If your plants are feeling the effect of a summer heatwave, this simple home hack restores them to full health.

Plants, like other organisms, can be severely affected by heat stress. To increase their chances of survival, they activate the heat shock response, a molecular pathway also employed by human and ...

Most plants grow best in temperatures ranging from 59°–86°F. When temperatures above 90°F are sustained for long periods, plant growth is slowed, and some plants begin to show signs of stress.

Heat-stressed plants need all their energy, so hold off on cutting back until the temperatures are more comfortable. 'Besides watering, ...

Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or high-potassium feed after the first major bloom period to fuel the next round of flowers.

Plants under heat stress are weakened, and we typically see an increase in disease and insect problems in the mid- to late-summer. Keep your eye out for insect pests such as mealybugs, ...

Heat waves have been occurring more frequently, have been hotter, and have been lasting longer with severe consequences not only for humans and animals but also for plants. “Heat stress can negatively ...

Heat-stressed plants not only need to produce new proteins to survive the stress, they need to make them right away, explain researchers. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email.

For plants, nearby masonry is a source of stress, especially if they aren’t getting enough water. Plants can only cool ...

Move potted plants and containers away from direct sunlight to reduce water evaporation and heat stress. Position them ...

If your plants are under heat stress already, you’ve got some hard decisions to make. For citrus trees and woody shrubs, it can be as simple as removing the burnt, dried leaves and continuing a ...

Plants, like other organisms, can be severely affected by heat stress. To increase their chances of survival, they activate the heat shock response, a molecular pathway also employed by human and ...