Year: 2011

maria Zampini — November 1, 2011 Have you ever had one of “those” days that are, well, just one of “those” days? That’s me as I attempt to write something worthwhile for you good folks to read. Just like you, Read More

GARY GAO — OCTOBER 1, 2011 Just like humans, plants need balanced nutrition to maintain their health. Nitrogen deficiency in lodgepole pine. PHOTO COURTESY OF USDA FOREST SERVICE – REGION 2 – ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION ARCHIVE; BUGWOOD.ORG Mineral nutrient disorders Read More

Alex Niemiera — September 1, 2011 Nursery personnel are in a unique position to take the lead in the invasives debate. There are many stakeholders in the invasive plant arena, including the gardening public, the nursery and landscape industries, the Read More

Jonathan Lehrer — June 1, 2011 The introduction of new cultivars heralds an aspidistra renaissance, with selections that offer spots, stripes, frosts and gorgeous greens. The pure white frost that tips the leaves of the classic Japanese cultivar A. elatior Read More

jim Chatfield — June 1, 2011 The best design and the healthiest plants won’t survive in compacted, compromised soil. Before you plant, know what you’re working with. You’ll learn about soil basics in Part 1. And watch the July issue Read More

denise Ellsworth — February 1, 2011 The more you know about tree health, the better you’ll be able to manage disease incidents. This primer will give you a leg up on the competition, whether human or pathogen. Ruiting bodies of Read More

Edward Gilman — January 1, 2011 Creating sound shade tree structure in a production nursery can be accomplished with appropriate pruning. The strongest form for large-maturing shade trees develops when branches are spaced along one dominant trunk. PHOTOCOURTESY OF BRIAN Read More