Plants have small pores on the underside of their leaves, known as stomata. When the sun rises, these pores open and the ...

Plant the tree so the root flare is even with or slightly above the soil surface. Roughen the sides of the hole and backfill with the existing soil. Water thoroughly and spread a 2- to 3-inch ...

In 1872, a Nebraska newspaper editor and tree lover named J ... “Plants capture energy from the sun and, through photosynthesis, turn it into food — simple sugars and carbohydrates ...