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15A History of Service Excellence.For nearly a century, our family-owned company has remained a true business partner for green industry professionals. With change happening all around us every day, isnt it comforting to know Ewing will be here for the long haul?

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7 texas excellence in Landscaping awardsSee the best of Texas Landscaping in 2015! Members from around the State completed and submitted their most successful projects, and we cant wait to show you!

Gold awards p.10 silver awards p.25 Bronze awards p.35 Honorable Mentions p.35

38 economic Contributions of the Green Industry to the texas economy

The Green Industry is thriving! Find out how the Green Industry strengthened the Texas Economy in 2015!

C o L u M n s 45 Integrated Pest Management Whats The Buzz About Bees? by Erfan Vafaie 49 notes from sFa Gardens Camelias for Southern Gardens by Dr. David Creech

D e P a r t M e n t s 51 New Members 53 Calendar of Events 53 Newly Certified 53 Classified Ads 54 Advertisers Index

A History of Service Excellence.For nearly a century, our family-owned company has remained a true business partner for green industry professionals. With change happening all around us every day, isnt it comforting to know Ewing will be here for the long haul?

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the official publication of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

January/February Vol. XVIII no. 1

Safety and Dividends Go Together Like Seed and Soil.

Texas Mutual wants to put more green in your businessthats why we provide

group and individual dividends to companies that keep their people safe. Plus, as

a member of the Texas Green Industry Safety Group, you may receive a greater

discount on your workers comp premium. Were helping our policyholder owners

be safer and stronger, and we think you'll find it very rewarding.

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January/February Vol. XVIII no. 1

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The Texas Nursery & Landscape Associations mission is to enhance members business success through legislative/regulatory advocacy, education, networking, and promotion of professionalism.

o f f i c e r sChairman of the board Johnette Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas

Chairman-elect Billy Long, TCLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio

Immediate Past Chairman Paul Tomaso, TCNP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas

President Amy Graham. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin

B o a r D o f D i r e c T o r sregion I Kevin Grossberndt. . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio

region II Jay Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .League City

region III Herman Vess, TMCNP . . . . . . . . Edgewood

region IV Jason Craven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas

region V Mike Whisenand. . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Worth

region VI Steven Akers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slaton

region VII Todd Kinney, TMCNP . . . . . . . . . . . . Donna

region VIII JJ McAuliffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin

Supplier Director Tim Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas

Landscape Director Jerry Maldonado, TCLP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio

Grower Director Bill Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin

retail Director Donna Buchanan,TMCNP .. Houston

T N l a s T a f fPresident. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Amy Graham

Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cheryl Staritz

accounting assistant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aimee Luna

Director, Legislative andregulatory affairs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jim Reaves

Professional Knowledge & education Manager . . . .James Theiss, TCLP, WS,

TCLA, Certified Arboristadministrative assistant

Strategic Initiatives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Allen

Director, TnLa & eXPO Marketing/Communications . . . . . . . . . . . Sarah Riggins ,CEM

Director, expo exhibits and Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amy Prenger, CEM

business Development/Sales executive . . . . . . . Mike Yelverton , TCNP & WS

administrative assistant eXPO . . . . Trevor Peevey

Office Operations assistant . . . .Nancy E. Sollohub

region Field Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Flint

Communications Specialist. . . . . . . .Molly Wallace

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editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Molly WallaceGraphic Designer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marie Leonardad Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephanie Shaefer

TNLA Green magazine is a member service of the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association, and is published bi-monthly. Advertising information is available from TNLA, 7730 South IH 35, Austin, Texas 78745, online at www.tnlaonline.org, or by calling 800-880-0343. TNLA office hours are weekdays, 8:30AM - 5 PM CST. 2015 Texas Nursery & Landscape Association

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Safety and Dividends Go Together Like Seed and Soil.

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group and individual dividends to companies that keep their people safe. Plus, as

a member of the Texas Green Industry Safety Group, you may receive a greater

discount on your workers comp premium. Were helping our policyholder owners

be safer and stronger, and we think you'll find it very rewarding.

To see how safety can grow your dividend, contact your agent or Becky Walker

at (972) 512-7770 or [email protected].

While we cant guarantee dividends every year, Texas Mutual has returned $1.8 billion to safety-conscious policyholder owners since 1999. 2015 Texas Mutual Insurance Company

With over 30 years of experience and the endorsement of the Texas Nursery and Landscape

Association (TNLA), Texas Turf Irrigation Association (TTIA) and many other industry associa-

tions, we understand what it takes to protect your green industry business. Well make sure you

have the coverage you need to protect your business and that its cost-eective. Both are good

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The Texas excellence in landscaping awards program recognizes excellence in design, installation, maintenance and special projects. This issue of green Magazine features the 2015-2016 TeiL award recipients who will be honored at the Texas nursery & landscape association awards dinner in houston, Texas during the 2016 nursery/Landscape expo.

With over 30 years of experience and the endorsement of the Texas Nursery and Landscape

Association (TNLA), Texas Turf Irrigation Association (TTIA) and many other industry associa-

tions, we understand what it takes to protect your green industry business. Well make sure you

have the coverage you need to protect your business and that its cost-eective. Both are good

objectives for growth. As a Trusted Choice independent agency, well access many of the nations

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Texas Landscapingexcellence inAwards2016ConGratuLatIons to aLL tHe awarD reCIPIents!

THe gRAnd pLaTinUM aWaRd is presented only when the judges feel there is one project so outstanding that it merits special recognition. grand platinum projects may be extremely demanding, unique, challenging, or extremely well executed. The grand platinum award can be given in any entry category and is selected from the gold award winners.

aWaRd RecipienTs and The grand Platinum winner will be honored at the Tnla awards dinner in august during the 2016 nursery/Landscape expo in Houston.

pURcHase a full table for yourself, colleagues, and friends or offer seats to Tnla to be filled by local students, scholarship recipients and/or those interested in the green industry. Table sponsors will receive a reserved table for 10 with their company name displayed.

