Florida is known for it’s oranges and orange juice. The warm subtropical climate and well-drained sandy soils provide ideal conditions for growing citrus. Major citrus-growing regions include the Indian River area, the central ridge region, and the southern part of the state. Aquatic Plants Flo...
A team of researchers from the Netherlands and the University of Florida has found that plants that range beyond their normal distribution because of warming climates may have advantages over native plants. Global warming-induced biological invasions may represent an additional threat to biodiversity.Man...
Hibiscus can be grown from the tropical climate of Florida to the cold of Iowa. These stunning large flowers have a variety of species, which makes them adaptable to a large range of climates. You may find the noticeable difference in the flower size. Not only do their sizes vary, but th...
Sting, Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and the Red Hot Chili Peppers are among the performers slated to take the stage at a benefit concert for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief called FireAid. Yesterday Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease January...
Florida isn't known for a dry, desert-like climate that spawns a variety of cactuses. It is, all the same, home to several cactus plants — with some native to the state. Sandy soil is the only similarity between the desert and the tropical environment of Florida, but the warmth, humid...
Look around your neighborhood for fruit trees growing in shade and ask for advice at local nurseries on the best varieties. Local climate variations can make a big difference. Warning Be patient. Fruit trees in shade may bear a few years later than those with more sun. ...
Hot and dry climates tend to have summers that are hot to very hot, experience low precipitation, and very dry air. Most deserts have hot and dry climates and the plants in this climate have adapted to survive in such areas, even though there are often l
Climate changes have a significant impact on agricultural soil and crop production all over the world. According to climate changes, the economic crops are exposed to various stresses, such as biotic stress [1,2,3,4] and abiotic stress [5, 6] like salinity [7,8,9,10] and drought [11,...
Climate concerns played a role in at least 15 of the plant cancellations. These include five plants in Florida, where Governor Charlie Crist has made global warming a top issue; a three-unit plant in Kansas opposed by Governor Kathleen Sibelius; and several plants affected by strict new carbon...
The ideal planting time for Amsonia depends on your climate: Spring: Plant in mid-spring when the danger of frost has passed, and the soil has warmed up. This is the most common planting time in most regions. Fall: Early fall is also a good option, especially in warmer climates. Planti...