soil profile, with most of it below two feet. A normal profile would hold closer to 10 inches ...

Dallas chefs share month-by-month tips to help you purchase, or plant, the freshest local fruit and vegetables you can get.

Feb. 7, 2025 — Researchers have analyzed the soft tissue from a fossilized plesiosaur for the first time. The results show that the long-necked marine reptile had both smooth and scaly skin ...

Pruning young shrubs is not as critical as pruning young trees, but take care to use the same principles to encourage good branch structure. Container-grown shrubs require little pruning. When ...

Okra is widely used in Indian cuisine, added to masala with onions and tomatoes or stir-fried with ghee and turmeric.