The prolonged heat and dry conditions are taking their toll on lawns in gardens. Local watering restrictions are also causing increasing drought stress. The good news is that lawns can recover quickly.
Plants
Some species adapt their roots perfectly well to life in pots. Here are three hardy options that add color and shade without taking up too much space.
A study in Costa Rica found that coffee plants growing near forest edges have a higher presence of fungi and leaf spot disease, although the exact source of the detected spores has yet to be determined.
Un equipo de investigadores localizó en Taiwán el árbol más alto conocido de Asia Oriental tras una década de expediciones, mapas LiDAR y trabajo de cientos de voluntarios.
With a little know-how on how to clean, crush, and apply them according to your plants' specific needs, your breakfast leftovers can become a valuable ally in your garden.
Plants can be the perfect allies against the heat. Beyond adding beauty to your home, they can help cool indoor spaces, provide shade, and improve thermal comfort throughout the summer.
What if we told you of an insect repellent made from kitchen waste that is pet-safe, fridge-safe, and gives off a pleasant, welcoming aroma? Would you try it?
A symbol of summer and the subject of famous works of art, the sunflower is also an easy plant to grow. Here are 10 rules to help you grow it successfully, whether in containers or directly in the ground.
It's a familiar problem every summer as the holidays approach: what will happen to the plants you've spent months looking after? Here are some practical tips and solutions to keep them healthy while you're away.
From spherical algae to succulents that look like stones: five species to grow at home that showcase the extraordinary adaptations the plant kingdom has developed to thrive in Earth's most diverse environments.
With the right plants and clever use of walls and railings, even the smallest balcony can be transformed into a low-maintenance, productive urban oasis.
Un baño luminoso puede convertirse en el oasis ideal para algunas plantas tropicales. Estas especies aprovechan el vapor de la ducha y suman aromas naturales a tu casa.