Podcast appearances and mentions of stacey hirvela

Stacey Hirvela, Horticulturist at Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs and the Gardening Simplified Podcast host, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini and the outdoor oasis-themed show. Hirvela shares the 320+ shrub varieties they offer and how they can improve your landscape! Learn more by visiting www.provenwinners.com.

Horticulturalist & Proven Winners shrub specialist Stacey Hirvela joins the Steve Cochran Show to discuss whether it's the right time to plant your summer flowers, strategies to shield your plants from cicadas, and the perfect flower gift ideas for Mother's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 6, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to professional horticulturist Stacey Hirvela live from the English Gardens' garden party in Royal Oak.

Stacey Hirvela, Proven Winners shrub specialist, joins HouseSmarts Radio with Lou Manfredini and the outdoor oasis themed-show. Proven Winners offers offer 320 varieties of vibrant flowering annuals, perennials and shrubs to bring forth a beautiful garden. Hirvela explains how your local garden center will have a selection of Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs ‘proven to thrive […]

Did you know that one of the most popular and most expensive apples, the Honeycrisp was developed back in the 1960s while only recently gaining its notoriety in the past decade? There is a reason why these apples are so good and more expensive than most apples you see in the market. In this discussion with Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners shares the story of this apple, how it grows to be so large and sweet and why you pay a little extra to enjoy them.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew!

You may have heard about the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive pest that showed up in Pennsylvania in 2014. The invasive pests ability to breed quickly and move west, is a grave concern to US agriculture and our trees. There is a somewhat controversial campaign going on to smash the pest in areas where the lanternfly is known to exist but some chose not to. In this discussion with Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners shares what a big impact smashing them can do to help prevent them from spreading. From Spotted Lanternfly influencers on Tik Tok to resources from the USDA, this is something you don't want to miss!CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew!

The idea the we're becoming a cookie-less society isn't necessarily news to marketers but it does make digital marketing and reaching your ideal audience, much harder. If your audience and community isn't in your email database, you should start developing this now before it's too late. As we move closer to Web 3, your audience will have to find you and provide you with access to their personal data. It's a great topic and discussion with Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners. CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.ICYMI, if you're a professional in the green industry and rely on Corona tools for getting the job done,  then come join the Corona Crew! Become part of a new community on our Facebook Group. We welcome landscape and tree care professionals, horticulturists, agriculturists, farmers and more. If your business is the green industry, we'd love for you to be part of a growing community interested in developing tools that make your job easier, volunteer to test and review new tools, and get access to exclusive community giveaways. Look for the Corona Crew Facebook Group and requests to join, and register online. Thanks for listening and we hope to connect with you at Corona Crew!

When it comes to doing spring cleanup in the garden, many homeowners have the best of intentions to support pollinators and provide them a suitable habitat during the cold winter months. But often times they miss the best practices for this and remove pollinators During spring cleanup before beneficial pollinators have emerged. Therefore, it's essential to know the how, when and why for spring clean up and  Stacey Hirvela, marketing specialist with Proven Winners, shares everything you need to know on this important topic.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

With so many plant varieties and species, it's hard to know everything about a particular plant. Which is why Stacey Hirvela, marketing specialist with Proven Winners, and her team created a new podcast, Every Plant Deserves a Podcast. Each episode  she provides a layman's explanation about the plants themselves and interesting facts about them. It's a great way to learn about them, how they are used and more.  This podcast is for the insatiably curious and people who love to learn something new. You don't need to be a gardener, plant geek, plant parent, or anything like that, to enjoy.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, namely it's now fall and that means our industry is hard at work with its fall season plans.Garden centers are featuring one-stop fall decor bundles for homeowners - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineChallenges irrigating water-loving cannabis crops - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationSEO: Why backlinks have made a comeback and why they're important  - Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsGIE Expo and Landscapes are in the books, here's what's ahead for both in 2022 - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

There is so much going on in the green industry this month, namely it's now fall and that means our industry is hard at work with its fall season plans.Garden centers are making it easy for consumers to select plants - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineNew Turf removal incentives and more - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationFlower farmers are becoming the next big thing - Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsTCI Expo is on and they are turning up the test kitchen this year - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationFall trade shows are still on and in-person - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