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T N l a g r e e Ngold award T N l a g r e e Ns h o oT e r a N D l i N D s e y, i N c .

McGovern Centennial GardensCommercial Installation Over $100,000

2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in

With a community garden, a large lawn, a private event space and more this Houston park has something for everyone! The Shooter and Lindsey, Inc. team focused on making the park community-friendly, water conscious and beautiful. This project features over 250 varieties of plants, trees and bulbs and over 163,000 plants ranging from low-moisture ornamentals to seasonal herbs. The variety of plants provides a completely unique experience to those lucky enough to visit the park!


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Klyde Warren ParkCommercial Maintenance

gold awardT N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in2015 Texas LandscapingThis

urban park was designed

to revitalize the downtown area.

Specialized staff ensures that the park remains a

safe and beautiful retreat from the hustle and bustle

of the city. All maintenance is completed early in the morning

to ensure that the park can be a sanctuary for visitors. Sage is

pick-pruned to ensure a natural but groomed appearance. Trees

and non-irrigated containers require daily maintenance. The hard work of Southern

Botanical, Inc. is noted and appreciated by

park visitors year round!


T N l a g r e e NT N l a g r e e Ngold awarda J s l a N D s c a P i N g & D e s i g N

McFarland ResidenceResidential Installation Under $25,000


After extensive renovations, this historic home lacked only a beautiful outdoor space to complete its transformation. AJs Landscaping & Design worked closely with the client to add privacy and disguise some of the less slightly parts of the home quickly. A quaint water feature surrounded by macho fern, flax lilly and ligularia gives the homeowner a lovely space to unwind in at the end of each day.


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Ainsworth ResidenceResidential Installation Under $25,000

gold awardT N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in2015 Texas Landscaping

In just one month this townhomes yard

was transformed from boring to beautiful! A

patio, beds, shrubs and a cantilevered structure were

added. Saint Augustine grass was swapped for Zoysia grass

to provide a softer cushion for sitting, playing and lounging.

Japanese Blueberry serves as a focal point and provides

extra privacy. The backyard is now a wonderful space to enjoy time

with friends and family!


T N l a g r e e Ngold award T N l a g r e e Nl a M B e r T l a N D s c a P e co M Pa Ny

An Artists GardenResidential Installation $25,000-$100,000


Outdoor sculptures are perfectly highlighted by this beautiful landscape. Bamboo provides both privacy and a sense of enclosure. River birches add vertical interest while blue agave plants surround several of the sculptures in perfect patterns that can be enjoyed from the ground or the balconies above. This project not only beautifully showcases the home owners art pieces, it is a piece of art itself.


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Bayou Peninsula Estate GardenResidential Installation Over $100,000


Thiscontemporary

home is a seven and a half acre oasis

in Houston. Limestone stepping stones lead

visitors through the space, while water features produce

calming sounds. Large seasonal planters add visual interest to

the reflecting pool just outside the back door. McDugald

Steele Landscape Architects and Contractors were careful to ensure that nearby bayou banks were not damaged by drainage from the property.

This beautiful landscape will be enjoyed for

many years to come!


T N l a g r e e Ngold award T N l a g r e e Na B s o lu T e acc e N T s , i N c .

Barry & Christys Outdoor RetreatResidential Installation Over $100,000


Curved bedlines accented with boulders draw guests towards the front door and bright perennials add a pop of color. After levelling the back yard, a large structure housing a fireplace, full outdoor kitchen, seating area and bar was constructed. Terraces were also added to provide additional areas for guests to explore. The homeowners now enjoy a full outdoor living space that they can use all year!


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A French Country RetreatResidential Maintenance


This expansive outdoor space is in the style of a French country garden.

Contrasting formal pruning and natural growth ensure a manicured, yet natural look.

Crepe myrtles are meticulously hand pruned by certified

arborists. Seasonal pops of color are installed throughout

the year and plants are carefully selected to perfume the space.


T N l a g r e e Ngold award T N l a g r e e Nl a M B e r T l a N D s c a P e co M Pa Ny

Majestic Oaks EstateResidential Maintenance


Hard work ensures that this manicured yard perfectly complements the stately home. The design focused on responsible water management to ensure that the yard would look beautiful even in the driest years. Twice weekly deadheading of abundant seasonal flowers and hand-raked granite paths guarantee that this lawn always looks pristine. Its no wonder that the home owners have chosen to use Lambert Landscape Company for over twenty years!


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The Sovereign Apartments at Regent SquareSpecial Project


This beautiful

rooftop oasis was created specifically for residents of The

Sovereign Apartments. Shooter and Lindsey, Inc. had to carefully consider

weight and moisture of each plant. Nine palm trees were

planted in special light-weight soil, and they provide a tropical

and festive atmosphere to the rooftop. Amazingly, all the materials used were crane lifted to the roof, over 600

lifts in total! The results are well worth the effort

and the rooftop now serves as a fabulous

amenity!


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Adler ResidenceSpecial Project

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Dynamic Environments installed an incredible water management system, which allows the home owners to collect thousands of gallons of rainwater. The steep slope surrounding the home required the team to be especially careful during the movement of materials and during the excavation of the site. The containment system is perfectly nestled into the hillside and does not detract from the gorgeous view that the homeowners love!


