The acid growth theory states that the auxin-induced acidification of plant cell walls causes their expansion. A model now suggests that excessive acidification leads to growth inhibition ...

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Pruning prevents hydrangeas becoming woody and congested, and channels the plants' energy into producing strong growth and large blooms. Choose a dry day to prune, if possible, as rain can spread ...

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Pruning is a crucial task all year round, ensuring that plants, flowers and trees stay in tip-top shape. But knowing what to prune each month can be a bit of a puzzle, so the Royal Horticultural ...

Oolong tea also may have antifungal effects that prevent yeast growth in the mouth, but more research is needed to identify protective dental effects. Phenolic compounds are phytonutrients ...

Research suggests that drinking prune juice may help treat constipation. It may soften stools and encourage more frequent bowel movements. Constipation can occur for many reasons, including low ...

It also helps to ripen the wood and produce good buds for next year's crop. All cherry pruning should be carried out in the growing season. This reduces the risk of silver leaf disease which is most ...

Successfully caring for a jade plant doesn't take much, and pruning is key to having a healthy, full plant. If you want to create a bushier plant, start by assessing your jade to look for any dead or ...

But there’s lots you can do now to encourage spring growth, especially when it comes to pruning certain plants. The key is to focus your efforts on summer-flowering species, as opposed to spring ...

The Mormon church responded to the series in a release on Friday, calling it "dangerously misleading" and the portrayal of Young "egregiously mischaracterized." "A recently released streaming ...

Plant ecology is a sub-discipline of ecology focussed on the distribution and abundance of plants, and their interactions with the biotic and abiotic environment. Crop rotation has been shown to ...