TNLA Green Report Podcast, Season 4, Episode 6: Plant Trial Roadtrip Preview with Dr. Andrew King
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Attend the East Texas Plant Trial on June 26th to scout new plant varieties and assess their performance in Texas growing conditions, gaining a competitive edge in your offerings.
Utilize the demonstration gardens at the trial to visualize how new plants perform in a landscape setting, inspiring design ideas and helping you recommend suitable options to clients.
Pay close attention to new disease-resistant varieties like Vinca Cora Cascade, as they can reduce maintenance for clients and improve plant longevity in landscapes.
Consider incorporating robust and visually striking plants like Sunfinity sunflowers and certain Petunia series (e.g., Easy Wave Pink Pearl) that offer substantial presence and durability for diverse landscape projects.
Explore unique, high-performing annuals and perennials mentioned, such as Cleome Sparkler 2.0, Rio Grande Perlanes (Raspberry Lemonade, Citrus Crush), and Fired Up Mandevilla series, to differentiate your landscaping services.
Stay informed about ongoing research into woody crops like crepe myrtles and red maples, particularly concerning issues like bark scale and cracking, to anticipate future challenges and solutions in tree care.
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