During the summer, leaves appear green because the predominant pigment of photosynthesis, called chlorophyll, reflects green ...

An analysis of leaf litter breakdown in climatically diverse habitats shows that decomposition by larger invertebrates dominates in hot, dry regions and warmer seasons. Researchers have shown that ...

You have probably seen this one’s bright butter-yellow flowers, the plants commonly very abundant in old agricultural fields and roadsides. The plants are sometimes present in the thousands and ...

Which is the best leaf blower? As we head into fall, leaves, leaves and more leaves are steadily falling, getting everywhere and making your garden, your drive and other areas around your home messy.

Give plants a good soaking once a week in dry spells, especially when flowers and pods are forming. Support taller varieties with lengths of string along the rows supported by stakes. Chocolate spot ...

Farmers growing lettuce prefer varieties that are resistant to various diseases, including downy mildew, a common plant disease that causes yellow or brown spots on the upper surfaces of leaves.

For centuries, its leaves have been used in traditional medicine as a natural treatment for a variety of conditions. Mulberry levels are rich in plant compounds like polyphenol antioxidants ...

Instead, the study’s authors suggest that people who want to experience the aroma or benefits of a plant or herb, like bay leaves, without the associated risks of smoke inhalation may consider ...

Every week, Kevin Pillar and Billy Bean would find time to talk. It was an unlikely pairing. Their friendship began in 2017, after Pillar, then with the Toronto Blue Jays, was suspended for ...

Every fall season, nature lovers look forward to scenic fall foliage. But do we know the science behind why leaves do this once the temperatures start dropping? Here's how nature creates art ...

For Leaf Sheep, Ken Jeong got it right with Elway. Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg thought it was another NFL legend, Tom Brady. Robin Thicke also went football, with Troy Aikman. Rita Ora said it was ...