There's always plenty going on in the green industry and ICYMI helps provide some insights on what these industry leaders are paying attention to. This month on the Green Industry Leaders Network - ICYMI episode:Cannabis Conference 21 - Clayton Tharrington, Pro Channel Manager at Corona Tools, attended the event and provides some insights on what happened at the event, state of the industry and more.Communicating the value of plants to new gardeners with Stacey Hirvela, Marketing Specialist at Proven Winners Color Choice ShrubsIrrigation Supply Disruption and what that means to landscape contractors - Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Hunter IndustriesGarden center sales boon in 2020 in the Top 100  - Kate Sprigen, editor at Garden Center MagazineHistoric low water levels in the West and more - Richard Restuccia, VP of Water Management Solutions at Jain IrrigationGrapple and Knuckleboom cranes use is gaining traction in the tree care industry and why that matters - Tchukki Andersen, staff arborist at Tree Care Industry AssociationCONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin.

Thank you for tuning in to another ICYMI episode on the Green Industry Leaders Network. These episodes are all about interesting stories, information and insights that have an impact on the industry. Given the general demand for all of our products and services these days, the Green Industry Leaders Network is taking a pause from publishing an episode each week and focusing on the a monthly ICYMI episode. Our goal is to get back to a weekly episode at some point, however we may cover a topic outside of ICYMI from time to time.First on this month's ICYMI, we caught up with Kate Spirgen, editor of Garden Center Magazine to talk about Cultivate 21 and key takeaways, then talk about in-person garden center events like Garden Center Conference & Expo for IGC owners, wanting to grow their business.Following that, stay tuned as we discuss QR codes with Stacey Hirvela, marketing specialist for Spring Meadow Nursery and Proven Winners Color Choice. She shares how QR codes have skyrocketed back to the forefront and some creative ways that green industry brands and professionals are using them.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTFollow Kate at Greenhouse Management on Twitter and FacebookStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitterand our new GILN Facebook Group.This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

Since Covid first began and work from home became a part of everyday life, the US has seen a surge in new homeowners. Many have fled higher-priced areas with smaller spaces in search of larger homes with more space and property. For those who have moved into new homes, over 55% did work in their landscape. Whether to put in a new landscape from scratch, update an existing one or just adding a few touches to make it their own.When it comes to the workhorse of the landscape, the plants that balance the yard, provide year-round interest and texture, it's the "shrub" that brings it all together. For the new homeowner and existing landscapes alike, finding the right shrubs to reflect your design preference and color choices can be a pretty daunting task.So we've asked Stacey Hirvela, horticultural marketing expert for Proven Winners Color Choice Shrubs, what she thinks make the best shrubs for the new homeowner. One great place to start is the Proven Winners guide, Gardening Simplified with tons of great tips, pictures and information for adding shrubs to your landscape.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitterand our new GILN Facebook Group.This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

This episode is part two in a series of strategy topics geared towards taking advantage of seasonal down time in the green industry. For many there may never be a downtime, however these are critical functions we should be doing daily, especially when it comes to creating content for digital media.Whether it's diving into Google Analytics for making sound business decisions with your website and content, or optimizing your content so it will be found by search engines, which is where we focus today's discussion. Our guest is Stacey Hirvela, of Proven Winners and Spring Meadow Nurseries. She has some great insights for developing content for your website and tips for having it rank high in search engine results.While this is one of our longer episodes, there is a lot of great information shared and it could easily have gone longer. If this episode whets your appetite for optimizing your content check out her live Gardencomm webinar to get into the weeds of optimizing your green industry content. SEO: Rising to the Top - Getting to the Top of Search Results webinar takes place 2/24/21 and there is a live Q&A session to get your questions answered. Details are available on the Gardencomm website.Stacey also shares and recommends some great SEO resources like the Moz newsletter. One of her go-to sources for SEO articles and free SEO tools including a website analysis.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics. 

