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Finding a snake in the garden can be a terrifying experience for many, and avoiding these slithery guests requires some ...

Cycads use infrared heat to guide beetle pollinators, revealing an ancient plant communication system that predates flowers.

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Cycad cones aren’t always hot. Instead, they follow daily cycles of heating and cooling: Pollen-laden male cones produce a big burst of heat in the late afternoon, and then ovulating female cones warm ...

Long before flowers dazzled pollinators with brilliant colors and sweet scents, ancient plants used another feature to signal insects: heat. The findings, based on an analysis of the biology and ...

Ever looked out at your garden in winter and wondered if you should bother with pruning? It can feel odd to fuss over plants ...

Taking advantage of the natural benefits that come from companion planting can help deter lots of pests that usually trouble sweet potato plants. Your plants can remain healthy and grow strong to give ...

In Louisiana, pesticides, habitat loss in the form of urban development, invasive insects, lack of maintaining leaf litter ...

Jasmine can often be picky, but one simple adjustment can transform weak growth into vibrant blooms, whether you're growing it indoors or out.

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