Beth Perkins is a horticulturist and plant buyer for Banting's Nursery in Bridge City, Louisiana, which she also co-manages with her sister.
As the green-line buyer for Banting's, Beth is always searching for new plants that will do well in our region and is recognized as one of the leading plant experts in New Orleans. For 50 years, Banting's, her family-owned business, has been a popular resource for diverse, high-quality plant materials in the Greater New Orleans area.
Presenting at LMG09:
General Session
Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
"What's New at the Nurseries--Hot New Plants for the LA Landscape"
Although boxwood and ligustrum fit a need in our landscapes, we don't need to stop there. There is an abundance of new plants to use that will "shake up" our gardens. Some of these are new and need to be tried for durability in our region. Others have passed the test, but need to be used more. Discover some of these new plants that offer exciting new colors, textures and designs and do well in our area.