A long-time favorite for interior foliage, Ficus (fig) comes in many varieties, from large specimens to accent plants of various sizes. The Ficus genus contains 800 species of tropical and subtropical plants. Growth habits vary significantly between varieties. From...
Plants and shrubs are vulnerable to attack by insects and diseases (primarily fungi). When the symptoms are similar, such as damage to leaves, bark, or other parts of the plant, it can be hard to diagnose the problem. Guessing wrong can make the problem worse....
Different plant species have different water needs. It’s easy to over-water or under-water a garden, whether you’re growing flowers, shrubs, or vegetables. Over-watering can harm your plants as much as under-watering. Plants that prefer dryer soil will...
The average American eats about four salads weekly. 62% of Americans claim that salad is part of their regular diet. Lettuce may be one of the cheaper items in the produce section, but at $3 a head (and prices keep rising), lettuce alone for that salad could cost a...
Industrial agriculture enables Planet Earth to support a human population of over 8 billion in 2025. Without modern farming methods, there would be widespread famine, disease, and all the miseries associated with food deprivation. Commercial farming is a miracle, but...
