A primer on the inner workings of power plants provides a basic view of how power plants work for non-specialists in the industry. The publication, entitled “Power Plant Primer,” is available in ...

Cora Borgens explains why and how to prune woody plants for optimal plant health. Horticulturist Cora Borgens explains why and how to prune woody plants for optimal plant health. Speaking at the ...

Choosing what type of plant to purchase can be a daunting task when you figure in how much storage you need, what controls to purchase and more. Here, Cliff demystifies the asphalt plant purchasing ...

Looking after houseplants doesn’t have to be complicated. At their core, most plants want the same few things: the right amount of light, consistent watering, good-quality soil and the occasional ...

Put simply, nuclear power plants generate electricity using heat from nuclear reactions. The nuclear reactions take place inside a nuclear reactor. The heat generated during the reaction boils water ...

New plants can be expensive, particularly if you really like them and have a large space to fill. Whether you like houseplants, have a big yard, or want to outfit your balcony or deck with lots of ...

When I answer the phone for Backyard Farmer, or answer questions about plant problems at the garden center, or answer a question for someone at church, I can usually ...

Bare root plants are a great way to get less common plants that may be only available through catalog sources and can be real bargains if purchased by the bag locally. However, receiving bare root ...

Although poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season, they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last ...