I’m headed out tomorrow for the 2010 Management Clinic, presented by the American Nursery & Landscape Association. It’s not a tradeshow. It’s the green industrys only educational event dedicated 
exclusively to managing your business.
Getting to that time of year when we all can use a little color in our lives. With crazy weather from LA to Philly, lots of you are looking through magazines and online favorite social media sites for suggestions on what’s cool for landscapes and gardens this spring.
Well, here are some nifty hardy rhodies from Briggs Nursery, you’re gonna love! Two new rhododendrons – Polarnacht and Trocadero – are making waves for their exceptional color, ease of care, and garden attributes.
I like to introduce you all to one of our newest clients, Geohumus – a moisture absorbing granule made from lava rock and other organic compounds. It helps retain and deliver water directly to the plants’ roots. Because of the volcanic dust, the roots are attracted to the granules and readily drink the water captured in the little holes of the rocks particles.
In today’s LA Times, Kathy Van Mullekom writes about Sunny Knock Out:
First of all I would like to wish allof ourgarden enthusiasts who follow us here at Landscape Living a Happy New Year. Winter has a long way to go but I cannot help but to look forward to the upcoming spring and summer gardening season.
American Beauties native plant program was a hit at the 2010 MANTS Show. Looks as if the native plant program stood out for The Garden Center Group, too. Just saw this from Robert Hendrickson in his January Newletter:
Well, it’s that time of the year when most of us are stuck indoors. Here in PA it’s been in the 30’s (Brrr) for the past couple of weeks with snow on it’s way. During this time, I often head to my local nursery or home retailer to pick-up some beautiful blooms to liven up by home. Read the rest of this entry »
