Oct 15, 2011
New guidelines on the way to help snow operators
Research is currently underway to determine a standard for winter maintenance on parking lot applications.
Sep 15, 2011
Trial garden open house shows off latest plants
Anyone wanting to see the latest plants that will hit the marketplace next year, needed to be at this year’s Landscape Ontario and University of Guelph trial garden open house.
Sep 15, 2011
Trees show good survival rate at highway planting sites
Just over one year ago, two sections along on the busiest highway in North America received a green make-over.
Aug 15, 2011
Vineland welcomes new research team members
Three research scientists have joined Vineland Research and Innovation Centre team.
Jul 15, 2011
LO-funded project studies methods to manage verticillum wilt
A plant biologist with A&L Biologicals in London, Ont., has submitted his first report on his research into managing verticillium wilt disease of maples and other horticultural plants.
Jul 15, 2011
More than new flowers at this year’s trial gardens
At press time, the sun is finally shining, after a long dismal and wet spring, and I’ve finally got the gardens planted.
Jun 15, 2011
Interim salting report released
Research project aims to develop a better understanding of the conditions that influence the effectiveness of commonly used deicing and anti-icing treatments for parking lots and sidewalks.
Jun 2, 2011
Native plant research on green roofs
Study will look at plant diversity and survivability on roof tops.