Plants

Why has the upright juniper market stayed strong while arborvitae prices fluctuate? From Taylor to Wichita Blue, explore the varieties driving demand, the production challenges limiting supply, and the opportunities for growers ready to expand. Josh LaPoint shares a broker’s perspective on this resilient market—and why there’s room for more growers.

My first experience with Buddleias came at an Oregon nursery, where I sorted mixed Miss Molly and Miss Violet plants in full bloom among countless bees. I also saw the plants recover remarkably quickly after herbicide damage, proving their resilience. Sterile varieties offer vivid colors and strong pollinator appeal without the invasiveness of Buddleia davidii. Favorites include Miss Violet, Pink Micro Chip, and the soft-periwinkle Asian Moon.

I recently learned a good lesson that I wanted to share with any other shrub pros who are dipping their toes into the B&B tree game. In...

It’s so much fun to sell beautiful plants but everyone grumbles when a plant isn’t quite right. There are countless examples like...

Have you ever ordered a shirt in your size only to find it didn’t fit right? Although they advertise standard sizes like Small, Medium,...

During the interview for my first job in the nursery industry, the owner who was hiring me asked what I knew about plants. I told him I...