The Top 5 Retail Plant Stories Of 2015
Plants are the core reason our industry exists, so it’s no surprise that new plants capture everyone’s attention. This year’s top plant-related articles show trends in the industry. Two of the top five focus on edibles, and a story on new drought-tolerant flowering plants performed well in a year of dire drought-related headlines.
Deep, ruby-colored foliage and interesting flowers make First Editions ‘Crimson Fire’ and First Editions ‘Sparkling Sangria’ loropetalum (fringe flower) stand out in the garden.
12 Eye-Catching Landscape Shrubs For 2015
From heat-tolerant varieties to eye-popping foliage, the nation’s top shrub breeders offered some of the new selections they were most excited about this past spring.
17 Drought-Tolerant Flowering Plants For 2015
Drought conditions and water restrictions in some regions of the country have made drought-tolerant varieties more important than ever. Here’s a look at some of the latest offerings from leading breeders.
9 New Veggies To Add To Your Edibles Inventory
Providing new edibles can be a great way to bring new customers, especially younger ones, into your garden center. Consider these new veggies in your planning.
Breeders are responding to consumer demand for tasty edibles with a colorful, varied number of introductions.