You’ll seldom go wrong if you grow plants native to your region, and especially if you choose plants that attract pollinators or feed wildlife. We can’t recommend growing the following trees ...

NARRATOR: A seed contains everything a new plant needs to start growing. The moment a seed starts to grow is called ‘Germination’. Some people plant seeds in pots or in gardens to germinate.

The origin of loofahs is sometimes confused with that of sponges derived from ocean-dwelling animals. Natural loofah sponges actually come from the fruits of vine-growing Luffa plants. These plants ...

They will also give you a rest from mowing. If you stop mowing your whole lawn or part of it, for a month or a season, you can create a busy wildlife habitat. Plants already present will have the ...

Q: I purchased two bags of grass seed last spring, and I am finally getting around to using them. However, the seeds in one of the bags now has a musty odor. Does grass seed go bad? A: Everyone ...

At the same time, it can be one of the most difficult vegetables to grow in your garden. Once seeds have been planted, it can ...

AS OUR SUMMER vegetable and flower gardens wind down, it’s a good time to think about which annuals you’d like to grow again next year. These days, a lot of varieties sell out each spring.

Follow these simple steps to grow a papaya tree from seed collected from a store-bought fruit. If you’ve ever sliced into a ...

He lives on Long Island, New York. Reach out to him on LinkedIn. Planting grass seed at the right time of year is key to your lawn’s health. Your grass type and local climate will determine the ...

However, farming requires players to find and grow seeds. Since Core Keeper doesn't give the player any instructions, it can be hard to find the exact method to establish your foothold in this ...

Senior Editor: Jun Lyu, PhD, Springer Nature, China. Before joining Nature Plants in 2014, Jun received his PhD from the Kunming Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he studied ...