Vessels in a tree’s xylem transport water from the roots to the rest of the plant. Hardwood tree species tend to have large ...

BY ANGELA PRADAHorticulture & 4-H AgentLos Alamos Cooperative Extension ServiceEditor’s note: The Los Alamos Reporter reached ...

White pines send down a deep taproot to reach moisture far below, but they also spread lateral roots wide to hold them steady. Still, roots alone aren’t especially good at absorbing water and minerals ...