Key Points Skip winter fertilizing in cold climates—plants can’t use nutrients in frozen soil.Warm-climate gardeners can ...

Like the age-old question about the chicken and the egg, there’s also the gardening dilemma: What do I do first–water or fertilize? When you value the investment you’ve made in your beautiful backyard ...

As summer winds down, you might be wondering if it’s worth giving your lawn a final boost. Your mind might not be focused on lawn food as we inch closer fall, but September is an important month when ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Fertilizing your peace lily during the growing season ensures it has the right amount of nutrients. However, too much or too ...

Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By ...

In laboratory experiments, the researchers successfully engineered this change in barley and found that the mechanism worked ...

Many plants are self-fertilizing, meaning they act as both mother and father to their own seeds. This strategy -- known as selfing -- guarantees reproduction but, over time, leads to reduced diversity ...