There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?

There are so many exciting iPhone tricks to discover once you start getting comfortable with Apple's handset. And most of them are built into the operating system, so you don't have to download an app ...

Before we all carried computers in our pockets, the best way to identify wild plants and animals was to consult a physical field guide. Now, nature enthusiasts have easy access to a plethora of phone ...

Pruning plants in the fall doesn’t just keep your garden looking neat. It also wards off disease and pests while giving perennials a head start on healthy growth for the spring. Some plants, like ...

If you are looking for an easy way to identify the species of plants and flowers that doesn't involve reaching for a taxonomy book, then try your iPhone. You don't even need to purchase an app, ...

Neither poison hemlock nor wild parsnips are native to Ohio, but both of the invasive species are here to stay and can be dangerous if you encounter or ingest them. The plants thrive in continuously ...

As temperatures rise, many people may start to spend more time outdoors. Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say it is important to be able to identify, avoid and treat reactions from ...

is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. Sometimes, even as a tech reporter, you can be caught out by how quickly technology improves. Case in point: ...

With the growing popularity of gardening, learning how to grow plants begins with learning the plants’ names. How often do you walk or drive by a yard and your eye is drawn to a stunning grouping of ...