Tag: plants
Sopris Tree & Landscape Supply: Natural Mulch Producer & Supplier of...
How did you get involved with the company?
After graduating from Colorado State University in 1994, I started my own tree company called Arborworks Tree...
Ball Seed: Breeding & Distributing Plants with Superior Performance
How long ago did Ball get started?
The company was founded in 1905 by George Jacob Ball. George grew up with a love for plants...
The Ins & Outs of Importing: How to Work Well with...
Developing solid relationships, fostering good communication, and following strict protocols for maintaining plant health are the basis for success in importing plants and plant...
Hellebores for Colorado
A robust, relatively new perennial to many Colorado gardens is the genus Helleborus (common name: hellebores). The leathery leaves, which are mainly evergreen, are...
Front Range Gardens: Established Garden Center with Expanded Product Selection
What’s your history with the company?
For the past 17 years, Larry Wyzgala and I have owned The Emerald Leaf, a wholesale supplier of house...
The Essential Nature of the Green Industry
According to the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH), consumer horticulture contributes $196 billion to the U.S. economy and creates more than two million...
Getting the Right Plants for Landscaping Clients
At least three and up to seven people are involved in each professional landscaping project. Depending on the size of the companies involved, a...
Getting the Attention of Millennial Customers
Move over Pokémon Go, houseplants are quickly becoming the latest collectibles for millennials. Social media has the millennial generation in a frenzy over the...
Brown’s Greenhouse: Expanding to Meet Demand for High-Quality Selections
What’s the history of Brown’s Greenhouse?
The original owner was Don
Brown, who started the business in 1984. I had been in the construction
business as a...
AlpineEco Nursery: High-Quality Plants for Wetland Restoration
What is the company’s history?
The founder and owner of the company, Andy Herb, is an ecologist who has been involved with restoration work for...
