Ornamental Outlook: Growing The Florida Landscape

Ornamental Outlook

Chet Peckett at Peckett’s Inc. proves a dogged pursuit of perfection yields results.

Proper mixing, measuring, and calibrating procedures are the keys to applying the correct amount of pesticide.

After a hurricane hits, follow these effective strategies for getting commercial grounds back in shape.

Results are in from a decade-long study of this landscape plant.

The use of Dip-Gel on rose and hibiscus cuttings may lead to improved rooting response.

Grades and standards have played a big role in increasing tree quality in Florida.

The latest coleus varieties offer sun tolerance and late flowering.

One grower is installing new structures after lessons learned from past hurricanes, but insurance is an issue.

Tired of using those same old palms? Try using these alternatives to some of the most common trees of the trade.

Athens Select announces six new varieties to its collection of plants for 2006–2007.

TNLA turned up the heat at its Nursery/Landscape Expo in August.

Follow these tips to avoid making a costly mistake.

Sometimes, growers need to turn their attention away from their crops and toward their customers.

General Viewpoints By Delilah Onofrey