In this issue:
- Liners in the Landscape? You Bet.
- Gardenista: 10 Ideas for Muhlenbergia
- An Ornamental Grass That's Happy in Your Landscape
- Quick Guides and Search Features
- Where to Find the Scoop
- Kansas City Nears Completion of Major Green Infrastructure Improvements
- Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy
- Join the PPA Family!
- Upcoming Virtual Events
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Liners in the Landscape? You Bet. |
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Fall planting is going strong here in the Southeast. Our autumns are long and mild, and plants have time to settle in before winter arrives. We see increased demand every year around this time from landscape contractors. Many opt to plant liners—also called plugs—directly in the landscape rather than using larger, finished sizes. It’s a smart choice when their projects allow, especially when there’s a lot of ground to cover.
With our liners, you get:
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There are sound reasons to go with smaller sizes. Find out more in this post.
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Gardenista: 10 Ideas for Muhlenbergia
It's no secret among clothing designers that a soft shade of pink will flatter most complexions. Pink Muhly Grass does the same for landscapes. And it's not picky about soil quality, has low water needs, and can stand up to the heat of summer.
Read more
www.gardenista.com
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An Ornamental Grass That's Happy in Your Landscape.
Being the state grass of Kansas, there's no question Little Bluestem will stand up to rigorous conditions. Found in all 105 counties in the state, and thriving in a range of conditions, it makes an outstanding landscape plant.
Read more
www.kansascity.com
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Smart Tools for Choosing Grasses |
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Quick Guides and Search Features |
Did you know you can find these quick guides in our catalog and search by them on our website?
- N. American natives
- Drought tolerant
- Shade tolerant
- Salt tolerant
- Cool season
- Wet areas
- Height
- Zone
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The Learn section of our website houses a wealth of resources. You can get tips on growing and production topics, like overwintering grasses and scheduling crops. Discover new uses for long-time favorites and dig deeper into our most popular genera. The info here will help you make informed decisions and give your grass-loving self a big dose of fun!
Click on the graphics below to explore topics:
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Kansas City Nears Completion of Major Green Infrastructure Improvements |
Three districts in Kansas City are getting natural solutions that will manage stormwater runoff and control overflow. It's a nearly $10 million project that's been in the making since 2016.
The project will help protect the environment and provide new amenities, like a boardwalk and areas to picnic and enjoy nature. They've got a great video explaining the improvements.
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Terry Godard, a KC Water Engineer and Project Manager, shows off the green infrastructure improvements. |
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Perennial Grasses for Bioenergy |
At the USDA-ARS Forage Research Laboratory in Lincoln, NE, the primary research focus is on perennial warm season grasses, specifically those native to North America.
This short video shows their work on some of our favorite native grasses: Switchgrass, Indian Grass, and Big Bluestem.
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As long-time members and supporters of the Perennial Plant Association, we invite you to join the PPA family.
The PPA National Symposium is one of our favorite events each year. The tours take us to fabulous private gardens, we go behind the scenes at state-of-the-art nurseries, and we talk shop with perennial plant experts from all over the world. When you add on compelling presentations and social events in gorgeous, unique settings, it's a slam dunk.
We're already looking forward to the 2021 National Symposium July 26-30 in Lancaster, PA. And we go to Niagara Falls, Ontario in July of 2022!
With the challenges of 2020, PPA has moved quickly online with PPA: Virtual Edition. The live webinars are outstanding, and as PPA members we have access to recordings of them all. Members receive discounted rates for these and all PPA events. Another slam dunk.
PPA has introduced a new job board, which is free to members. Also, the influential Perennial Plant of the Year® program gives members early access to knowledge and resources on upcoming picks.
At the core of the organization is the PPA experience. Members become lifelong friends and colleagues, and we learn from and enrich each other. There's always more to know when it comes to perennials. We hope you will join the PPA family and meet the amazing people who are part of it.
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Oct. 14 - Great Garden Tours: Gardens in the Works
Nov. 11 - The Grass Toolbox: Why the Pros Choose and Use
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The Perennial Plant Association, known for its networking and plant intensity, is offering webinars, happy hours, and garden tours virtually. They're interesting, informative, and offer an inside look at some of the best gardens and projects in North America. And they feature designers, growers, curators, and other perennial plant professionals who will give you the scoop.
Join your perennial colleagues in these engaging virtual events. Check out the full schedule at the link above.
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Is your city future proof? Healthier cities are needed now more than ever and the answer is growing all around us. Learn from progressive experts who are using green infrastructure to tackle urban challenges and prepare for the future. |
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Virtual is the current event mode. We'll be posting events we're involved in or are related to what we do. Keep an eye out for details as they become available. Check the full calendar on our Upcoming Events page for the most up-to-date info. |
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