Tag: plants
All-America Selections For 2021
With the endless variety of plants on the market, and new ones developed each year, how can a landscaper stay on top of the...
Turf Spring 2021 Issue
Editor's Letter: We Can Be Heroes Right now I feel like a superhero. I feel nearly invincible. Why? Because I’ve gotten my first COVID vaccination...
Five Houseplants That Have Heart
Looking for something beyond giving or receiving roses? The National Garden Bureau offers an alternative to Valentine's Day gift giving with these four heart-shaped...
A Post-Pandemic Performance: Playing Puccini To Plants!
When the live stream of the UceLi Quartet performing Puccini’s “Crisantemi” was broadcast last Monday, the audience, though a bit green in their knowledge...
Ornamentals Feature: Spring Planting
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...
Designing With Deer (Not For Them!)
It’s magical to spot a baby deer curled up in a meadow or a whole herd meandering through a forest, but not so wonderful...
Largest Ever Bloom Recorded Last Week, But It’s Stinky!
With December holidays over, January seems to be starting off with a nod to Halloween in Indonesia. According to the Natural Resources and Conservation...
Strange And Spooky Plants For Halloween
By Cindy Haynes, Department of Horticulture, Iowa State University There are many plants associated with Halloween. All sorts of pumpkins and gourds have been staples...
Deer Eating Everything? Control Tips
By Chris Markham Landscape professionals know there are few obstacles more difficult to deal with than deer control. According to the Quality Deer Management Association,...
Small Project, Big Impact
Photoscape LLC of Fort Myers, FL transformed a zero-lot-line property with a landscape design of unique plantings that maximized the 2,600 square foot project....