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Stone BridgeSpecial Project


The goal of this project was to create a crossing

over a seasonal creek. Instead of fighting the

remote location and limited access of the area, Absolute

Accents embraced the space and decided to complete a dry stacked arch bridge

inspired by the Romans! The result is a beautiful,

natural looking bridge that blends seamlessly into the

wooded area!


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Preston Hollow EstateResidential Installation Over $100,000


This formal garden was created with sustainability and water responsibility in mind. Lush grass stretches across the property while trees frame the house. Trees line the walkway that leads to the rear reflecting pond creating a stunning visual. A 290,000 gallon underground cistern was built to store water to be used to keep the landscape green even in the driest years. This project was a huge undertaking, and a huge success, for Southern Botanical, Inc.!

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side by side to build things. Great things.Here, youll find common ground.

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2015 Texas Landscaping

See how Bandit of Texas Can Build Your Bottom Line!

A new front lawn was installed and outlined with beds to make the entryway the focal point. The back patio was designed to create a comfortable and intimate area for entertaining. By pruning the large, shade trees Lawns of Dallas allowed the lawn to shine!


T N l a g r e e Nsilver award T N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in

This modern landscape perfectly

complements the clients beautiful home. Despite

elevation challenges Lawns of Dallas was able to create

an outdoor haven that addresses water drainage,

retention and usage concerns. Lush greenery

softens the retaining wall and hardscaping and

gives the space an inviting feel!

l aw N s o f D a l l a sRoark Residence | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

l aw N s o f D a l l a sCrews Residence | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

See how Bandit of Texas Can Build Your Bottom Line!

A new front lawn was installed and outlined with beds to make the entryway the focal point. The back patio was designed to create a comfortable and intimate area for entertaining. By pruning the large, shade trees Lawns of Dallas allowed the lawn to shine!

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This project was inspired by

natural, wild Texas landscapes. Featuring

an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, water features and a

fire pit this yard is ideal for family gatherings. The low-maintenance design makes the most of the cozy space

and gives the home owners more time to

enjoy their yard!

M i r r o r l a k e D e s i g N sWaterfall Courtyard | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

M i r r o r l a k e D e s i g N sFront Courtyard | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

silver award T N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in

Two large oaks beautifully frame this newly built home. The tightly manicured landscape highlights the homes architecture. Japanese blueberries were planted to soften the hard edge and a fountain was added to the back courtyard as a special touch. This simple and elegant design will be enjoyed for years to come!

Family came first in this design! The homeowners wanted a yard that would allow them to chat with their adult children while their grandchildren played safely. Pops of color and soft Zoysia grass add plenty of curb appeal. Mirror Lake Designs was able to make the space look gorgeous!

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This project was inspired by

natural, wild Texas landscapes. Featuring

an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub, water features and a

fire pit this yard is ideal for family gatherings. The low-maintenance design makes the most of the cozy space

and gives the home owners more time to

enjoy their yard!

co M P l e T e l a N D s c u l P T u r eNorth West Dallas Residence | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

M i r r o r l a k e D e s i g N sWaterfall Courtyard | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

a J s l a N D s c a P i N g & D e s i g NMontalbano Residence | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

silver award T N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in2015 Texas LandscapingThis project is

special because of the incredible attention to

detail. Premium cooking appliances, thoughtfully

placed LED lights, planted succulents and a stunning

bone-colored fireplace make this backyard one of

a kind! Carefully selected plants soften the extensive

hardscaping to create a comfortable environment!

Two large oaks beautifully frame this newly built home. The tightly manicured landscape highlights the homes architecture. Japanese blueberries were planted to soften the hard edge and a fountain was added to the back courtyard as a special touch. This simple and elegant design will be enjoyed for years to come!

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This backyard it was in need of a

total overhaul! After tearing out a dilapidated

deck, diseased plants and stumps the homeowner

asked for a contemporary entertaining area. A stone

patio was installed featuring a sundeck and soft artificial turf accentuates the shape

of the pool. The clean lines of this yard make

it truly stunning!

a J s l a N D s c a P i N g & D e s i g NContemporary Edge | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

s o u T h e r N l a N D s c a P eWinding Creek | Residential Installation Over $100,000


The delicate yet sophisticated style of the homeowners informed this design. Before the completion of the project flooding, disease and erosion were major issues in the lot. Now, the homeowners enjoy a flowering and shady garden. The stone edging helps to tie the entire space together. The homeowners are thrilled with their improved yard!

One of the goals of this project was to manage water to reduce flooding and increase water efficiency. The homeowner wanted to minimize the use of turfgrass and Southern Landscape worked closely with the Home Owners Association to design a landscape that would blend with the community. This xeriscape set the standard for the neighborhood!

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This backyard it was in need of a

total overhaul! After tearing out a dilapidated

deck, diseased plants and stumps the homeowner

asked for a contemporary entertaining area. A stone

patio was installed featuring a sundeck and soft artificial turf accentuates the shape

of the pool. The clean lines of this yard make

it truly stunning!

co M P l e T e l a N D s c u l P T u r eNorth Dallas Residence | Residential Installation Over $100,000

a J s l a N D s c a P i N g & D e s i g NContemporary Edge | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

w h i M s i c a l g a r D e N sCreekside Shade Garden in Coppell | Residential Installation Over $100,000

silver award T N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in2015 Texas LandscapingComplete

Landsculpture delivered a complete

outdoor experience with this urban ranch! A

drought tolerant landscape ensures that this project

will look great even in dry conditions. Seasonal planters

on the front steps add pops of color and a touch of

whimsy. This Texas-style landscape fits perfectly

with the house and its owners

personality!

The delicate yet sophisticated style of the homeowners informed this design. Before the completion of the project flooding, disease and erosion were major issues in the lot. Now, the homeowners enjoy a flowering and shady garden. The stone edging helps to tie the entire space together. The homeowners are thrilled with their improved yard!

