Harvesting rainwater has many benefits.

A winter of record-low snowfall in much of the U.S. West means less snowmelt to feed the rivers and lakes that supply the ...

With watering restrictions in place in many communities, more people are considering different ways to conserve water and use ...

Restore a natural ecosystem that will support pollinators and other life while making yours easier—and more joyful, too.

Plants can’t survive without water—but too much or too little causes problems.

The next time you find yourself lulled by the patter of rain outside your window, think how that same sprinkle might sound if ...

Make sure your plant has the right amount of water and light, and don’t be stingy about harvesting the leaves.

Explore petrichor, the earthy rain scent caused by geosmin, plant oils, and ozone, revealing how rain awakens soil microbes ...

Lush, vibrant plants and aromatic flowers dot the paths of the Missouri Botanical Garden, a true green oasis in the heart of ...

Mosquitoes can lay their eggs in as little as a bottle cap full of water and can go from egg to biting adult in as little as five days.

Quinoa, a pseudocereal in the amaranth family, has become an increasingly popular grain among chefs and home cooks. It's also ...

When lightning strikes a paddock, it does more than scorch grass and scare the cows. The electrical discharge breaks apart ...