Unsung aquatic heroes Aquatic plants are often misunderstood as simple “lakeweeds” that get in the way of swimming, boating and other water recreation. This sentiment leads many shoreline ...

The latest gardening craze has arrived: banana water for plants. Here's how to make a batch at home to help your plants thrive.

Watering your plants, garden and lawn is essential to their growth and robustness as summer approaches. We have watering tips.

The Swiss municipality of Muttenz now has a water purification plant with a twist. Far from the traditional industrial facility that remains off-limits to the members of the public, this innovative ...

Reduce kitchen waste and grow a healthier garden and houseplants by making your own rice water for plants. It's so easy!

Aquatic invasive species impact Wisconsin's ecosystems, economics and recreation. We spoke with DNR experts about those most threatening our waters.

Most conversations about plants in ponds revolve around how to remove or prevent them from growing there. In these situations ...

The fight against Eurasian watermilfoil, an invasive aquatic plant in North American lakes, can be long and expensive, so must be carefully planned.

The idea of eating aquatic plants might sound unappetizing at first. However, in certain regions of South East Asia, farm animals and humans have been eating a small plant called duckweed for ...

Is it bad to water plants during the day? Make sure you water plants at the right time to quench your garden’s thirst.

The ancient Maya city of Tikal relied on urban reservoirs to supply water during periods of drought. They essentially built "constructed wetlands" that relied upon key minerals and aquatic plants ...