PROFILE: KELLY NORRIS
Sally Benson — May 13, 2015 Kelly Norris has a lot of energy. True, it could be his youth, but it’s really the kind of contagious energy that’s driven by passion. If you’ve had the opportunity to hear him speak Read More
BOXWOOD BLIGHT UPDATE
Staff — May 8, 2015 Several Boxwood Blight infections have been detected in newly installed landscape plants across Alabama. Once infected Boxwoods are planted in a landscape, the pathogen can easily spread to established Boxwoods by splashing water (irrigation or Read More
SAF URGES KEY LAWMAKERS TO SUPPORT POLLINATOR HEALTH RESEARCH FUNDING
Staff — May 1, 2015 The Society of American Florists (SAF) joined with dozens of groups from agriculture and beyond in April to call on Congress to increase funding for important research on pollinator health. The letter, addressed to Reps. Read More
Plant Galls: Myths and Misconceptions
Joe Boggs and Jim Chatfield April 30, 2015 A3028_2 Plant galls have a rich history – and a dedicated branch of science – so it could be assumed that plant galls are well understood. In fact, despite plant galls being Read More
HEAT-TOLERANT HYBRID ALYSSUM NAMED TEXAS SUPERSTAR
Staff — April 30, 2015 Lobularia White Stream, a hybrid alyssum, has been selected as one of the 2015 Texas Superstar plants. “White Stream is a new type of alyssum that will survive the heat of Texas summers,” said Dr. Read More
THE ROAD TO IMMIGRATION REFORM
Staff — April 16, 2015 For far too long, immigration reform has been bandied about in the halls of Congress, the pros and cons of the issue bouncing back and forth like a ping-pong ball. Hints of progress have been Read More
SHOWING OFF
Staff — April 14, 2015 It’s all about exposure. The more interested people who see your work—your plants, your designs— the more likely it is you’ll increase your customer and client base. That’s not to say just any old eyeballs Read More
IT’S THE BERRIES!
Staff — April 7, 2015 If you’re thinking of jumping on the edibles bandwagon, try adding a little color to your program with a variety of berry plants. Strawberries can be grown in the greenhouse, and brambles or shrubs can Read More
H-2B CAP REACHED
Staff — March 31, 2015 Photo: iStock | Dwight Nadig The Department of Homeland Security has announced that the cap for H-2B hiring has been reached for the first half of 2015. If you submitted a petition after January 26— Read More
REDESIGNED SURVEY REVEALS LATEST RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN TRENDS
Staff — March 25, 2015 Sustainable and low-maintenance design are the top trends for residential landscape projects, according to the 2015 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Landscape architects were asked to Read More