When native plants thrive, the entire ecosystem thrives, too. What to know about native plants, and how they are crucial to our ecosystems first appeared on The Cool Down.

T he blooming of a titan arum, or corpse plant, is a spectacle like none other in the plant world. A pale spike resembling ...

The blooming of a titan arum, or corpse plant, is a spectacle like none other in the plant world. With its putrid stench, ...

For flowering plants, reproduction is a question of the birds and the bees. Attracting the right pollinator can be a matter ...

Imagine that plants could tell us exactly when they're stressed, infected, or being eaten by insects, by lighting up. A new ...

In other words, bees do not choose flowers based only on color or scent. Social behavior can also shape which plants succeed. This study took place in a controlled environment. In nature, pollinators ...

Raven’s favourite is Cosmos bipinnatus ‘Rubenza’, a dark, rich and shorter variety which is easy to grow, very prolific and ...

The first blooms of the year are already visible in some parts of the United States. Here’s why certain flowers are the first ...

Here’s how and when to deadhead your hydrangeas to keep them beautiful.

Boost pollination in your yard by planting this beautiful flower right next to your bird bath, drawing bees, butterflies, and birds to your plants.

Imagine if plants could tell us exactly when they're stressed, infected, or being eaten by insects, by lighting up? A new study led by Dr Karen ...