Plants are the backbone of our communities. They make up our food supply and the ecosystems we rely on. However, they’re under constant attack from weeds, insect pests, diseases, and other dangers.

Plant protection products protect crops from pests, diseases and weeds. However, many of the fungicides, herbicides and ...

Freeze ahead? Protect bougainvillea, plumeria, hibiscus and citrus with covers, heat sources and greenhouse tips before temps ...

When we’re going to protect our outdoor plants, water heavily, mulch is a good base. Frost covers are also really good ...

There is not a one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to protecting plants from frost. "It depends on a whole bunch of different factors," said Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National ...

What steps can researchers take to combat crop viruses? This is what a recent study published in Nucleic Acids Research hopes to address as a team of researchers from Germany investigated a novel ...

Keeping your plants safe from frost and winter wind is important. However, these budget-friendly alternatives to cloches mean ...

'When frost threatens, water the soil thoroughly a day before - moist soil retains heat better than dry,' recommends the ...

Q: I have a large pile of woodchips from trees that were taken down near the power lines on my property. Are there any issues with using these woodchips around my landscape and orchard? I have ...

“These tough daisies are botanical unicorns who flourish in harsh soils, but multiple threats could quickly destroy their restricted habitats, so they need the Endangered Species Act’s robust ...

Hidden in the wet, shady woods of northwest New Jersey blooms a remarkable and rare plant – Yellow Hammond’s Spring Beauty.