While we have some really great things coming up on this podcast, if you are a new listener, you may not have taken the time to browse some of the many great episodes we've done over the years.We are grateful for all of our listeners tuning in to hear topics from great guests and partners like Richard Restuccia at Jain Irrigation, Stacey Hirvela with Proven Winners, Warren Gororwitz of Hunter Industries, David Ellis of American Horticulture Society, Tchukki Andersen of Tree Care Industry Association, Kate Spirgen with GIE Media, and so many others.Since we're heading into the end of an historic year, I wanted to highlight some of the Best of GILN from the most popular to the some of the most intriguing, and downright informative. In this episode, I'll highlight a few episodes, what makes them great and why people are still downloading them.E1 - Gardening for Wildlife  and E62 - Fall Gardening for Wildlife. National Wildlife Federation's David MizejewskiE41 - Growing in Containers  with Stacey Hirvela of Proven WinnersE18 - Drip Irrigation Systems E105 - Choosing the Right Drip Emitter with Michael Derewenko of JAINE104 - Enhancing Agriculture Though Nanobubble Technology with Nick Dyner of MolearE49 - Argriscaping - How Profitable is Your Landscape with Justin Rohner and Warren GorowitzE97 - Understanding Plant Heat Stress with Stacey Hirvela of Proven WinnersE65 - Upgrading to Sustainable Landscapes with Cynthia Bee of Jordan Valley Water Conservancy.E24 - Disputes Over the Neighbor's Tree with Tchukki Andersen of Tree Care Industry AssociationE20 - Selecting the Right Fruit Tree with Susan Poizner creator of orchardPeople.comE37 - Slow Flowers with Debra Prinzing, author and speakerE77 - Growing Edibles in Containers with David Ellis of American Horticulture Society and Charlie NardozziE59 - Cultivate & Holiday Plant Trends with Kate Spirgen of GIE MediaThank you for tuning in and the letting us sharing relevant topics from the green industry! Tell us what you like, what you'd like to hear more of, or what topics you'd like to cover.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

For centuries toxic plants have been well known throughout history and claiming their share of victims, including Greek philosopher Socrates. He drank hemlock as his preferred method of carrying out his death sentence.Deadly Nightshade (Atropa belladonna), Castor Bean (Ricinus communis) and Oleander (Nerium oleander) are but a few known to be lethal. Plants use their toxins as a defense mechanism to keep predators at bay, whether insects, pets or humans. And coming in contact with one could have dire consequences...perhaps tightening your throat and closing your airway, intense nausea or vomiting, and in some cases, prove to be quite deadly.It's likely that when you step out into your garden and landscape there are toxic plants all around. Sometimes unknowingly, that beautiful flower or shrub you have growing in your yard, could be highly toxic. So it's important to know which plants are, and where to look if you come in contact with one.On this episode, expert horticulturist Stacey Hilvela, of Proven Winners, joins us to explore the world of toxic plants, explaining the different types of toxins, how to learn if your plants may be toxic and so much more. It's an episode you'll want to pay attention to, because you never know what toxic plants are lurking in your garden and landscape.Credible sites for researching toxic plants:University of California - Davis Cornell University North Carolina State UniversityCONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics. 

Saying that 2020 has been quite a year is probably a huge understatement. The events of this year has changed us all and so much has happened making it a year like most have never seen. But one of silver lining of this unforgettable year, is the record number of people who turned to gardening, as a way to work through stay-at-home and quarantine. As an industry, we were all fortunate to see the homeowners taking up their tools and getting outside in the yard and landscape. Many for the very first time.Now as fall comes around, this episode is to encourage those who enjoyed the outdoors, and sharing some tips on what you should and should not be doing this time of year in your garden and yard. And here's a spoiler, the answer is...very little! Gardens actually require very little work between now and spring, so don't throw in the trowel!On this episode, we've invited advanced horticulturist and marketing specialist, Stacey Hirvela, of Proven Winners to share her thoughts on what you should be doing in your garden this time of year.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.  