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Mirror Lake Designs added

three terraces to this backyard which greatly

improved the usability and visual appeal of the space.

Zoysia grass lined areas make entertaining easy and flowers

and flowering trees add color. This one of a kind yard

makes this lakeside home feel truly special!

M i r r o r l a k e D e s i g N sLakeside Backyard | Residential Installation Over $100,000

a J s l a N D s c a P i N g & D e s i g NBuckley Residence | Residential Installation Over $100,000


The addition of a rainwater catchment system was a top priority for the clients! One of the challenges of this project was placing the 40,000 gallon tank in a way that didnt detract from the home. A masonry wall was constructed around the tank and plants add a green element to the site. This system allows the homeowners to beautifully and responsibly manage their water usage!

Starting from a blank canvas AJs Landscaping and Design worked with the homeowners to create an outdoor living space. Stackstone walls and boxwood were used to create dimension in the front yard. A small pool, patio and garden totally transformed the backyard. This gorgeous yard is a real standout in its Houston neighborhood!

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Mirror Lake Designs added

three terraces to this backyard which greatly

improved the usability and visual appeal of the space.

Zoysia grass lined areas make entertaining easy and flowers

and flowering trees add color. This one of a kind yard

makes this lakeside home feel truly special!

co M P l e T e l a N D s c u l P T u r eStafford Residence | Residential Maintenance

M i r r o r l a k e D e s i g N sLakeside Backyard | Residential Installation Over $100,000

DyN a M i c e N v i r o N M e N T sPratt Residence | Special Project

silver award T N l a g r e e N2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in2015 Texas Landscaping

The addition of a rainwater catchment system was a top priority for the clients! One of the challenges of this project was placing the 40,000 gallon tank in a way that didnt detract from the home. A masonry wall was constructed around the tank and plants add a green element to the site. This system allows the homeowners to beautifully and responsibly manage their water usage!

Complete Landsculpture

maintains this yard to the highest standard! Each week the driveway

is hand racked and shrubs are hand sheered. Mowed

patterns keep this lawn looking pristine and trained

trellis vines add vertical interest to the space. No detail is overlooked and no effort is too great to keep this yard looking

its best!

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r o u N DT r e e l a N D s c a P i N gBackyard RenovationResidential Installation Under $25,000

l aw N s o f D a l l a sMoore ResidenceResidential Installation $25,000-$100,000

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2 . l aw N s o f D a l l a sBerglund Residence | Residential Installation $25,000-$100,000

3 . s P s D, i N c .Todd Residence | Residential Installation Over $100,000

4 . a B s o lu T e acc e N T sSmith Residence | Residential Installation Over $100,000

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6 . a B s o lu T e acc e N T sCauble Residence | Special Project

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Texas Nursery & Landscape Association has compiled tips and comments from judges over the years to provide easy, do-able actions for this elite awards program.

T he quality and variety of your photos are central to the evaluation process. Scrutinize the composition of each photo and make sure it tells the story of your project. Your photo descriptions are read aloud to the judges as they examine the photos, so use descriptions to direct attention to the extraordinary features of your project. Take pictures specifically for the judges, dont just use photos you already happened to have. Make sure the photos show what you want to describe; take a picture to define your description, not the other way around.

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2015 Texas Landscapingexcellence in The Texas Excellence in Landscaping Awards judging panel is composed of Texas judges who are experts in regional conditions and landscaping feats meriting distinction, thus elevating the criteria for winning submissions to a standard higher than many other awards programs. Judging is done in the blind and entries are judged on their own merits.

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Judging CriteriaHire a professional photographer or use a high quality camera that gives high resolution images. If you only capture 20 photos to submit 15, there isnt much room to weed out the weakest ones. If you capture 300 images, there are more options. We suggest taking about 20 shots for each photo you plan to enter.

Providing an overall shot gives the judges a sense of context; the subsequent detailed shots will make more sense if judges have a sense of the space. For installation entries, before shots are just as important as after shots. Take photos at each phase in the process before, during, and after. Take photos from the same angles, particularly for wide shots, to show a sense of the transformation that has occurred. For a design entry, take photos when flowers are in bloom, and/or in different seasons to show variety in color. For a maintenance entry, take photographs 2-3 days after mowing, when it still looks pristine but not as scorched as immediately afterward.

Time of day matters; photos look different at different times. They also look different if you take them on sunny versus cloudy days. Typically, the best times are early morning or just before sunset on overcast days, but use your judgment and pick the time that makes your project look the best.

Remember that you are telling the story of your project through 15 photographs and photo descriptions. Each image is an opportunity to show how your project meets the judging criteria, and each image description is a chance to explain to the judges what youve accomplished. m

iNsTallaTioN caTegoriesall entries must include a Pdf file of the design plan. if a design plan is not submitted, the entry may be disqualified. 1. degree of difficulty 2. Quality of plant material (i.e.

seeded or sodded lawns, shrubs, trees, plants, construction)

3. attention to detail4. overall finished appearance

(i.e. site grading) 5. special features (i.e. ponds,

paving, fountains)

additional criteria for design responsibility: 1. overall design 2. choice and location of

plant materials 3. Harmony of design with

surroundings 4. evidence of workability 5. environmental

appropriateness

MaiNTeNaNce caTegories entries in the maintenance category will be judged on preservation of design integrity, neatness, seasonal color, and healthy appearance. projects must have been under contract by the entrant for at least two years prior to the date of entry, or else have been installed by the entrant. 1. integrity of lawns (i.e. clear,

careful mowing pattern, lush look without rutting)

