The Christmas cactus is a popular holiday houseplant, on par with poinsettias and sprigs of holly. Find out the history of ...

Ever noticed how a glass of red wine or a cup of black tea leaves your mouth feeling desert-dry? That chalky, puckering ...

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Ants play an important role in the ecosystem. However, despite knowing they are crucial to our world, these little guys can ...

Chinese pistachio (Pistacia chinense) joins ginkgo and tallow tree in a noteworthy group of deciduous species indigenous to ...

Trees that don't produce falling fruits and lots of broken stems, but still provide shade, include 'Autumn Gold' ginkgo and tidier species of redbud and ash.

Where is that musty, foul stench coming from? Well, if you have houseplants, they could be the cause. Luckily, it's an easy ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Hours after a November storm, the Tijuana River flooded a grove of trees in Imperial Beach, gushed through a row of ca ...

Reasons to be Cheerful reports on how rice farmers have changed strategies to work with migratory birds, enhancing their ...

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Keeping evergreens alive through the winter begins during the growing season, by paying attention to choosing plants ...

If you’ve ever looked at a shady corner in your yard and wondered how to make it look alive, you’re not alone.