Scientists in Medog document new species and protect biodiversity in the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon, turning China’s 'earth’s third pole” vision into action.

In this video, we demonstrate the transformation of a garden into a low-maintenance area for an elderly female owner. The project involved the removal of all existing plants, which required ...

Discover how an NC State professor unlocked the secret of transforming the humble tropical shrub into the vibrant Christmas ...

In South Africa there’s a little-known ecosystem, containing more plant species than the entire Amazon, plants that are found ...

If I were ask you to list some Colorado wildlife, I suspect I could predict that list: moose, elk, deer and pronghorn; coyote ...

This plant, called a fairy lantern, is a parasite that steals all its energy and nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi that dwell ...

From morning glories spiraling up fence posts to grape vines corkscrewing through arbors, twisted growth is a problem-solving ...

Discover how often to water your peace lily to keep it healthy and vibrant. Learn about the factors that influence watering frequency and the best practices to avoid common mistakes.

The holiday season is adorned with poinsettias, holly and mistletoe, but it is not well known that some of these species are ...

Putting out bird feeders? Don't forget to let at least part of your yard get a little wild, too, says Earth Matters columnist.

New Zealand has 2,200 native flowering plants and 85% of them grow nowhere else, including some spectacular displays that ...

New species of the plants are still being discovered, and their parasitic biology is being probed for potential cancer ...