2. condition of trees and shrubs 3. condition of planting beds

(i.e. weed free, edge detail, condition of plant material, bed detailing)

4. Health & vitality of overall project

5. attention to detail6. degree of difficulty

sPecial ProJecTsspecial projects could be commercial or residential in nature. examples include seasonal color, tree protection - construction phase, tree maintenance - continual care, water recycling, erosion control, green roof, and volunteer activities. descriptions should focus on unique aspects and special challenges of the project. 1. overall appearance 2. degree of difficulty 3. attention to detail 4. Quality of plant material 5. Quality of installation 6. unusual or unique material used 7. appropriateness to function

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economic contributionsof the Green Industry to the Texas economyintroductionAfter bouncing back recently from the great recession with significant increases in sales for all sectors, green industry sales remained relatively stable in 2014 with an overall small increase in sales of 2.05% from 2013 levels. Retail sales were up 5.6% in 2014, while landscaping sales increased 1.16%. The sales baseline for the nursery and greenhouse category

was updated using the National Nursery Survey 2014 data conducted by the green industry research consortium (please see http://greenindustryresearch.org for the full report). The survey incorporates responses from all 50 states in the U.S. The state of Texas is the third largest green industry state in terms of sales, economic output, employment and GDP contributions behind California and Florida.

Total green industry sales are estimated at an all-time high of $19.1 billion. Following a big increase in 2013 to the highest peak in sales of $2.1 billion, the production and manufacturing sector experienced a slight decrease in sales of 2.4% to a total of $2.05 billion in 2014. The landscaping sector increased 1.16% to a total of $4.6 billion. Retail had the largest increase in 2014 (5.58%) to a total of $12.4 billion in 2014. The net margins attributed to the retail sector accounted for almost $3.8 billion. Net margin represents the share of sales that can be attributed to the retail sector and not accounting for the portion of the sales that was included in the production and manufacturing sector. This study measures green industry sales in Texas by sector and then estimates economic contributions to the Texas Economy in terms of output, employment and value added.

B y M a r c o a . P a l M a a N D c h a r l e s r . h a l l

ac k N o w l e D g e M e N T s : This report was made possible by a grant from the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association (TNLA). The Data was

obtained from the Texas Comptrollers of Public Accounts (TCPA), Baseline

data from the Green Industry Research Consortium National Nursery Survey.

Others who contributed with this report include Carmen Escalante (TCPA), Dan

Hanselka, Dean McCorkle, Rebekka Dudensing (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Service) and Alan Hodges (University of Florida). This report complies with the

terms of the TNLA contract. The authors welcome comments or information

about the usefulness and implications of these findings.

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MethodologyIn order to estimate economic contributions of the Green Industry to the Texas economy sales by each green industry sector need to be measured. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) was used to gather data on total green industry sales, including all sectors related to the green industry. The data used in this report were provided by the State Comptrollers Office, baseline data from the Green Industry Research Consortium National Nursery Survey, and includes industry sales through the end of fiscal year 2014. Every business in the state and the

TaBle 1. nAICs Codes for Green Industry sectorsIndustry sector naICs Code

Nursery & Greenhouse 1114

Lawn & Garden Equipment Mfg 333112

Greenhouse Manufacturing (Prefab. 332311 Metal Buildings)*

Landscaping Services 561730

Landscape Architectural Services 541320

Flower, Nursery Stock And Florist 424930 Supplies Wholesalers

Lawn & Garden Equipment & 4442 Supplies Stores

Florists 4531

Building Material & Supplies Dealers* 4441

Food & Beverage Stores* 445

General Merchandise Stores* 452

Farm & Garden Machinery & 423820 Equipment Wholesalers*

* Green industry represents a portion of overall business activity (Sectors not included in Previous Scope reports).

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TaBle 2. total Green Industry Gross sales in 2014sector (naICs code) sales establishments

Production/Manufacturing 2,050,862,789 3,027Nursery & Greenhouse (1114) ^ 1,387,702,447 2,646Lawn & Garden Equipment Manufacturing (333112) ^ 637,818,325 339Prefabricated metal buildings (332311) (Greenhouses) ^* 25,342,018 42

Horticultural services 4,602,598,948 58,085Landscaping Services (561730) 4,318,895,949 55,658Landscape Architectural Services (541320) 283,702,999 2,427

wholesale & retail trade Horticulture Products (Gross) 12,396,742,018 77,202Flower, Nursery Stock and Florist Supplies Wholesalers (424930) 769,740,568 1,688Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies Stores (4442) 5,867,839,445 8,941Florists (4531) 967,386,568 13,159Building Material & Supplies Dealers (4441)* 1,723,936,308 7,308Food & Beverage Stores (445)* 426,318,978 10,733General Merchandise Stores (452)* 1,711,051,713 34,368Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers (423820)* 930,468,439 1,004

total all sectors 19,050,203,756 138,314^ Estimated from baseline data from National Nursery Survey, and Texas Comptrollers Office Data. * NAICS represents a portion of Total Green Industry Sales

TaBle 3. total Green Industry sales 2008-2014 Grower Landscape retail (Gross) retail (net) total

2014 $2,050,862,789 $4,602,598,948 $12,396,742,018 $3,754,066,449 $10,407,528,186

2013 $2,100,381,534 $4,549,146,814 $11,704,708,924 $3,544,500,240 $10,194,028,589

