Plants do not rely only on their leaves to feed on carbon dioxide. A new study in Carbon Research reveals that maize roots ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...

Malcolm Bennett receives funding from UK Research Council BBSRC and hosts EU MCSA and EMBO fellow Poonam Mehra. Poonam Mehra receives funding from EMBO and Horizon 2020 Plants have colonised the vast ...

If your houseplant looks worse for wear but you can't identify the cause, it may be suffering from root rot. This common plant ailment can develop unseen beneath the soil’s surface, weakening your ...

A homeowner took to Reddit to ask about the unusual-looking root structure that was exposed after their 10-year-old maple tree was toppled unexpectedly in a storm. "Can anyone shed some light on what ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Sami Allen is the managing editor at Forbes Home, with over seven years of ...