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Jessica Lubell — April 1, 2012 Getting to the root-or rhizome-of Comptonia peregrina propagation will help make this splendid native selection a viable, commercial alternative to invasive landscape plants. Sweet fern’s ornamental interest includes nutlets and male catkins. More and Read More
Joshua Willis — March 1, 2012 A bread and butter staple for gardeners nationwide is put to the test at Longwood Gardens. Of the 26 cultivars on trial, nine emerge as clear winners. What makes a plant sell? From the Read More
maria Zampini — February 1, 2012 It’s a new year, and as every new year seems to be, it’s full of new obstacles as well as new opportunities. Social media was one of many challenging topics discussed in the Green Read More
Jessica Lubell — February 1, 2012 Commercial cultivars of eastern ninebark vary widely in susceptibility to fungal pathogens. In a study conducted at the University of Connecticut, evaluation of popular selections showed which plants are relatively resistant to powdery mildew Read More
maria Zampini — January 1, 2012 Trade shows are in full swing. We’re all a grippin’ and a grinnin’, as I call it. And while it is enjoyable to meet and greet old and new customers, we are all at Read More
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