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How are you irrigating trees?

With apologies to those practicing in areas with greater precipitation, arid conditions and development codes generally preclude selecting…

Started by Daniel Kovach

12 Jan 23, 2012
Reply by Tanya Olson

Who are your horticultural idols?

My list of the Top Ten Plantsmenwho have had the most influence on the current moment.  For the full post, visit www.groundeddesign.com  

Started by Thomas Rainer

3 Dec 11, 2011
Reply by TITANIO THE HUMBLE

Sweet Lane October Availability

Hi Everyone;       It’s amazing how a little rain makes the plants glow! This is the perfect season to plant and Sweet Lane has lots of tan…

Started by Chris Sorensen

0 Oct 12, 2011

ArborPro GIS Tree Inventory Software

I currently work for ArborPro, which supplies a GIS software that GPS trees and georeference them on an aerial image. The software allows y…

Started by Judith Mercado

0 Oct 7, 2011

Plant and botany classes in Portland, OR

I just moved to Portland and want to take a plant and/or botany class to get to know the area's vegetation. I'd prefer more than a 'gardeni…

Started by Rachel Wynn Hill

0 Sep 17, 2011

Parking Lot Landscape Islands, what is the best approach?

Every city writes their zoning code to include landscape islands in parking lots. They are to be a benefit to the end user, but instead we…

Started by Jordan Lockman

65 Sep 15, 2011
Reply by Steve Mercer

Large Trees in Small Spaces

Does anyone have a good picture of a canopy tree planted in a small courtyard (less than 18'x18')?   I am trying to convince a client that…

Started by Kevin J. Gaughan

11 Aug 5, 2011
Reply by Rob Halpern

In search of a good perennials reference or "Dirr for herbaceous plants"

With the knowledge that there are probably about a million different species of herbaceous plants out there (not to mention their cultivars…

Started by John.Dallinga

10 Jul 19, 2011
Reply by Lori Molitor

Beyond the Border: How to Use Perennials and Grasses in Landscape Settings

  Do you like the look of Oudolf-style perennials and grasses, but aren't sure how to use them in larger landscape settings?  Did you BLA…

Started by Thomas Rainer

4 Jul 14, 2011
Reply by Les Ballard

Almost spring! What is your favorite plant?

Of course, I have a ton of favorite plants, but I really love the columnar habit and color of the evergreen  Podocarpus elongatus 'Monmal'.…

Started by Katharine Rudnyk

26 Jun 23, 2011
Reply by Tanya Olson

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Hell fellow LandersI am embarking on a tour of Europe in june/july and primarily visiting France,Holland and Hungary. I would love any information regarding great gardens and or architecture places that one should visit. Also of interest would be…See More
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