A Burning Boxwood Question
This article is from Southern Living. The Grumpy Gardener addresses a reader’s question about a browning boxwood. Plus, Grumpy’s tips on how to prevent the dreaded boxwood blight.
Nicole Keppel
PDSI Partners with Leading Garden Influencer to Unveil New Era of Digital Education and Inspiration
LOXLEY, AL (Oct. 3, 2023) – Plant Development Services Inc., the garden industry leader behind noted brands like Southern Living® Plant Collection and Encore® Azalea, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with renowned garden content creator Linda Vater. This exciting collaboration will highlight PDSI’s flagship brands in dynamic videos, new digital planting guides, newsletters, … Read more
PDSI’s Innovative Marketing Approach Sparks Significant 2023 Growth Among Younger Generations in Engagement and Sales
Loxley, AL, August 2023 — Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) marked significant growth in engaging Millennial and Gen Z audiences in 2023 thanks to a multi-pronged marketing strategy that refocused the company’s branding and social media. Yielding double-digit growth on key social channels, a 110% increase in pageviews on EncoreAzalea.com, and a 15% increase in … Read more
Plant Development Services Celebrates Aspidistra’ Tokyo Skies’ Win at Cultivate 2023 Retailers’ Choice Awards
(Loxley, AL – May 2023) Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is delighted to share the exciting news of Aspidistra Tokyo Skies’ recognition at Cultivate 2023. Developed by Plants Nouveau and soon to be released as part of the prestigious Southern Living® and Sunset® Plant Collections, this outstanding variety has earned the esteemed Retailers’ Choice Awards™. … Read more
Join Us at the Garden Center Conference & Expo
Join us in Minneapolis August 2-4, 2023, for the Garden Center Conference & Expo, the industry’s leading event for owners, executives, and managers of independent garden centers in North America! We’ll be previewing our new product/services at our booth. Find more info at gardencenterconference.com #GardenCenter23
Linda Vater at ‘Companion Gardening’ Workshop with Master Gardeners
March 25th, 2023 (10:45 am – 11:45 am) Autry Technology Center Master Gardeners set ‘Companion Gardening’ workshop – Enid News & Eagle Read more on the event here: Master Gardeners set ‘Companion Gardening’ workshop | News | enidnews.com
The Butterfly Candy™ Buddleia Collection at the Sweet Spot of Consumer Demand
Loxley, AL (February 1, 2023) – There’s a sweet treat in store for butterflies – and gardeners – coming spring of 2023. The experts at Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) announce the retail debut of Butterfly Candy™ Buddleia, a collection of five floriferous and compact growing new varieties of butterfly bush. From their cheerfully color-coordinated … Read more
New Royal Hawaiian® ‘Waikiki’ Colocasia from PDSI Named All-American Selections Winner
(Loxley, AL – December 2022) Plant Development Services Inc. (PDSI) is thrilled to announce that its new consumer release, Royal Hawaiian® ‘Waikiki’ Colocasia has been named a 2023 All-American Selections Ornamental Winner. Lauded by judges for its showy coloration and remarkable hardiness, the variety debuts spring 2023 through PDSI’s Sunset® Plant Collection and Southern Living® … Read more
Plant Development Services to Unveil Two Brands and More at MANTS
Butterfly Candy and Better Boxwood debut, while Encore Azalea, Sunset Plant Collection, and Southern Living Plant Collection add exciting new varieties. Loxley, Alabama—November 2022)—Plant Development Services, Inc. (PDSI) is preparing to unveil two new brands and three much-anticipated new varieties within their Sunset® Plant Collection, Southern Living® Plant Collection, and Encore® Azalea brands during MANTS … Read more
Plant Development Services Introduces New Releases for Spring 2022
Edible plants, ornamentals, and on-trend landscape picks to join the Southern Living® Plant Collection and Sunset Plant Collection® line-ups. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOXLEY, Ala. – Plant Development Services, Inc. announces twelve new varieties debuting online and in garden centers in Spring 2022. From bold, colorful blooms to easy-to-grow edibles, the new collection has been curated … Read more
New Plant Releases for 2022 Appeal to New and Experienced Gardening Audiences
Better Boxwood® Among the Latest Trade Releases from Plant Development Services Loxley, AL – Plant Development Services, Inc. announces 2022 trade releases that meet consumer demand for foundational landscape plants, ornamentals with bloom power, and pollinator-friendly picks. A highlight is the trade debut of Plant Development Services’ new brand, Better Boxwood®. This collection is the … Read more