It's summertime which means soaring temperatures and heat that can cause extreme stress on a plant. Yet some plants manage to flourish in heat, while others struggle. On this plantchat episode, we're joined by expert horticulturist and marketing specialist, Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners who helps explain some of this. From understanding what characteristics help protect against the heat by way of various adaptations to survive, to physiological adaptations as like a deeper root system. She also discusses how wilting plants can be a plant's survival mode and doesn't require water.This episode is packed with some great insights that every gardener, homeowner and professional landscaper should know when selecting plants. You can also watch our first video interview with Stacey on our YouTube channel.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics. 

Stacey Hirvela, Horticulturist for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, joins Anna to tell us why hydrangeas are a great plant you can grow for long lasting flowers with almost no care. Stacy also answers some of your gardening questions.

Stacey Hirvela, Horticulturist for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, joins Anna to talk about choosing the right plant to get your mom for Mother’s Day. Stacey also answers some of your gardening questions.

Stacey Hirvela, Horticulturist for Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs, joins Anna to talk about how garden centers are managing the COVID-19 pandemic and to answer all of your gardening questions.

When we come home at the end of the day, we all have that one spot in our home that is our place to relax and unwind. Having a spot like that outdoors, can also be a great way to relax among nature and escape all that is happing in the world. And on any given day, who among us can't use a small break from the stresses of everyday life?Creating an outdoor oasis can offer a tranquil spot to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, a shady spot in the garden to take in some fresh air on a weekend afternoon, or that place you go after work to sit with someone, share a glass of wine and decompress from the day.The best part about an outdoor oasis, it can be as simple and inexpensive as you like since its all about you and what brings you peace and serenity. Joining us on this episode is Stacey Hirvela, expert horticulturist and marketing professional from Proven Winners.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

Propagating plants from cuttings can be a great way to clone your favorite plant or fill in your landscape by dropping in a cutting of a geranium or other prolific growers. It's kind of like having a free supply of plants right in your own backyard!While some plants are easy to propagate from a cutting, others aren't. Which often boils down the timing and the right growing conditions. There are also protected plants that patented, which prevents plant breeders and homeowners from propagating them.Joining us for the 2nd part of this propagation topic, is expert horticulturist and marketing specialist, Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners. In this episode, she helps explain the processes of plant propagation and what it takes to be successful.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics. 

This time of year many gardeners are kicking off the growing season by getting their seeds started indoors. Seeds are a great way to try new plants and varieties that you may not otherwise have access to locally. They're also a less expensive method of gardening, providing you are patient and can plan ahead.There is a lot behind the scenes work that that goes into developing seeds and propagating them, in order for you to grow the plant you want with the results you expected.Joining us on for a two part series on propagation is expert horticulturist and marketing specialist, Stacey Hirvela at Proven Winners. In this #plantcaht episode, she covers propagating from seeds, a bit of the science behind the nature and provides insights to grow from seed successfully.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

Happy holidays LAAP listeners! It’s hard to believe that another gardening season is now (nearly) in the books. As we think ahead to the New Year—and spring 2020—we’re thinking about which plants are going onto our holiday wish lists. Now, we don’t expect our loved ones to buy us plants this time of year, but a nice gift certificate to a favorite nursery would be ideal…hint, hint. With those magical garden center certificates, we’d pick up a few specific treasures that we’ve been pinning for. Aside from Steve and Danielle’s wish lists, we reached out to Stacey Hirvela of Spring Meadow Nursery to see what someone who has access to acres upon acres of plants is wishing for in 2020. And be sure to stay tuned in for Peter’s end of year musings, they’re sure to give you a giggle—which we could all use while rushing around completing our pre-holiday tasks. Happy New Year from all of us at Let’s Argue About Plants!   Expert testimony: Stacey Hirvela shrub specialist for Spring Meadow Nursery in Grand Haven, Michigan.

