A prime example of needing to divide is ornamental grasses. As they continue to grow, the center of the grass becomes shaded and unproductive. Removing a portion of the grass keeps it attractive and ...

Overcrowded, poor flowering and floppy perennials can be invigorated with a shovel and a bit of your time and energy.

Perennial flowers and plants return for many years, giving you the most bang for your buck. See our favorite spring, summer, ...

Nano-agrochemicals and nanomedicine are two areas of active research. While there are some distinct differences there are areas of overlap and lessons which can be learned. Here, the authors ...

My first article was on chives, published in the Midland Daily News back in October 2002. I am including some additional recipes you may enjoy. Chives are an incredibly easy perennial herb to grow, ...

Fresh herbs are much tastier than dried ones, but which varieties can be grown indoors on your windowsill and how do you grow ...

Divide creeping thyme in summer and early autumn. Simply detach parts of the plant with some roots intact and replant them immediately, watering thoroughly. You can pot up smaller rooted pieces to ...

Whole-foods and plant-based diets prioritize plant foods and minimize processed foods and animal products. These diets are associated with several health benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes ...

When it comes to caring for your plants there are some tools that are essential for saving you both time and effort. A plant mister is one of these. The simple sprayer can help you regulate the ...

Traditional plant stands seem to come in two styles: those mid-century-modern ones that stay low to the ground and fit just one big pot, and the more bookshelf-style bamboo units with a few ...

Our workplaces—and the work we do—are becoming increasingly globalized and multicultural. Working and interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds has become an everyday ...