Ping Yu

The physical and environmental effects from organic mulches may disrupt the life cycle of short-spined thrips and reduce population growth.

In the last of a four-part series, University of Georgia Ornamental Specialist Ping Yu looks at biochar’s physical and chemical properties, and provides a guide for those who may want to make their own biochar mixes.

In the third of a four-part series, University of Georgia Ornamental Specialist Ping Yu outlines how biochar can both reduce the likelihood of disease and minimize infection rates.

In the second of a four-part series, University of Georgia Ornamental Specialist Ping Yu answers questions on what biochar can do for plant growth.

In the first of a four-part series, University of Georgia Ornamental Specialist Ping Yu offers an overview of how biochar can partially replace peat moss as a container substrate component.

A simple camera and smart software can be all growers need to improve nutrient management, reduce waste, and catch problems before they show.