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Everlasting Poinsettia | Top Garden Gifts

The poinsettia is the star of the holidays, whether it’s the centerpiece of your dinner table or the welcome mat for your guests at the front porch. These beautiful plants are a must-have for any winter home. They bloom in mid-winter, and their stunning colors are created by bracts (persistent colored leaves) instead of flowers,…

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Branch Out Burlington! | Planting Smart Pot Forests

Branch Out Burlington! is a volunteer organization dedicated to planting trees in Burlington, VT and educate the public on the values of the urban forest.  By Margaret Skinner / Branch Out Burlington! Vice President Branch Out Burlington! Branch Out Burlington! (also known as BOB!) is a volunteer organization committed to planting and caring for trees…

Trees Market Ready Three Months Earlier When Grown In Smart Pots - per Florida University
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Plants Grown in Smart Pot Achieved Marketable Size – Three Months Earlier Than Those In Plastic pots

In exciting news for both gardeners and the environment, Smart Pot partnered with the University of Florida on a recent study led by Dr. Tom Yeager and Ted Gardner. The study focused on the growth of Viburnum suspensum, a popular flowering shrub, in Smart Pots compared to traditional plastic containers. The results were impressive: Viburnum suspensum grown in Smart Pots matured 3 months faster, reaching market readiness significantly earlier.

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The Future of Raised Bed Gardening

Raised bed gardening has become increasingly popular for its numerous advantages. It allows gardeners to cultivate thriving plants even in less-than-ideal soil conditions, and it offers improved drainage, better pest control, and ergonomic benefits. But what if there was a raised bed solution that was even easier to use and offered additional benefits? Smart Pot…

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Shrub Rose Responses To Production In Smart Pots And Conventional Containers Using Two Contrasting Substrates

For years, skeptics have questioned the efficacy of Smart Pots, often citing concerns about overheating in the sun and increased watering needs. But a recent study conducted by the Texas A&M University Department of Horticulture Sciences has put these doubts to rest, delivering compelling evidence that Smart Pots promote superior growth compared to conventional plastic containers.

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How to Care for Norfolk Island Pine – Lifelong Houseplant

From Holiday Tree to vibrant indoor houseplant, here’s how to make your Norfolk Island Pine last for years! Remember that charming Norfolk Island Pine that decked the halls last December? Don’t toss it in the compost bin just yet! These tropical beauties can easily transition from festive centerpiece to year-round houseplant with a little TLC…