2012 $1,804,926,582 $4,054,303,568 $10,857,786,292 $3,288,029,320 $9,147,259,470

2011 $1,918,432,053 $3,538,719,690 $10,374,997,040 $3,141,827,767 $8,598,979,510

2010 $1,537,061,928 $3,390,016,982 $9,351,749,314 $2,831,960,872 $7,759,039,782

2009 $1,336,866,584 $3,414,177,793 $9,039,697,678 $2,737,463,255 $7,488,507,632

2008 $1,575,251,701 $3,903,651,168 $8,599,018,918 $2,604,013,890 $8,082,916,760

TaBle 4. total Green Industry sales by Metropolitan statistical Area (MsA), 2014

Msa Grower Landscape retail(Gross) total % of total

austin 65,688,106 573,381,489 740,103,601 1,379,173,195 7.24%

Dallas 178,745,503 1,059,914,849 1,710,055,866 2,948,716,218 15.48%

Ft worth 110,983,251 341,329,130 968,306,811 1,420,619,192 7.46%

Houston 228,006,315 1,353,703,961 2,131,050,509 3,712,760,785 19.49%

san antonio 91,074,119 319,798,392 964,592,166 1,375,464,677 7.22%

other 1,376,365,496 954,471,127 5,882,633,066 8,213,469,689 43.11%

total 2,050,862,789 4,602,598,948 12,396,742,018 19,050,203,756 100.00%


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country is now classified by North American Industry Classification System (NAICS), which replaced the old Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. NAICS was developed jointly by the United States, Canada and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics about business activity across North America. Green industry firms fall within one of the NAICS codes in Table 1.

green industry sales in Texas When reporting sales to the State Comptrollers office, each firm must report all sales, including those sales in which sale taxes are collected and those that are not collected (wholesale). This reporting system has an area of potential slippage. For example, since wholesale growers do not collect any sales tax (for the state), some small and medium size growers are unaware of their reporting responsibilities. Not all of these firms realize that their services are subject to sale taxes. Therefore, unintended non- compliance has been a source of under reporting, which would underestimate green industry sales in Texas.

Because of this potential slippage problem, additional data were used to supplement this reports methodology. Table 2 shows Total Green Industry Gross Sales in 2014, and Table 3 shows sales from 2008-2014 for each green industry sector. Table 3 shows sales for the retail industry including gross sales, and also net sales. Net sales represent the margin sales that correspond to the retail sector only.

Total industry sales, including grower, landscaping and retailing sales increased 2.05% in 2014 for a total of $19.1 billion in gross sales. The grower sector experienced a slight decrease of 2.41% to a total of

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$2.05 billion. The landscaping sector increased sales by 1.16% to a total of $4.6 billion. Gross retail sales increased 5.58% to a total of $12.4 billion in 2014. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 represent industry sales for growers, landscaping, retailing (gross) and total gross industry sales respectively.

Table 4 presents green industry sales by sector and by major Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). There are 27 MSAs in Texas. The major MSAs are, Austin, Dallas, Ft. Worth, Houston, El Paso, and San Antonio. The economic scope reports sales in five of the major MSAs; together, the five major MSAs included in this report represent more than half of the total industry sales as shown in Figure 5. Houston and Dallas hold the largest share of green industry sales in 2014 with 19.49% and 15.48% percent respectively. Figure 6 is a graphical representation of grower, landscaping and retailing sales by MSA in Texas.

economic contributions of the green industry to the Texas economyThe net sales data from the previous section were used to estimate total economic contributions of the Green Industry to the Texas Economy. To evaluate the economic impact contributions of the green industry to the Texas economy, economic models were developed using the Implan software system and associated Texas datasets (MIG, 2010). The Implan system includes more than 500 industries. Input-Output models represent the structure of a regional economy in terms of transactions, employees, households, and government institutions (Miller & Blair, 1985).

The economic multipliers derived from the Implan model were used to estimate the total economic

figure 5. total Green Industry sales in texas by MsA in 2014

figure 6. Green Industry sales by Outlet and by MsA, 2012-2014 (in Billions)

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activity generated in the state by sales (output) to final demand or exports. This includes the effects of intermediate purchases by green industry firms from other economic sectors (indirect effects) and the effects of green industry employee household consumer spending (induced effects), in addition to direct sales by industry firms. The wholesale and retail sectors use products from the production/manufacturing and horticultural services sectors; therefore, when calculating the impacts for the wholesale and retail trade horticulture products, output (retail sales) are reduced to reflect only the gross margin on sales to those sectors, otherwise we would be double counting the economic impact stemming from those products.

Despite higher direct sales, economic impacts in some sectors are smaller

(continued from page X) TaBle 5. economic Contributions of the Green Industry in texas, 2014 output employment Value added ($Mn) (jobs) ($Mn)

Production & Manufacturing 3,452 25,764 1,937 Nursery & Greenhouse 2,448 22,673 1,567 Lawn & Garden Equipment Manufacturing 957 2,867 350 Prefabricated Metal Buildings 48 224 20

Horticultural services 8,576 97,747 5,264 Landscaping Services 7,945 93,074 4,893 Landscape Architecture Services 630 4,673 371

wholesale & retail trade Horticulture Products 7,363 71,435 4,488 Flower, Nursery Stock & Florist Supplies Wholesalers 240 1,294 153 Lawn & Garden Equipment & Supplies Stores 3,772 33,172 2,285 Florists 884 14,420 540 Building Material & Supplies Dealers 1,108 9,746 671 Food & Beverage Stores 227 2,448 142 General Merchandise Stores 841 8,790 514 Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers 290 1,564 185

total (all sectors) 19,391 194,945 11,688* Despite higher direct sales, economic impacts in some sectors are smaller than in 2013. Economic impact multipliers vary based on data about actual relationships in theeconomy. Increased use of inputs imported from outside Texas and decreased labor income commensurate with decreased employment along the supply chain are some reasons for smaller economic impacts.


