The drought monitor, as of Tuesday, April 7, indicates a continued increase in drought conditions with only 15% of the state now out of dry conditions. Our entire area is now in moderate drought. Only ...

In the last column I discussed light — the first environmental factor affecting plant growth and the distribution of plants. The week, I will look at the second factor — temperature. Temperature ...

Salk scientists find a plant protein that can directly sense temperature, giving plants a built-in cellular “thermostat" that could be a useful target for creating future crops that are more resilient ...

With the arrival of spring in North America, many people are gravitating to the gardening and landscaping section of home improvement stores, where displays are overstocked with eye-catching seed ...

Gardeners will try almost anything to help their plants grow. From fancy compost to strict watering times or a regular pruning schedule, there are plenty of ways to give flowers a boost. Some even ...

The environment limits plant growth and the distribution of plants. If any single environmental factor is less than ideal, it becomes a limiting factor in plant growth. Limiting factors are also ...