During the holidays, there is something truly special about displaying fresh flowers, evergreens and plants to provide seasonal color and fragrances. When you think about holiday plants, the poinsettia and Christmas cactus come to mind quickly, but bulb flowers like amaryllis and paper whites, are also among the top of the list this time of year. From selecting the right bulb, the growing medium used, to proper care and storage, holiday bulbs are easy to care for and never fail to impress.As a follow up to our first topic on spring bulbs planted in fall, we spoke to expert horticulturist, Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners, who joins us again on this #plantchat episode, to share her insights on these fascinating bulbs for the holidays. There is a lot to know about these impressive bulbs especially when it comes to selection. She recommends getting quality bulbs pictured on this episode from a trusted source such as Brent & Becky's. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

If you're a homeowner or landscape contractor, one of the most impressive sights you can plant in the landscape, is spring flower bulbs. Who doesn't enjoy experiencing their short-lived burst of  color and fragrance after a long cold winter?But have you ever stopped to think about what all is going on inside flower bulbs when you plant them? How they are developing throughout the fall, in winter while the ground is frozen, in spring when they bloom, and in summer after all the blooms are long gone?Bulbs are a fascinating little compact bundle of nature and there is plenty going on inside before you ever see them bloom. So to understand more about what's happening with bulbs throughout the seasons, we spoke to expert horticulturist and plant specialist,  Stacey Hirvela at Proven Winners who shares her knowledge on the topic in this first of two episodes.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

Many gardeners think about planting in spring, when the weather starts to warm up. However when it comes to weather and temperatures, fall and spring are very similar. There are some big advantages to planting shrubs and trees in fall. As well as some important dos and don'ts regarding what you should be planting and activities to avoid in fall.On this #plantchat episode, we welcome back expert horticulturist, Stacey Hirvela with Proven Winners. She discusses why planting in fall is ideal since cooler temperatures will help with root growth and plant development, soil retains more moisture and how a thick lay of mulch will help protect new plants from freezing temperatures throughout winter. She also covers why you should put down your pruners and fertilizer this time of year.CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTStacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.CONNECT WITH USEnjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

More than likely you know someone who has said they have a black thumb and they can't grow anything. Maybe that's you. The good news is there is no such thing, however people can have a real fear of being responsible for another living thing, such as a plant. Along with the anxiety that it could possibly die or it's too much of a commitment. Regardless of what triggers the plant fear factor, expert horticulturist and marketing manager, Stacey Hirvela with Proven Winners, joins us on this episode to dispel these fears and offer so excellent solutions to overcome them. Included, the mind set that it's less about the plant and more about learning experiences, what to do with that plant you received as a gift that isn't really your taste and what to do with that plant that you've just grown tired of. Once you get past the plant fear factor, you'll begin to appreciate all that the experience provides such as reducing your stress level, adding a focal point in your garden or landscape, to the confidence boost when your plant begins to flourish. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST Stacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. CONNECT WITH US Enjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

When reading emails or scrolling through news feeds, It's hard to pass up a good list of what's hot or top reasons for doing something. So why not discuss what are the hottest trends in plants? Well, plants in and of themselves aren't trendsetters. And it's difficult if not down right impossible to produce plants to match what's hot in our society. Suffice it to say, when it comes to plants, having the latest colors that might allow you coordinate your landscape with the color of the year, isn't likely to happen. Plant breeders can however, spot changes in our society and promote their plants in a way that meets the needs of gardeners, property owners and the landscape professional. Our guest on this #plantchat podcast is Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners. She explains that while plants may never be trend setters, many breeders have the ability to meet current trends, simply by how they promote their plants. Whether it's marketing a popular plant that may not grow well outside in a particular zone, but could perform well indoors. Or identifying opportunities where perhaps a milkweed plant on a smaller scale, would open up a whole new market of consumers interested in attracting butterflies in smaller spaces. It's an interesting discussion about plants being the means, to some of the trendiest ends. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS Stacey Hirvela at Proven Winners - Twitter, Facebook CONNECT WITH US Enjoy this episode or have questions? We want to hear from you. Connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on Twitter and our new GILN Facebook Group. This closed group is like-minded individuals who care about and discuss, gardening and plants, trees and landscaping related topics.

When it comes to pruning, advanced gardeners most likely have a good understanding of the basic mechanics; the how to cut, when and where to cut, and so on. But there are a lot of terms used both from home gardeners and the pros, which are also important to understand what they mean before you begin pruning, and how it can effect the way your shrub, vine or plant will respond. Joining us for this #plantchat episode, we welcome back Stacey Hirvela, of Proven Winners to help make sense of these concepts and how to apply them in your garden and landscape. Need some pruning basics? Check out Corona's free Principles of Pruning e-guide. CONNECT WITH US If you have questions about the information Stacey shares in this episode or about Proven Winners plants, connect with them on Twitter or Facebook. And connect with Chris Sabbarese at Corona Tools on social networks including Twitter and Facebook.

