This trial garden was implemented as a part of their production operation in order to effectively test both current and newly released plant varieties in a garden setting. It gives them the ability to adjust their production varieties to include those that perform best in the mid-south. This will help ensure the highest success potential for consumers who purchase these products from regional garden centers.
This trial garden is located in Auburn, AL (UDSA zone 8) and consists of 26,400 square feet of raised beds which include both sun and shade conditions. During a seasonal trial, they can evaluate 432 individual varieties, 180 combination planters, 56 combination hanging baskets and landscape bed trials.
This trial garden was implemented as a part of their production operation in order to effectively test both current and newly released plant varieties in a garden setting. It gives them the ability to adjust their production varieties to include those that perform best in the mid-south. This will help ensure the highest success potential for consumers who purchase these products from regional garden centers.
This trial garden is located in Auburn, AL (UDSA zone 8) and consists of 26,400 square feet of raised beds which include both sun and shade conditions. During a seasonal trial, they can evaluate 432 individual varieties, 180 combination planters, 56 combination hanging baskets and landscape bed trials.