See All Ornamentals and Floriculture

Dandelion is a perennial weed of lawns, landscape ornamental beds, and nurseries.

As the forsythia comes into full bloom and dandelions show their beauty, one thing is certain; spring is upon us.

Greenhouse production may be year-round and can provide valuable cash flow throughout the year.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a summer annual that forms low growing mats of succulent stems and leaves.

Shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) is a winter annual.

Wild carrot or Queen Anne's lace (Daucus carota) is a biennial.

Not all weeds get a "cool" common name, but yellow rocket (Barbarea vulgaris) is one of them.

Carpetweed (Mollugo verticillata) is a low-growing, multi-shoot annual that grows into a circular mat.

Catchweed bedstraw (Galium aparine) is an annual that can form dense mats of vegetation.

Invasive species have drawn considerable regional and national attention in recent years.

One of our most common landscape pests is the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae).

Learn about selected native trees, shrubs, and forbs that can enhance habitat in various sites within home landscapes. Hopefully, you'll be inspired to go learn more about landscaping with natives!

The eastern tent caterpillar has been observed in the United States since 1646. Outbreaks frequently occur at eight to ten year intervals.

Ornamental plantings of holly in Pennsylvania are often damaged by leafmining pests. The native holly leafminer only feeds on the foliage of American holly.

Here we share the benefits and drawbacks of four compost production methods, as well as six straightforward tips for using compost.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

La comunicación es un factor importante en la eficiencia de la operación de cualquier lugar de trabajo.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

Hairy bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta L.) is one of the first broadleaf weeds to appear in home lawns, parks, and other turf areas during early spring.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

Constructing a container garden isn't about doing everything perfectly. In fact, there is no right way to create a container garden.

Cut flower pest, disease, and production update for Pennsylvania growers.

Most modern African violets (Saintpaulia spp.) bloom throughout the year without much effort on the grower's part.

Covers the importance of pruning, outlines key pruning techniques, and provides recommendations on when to prune according to whether shrubs flower in spring or summer.