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Midwest Groundcovers Explores Strategic Partnerships for Merry Christmas Holly® Brand and The Peter Orum Collection - Proprietary Ilex Genetics
10/5/2026Marc McCormack
Midwest Groundcovers is evaluating strategic partnership opportunities for two related assets: its branded holiday plant program, Merry Christmas Holly®, and an extensive collection of proprietary Ilex (holly) genetics developed over decades by company founder Peter Orum.
Blazing Stars of the Prairie: Choosing the Right Liatris
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Few native perennials put on a summer show quite like Liatris, commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather.Â
Digging Deep
8/9/2026Sue Markgraf
Inside the high-stakes synergy that co-engineered the Obama Presidential Center landscape.
Bioswales: Beautiful Landscapes That Work Hard
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Plants are the heart of every successful bioswale.
The Case for Living Mulch
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The cadence of the Spring tree ring, shrub bed, and perennial garden maintenance season is well understood.
Midwest Groundcovers Promotes Chris Plane to Vice President of Nursery Operations
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St. Charles, IL (June 23, 2026) – Midwest Groundcovers is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Plane to the position of Vice President of Nursery Operations.
Midwest Blog
Midwest Groundcovers Explores Strategic Partnerships for Merry Christmas Holly® Brand and The Peter Orum Collection - Proprietary Ilex Genetics
10/5/2026Marc McCormackMidwest Groundcovers is evaluating strategic partnership opportunities for two related assets: its branded holiday plant program, Merry Christmas Holly®, and an extensive collection of proprietary Ilex (holly) genetics developed over decades by company founder Peter Orum.
Blazing Stars of the Prairie: Choosing the Right Liatris
8/11/2026Mandy Komes-LeifheitFew native perennials put on a summer show quite like Liatris, commonly known as Blazing Star or Gayfeather.Â
Digging Deep
8/9/2026Sue MarkgrafInside the high-stakes synergy that co-engineered the Obama Presidential Center landscape.
Bioswales: Beautiful Landscapes That Work Hard
7/15/2026Mandy Komes-LeifheitPlants are the heart of every successful bioswale.
The Case for Living Mulch
7/14/2026Matt DingeldeinThe cadence of the Spring tree ring, shrub bed, and perennial garden maintenance season is well understood.
Midwest Groundcovers Promotes Chris Plane to Vice President of Nursery Operations
6/26/2026Midwest GroundcoversSt. Charles, IL (June 23, 2026) – Midwest Groundcovers is pleased to announce the promotion of Chris Plane to the position of Vice President of Nursery Operations.