[WATCH] Biochar & better soil: A smarter way to build healthier landscapes and stronger margins

In this replay of our live event with Wakefield BioChar, Tom Marrero and Tony Marrero, break down what biochar does in the soil and how it fits into real-world landscaping and lawn care applications.

Soil health is no longer a “nice-to-have” — it’s becoming a competitive advantage for landscapers and lawn & garden retailers alike.

Biochar is emerging as one of the most effective tools for improving soil structure, water retention, nutrient efficiency and long-term plant performance across lawns, beds, trees and hard-to-manage soils.

In this replay of Garden Center magazine's January 2026 free live event with Wakefield BioChar and moderated by Garden Center magazine Editorial Director Kelli Rodda, Tom Marrero, president and CEO, and Tony Marrero, founder and CMO, break down what biochar actually does in the soil, how it fits into real-world landscaping and lawn care applications, and why forward-thinking businesses are using it to differentiate services, increase customer success and drive repeat sales.

Whether you install landscapes, manage turf or sell soil products, this video offers practical insights you can apply immediately — not theory.

You’ll learn:

• How biochar improves soil structure, nutrient efficiency and water management.
• Where biochar fits best in lawns, landscapes and planting beds.
• How landscapers and lawn & garden retailers are using biochar to differentiate services and products.
• Practical ways to introduce biochar without complicating existing programs.