Illicium, also known as anise shrub, is a genus of flowering shrubs with 38 known species. Of those, two are most commonly found in our North Carolina landscapes: Illicium floridanum and Illicium ...

Feb. 27, 2025 — A new study has identified a genetic circuit in plants that controls individual leaf growth and allows the plants to adapt to their environment. The findings could help the ...

This will nourish the plant and support healthy growth. Anise seeds must be planted directly into the pot as they have a delicate taproot that doesn't handle transplanting well. Sow two to three ...

I ordered a big Chinese fan palm from Bloomscape and I'm happy to report a year later that it's still healthy, green and kicking butt. Whether you're looking for indoor or outdoor plants for the ...

Feb. 26, 2025 — A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to ...

The flavonoid anethole and terpene linalool in star anise may help stop fungal growth, making it useful for both human and plant infections. Anethole may support carbohydrate metabolism and help ...

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Pruning changes the form and growth of a plant. Pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance for both insect and disease damage. Many problems may be prevented by pruning correctly during the ...

Baby Gem does well in the ground or containers and is much more pest-resistant than English or American boxwood. It likes full to part sun and well-drained soil. Plant it in USDA Zones 4 through 9. A ...

Whether you’re planting in your yard, on a windowsill, or in a public space, you can help create more bird-friendly habitats with native plants. Find the best plants for your area (and where to get ...

Injury-induced regeneration allows plants to restore lost or damaged cells, tissues and organs and thus to survive severe injuries. A recent study shows that the microRNA396–GROWTH REGULATING ...

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