Cities are letting plants go wild for ‘No Mow May’
No Mow May doesn’t just have to take place at home. Some US cities are relaxing grass height requirements to get businesses and other land owners to boost pollinator habitat.
No Mow May doesn’t just have to take place at home. Some US cities are relaxing grass height requirements to get businesses and other land owners to boost pollinator habitat.
From leaves to roots, here are all the things you should check out to make sure your plant isn’t sick or infested with bugs.
Peat moss is well-loved by gardeners, but it might be better to leave it in the ground. Try these alternatives for many of peat’s most important attributes.
Longer growing seasons and more plants doesn’t always lead to increased carbon sequestration.
Conservators from the Metropolitan Museum of Art and other New York City institutions are using DNA analysis to identify a mysterious plant-based oil in Indigenous Mexican art.
Whether you want to replace your lawn with something more exciting, like native ground cover or a larger garden, take these steps before breaking ground.
There’s likely an abundance of edible plants outside your door you’ve been missing out on—from flavorful mallow to ubiquitous dandelion.
Pesticides are costly and can hurt your family along with the environment. Plant these plants instead—they’ll keep pests away from your precious garden.
In controlled settings, plants can reduce pollution. Still, opening a window might be a more efficient way to regulate air quality.
There are many plant care apps, but it can be hard to know if they’re any good. Consider this assessment if you’re thinking about downloading one.