Those drops are a way for the plants to excrete excess water, perhaps taken up from very wet soil or resulting from metabolic activity. They are produced mostly at night.

In July, “June gloom” gives way to summer heat. Days are long. Tomatoes finally ripen. Summer fruits are warm on the tree.

Making sure your plants have adequate moisture is incredibly important, especially when temperatures are high, but there is a ...

Wet weather during the hot summer or cooler winter months can cause disease problems for our lawns and shrubs.

Water is one of the most important substances for people, plants, animals, and all living things. We use water in many different ways at school, home, work, and play. Try these games that use water in ...

If you have been in any of our parks, green spaces or near the water, and noticed leaves all over the ground, almost like it’s fall, chances are it’s due to sycamore anthracnose. This disease ...

An evergreen desert shrub common in the Middle East excretes salt crystals onto its leaves that may help the plant absorb moisture from the air. “Not only does the plant use some water, it can ...

A fire helicopter makes a water drop on the Kenneth fire on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. ... The chemicals will coat the leaves and the brush. Even when it’s dry, it has retarding capabilities.

Browning leaves on our trees this time of year is usually a sign that your tree is under stress. Falling leaves indicate trees' heat stress, lack of water Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

The recent heat wave that swept across much of the country is a good reminder to take extra care of our plants and ourselves ...