Articles by Leaf
Dirty Talk
Let’s talk about dirt. We could use the word soil, which would include soil mixes as well as dirt. The first fact that we deal with is that the more dense the soil the more energy required for the roots to move through it. I will use the growing mix we use at the tree...
Trees, Shrubs, Plants – Our Climate Strategy!
What we surround ourselves with matters. It’s true of friends and influences, and equally true of plants. Trees, shrubs, and plants are key parts of climate strategy; in our personal living space, the block and city where we reside, our country, and ultimately our...
The Power of a Clear Business Vision and Intention
Are you clear on your daily intentions at Leaf? Are you clear on your objectives? Does your intention align with your objectives? In the dynamic world of business, maintaining a clear vision and intention is essential for achieving objectives and driving success. A...
Plant Cultivators
Taxonomy is the classification organisms. In biology there are 8 levels of hierarchy domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species. Plants are in kingdom Plantae. When you see a plant label it will have a genus then a species name after that many of...
Plants….Pretty….Necessary. AND what the doctor orders!
We humans connect with nature using our physical senses and at an instinctual level which probably transcends all senses combined. That link is so strong medical professionals are now writing prescriptions to spend more time in green places – parks, neighborhoods, and...
WaterWise Landscapes in Austin!
We are going to be focusing on Water Wise plants this summer. Since the City of Austin is trying to promote this across the county we want to help. Leaf is supporting the City of Austin's 'WaterWise' initiative by promoting these drought-tolerant plants:...
Retreat! Retreat!
Not away from something - to something - your personal living oasis! Palatial or postage stamp, it’s the space that enfolds you into its timeless embrace. Where deadlines… and dinner can wait. An estate, half acre, a trio of potted plants on your deck, or indoor...
Pansies
The Texas Superstar program recently named pansies as the latest addition to its collection of versatile plants for the tough growing conditions of the state. So, what makes a plant worthy to be a Texas Superstar, and why was the pansy in particular the latest...
The Culture Code
THE CULTURE CODE by Daniel Coyle Why do certain organizations become greater than the sum of their parts while other groups fall short? This question has plagued the business world for centuries. Many companies have attempted to solve the problem by hiring experienced...
All Together
All Together for me it represents how a team with focus and coordination can accomplish tasks that otherwise would be impossible. We the Leaf team strive for this goal with joint efforts that each contributes to reaching our goals. The diversity of people and skills...
Add Plants, Not Taxes!
Don’t miss shopping at Leaf Landscape Supply on Tax-Free Saturday May 25th. Trees, shrubs, color and more! It’s the perfect time! Get what you’ve had your eye on for your personal retreat or just wander and see what speaks to you! You can get it all without that...
Reduce Stress
By Merle Hayes - 15 Ways to Reduce Stress During the Busy Season As the busy season picks up, I thought it would be a good time to share some strategies for managing stress when your workload picks up. It’s easy to get so bogged down in client work at this time that...
Add on!
By Roxie Carlton - Add-on Sales Are Critical to Great Customer Service! The phrase “Add-on sales” comes up a lot in the world of sales, but what do they really mean to our unique industry? Unlike many businesses, in the world of wholesale and retail plant nurseries,...
Spring is Here!
By Trey Wyatt - Yeah, Spring is here, not sure how long but let’s enjoy it while we can. At the tree farm, everything is really growing which is always exciting. We have had a good growing season so far. Intermittent rain, no late freezes or frost. Remember you can...
World Naked Gardening Day!
Observe (tongue in cheek) World Naked Gardening Day this Saturday – just in spirit – or with a full embrace! Depending on your surroundings and respecting the privacy of others. This event can thank Seattle, WA for its beginnings 19 years ago on the first Saturday in...
Plants! Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise!!
Plants are incredible! They are a positive in any situation. Need an immune health boost? Add a plant or a bunch of them! Increase your home’s value? Same. Give wildlife a hand or enhance your inside space? Yep, add plants! It’s always a wise decision to bring nature...
Texas Sage Compact
Scientific Name: Leucophyllum Frutescens ‘Compacta’ Here's the gorgeous Texas Sage Compact, known as a barometer plant - it only blooms around rainfalls... the blooms are triggered by changes in barometric pressure. It's semi-evergreen, loves full sun, is drought...
There’s Gold in them thar – PLANTS!
The original phrase, by American writer Mark Twain, referred to gold in the hills. But…really….it should be plants. Trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, even indoor plants are good for us. Singly or in combination, their healing powers are proven. Let Leaf Landscape...
Cultivating Success
Cultivating Success: The Power of Collaboration, Process, and Customer Service in Wholesale Plant Nurseries As the vibrant city of Austin, Texas gears up for another bustling season, Leaf, our esteemed wholesale plant nursery, stands at the threshold of opportunity....
SHE Event
For the second year in a row, Austin Area organization S.H.E. held a conference on International Women’s Day, on March 8, 2024. Leaf helped sponsor the event, and 4 of our lady staffers were able to attend. We traveled to Elgin, where we enjoyed snacks, networking,...
Plant Pioneers
Native Plant Pioneers In my 40 years in the green industry, l've seen the native plant introduction from its beginning to where it's a major part of most landscapes. We here in the Austin/San Antonio area were the leading edge in natives being commercially available...