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Plants
Plant knowledge is the foundation of credibility. In this category, you'll learn how to evaluate plant quality, understand size specs, and source high-performing liners and B&B material. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned buyer, these insights help you make better purchasing decisions.


B&B Ball Size Matters
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...

Josh LaPoint
Mar 26, 20253 min read


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

Josh LaPoint
Mar 5, 20256 min read


Sizes vs Expectations
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,...

Josh LaPoint
Feb 12, 20252 min read


How to Identify Different Plants
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...

Josh LaPoint
Jan 3, 20254 min read
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