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...
Creating Desirable Outdoor Living to Maximize Property Values
It’s no secret Coloradans love the outdoors. Outdoor living spaces are important for Colorado homes. While there is no one-size-fits-all answer to creating the...
Plant Select® Introductions & Top Performers from the Past
Three Featured 2019 Plants
Plant Select® is the country’s leading source of plants designed to thrive in the high plains and intermountain region. It is...
CSU RESEARCH: First Year Perennials with Superior Flowering from 2021 Perennial...
The Perennial Trial Garden Committee at Colorado State University (CSU) met recently to determine which plants from our 2021 trial were “Superior First Year...
Wrapping Up the Season Strong
PEOPLE – OUR GREATEST RESOURCE
By Leon Cerna, SPHR, President, HR Advantage Group
We all experience change. This time of year, kids are returning to school...
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...
Mengmeng Gu is New HLA Department Head
Colorado State University (CSU) welcomes Mengmeng Gu, Ph.D., as the new Horticulture and Landscape Architecture (HLA) department head in the College of Agricultural Sciences....
How to Read Financial Statements
Part 1 of 3 – The Balance Sheet
Like reading any book, start at the beginning, and I believe the beginning of financial statements is...
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...
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...