Podcast Explores Why Plants Should Come First in Landscaping

By Greenhouse Grower staff|March 17, 2026

“Growers Gonna Grow” is horticulture industry business-focused podcast about the plant supply side of the green industry. Hosted by Rayne Gibson, the show bridges the gap between nurseries and landscape contractors by unpacking the planning, timing, systems, and operational realities behind how plants move from the greenhouse or field to the job site.

In a recent episode, Gibson talks with David Marciniak of Landscape Design Lab about one of the biggest disconnects in the green industry: plants often become the last thing considered in a landscape project. Marciniak shares his perspective from the contractor and design side, explaining why plant material should play a central role in landscape planning and why waiting until the end of a project to source plants creates unnecessary challenges for everyone involved.

The conversation also dives into the demand for more interesting specimen plants, the difficulty of finding reliable nursery inventories, and how better communication between growers and contractors could improve outcomes across the industry.

You can find the episode on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.