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than in 2013. Economic impact multipliers vary based on data about actual relationships in the economy. Increased use of inputs imported from outside Texas and decreased labor income commensurate with decreased employment along the supply chain are some reasons for smaller economic multipliers and hence economic impacts. The total economic contributions of the Green Industry in Texas were estimated at $19.4 billion in output; 194,945 jobs, and $11.7 billion in value added as shown in Table 5. For the production and manufacturing sectors, including nursery and greenhouse, lawn and garden equipment manufacturing, and metal building manufacturers, total output impacts were $3.5 billion; employment impacts were 25,764 jobs; and value added impacts were $1.9 billion. For the horticultural services sectors,

including landscaping services and landscape architecture services, total output impacts were $8.6 billion; employment impacts were 97,747 jobs; and value added impacts were $5.3 billion. For the wholesale and retail trade sectors, total output impacts were $7.4 billion; employment impacts were 71,435

jobs; and value added impacts were $4.5 billion. The largest economic impact contributions for individual sectors were landscaping services, lawn and garden stores and nursery and greenhouse.

Economic impact results are also reported by major metropolitan statistical area (MSA) as summarized in Table 6. The MSAs with the greatest economic impact contributions to the States economy are Houston and Dallas.

Measures of economic activity Sales or output is the dollar volume of a good or service produced or sold. Final Demand is sales to final consumers, including households, governments, and exports. Intermediate sales are sales to other industrial sectors. Income is the money earned within the region from production and sales. Total income includes personal income (wage and salary income, including income of sole proprietors profits and rents). Jobs or employment is a measure of the number of jobs required to produce a given volume of sales/production, expressed as full time equivalents, or as the total number including part time and seasonal positions. Value Added is the sum of total income and indirect business taxes. m

TaBle 6. economic Impact Contributions of the Green Industry in texas by MsA 2014 output employment Value added ($Mn) (jobs) ($Mn)

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The beepocalypse

A quick glance at the news paints a grim picture for bees in the future, with title articles such as Honey, we shrunk the bees: mass extinction threat for beloved insect?, The bee all end all: why should we care that the bees are dying? and Dying honeybees, and the uncertain future of honey make us feel like we are on an inevitable slope to losing all of our bees and horrible puns simultaneously. Bee health started becoming a great cause of public concern around 2006, when colonies were seemingly left completely abandoned, with capped brood and queen bees still in the hive. Beekeepers were losing more than double the accepted colony loss rate (15% to >30%) over every winter. Despite these losses, the number of

farmed bee colonies have been relatively consistent over the last 20 years (Figure 1), most likely because beekeepers are compensating for their higher-than-average bee losses by replacing more hives every year. So although we arent really on the verge of a beepocalypse, this raises questions as to what the cause for high colony loss is, and how populations of native bees are being impacted.

The main culprits under investigation for high colony loss include environmental stressors, lack of nectar/pollen resources, global warming, new bee diseases, varroa mites, and neonicotinoid insecticides. Going into all of these factors in detail could produce a textbook-worth of material, and I currently am not feeling the desire to write a textbook on a rainy Sunday afternoon, so Ill focus on the factor most relevant to the floral industry: neonicotinoid insecticides.

The Insecticide in the spotlightNeonicotinoids, often abbreviated as neonics, are a class of insecticides that were introduced in the 1990s in response to the need for environmentally friendly and safer insecticides. Active ingredients in this class include acetamiprid, clothianidin, imidacloprid, nitenpyram, nithiazine, thiacloprid, thiamethoxam, and dinotefuran. They are considered highly effective as systemic insecticides their water-soluble chemistry allows plants to take them up and give them long lasting targeted control to pests that are feeding on the foliage. Due to the lack of control on many floral pests, it was thought that neonics were not reaching the flowers. However, many are questioning whether neonics are found in the nectar and pollen, which would potentially impact our bees.


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Integrated Pest Management

Whats The Buzz About The Beesby Erfan Vafaie

Erfan Vafaie is Extension Program

Specialist (IPM) at Texas A&M AgriLife [email protected].

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We know for a fact that neonics can cause harm to bees at certain dosages, but we just dont have enough data on how much neonic reaches the nectar and pollen. Some of the reasons for this lack of information include the complexity of testing every neonic active ingredient in every type of flowering plant we have on the market, and also that residue analysis for neonics can be very resource intensive, with one scientist claiming

300 man-hours to analyze 30 flowers! So while the science is still out on whether neonics are reaching the nectar and pollen, there are two main things that the green industry can do to help increase bee stewardship and increase marketability.

bee health in floriculture pest managementMany major retailers are putting pressure on growers to either stop using neonics or label their products that

have been treated with neonics. The impact of labeling on marketability of your product is discussed in the next section, but here are some things you can do to ensure that you are reducing your impact on bees from neonic use.

When deciding to use a neonic, you must first consider two major things:1. Is the crop currently in bloom and

attractive to bees?2. Will the neonics be applied in a

manner that will come in direct contact with bees?

If the answers to both of the above questions are yes, you aught to use something that doesnt harm bees. If the answer to either of those is no, then the decision gets a bit trickier, hence why youve been provided with a handy dandy decision tree (Figure 2). Neonics are a highly valuable tool in any integrated pest management system, but as with any insecticide, they must be used with caution and only as needed. Michigan State University suggests a few different insecticides that may serve your needs that will be safe against bees: Horticulturaloilsat0.5% Insecticidalsoapat1.0%BotanigardMycotrolONo-flyNeemproduct SpinosadXxpireRycar

bee health in floriculture salesPublic petitions online, using social media as the driving force, pressured some of the large retailers to issue mandatory labeling of neonic-treated plants. Interestingly, most consumers remain uneducated on the subject of neonics and dont necessarily demonstrate a selection bias against neonic-labeled plants.

