Mike ZawackiFeb 16, 2024
Landscape experts offer proven strategies to make intelligent ornamental choices while satisfying client expectations.
LM StaffApr 26, 2022
The EPA approves an expanded label from AgBiome's Howler fungicide for use in ornamental plants.
Steve FrankJul 29, 2024
There are thousands of scale insect species, but most landscape pests fall within two major groups: Armored and soft.
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 30, 2018
The Firebird Crabapple (Malus sargentii ‘Select A’ [PP 12621]) has been named Woody Ornamental Plant of the Year by the Wisconsin Nursery Association. It can be…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
By Jamie J. Gooch Producing profits through bedding plants, ornamentals & trees. Proving plants can take the heat. Just like the top auto manufacturers test…
This small aloe from Monrovia has Christmas holiday-like colors of bright red trim on deep-green leaves with dark red spots down the center and along the leaf…
Phytolacca 'Sunny Side Up' is a solid gold leaf selection of Phytolacca (Pokeberry), which is native from Canada south to Texas Phytolacca ‘Sunny Side Up’…
Benary’s Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ recently won the Glass Tulip award from FloraHolland in the category of bedding plants. Benary’s Ptilotus exaltatus ‘Joey’ recently won…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 30, 2015
The horticulture industry’s annual road trip of new varieties takes place next month. The displays have been designed, the speakers have been booked and the…
It’s that time of year. Selecta North America’s Christmas Day Red poinsettia features large bracts that are said to retain their rich, dark red color…
LM Staff and LM StaffMar 19, 2021
Monrovia’s new dwarf Hosta hybrid ‘MonChard’ Little Darling P.P.A.F. is hardy in USDA Zones 3 to 7. It has a mounding habit, with leaves…
David Austin Roses’ Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' blooms throughout the season. Buds begin as an orange-red color and form apricot-hued blooms filled with about 60 loosely…
The Best of Show winner at last month's Farwest Show in Portland, OR, Fluuterby Grande is a non-invasive Buddleia variety bred by Peter Podaras of…
LM Staff and LM StaffOct 4, 2016
The cooler temperatures and increased precipitation of fall make it a great time to start thinking about trees and shrubs. You clients should understand that…
Sweet Treat Lilac's blossoms are dark lavender in bud and fade to a soft lavender/ light blue when fully opened. The plant is particularly floriferous…
LM Staff and LM StaffAug 14, 2023
With high temperatures in the 100s all month, what better place than the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden to host the 9th annual Plant Trials…
Containers open up new options for plantings by M. Roll and C.R. Wilson Container considerations Just about any container can be used, including clay (often…
New for 2012 from Ball Hortiulture, Wasabi Coleus features outstanding performance and vigor, according to the company. Durable and rugged for a coleus, Ball says Wasabi’s…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 31, 2018
This ornamental grass adds interest to the landscape with late-summer and early-fall white plumes atop 30-in. tall plants. The green foliage can be used as…
The Miss Molly Buddleia has fragrant flowers that are a pink to sangria-red color that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. The color may be more pronounced…
Briggs Tree Company, Inc. has announced the addition of exclusive David Austin roses that are new to the United States to its spring 2011 inventory.…
Public asked to choose their favorite flowers. The 2010 American Garden Award, now in its second year, featured four new flower varieties chosen by their breeders…
LM Staff and LM StaffJul 29, 2018
Homeowners are moving toward water-wise landscapes, online infolust and "anything goes" mentality, experts say. Every year, we read about the new landscape plant trends. Purple…
It’s mid-spring, and many of us are putting in 50 or more hours a week to meet property owners’ expectations. What level of expectations are…
