For 450 million years, plants and soil fungi have been trading partners. The fungi weave through plant roots, delivering ...
Dark-winged fungus gnat larvae are seen in the soil in this file photo. These are common pests that damage plant roots and tend to thrive among potted houseplants. Tomasz Klejdysz Getty ...
Key Points Potting soil does not spoil over winter if well-maintained.Fungus, pests, and excessive moisture may render potting soil unusable.Compacted, dry potting soil can be revitalized and reused.
CHICAGO (WGN) – WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to manage household ...
Researchers at the Salk Institute think they’ve found a way to reduce the need for fertilizer in our farm fields. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge has more on what a fungus does for plant nutrition ...
Their control is now one of my most frequently asked questions, Don Kinzler writes, which also indicates their control isn’t ...
Fungi are the most common causal agent of plant disease. Of the more than 2 million species of fungi worldwide, 8,000 are known to be detrimental to plants. These microscopic organisms cause symptoms ...
The idea of music boosting plant growth has been around for many years, but a new study has found that monotonous noise stimulates a type of fungus that improves the growth of plants. In a paper in ...