Wall germander (Teucrium chamaedrys) is a member of the mint family from a Mediterranean habitat and an excellent candidate, ...

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Beach plums ( Prunus maritima) won't get to be very large, which means they can work well in smaller yards as a showpiece.

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Several species of grubs in the scarab family (the group to which the familiar Japanese Beetle belongs) occur in Maryland.

Creeping thyme ( Thymus spp.) is a fast-growing herbaceous perennial in the mint family. The low-growing plant, also called Breckland thyme or elfin thyme, produces small blooms in shades of pink, ...

Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden are preserving diverse plant species. And, how micronutrients could help address world hunger.

Across the country’s premier tea region, a punishing chain of drought, frost, hail, heat, and snow wiped out crops, leaving ...

If you want to bring more color to your water-conscious garden, consider planting 'Autumn Joy' sedum for a long-lasting pop ...

Most native plants are under threat from climate change and increasing urbanisation. Introducing native endemic plants in ...

Roots "feel" gravity to extend and anchor themselves in the soil, but they can alter their growth direction toward a water source when needed. However, according to a new study by scientists at the ...