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Sally Benson — February 13, 2015 It was a nice idea, once. A suburban Milwaukee back yard overlooked a small private lake, where the original homeowners could splash and paddle and fish in the summer and ice skate in the Read More
Staff — February 10, 2015 Nursery and greenhouse producers across the U.S. have become increasingly more aware of the importance of water use efficiency, prompted perhaps by water quality concerns in the East and Midwest and the current Western drought. Read More
Sally Benson — February 9, 2015 Good news on the home front (always wanted to say that!): Existing- home sales “bounced back” in December, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), causing the rate of sales to climb above Read More
John Ball — January 21, 2015 Landscaping too often focuses on the new. Every winter gardening publications highlight the up-and-coming “new and improved” tree cultivars. Glossy displays hype thevirtues of these latest trees: faster growth, better color, nicer form. Nursery Read More
Nicole D’Alessio — January 12, 2015 Increasing environmental awareness among consumers has led to strategies that brand environmental characteristics of products. This trend is observed with product labels such as “partial zero-emission vehicles” (PZEV), “Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Read More
Staff — December 22, 2014 Each year, we compile a list of the top-rated plants for the upcoming season. This list is reflective of current trends with various growing information. Most importantly, you get to see photos of the beautiful Read More
debbie Hamrick — November 1, 2014 Growers looking for a way to make a difference—and to make a profit—can turn to the emerging field of green infrastructure. Click image to enlarge. The pond project at the North Carolina Museum of Read More
Dealing with the reality while battling sound bites There has been flurry of media reports in the last year or so describing the plight of honeybees and the potential collapse of their role in pollinating many of our fruit and Read More
John Ball — October 1, 2014 Substitutions in landscape plans can be a source of confusion and frustration, unless it’s clearly stated what the policy is. The best place to start is to understand why a plant was specified. Click Read More
Mary Meyer — September 1, 2014 Finding plants that tolerate the occasional soaking—or a short period of standing water—can be tricky. But there are several ornamental grass varieties that are up to the challenge. Click image to enlarge. Extreme weather Read More