A new study revealed certain plants grow "secret" deep root systems to survive tough conditions and quietly trap carbon ...

Plants and trees send their roots into the ground to soak up water and nutrients from the soil. Until now, scientists ...

Our understanding of plant and tree roots may have been somewhat shallow. New research reveals many plants have a hidden ...

Root system architecture (RSA) encompasses the three‐dimensional configuration of a plant’s root network, which plays a critical role in water and nutrient uptake, anchorage and overall plant ...

Looking for a plant to help you fill those tough to manage spots in the drier and shadier parts of the garden? Here are three ...

Plants grow deep, hidden root systems that may store more carbon than previously thought - offering a new tool to fight climate change.

When you are getting ready to plant, place the plant’s roots in a bucket of water. Leave a perennial to soak for a couple of hours and a tree or shrub for 24 hours.