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All-America Selections For 2021

All-America Selections For 202
With the endless variety of plants on the market, and new ones developed each year, how can a landscaper stay on top of the latest introductions that will be ideal for client gardens? Start with a search at All-America Selections (AAS), the oldest, independent testing organization of flower and edible ...

Severe Weather Impacts Texas Landscapes

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    As record setting cold, snow, and ice blanket much of the U.S., some are finding themselves going days without power or even clean water. According to The Weather Channel, 73% of the U.S. is currently covered in snow, the most widespread coverage in 17 years. Car accidents, emergency ...

Counteracting Summer Stress On Ornamentals

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August is a tough month for many ornamentals, and it’s getting worse. Record breaking heat and drought conditions are putting the health of landscape plantings at risk more than ever before. Once stressed, plants become more susceptible to a host of other pests and diseases, which can be costly or ...

10 Underused Perennials, And How To Keep Them Flourishing

  By Trisha DeStefano Whether in a commercial installation or residential garden, perennials can offer more landscaping choices (particularly if you’re limited by growing conditions or wildlife), distinguish your firm from the competition and create a niche for your landscape business. The perennial plant trade offers thousands of species and ...

Ornamentals Feature: Spring Planting

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For most landscapers without big plowing operations, Spring signals the start of the busy season. While there’s much to do in terms of mowing and maintenance, it’s also the one of the best times for establishing new trees and ornamentals before the heat and stress of summer sets in. When ...
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