by Chuck Sherzi, Jr. Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “Nature never hurries….” The same, I might add, holds true for the soil. Since I can remember, I have always been…
Mulch Composition and Potential Benefits
by David Ropes What more can be said about the benefits of mulch in the developed landscape? In her wonderful 2007 article “Impacts of Mulches on Landscape Plants and the…
Practical Applications of Biochar in the Landscape
by Dr. Hugh McLaughlin and Keegan Pyle There’s a lot of buzz about biochar these days. And for good reason. Incorporating quality biochar into soil increases the abundance of soil…
Book Review: Understanding Roots
Written by Robert Kourik Published by Metamorphic Press, August 2015 Reviewed by: M.L. Altobelli The books of Robert Kourik should be in every land manager’s library. Understanding Roots is his…
Environmental Vision for 2016
ELA awarded its fifth Environmental Vision Award at the 2016 Boston Flower & Garden Show.
Conference Highlights
ELA’s 22nd Conference & Eco-Marketplace celebrated a successful move to UMass Amherst last week. The first floor of the Student Union offered a lively venue with attendees mingling with students…
Natives Beyond Naturalizing
by Susan Barbier “I thought a nice line of Boxwood flanked by Gold Mop Cypress and skirted with Blue Star Juniper would be great for this property. I pitched that…
The Compelling Case for Coreopsis
by George Coombs With new cultivars arriving on the market each year, it’s hard to deny the incredible popularity of coreopsis. Their colorful, daisy-like blooms are a coveted addition to…
Tasteful Outdoor Lighting, Responsibly
by Jennifer Nichols I was recently asked if GreenWeaver installs outdoor lighting. Any good business person would immediately jump on this opportunity to sell additional services to a client, but…
Green Landscapes on Solar Sites—an Enormous Business Opportunity
Public Benefits from Ecological Landscapes Include Pollinator Habitat, Improved Water and Soil Quality by Rob Davis Dramatic changes in cost can drive dramatic changes in customer behavior—and create extraordinary business…
Mixing It Up – Can Edibles and Ornamentals Get Along in a Designed Garden?
by Ellen Sousa Many people love the idea of including functional plants (edibles and herbs) in ornamental plantings, but in reality it’s not always easy to achieve an acceptable aesthetic…
Native Shrubs for the Increasingly Challenging Landscape Environment
This article previously appeared in the Connecticut Botanical Society Newsletter by Dr. Jessica Lubell The sustainable landscape featuring native plants is a rapidly expanding trend in horticulture. Native plants enhance…