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A new paper offers a roadmap for integrating crop resilience and carbon mitigation into national and global climate ...
Perennials. Tall slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is a highly drought-tolerant selection from Mexica whose bracts are suggestive of Dorothy’s footwear in “The Wizard of Oz.” These bracts are ...
Looking for front porch plant ideas? These picks thrive in Florida’s sunny weather while adding charm to your home’s entryway ...
Don't let your vacation ruin your garden. These plants for Southern USDA Zones are meant to stand up to drought, heat, pests, ...
University of Minnesota researchers say using nature instead of concrete is best for controlling Mississippi River flooding in Minnesota and the upper Midwest.
Have you ever wondered why your neighbor’s house survived the last hurricane while others didn’t stand a chance? Storms have ...
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 ...
Some plants may look appealing at first, but become costly landscaping headaches. These common choices can be invasive, messy ...
Looking for the best plants for xeriscaping your garden? You’re in the right place. We put together a list of beautiful ...
Fortunately, not all plants are parched for water. There are many, like succulents, that originate in hot, dry climates and which have evolved to require little H20. Some common drought-resistant ...
These “submergence-tolerant” varieties contain the SUB1A gene, which essentially puts the plant into a dormant state during flooding, conserving energy until floodwaters recede. Field trials across ...
A long-feared monster earthquake off the coast of California, Oregon and Washington could cause some areas to sink by more than 6 feet, dramatically heightening the risk of flooding.