TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — As Florida enters a period of increased rainfall and changing groundwater conditions, homeowners are being encouraged to assess the ...

One of the challenges that new residents (and seasoned ones) trying to garden in Florida come across is how to grow things in our dry sandy soils. There is more to it than applying lots of water and ...

There seems to be fewer native Floridians. This is true with plants, as well. Many commonly used plants in our modern landscapes in Florida, which are thought to be native, are not native. Plants such ...

There is a difference between mulching and amending the soil. Mulching involves placing a material such as pine straw, leaves or pine bark on top of the soil. Amending the soil implies the ...

I often mention my veg patch’s clay soil in this column, and that’s because soil type affects what we grow and how. Getting to know your soil is an essential part of becoming a great grower of edible ...

Growing rice can slow soil loss and the lowering of surface elevation. Frank Bienewald/Getty Images Rice was grown in the Everglades Agricultural Area for a brief period in the 1950s, but it was ...

Discover why you should test your soil in January, with insights from a garden expert. Get ahead of the growing season by ...