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preferences for traditional, neonicotinoid-free, bee-friendly, or biological control pest management practices on floriculture crops (2015) surveyed 3,082 consumers nationally using an online survey. The survey found that consumers had a higher preference for the term Bee friendly compared to Neonicotinoid-free and Grown with beneficial insects. The survey found that consumers would even be willing to pay a premium for Bee friendly plants (see figure 3 for details).

The survey also found that survey respondents who bought ornamental plants in the last 12 months ranked their own knowledge high in Pesticide-free production, Pest control using pests natural enemies, Sustainable Production, Grown bee friendly, and Growth with beneficial insects (in order from highest to lowest), and ranked their own knowledge very low in the subjects areas of Imidacloprid-free production, Neonicotinoid-free production, and Pyrethroid-free production (from lowest to highest). As a result, labeling Neonicotinoid-free wont mean much to most consumers, but keywords like pesticide-free, use of natural enemies, and grown bee friendly are more familiar to the consumer.

SummaryAlthough bee colony losses are greater than historical standards, our honeybee colony numbers have been steady over the last 20 years. In order to reduce the impact your operation has on bee populations, dont spray blooming plants, and be selective in when and what you spray in order to minimize potential impact on bees. Lastly, consumers may find labels such as Bee friendly more sexy than Neonic-free; so dont hesitate to use consumer insights to inform labeling decisions. m

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Figure 3. Bee-friendly plant label received the highest premiums compared to other labels for indoor and outdoor 4-inch flowering pots and 12-inch outdoor hanging baskets. The image below shows how much more survey respondents (3,082) were willing to pay for Bee-friendly compared to the other three labels (data from Wollaeger et al. 2015).

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Camellias for Southern Gardensby Dr. Dave Creech


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When I think of camellias, I always think of a remarkable 2009 visit to Jade Snow Dragon Mountain in the Yunnan, China. While

in Kunming on blueberry work with colleagues, I asked my hosts if they had ever heard of the Camellia of Ten Thousand Flowers? I learned that the location of this famed tree was only an hour to the west and would I like to see the tree? Of course! Yufeng lamasery is nestled on a pine and mixed forest alpine hillside northwest of Lijiang. The lamasery was built at the end of the Qing dynasty in the traditional Chinese courtyard design, a combination of the architectural styles of Tibetan and Han Buddhism, Taoism and the local Naxi Dongba ethnic group, a fascinating matriarchal society. The Yufeng

temple, surrounding grounds, and local citizens make this a magical spot. The Camellia of Ten Thousand Flowers was planted in the years of the Chenghua Ming Dynasty sometime between 1465 and 1487 (there are conflicting ideas here), well before the construction of the Yufeng temple. The lamasery is one of the Scarlet Sect lamaseries of Lijiang and lies at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain which includes the southernmost glacier in the northern hemisphere. The tree is spiritual. It blooms two colors for over one hundred days, and is thought to be comprised of two grafts, a combination of the trunks and branches of the Lionhead camellia and C. reticulata, both indigenous to

the mixed mountain forest in western and central Yunnan . Lions head is the most popular cultivated variety among the Yunnan camellias and is often listed as C. hiemalis Shishigashira while others list the plant as C. sasanqua. No one is exactly sure of this

plants exact ancient heritage but its known to grow fast, tall, and be tough as nails. Most of the ancient camellias in the Yunnan are lions head with colorful petals that grow in circles, four or five petals in a circle with about 30 petals total. C. reticulata blooms are smaller and white to pink to rose. One Chinese source referred to the tree with this award winning prose, with the irradiation of the brilliant sunglow and the contrast of the green grassland, the flowering tree looks like burning flames from beyond. It is the real King of the Camellia Trees. While there I met the


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Camellias for Southern Gardensby Dr. Dave Creech

Dr. Dave Creech is Professor Emeritus and

directs SFA Gardens, Stephen F. Austin State University,

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llama in charge of taking care of the tree, something he had been trained to do since his youth. He took full responsibility for the tree over forty years ago. At the time of my visit, he was 93. This was his job.

SFA Gardens is home to over 200 varieties of camellias varying in age from brand new to many over

20 years old. One of the very first plantedherewasCamelliaXFrankHouser, a favorite of Sherwood Aikens from Sibley, Louisiana. Sherwood was a dear friend of SFA Gardens. He gifted this plant saying it had the biggest flower of any camellia. I think he may be right. We have measured blooms over 7 inches in diameter. Frank Houser was the work of Dr. Walter E. Homeyer, Jr. and it first bloomed in Macon, Georgia in 1984, the result of a cross between C. japonica Steve Blount and C. reticulata Buddha.

Another favorite at SFA Gardens is C. sasanqua Pink Butterfly which features large, simple flowers that bloom early enough to avoid most of the first hard freezes in early winter. Introduced by Clifford Parks, Chapel Hill, NC, in 1988, it has been a durable performer in spite of a location giving it almost full western

sun. Bobby Green of Fairhope, Alabama, can be considered one of the premier breeders of Camellias and we are blessed to have his introductions in fine form in the garden. While we love all of them, one of the standouts is Emeralds n Coral, a clean tight bush with heavy flower bearing.

To be honest, there are so many great camellias its almost impossible pick the best. Our databases are online at the SFA Gardens webpage. Over so many years, Ive come to appreciate why camellias remain a standard of the Southern Garden: great flowers, glossy evergreen leaves, long lived, and very durable once established. Besides all these great garden attributes, I cant help but think of that long ago visit to the ancient camellia at the base of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the peaceful llama who made it his lifes work to tend an ancient camellia. m

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