Ground covers are generally considered low maintenance, but there are some basic rules you'll want to follow for thriving ...

The wax leaf Ligustrum is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that typically grows to about 10 feet tall and 6 feet wide if left unpruned. For most of the year the focal point of the shrub is its leaves, ...

Plants grow taller and wider with cambium stem cells, supporting strength, stability, and environmental resilience.

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the genetic and molecular signals behind ...

A wall of green can be a barrier between your space and the outside world, can define a space in your landscape.

This swift-growing plant can help to add interest and create privacy in any yard, perfect for gardeners seeking quick results ...

Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to produce wood tissue. Understanding the fundamentals behind this growth, they ...

Most research on plant stem cells focuses on the tips of roots and shoots, where growth occurs in height. But Ten Tusscher explains that thickness ...

I made this oak’s acquaintance courtesy of “Plants for the Winter Garden” (Timber Press, 2024), by Warren Leach. The author ...

At a 165-acre plot north of Woody’s Country Store near Creston, local grower Tryg Koch has historically planted typical ...