Every garden needs a good mix of flowering and foliage plants for an attention-grabbing show of thrillers, fillers, and spillers. These new foliage varieties will not only act as a lush backdrop for colorful blooms, they can also stand on their own with their noteworthy textures and colors.

It’s time to think about registering for the 2016 California Spring Trials. You won’t want to miss any stops along the way, so use this quick reference to help with planning for your trip.

Roberts was recently hired by Bailey Nurseries to be the General Manager and Breeder for Plant Introductions, Inc., which Bailey acquired last year.

Norris asks if the time has come to rethink new plant introductions, or how we market them to consumers.

Weeks breeds and grows a wide range of rose bushes, all of which are field tested for many factors.

Floranova has announced it is building a new research station in Chile that will open in mid-2016. As a result, the company will not participate in the 2016 California Spring Trials, but says it will be back in 2017.

Tropical and foliage plants are the ultimate lifestyle plants because they enrich the environment and provide mood-boosting benefits. Take into account some of these new introductions for a crop mix that helps your customers realize the true benefits of plants.

The app is available for free in the Google Play and iTunes app stores, and serves as a companion to Ball’s full WebTrack business management system.

The guide’s wheel-shaped design groups new plants by color and was inspired by the Pantone Matching System color guide.

Succulents are more popular than ever, and with good reason. Learn why these tough, low-maintenance plants are a hit with consumers and deserve a place in your greenhouse, then check out the accompanying slideshow for the latest in succulent trends.

‘Cascadias Rim Chianti’ was selected as the top variety at this summer’s LVG Heidelberg, Germany, trial station.

A number of plant breeders are featuring varieties that should fit in well with Pantone’s recent color of the year announcement.

A recent report from Gizmodo describes the development of a “cyborg flower” that involves turning a living rose into an electronic circuit.