Some people see moss growing in their gardens as a problem, but what they may not realise is this ancient ancestor of all plants is bringing lots of benefits to our green spaces, such as protecting ...

Not everyone has room for a redwood. But there are even more ancient plants that fit into the smallest garden spaces, thriving underfoot: mosses. Obscure as they are common, these organisms reward a ...

Climate warming can increase plant growth in permafrost regions by lengthening the growing season, speeding up plant ...

Mosses are one of the planet's most common – and undervalued – plants. A large new study has finally given moss the recognition it deserves, highlighting its importance in maintaining Earth’s ...

Mosses cover a China-size area of the globe and have a significant impact on ecosystems and climate change, according to a new study. Researchers conducted the most comprehensive global field study of ...

Many years, by the time we reach the second half of November, we are dealing with a snow cover. Typically, the sequence is for snow showers to provide a bit of a white blanket, but within days, it ...

When it comes to plants, there are some that really command attention, like majestic redwoods or elegant roses. And then…. there's moss, which doesn't usually get a lot of love, or even get noticed at ...

Desert conditions are harsh, and mosses often spend much of the year in a dormant condition, desiccated and brown, until rain comes. Researchers discovered two species of moss that found a hiding ...

The tropics, where biodiversity and interactions among species abound, provide an alternative view of relationships between plants and animals and their habitats. Most ecologists like to visit ...