One of the best ways to add a pop of color to a patio, porch or deck, is with some potted plants. Growing in containers provides some great seasonal color, but also the ability to expand your garden space. On this #plantchat episode, we're thrilled to have Proven Winners' horticultural expert, Stacey Hirvela, With so many choices in containers and plants, it's no wonder why they are so popular and found in just about every household. Whether you live in an apartment on a second story, with a balcony, or in home with a yard, there are many benefits to growing in containers. But doing it can take a bit of skill to successfully pull off the results you want. Stacey shares her insights on the proper types of soil to use, size of the containers, proper watering, fertilizing and more, to create a horticultural masterpiece that provides endless joy, season after season. For some great container plant recipes, be sure to check out the Proven Winners online tools that will help design the perfect container. CONNECT WITH US If you have questions about the information Stacey shares in this episode or about Proven Winners plants, connect with them on Twitter or Facebook. And connect with Chris Sabbarese @CoronaTools on social networks including Twitter and Facebook.

On this #plantchat episode, we discuss the Proven Winners brand, to help shed some light on their plants, operations and what it takes to bring their plants to homeowners and landscapers throughout North America. Our guest is Stacey Hirvela, who is an accomplished horticulturist and marketer at Spring Meadows Nurseries, the company behind the Proven Winners brand. Stacey provides some background on how the brand was formed and the development of their plants. It's a fascinating story and one that many plant geeks don't know or take the time to think about. Proven Winners does an outstanding job to ensure that the plants and varieties that bear their name, are available when and where you shop. There is a lot of research and development that goes into their plants so they perform well once you put them into your landscape. While it's not something many homeowners or property managers think about, they can be assured, that if they see the brand on the shelf, the odds are the plant will perform well with proper care and the right location. If you have questions about the information Stacey shares in this episode or about Proven Winners plants, connect with them on Twitter or Facebook. And connect with Chris Sabbarese @CoronaTools on social networks including Twitter and Facebook.

In part 1 of Demystifying Hydrangeas , we discussed the 6 different types. In part 2, Stacey Hirvela of Proven Winners joins us to talk about reblooming hydrangeas and some facts on their color. If you have ever tried to change it from pink to blue, then this episode can help figure out what will work. There is a lot of information out there and it can be tricky, if not downright impossible, to get your hydrangea to be the perfect color. Things that are out of your control, like nighttime temperatures, could derail your efforts. Regardless, Stacey shares some sage advise so you can do everything possible to get the hydrangea color you want. At the very least you will still have and amazing shrub in your landscape! Proven Winners developed an easy to use chart to helps take the mystery out of which one is right for you. If you have questions along the way, connect with Proven Winners on Twitter or Facebook and ask them. And connect with Chris Sabbarese @CoronaTools on social networks including Twitter and Facebook.

In this episode, we're demystifying the most Googled plant and flower on the planet, the amazing hydrangea. We discuss the different types to help understand where each grows best, the types of flowers they produce and which ones to can prune. Our guest is Stacey Hirvela, of the #1 plant brand, Proven Winners and she helps shed some light on this shrub in this part one of two! Hydrangeas are a favorite for many gardeners, yet often times they confuse one for another. Different types of hydrangea produce different types of flowers, can thrive in different zones, and have different requirements when it comes to pruning. To prune, or not to prune...?!? It can determine if you'll have beautiful flowers in the spring or not. The good news is, it's not all that complicated but starting with knowing the kinds of hydrangea available, there is certain to be one for every kind of gardener. Proven Winners developed an easy to use chart to helps take the mystery out of which one is right for you. Once you know the different types of hydrangeas, come back for part 2 to learn tips for growing them. If you have questions along the way, connect with Proven Winners on Twitter or Facebook and ask them. And connect with Chris Sabbarese @CoronaTools on social networks including Twitter and Facebook.