A: I’ve tested several plant identification apps and have found them surprisingly, but not completely, accurate. You simply ...

Not surprisingly in this day and age, you don’t need a PhD to identify plants and animals out in the natural world. All you need is a smartphone and an app. One of the best known and most downloaded ...

Identify and care for plants with the NatureID app, just $20 for Father’s Day. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals fLove spending time outdoors or nurturing greenery? Consider Plantum, an AI-powered plant ...

As I’ve noted more than once, being able to name the plants around you is kind of a superpower. At the very least, it allows ...

Well, folks, it’s late summer, and that means it’s time for a couple more botany terms! Are you ready? OK! The truly vibrant flowers in this photo deserve a thought or two. Of course, it is the ...

For a limited time, this plant ID app for iPhone costs just $14.97 for life. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you love gardening or you’re just curious about nature, Plantum is a must-have addition to your ...

Summer means spending as much time as possible outdoors. Whether you have a postage-stamp yard in the city or acreage out in the country, knowing which plants and animals share your world can be a ...

Nine images of invasive aquatic plants. Images and credits can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/invasives/id-report/plants/aquatic (State of Michigan) There ...

Northern Michigan summers are well loved for the region's natural landscapes. However, local grass, leaves and wildflowers are not the only ones that thrive during the summer season. Invasive species ...

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 ...

Last fall, I decided to challenge myself by enrolling in the notoriously difficult course ENVIRON 436, also known as Woody Plants. This class focuses on one thing — the identification of Michigan’s ...

Mint, sage, rosemary, thyme, horehound, mountain-mint, catnip, bee-balm, marjoram, pennyroyal, lemon-balm, hyssop, lavender, dittany and basil (is it BAY-zil or BAAA-zil?): what an aromatic bunch of ...