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Choosing trees that provide seasonal interest in the fall and winter

Fall wouldn’t quite be the same if the deciduous trees didn’t participate in their act of transfiguration. Click to read more on some visually appealing picks.

October 5, 2016

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Chihuly Garden and Glass creates living landscape to exhibit sculpture

At Chihuly Garden and Glass, the exhibition of glass sculpture is the star of the show, but the garden can certainly hold its own. Click to see the photos.

September 20, 2016

In creating a space to exhibit the celebrated glass works of sculptor Dale Chihuly, the designers clearly thought the living garden should delight visitors in its own right while functioning as the setting for magnificent artwork. Photo: Chihuly Garden and Glass

Showcase finalist: Landscaper designs a tropical makeover

Click to see the before and after from Gourmet Landscaping Services Inc., one of six finalists in Total Landscape Care’s photo contest, Landscaper Showcase.

August 26, 2016

Interior plantscapes: Taking the benefits of plants indoors

The benefits of plants and nature do not stop outside of buildings, but are just as useful in interior plantscaping. Interior plantscaping practices are similar to those of landscape design, using plants to provide a living element that is both beautiful and functional. Here is a brief look at some of value they offer to […]

July 14, 2016

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Designing a garden to attract hummingbirds

If the goal of your landscaping clients is to attract hummingbirds, they'll need a hummingbird garden. Click to see a few tips.

May 26, 2016

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Virginia nurseries, greenhouses gain traction after recession years

The Great Recession continues to haunt many individuals and industries, but in Virginia nurseries and greenhouses are booming. Click to read how they've done it.

May 10, 2016

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World’s garden photographers provide feasts for eyes

Winners of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition have been chosen -- the overall winner photographed lupins growing on South Island, New Zealand.

February 9, 2016

The overall winner of the International Garden Photographer of the Year competition. Image by Richard Bloom. Go to www.igpoty.com for more information about International Garden Photographer of the Year.

Defined broadly, green industry revenue totals $196 billion

According to a study conducted by the University of Florida, the green industry pumps about $196 billion into the U.S. economy annually -- with a sizable impact.

February 3, 2016

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Hydrangeas’ renaissance gains momentum in 2016

Hydrangeas are the plant to watch this year, as they come in Pantone’s 2016 Color of the Year. These crowd favorites and new cultivars are the ones to watch.

January 26, 2016

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Nursery creates guide to aid landscapers in plant selection

Terra Nova Nurseries has released a guide to give landscapers, retailers and growers information about the varieties of plants the company offers.

December 14, 2015

Information cards in the guide are organized by plant color. Photo: Terra Nova Nurseries

Bayer CropScience packing GIE+EXPO with experts

The Environmental Science division of Bayer CropScience will have plenty of experts on hand during GIE+EXPO, whether you’re interested in turf, plants or even the bees that help plants thrive. The annual tradeshow begins with “Dealer Day” on Wednesday, then opens to all on Thursday and Friday. It will be held at the Kentucky Exposition […]

October 20, 2015

Plants: Why leaves change color in the fall

When tree leaves turn bright colors in the fall, it might seem like magic. But it turns out that the brilliant autumn display is more sleight of hand, or perhaps sleight of branch, than magic. The vivid yellow and orange colors have actually been there throughout the spring and summer, but we haven’t been able […]

October 5, 2015

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