Biologists at Brown University found what makes some types of tomatoes more heat tolerant, yielding insights that could help crops adapt to climate change.

As climate change makes South Texas' summers hotter and winters more likely to bring freezes, homeowners may want to reconsider their landscaping plants.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — By studying tomato varieties that produce fruit in exceptionally hot growing seasons, biologists at Brown University identified the growth cycle phase when ...

The University of Tennessee Gardens in Jackson trialed more than 225 varieties of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and herbs ...

Whether you live in an area with little rain or you're looking for something that can handle some neglect, these drought-tolerant ground covers are great picks.

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The new weather normal demands new plant varieties undergo rigorous evaluation in plant trials. Here is a look at some of the ...

Every year around this time I like to talk about the new plant introductions of All-America Selections. For those of you new ...

Moreover, the natural responses of plants as well as human innovation—including improved ... However, future innovations in irrigation systems and the availability of more drought-tolerant and ...

Drought tolerance: Very good. Size: 3 to 6 feet tall and wide. Color: Leaves stay dark green even in the heat, and flowers bloom yellow-orange, reddish-orange, or deep red. You can also trim it to ...

This drought-tolerant plant sprouts bright yellow, sunflower-like blooms year-round and attracts butterflies. Blanket flower do so because they tolerate heat, sandy soils, and high salt levels. These ...