Rising costs of container substrates and increased interest in use of native wildflowers for
landscapes necessitates the continued evaluation of production methods. The composition …

Pine bark, peat, and perlite have served as the standard substrate components of container-
grown plants for over 50 years. Due to a number of factors, including increased …

In response to a perceived need for the development and introduction of superior plant
accessions for use in sustainable, low-water landscaping, land-grant universities in …

Biodegradable and plastic containers were evaluated for greenhouse and landscape
production of 'Score Red'geranium (Pelargonium× hortorum),'Grape Cooler'vinca …

Full sun trial gardens (full sun) were established at Leon County (LC) and Santa Rosa
County (SRC), Florida, to evaluate the effect of site on horticultural performance traits …

The choice of container is one of the most important considerations when growing or
ordering native plants for a restoration project. Container characteristics affect not only …

Peat and perlite have served as industry standards in greenhouse substrates for over 50
years. The continued availability of peat, paralleled with its inert characteristics, as well as its …

Materials and Methods Grasses were selected for this study based on popularity, landscape
value, hardiness, and availability. Two native species: little bluestem, Schizachyrium …

The germination responses of wild blue indigo [Baptisia australis (L.) R. Br.], purple
coneflower [Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench.], Maximilian sunflower (Helianthus …

This study evaluated a new substrate for production of container-grown ornamental plants.
Results indicated that substrates comprised of processed whole pine trees are suitable for …