Have You Heard About This Pine Killing Bug?
The pine wilt nematode is not something most of us in the Mountain West have heard of before. I personally came to learn about...
CSU Research: “Top Performer” Perennials from the 2022 CSU Flower Trial
In 2022, Colorado State University continued its three-year herbaceous perennial trial and chose eight perennials as the ‘Top Performers’ from 113 that were planted...
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....
The Ins & Outs of Importing: How to Work Well with...
Developing solid relationships, fostering good communication, and following strict protocols for maintaining plant health are the basis for success in importing plants and plant...
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...
CHREF Update
Big changes are in the works for the Colorado Horticulture Research and Education Foundation (CHREF). In addition to the continual funding of research, ongoing...
Eight Top Picks from CSU Annual Trials
On Aug. 9, 2022 about 200 professionals evaluated close to 1,200 different planted annuals at the Colorado State University (CSU) Annual Flower Trials. Many...
Implementing Multiple Strategies to Battle Japanese Beetle
NEWS FROM THE CDA
By Laura Pottorff, CGG, Nursery & Plant Pest Quarantine Program Manager, Colorado Department of Agriculture
Quarantine pests and laws associated with their...
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...
Consumer Favorites from 2019 Annual Trial Gardens
On Saturday, August 10, we invited the public from Colorado to visit and judge over one thousand different annuals from 25 different companies from...
