When ancient plants first evolved to live on land, they found a harsh and unforgiving environment. On land, water and nutrients are much more difficult to acquire. Compared to the watery habitats they came from, plant roots on land are not surrounded ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, , Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources
We get a lot of questions from folks dealing with plant and pest issues in their landscape about “what to spray”, or “how to fertilize”. Often times we want the quick fix. What if there was more to having a thriving landscape than ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Biochar is a stable form of carbon produced by burning organic matter (usually wood) under low oxygen conditions. It can be used as a soil amendment to increase the fertilizer holding capacity in soils, making the fertilizers slowly available ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Horticulture
Not all fungal infections are bad for plants—in fact, some of them are critical for plant survival, according University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers. The UF/IFAS Applications and Analyses of Mycorrhizal ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic, Turf