According to a survey of 376 landscape contractors and 135 growers, which was conducted by Ball Horticulture, landscapers and growers value face-to-face communication about new varieties. More>>

Silver Birch (Betula pendula) is a deciduous tree known for its white bark and slender trunk.More>>

The La Bamba Copperleaf Plant (Acalypha wilkesiana) adds foliage interest to the landscape.More>>

Matrix large-flowered pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) has improved branching for less stretch in the heat, and plants bloom even through the shorter days of Winter in mild climates.More>>

The seventh annual Michigan Garden Plant Tour, an open house of plant producers and Michigan State University, includes eight different tour sites that are open for tours at various times from Aug. 2-13.More>>

Sour Wood (oxydendrum arboretum), is a deciduous broadleaf tree with a pyramid shape.More>>

New for 2010 is PanAmerican Seed’s Easy Wave Violet petunia.More>>

While it shares many of the same characteristics, new Miscanthus Gold Breeze PPAF from Joy Creek Nursery grows taller than its cousin Gold Bar, with more distinct green-and-gold banding.More>>

There are more than 50 species of Lagerstroemia, which is commonly known as crape myrtle.More>>

Lucia Dark Blue Lobelia has blue flowers that attract birds and butterflies.More>>