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A new era for horticulture: Monocot grafting made possible

By Scott H. Smith

Now and again discoveries happen that change the field of horticulture. In a recent study by Reeves et al. (2022, p.286) it was concluded that “all seed-bearing plant lineages have the competency to graft.” Until now this had never been proven and was widely believed to be impossible.Continue reading

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A compromised wound on a budded tree with receding vascular tissue and soft decay
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Inspecting your investment – what to look for when buying trees

By Dan Austin

For most landscaping projects, the most significant costs regarding living elements are those incurred through the inclusion of established ornamental trees, and rightly so, because when buying established trees, we are buying time as well as a plant,

With such costs surrounding the purchase of nursery-grown trees, it’s worth taking the time to inspect your investment to ensure you are going to get value for your money for decades into the future.… Continue reading

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