Woody Plant Trials on Colorado’s Western Slope
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
As part of our multi-site woody plant trials throughout Colorado, one site is at...
Shelf Pretty vs. Landscape Strong
Providing a sustainable product
It’s no secret that growing plants in Colorado is not an easy feat! Our soil, wind, and variable temperatures make this...
Seven “Top Performer” Perennials in 2023
The Colorado State University (CSU) Trial Gardens attract thousands of visitors to the campus each year. Trial Gardens include the Annual and Perennial Trial...
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 3 of 3 – Reviewing Financial Statements
After the Income Sheet (featured in the previous issue of NewsLeaf), we move to the reviewing Financial...
Woody Plant Research Update for 2023
Yearly, researchers at Colorado State University (CSU) evaluate over 1,300 taxa of woody plants for adaptability, ornamental flowers, fruit, fall color and pest problems....
Consumer Picks from 2021 Annual Flower Trials
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
On Saturday July 31, 2021, the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden hosted...
Insurance Budgeting for Hail & Other Coverages
How does a nursery, greenhouse or garden center owner budget for insurance and consequential uninsured loss? No longer is just looking at premium cost...
CSU RESEARCH: 2021-22 Cool Season Trials Top Picks for Off-Season Color
This was the fourteenth year that Colorado State University (CSU) has conducted Cool Season Trials at the Annual Flower Trial Garden. The overall goal...
Boxwood Hardiness Trials
By James E. Klett, Ph.D.
Professor & Landscape Horticultural Specialist
Colorado State University
For many, boxwoods are synonymous with hedging and the parterres of many European landscapes....
GREENHOUSE BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES: Reducing Scale & Biofilms in Greenhouse Irrigation...
Scaling from dissolved and suspended solids in irrigation water reduces the efficiency of greenhouse irrigation systems. Water deposits and biofilms inside pipes reduce water...
