The Landscaper's
Pro line was created to offer diverse and solution based products for
landscapers. The idea behind this line is to offer bagged (or bulk) products
that can be used in a landscape setting that will allow for easy touch ups,
minimized risk, and most importantly; increased efficiency, in turn saving
labor and time.
In
order to better understand products within the Landscaper's Pro line, Alexis
and Joe have created a Seasonal Display Bed Amendment Trial.This trial will
track 11 different soil treatments, using two plant species- Raspberry
Archangel Angelonia and Sunpatiens Compact Purple. The trial site consists of two beds, each
containing 22 plots (44 in total). There are four specific plots assigned to
each treatment number. (treatment one has four plots, treatment two has four
plots, etc). Within these four plots, there are 2 plots which contain the
Angelonia and the Sunpatiens. The treatments are as follows:
- Control Bed (no amendments added) No Till
- Control Bed (no amendments added) with Till
- All Purpose Potting Soil Amended and Tilled
- All Purpose Potting Soil No Till with 1” Top Dress
- Blended Compost Amended and Tilled
- Blended Compost No Till with 1” Top Dress
- Mushroom Compost with Till
- One Step with Till
- One Step with 1” Top Dress No Till
- Landscape Compost with Till
- Landscape Compost with 1’ Top Dress No Till
* Please note that the
"tilled" areas were 6" deep with a shovel.
The trial will focus on chemical and physical characteristics associated with these soil treatments as well as overall performance regarding ease of usability and the potential for labor savings throughout the season. Additionally, we will focus on quality and overall appearance of plants, as well as emphasizing an understanding of water retention properties.
For more information on
the Landscaper's Pro Products please visit the "Educational Videos"
link on the Midwest Trading Website. If you'd like to know more about the
Seasonal Display Bed Amendment Trials, you can contact Alexis at amatesi@midwest-trading.com.
