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 ...

Smartphones have become an indispensable tool in our day-to-day life, and now they can also help you identify plants ...

Achieving success in the ambitiously deliberate pursuit of finding and identifying wildflowers hinges on a single important concept based on a familiar but often misused word: “flower.” Straight to ...

It can be nice to unplug when you’re out in nature, but keeping your phone on can work to your advantage, too. Instead of pulling you away from your surroundings, certain apps can enhance the way you ...

Whether you are an avid plant lover or just someone who would like to know what’s growing in their back garden, it can be frustrating when you’re not sure what they are. It’s also hugely beneficial to ...

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: ...

Winter is usually a quiet time for most gardens, with many plants and trees in their dormant phase. However, there are some things you can do during the winter to get ready for spring. One garden task ...

Q. We moved into this house during the winter. I know I have hydrangeas in the back yard, but I don’t know what kind they are. Should they be pruned now? –Villa Park A. Check your plants carefully for ...

I’ve pruned a lot of plants in my time as a gardener. Some I had to tackle from atop a wobbly ladder, and at least once I had to take shears with me in a cherry picker, to confront a rather ...