These shrubs flower in the spring on buds that formed the previous year. Prune them in the winter, and you'll be removing ...
Planting hummingbird friendly plants isn't just about pretty flowers: You want a mix of blooms and food sources. That's why ...
The first winter I got brave with pruning, I “tidied up” a lilac on a sunny January afternoon. Come spring, the shrub was ...
Key Points December is an ideal month for light pruning of certain shrubs.Avoid heavy cuts that could compromise spring blooms.Light pruning to shape and remove dead branches helps prevent cold and ...
The apocarotenoid growth regulator zaxinone binds the Arabidopsis strigolactone receptor DWARF 14 (D14). Acting as a long-lasting antagonist, zaxinone interferes with signalling and induces ...
Plant genetics deals with heredity in plants, specifically mechanisms of hereditary transmission and variation of inherited characteristics. Plant genetics differs from animal genetics in a number of ...
Dropping the phrase “plant-based diet” is trendy when you’re talking nutrition these days. Why? Lauren Manaker, RD, based in Charleston, South Carolina, suspects it’s because of increased awareness of ...