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Teufel Nursery exits bankruptcy
Teufel Nursery Inc., one of the largest landscaping firms in the Pacific Northwest, has completed a reorganization seven months after seeking protection from creditors under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.
The company won court and creditor approval for its reorganization and repayment plan Monday morning in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Oregon.
to read the full article follow this link:
portland.bizjournals.com/portland/stories/2010/02/01/daily9.html
February Plant of the Month
Sea Thrift (Armeria maritima ‘Rubrifolia’)
General Culture: Easily grown in infertile, dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Moist and fertile soil often causes the foliage mats to rot in the center.
Pruning Hydrangeas
Knowing if your shrub blooms on old or new wood
will help you make timely cuts
by Janet Carson
Although hydrangeas do not require annual pruning, occasionally snipping these plants can improve their performance.
I know people are confused about how to prune hydrangeas because I get asked about it all the time.
Photo/Illustration: Melissa Lucas
Native Plant Selection Guide
Native Plant Selection Guide
from the Portland Bureau of Environmental Services
Introduction
The table is a compilation of information from several sources (see Publications in Appendix). It is designed to help select the "right plant for the right place." It does not include the complete list of plants native to the Portland area. It does include those most commonly used in residential settings, most readily available at retail nurseries, and plants suited to a wide range of growing conditions.
click on link for full article including table: www.portlandonline.com/bes/index.cfm
January Plant of the Month
Wild Thyme (Thymus serpyllum)
General Culture: Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates drought and poor soils of somewhat low fertility. Loose, sandy or rocky soils with excellent drainage are best. Cut back stems as necessary to maintain plant appearance or to control growth/spread. Plants are evergreen in mild winters.
