Gardeners are often told how important nutrients are to plants. But what is a nutrient, actually? “Nutrients are the chemical elements that plants need to build their tissues and operate their life ...

When I’m thirsty, I pick up a glass of water and drink it – just like you do. But plants don’t have hands or mouths, so how (and why) do they drink it? To find the answer, I talked with my friend ...

For many years, scientists believed rising CO₂ levels would help Earth’s plants significantly slow climate change. As carbon dioxide increased in the atmosphere, plants were expected to grow faster ...

What you throw away in the kitchen could matter more in the garden. This everyday leftover plays a surprising role in soil ...

Plants rely on efficient internal transport systems to distribute essential mineral nutrients, yet how this distribution is ...

Give your leafy friends a boost with a homemade batch of banana water for plants If that has you intrigued, read on to learn how to brew a batch to help your plants thrive. You’ll love this trick, and ...