When you first start a blueberry bush, you may not get as much produce as you expect if you don't plan out your companion ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich developed a new 3D imaging method that reveals plant roots and fungal ...

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From large trees in the Amazon jungle to houseplants to seaweed in the ocean, green is the color that reigns over the plant kingdom. Why green—and not blue or magenta or gray? The simple answer is ...

In both Europe and the U.S., people spend up to 90% of their time indoors. But spending so much time inside can have consequences for your mental health. The World Health Organization estimates that 5 ...

Listen carefully, and a plant may tell you it’s thirsty. Dry tomato and tobacco plants emit distinct ultrasonic clicks, scientists report March 30 in Cell. The noises sound something like a kid ...

Air plants—also known by their botanical name, Tillandsia—are some of the most unique houseplants you can grow. Both modern and futuristic in appearance, these epiphytes truly defy the rules of ...

When I was a kid, my best friend’s mother had a habit of singing arias to her houseplants. I did not know this at the time, but she was likely under the influence of The Secret Life of Plants, a 1973 ...

NBC Selected independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Justin Redman If you’re a gardening newbie who gets ...

Can’t seem to keep your plants alive? Even if you’ve never gotten the hang of life as a plant parent, you can still add beautiful botanicals to your home. “I always recommend starting with a snake ...

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. Real plants aren’t always practical, whether due to low light, allergies or a lifestyle that doesn’t allow for regular care. Still, ...