An optimal coal pile design takes into account the site-specific (and often conflicting) needs of a new power plant early in its design — rather than using whatever land is available after the plant ...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. - Seeing floral patterns on quilts is not uncommon. But the quilt garden at the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville turns the tables. The garden is designed to mimic the shapes and ...

Editor’s note: This is the first of a four part series which was originally published in 2017. Are you ready to convert your thirsty lawn to a beautiful array of low water plants? Have you had your ...

It is beautiful in the gardens of our nursery right now. When you can see all the foliage flushed out and in full bloom you can appreciate the space in a different dimension every season. There are ...

if you grow your own favorite salad ingredients, then you might want to consider a new planting pattern this year that lets you toss the salad when you plant it. The results will yield a healthier ...

Bali's famous rice terraces, when seen from above, look like colorful mosaics because some farmers plant synchronously, while others plant at different times. The resulting fractal patterns are rare ...

Mediterranean garden ideas are easy to replicate in your outdoor space. Think: A simple combination of warm-toned hardscaping materials, informal gravel paths, tranquil water features, and bold colors ...

Patterns in when and how much plants grow have changed markedly over the past 30 years, scientists report March 2 in Nature Climate Change. Researchers looked at satellite data of vegetation on the ...