On a much larger scale, solar-thermal power plants employ various techniques to concentrate the sun's energy as a heat source. The heat is then used to boil water to drive a steam turbine that ...

When shopping for outdoor patio plants, pay attention to the amount of sun or shade your patio receives throughout the day. Full sun is considered six or more hours of direct sunlight, while part ...

The best time to water is early in the morning. Plants will be well hydrated in the morning before the heat and sun. Regularly water your crops as needed. What is needed will depend on the prevailing ...

Minnesota's harsh climate can cause severe damage to landscape plants. Winter sun, wind and cold temperatures can bleach and dry ... usually on the south or southwest side of a tree. On cold winter ...

Good news for gardeners! According to trendspotters for 2025, the pristine look is out, and the natural, lived in look for ...

SAN LEANDRO, CA — This record-setting heat wave ... and plants. Miyo Burnett still has roses blooming and tomatoes ripening, ...

The term succulent refers to a broad, loose category of plants, including cacti, which have developed thick fleshy leaves ... These protect against predators and are thought to aid the plant in ...

Here are some ways you can use these practices in your home garden. Unstressed or heat tolerant bean plants produce full-length pods with even seed development (left). Moderate heat stress can result ...

These systems make it possible to supply power even when the sun is down because of the stored heat energy. In these power plants, array of flat movable mirrors called heliostats are used to focus ...

Direct sunlight can affect your plants too. As summer starts to heat up, horticultural lecturer, Dan Austin talks about being sun-smart in the garden. Joining Deb Tribe on ABC Talkback Gardening ...