Purdue University
Bio: Kyle Daniel is the Nursery and Landscape Specialist in the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture at Purdue University. In addition to his primary Extension appointment, Kyle teaches Landscape Construction and Management and co-teaches Field Production of Horticultural Crops and has conducted several research trials which include glyphosate effects on trees, cold hardiness and salt tolerance trials, fertility trials, native ornamental plant selections, herbicide trials in landscapes and nursery production. Kyle works with Green Industry professionals across the state to troubleshoot problems and provide consultations. He is currently the Education Director for the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association, co-director for education at the Indiana Green Expo, Nursery representative on the Indiana Arborist Association, an ISA Certified Arborist, member of the Indiana Plant Advisory Committee, and was previously the Chair of the North Central Nursery IPM Working Group.
Email: daniel38@purdue.edu
Website: www.PurdueLandscapeReport.org
This talk explores the updated USDA Hardiness Zone map and its implications for plant selection in changing climates. Learn how shifts in zone boundaries affect plant dormancy cycles, winter survival, and overall landscape planning. Discover the role of extreme weather events, like the polar vortex, and its impact on cold-hardiness thresholds.
This workshop, which is designed as an introductory course for landscape management basics, will include topics such as proper planting, pruning, fertility, weed control, mulching, how plants grow, and more. This course will cover many topics that entry-level employees (and those that need a refresher) will need to know for the 2025 season.