The first part of July is your inspiration for an explosion of blooms in red, white and blue. But here’s the catch: Why not ...

Venus flytraps – Dionaea muscipula – are well-known for their carnivorous nature, as they use their leafy traps to catch and eat insects. And while they're native to subtropical wetlands, they make ...

No matter what color your thumb, you likely already know that all plants need water to reach their full potential—after all, that basic knowledge goes back to introductory middle-school science ...

Bonus fact: its binomial name derives from the Greek for 'giant, misshapen phallus'. The most iconic of the carnivorous plants, the Venus flytrap's uncanny, seemingly sentient nature has influenced ...

If you're planning on redesigning your garden, but want to keep hold of your favourite shrubs, it's possible to transfer the plant to a new site. Follow our step-by-step guide. Start off by ...

Every bite an herbivore takes comes at the expense of a plant. Are plants passive victims or do they actively resist these attacks? Some plants avoid herbivory by decreasing their apparency or ...

As the backbone of any garden, it is essential to keep shrubs in good condition through regular pruning. This will improve a plant's shape, as well as encourage flowers and fruits. Shrubs create ...

Oct. 10, 2024 — Biologists have curated the red milkweed beetle's genome and its arsenal of genes related to plant-feeding and other biological traits. They sequenced and assembled the entire ...

Venus ventures through Scorpio from Sept. 22 until Oct. 17, 2024 Skyler Caruso is a Writer and Reporter of PEOPLE Digital Entertainment. She joined PEOPLE in 2021, but has eight years of ...

Whether it’s brightening your home office with indoor plants or growing herbs outside to cook with, having plants can dramatically increase your quality of life. However, there’s almost ...