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Features several products used in the horticulture industry in the United States as of December 2001. Capabilities of Power Panel Display, a rack developed by Luster Leaf Products Inc. for soil-testing products; Applications of the Model 8900 thermal roll printer developed by Westrex International; Design of the Knee Saver product of AliMed Inc.

Offers advice to nurseries on developing a marketing plan. Key reason for hiring creative professionals; Developing a concept that focuses on marketing messages like quality or improved products; Budget allocation.Vendor created INSET: Graphic design terms. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Encourages horticulture businesses to volunteer as host companies to undergraduate or graduate interns. Opportunity for companies to observe students in action before they make permanent commitments to full-time salaries and benefits; Benefits of internships to managers; Provisions for an internship program by educational institutions; Recruiting tips. INSET: Hiring Interns.

Reports on the benefits in the use of biosolids as medium amendment for rooting cuttings as reported by the Horticultural Research Institute of Ontario. Use of biosolids as a means for its disposal; Sources of biosolids; Absence of adverse effects on rooting.

Presents news and reports about horticulture. California Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of the use of BotaniGard ES on ornamental crops; Sostram Corp.'s expansion of fungicide line; National television campaign of the International Flower Bulb Center.

The article presents information related to green infrastructure, which offers the nursery industry a new market for plants and horticultural services. It is stated that plants are entailed for site-specific stormwater management by one of the largest emerging green infrastructure (GI) plant markets. It is mentioned that a disconnect between project expectations and their own industry experience is noted by nurserymen or landscape contractors.

The article discusses the eriophyid mites. Eriophyids are half the size of spider mites and are seen with 40x hand lens. They live on plant surfaces and feed on plant cells. Eriophyids appear carrot shape, or worm-like, and they only have two pairs of legs. These mites cause no other harm to the plant hosts, aside from the resulting off-colored spots in the foliage.

The article evaluates the Punchable Pot Wrap container label from Horticultural Identification Products.

The article focuses on marketing in garden industries. It notes in times of economic recession and electronic advertising, capturing attentions of consumers towards purchasing of products and services in gardening is more difficult than it did years before. It also offers tips on effective promotion of products such as entertainment.

Reports on the Oregon Department of Agriculture's (ODA) discovery of a Phytophthora ramorum-infected plants in a nursery in Washington County which it inspected for the funguslike pathogen. Nursery's cooperation with ODA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture officials to isolate and eradicate the problem; Oregon Association of Nurseries' call on ODA to launch a program to inspect and certify nurseries; Coverage of the ODA inspection and certification effort.

The article reports on the status of pine tree substrate (PTS) research, including the manufacturing process, physical properties, cost, growth trials, fertility management, post-transplant landscape evaluation, wood toxicity and commercialization efforts. It notes that PTS is made by chipping freshly harvested loblolly pine trees. Researchers concluded that pine tree substrate shows promise as an alternative to peat moss and pine bark for nursery and greenhouse production.

The article offers tips on how to manage the information received at nursery and horticulture trade shows. It advises against taking a brochure from every booth in the trade show to avoid being overloaded with information. Women in Packaging Inc. President JoAnn Hines explains her technique of jotting notes about her conversations on the backs of her contacts' business cards. INSET: Keep your business going.

The article discusses the methods and techniques of good root initiation for stability and long-term survival of nursery-cultivated trees. Tree stability has been the concern in regions with strong winds and heavy snow, thus, root initiation became the major consideration in nursery production. Physical handling of cuttings can create a big effect on root development. Plants with good nutrition also have a better rooting potential. Age of stock plants can also affect the durability of the root.

The article discusses basic horticultural laws which can help control plant problems, pest and diseases. Natural pest and disease controls includes proper plant siting and correction of soil problems. Soil test can detect soil problems which can detect plant health problems including soil nutrient deficiencies and nutrient availability.

The article relates the author's perspectives on the challenges faced and will be faced by the growers industry in the U.S. in 2005 and in 2006. In his belief the extent of the damages brought by weather extremes in the industry should motivate the industry to continually invest in making the industry to be more weather versatile. For production nurseries, weather versatility means finding ways to protect against major crop loss due to the weather itself or to the equally destructive results of prolonged power or fuel shortages following major storms. Despite the posing threat on reliable access to a legal work forces, the year 2006 offers much promise in the industry, as did 2005.

Provides tips on how to control weeds in greenhouses. Problems associated with invasive weeds on greenhouse management; Significance of devising weed control plan on the survival of ornamental plants; Use of mulches to prevent weed growth and sanitation of greenhouses.

Presents products for gardening and horticulture. Introduction of the Helleborus argutifolius "Silver Lace" by the Skagit Gardens in Washington; Snow Ex Junior 325 spreader from TrynEx International; Envirobond Products Corp.'s weed deterrent additive.

The article provides information on the use of Acer in horticulture, as they offer texture, structure and beauty to the middle layers of any landscape. The author recommends ornamental Acer varieties that can also be used to complete the middle layer--specifically midsize, versatile, adaptable and out-of-the-ordinary specimen maples. As understory trees they are much more shade-tolerant and thrive in full sun to varying degrees of shade, depending on the species. All are better adapted to the soils of a suburban yard than sugar maples, and they prefer moist, well-drained, organically rich soils. Japanese maples dislike hot summers and are prone to leaf margin burn if sited in afternoon sun. Conversely, they lose the intensity of their purple color if placed in afternoon shade. INSET: At a glance.

The article presents information on the upkeep of nursery plants. On top of the problems are the other typical garden center issues: unidentified shrubs on which one can't find a price, bottles of insecticide on the shelf with a layer of dust a quarter-inch thick, and only one person on the sales floor the teenager on the phone talking to his girlfriend about the night's party plans. Nursery should strive to reflect the fact that gardening is stylish, that plants are fascinating, and that creating a garden can he satisfying, worthwhile and healthy.

Offers tips to nursery professionals on how to benefit from trade shows. Sharing information; Benefits of prompt follow-through with vendors; Informing customers of trends learned from trade shows. INSETS: What lies ahead;Keep the store going.

Discusses the use of byproducts in the horticulture industry. Factors influencing the selection of substrates for horticulture use; Alternative products used for substrate blending components in propagation and container production of landscape plants; Potential uses of composts and other organic materials in the industry.

Examines the impact of the summer 2004 hurricanes and tropical storms on the nursery industry in Florida. “American Nurseryman” magazine's article on the effects of Hurricane Charley on its September 15, 2004 issue; Estimated losses of Tropical Ornamentals in Lake Worth; Effects of rain on the nurseries' restoration process. INSETS: Disaster funds approved;Report from other states.

Reports on news and developments concerning landscapers and nursery growers in the Netherlands. Profile of Piet Oudolf, an authority on garden design; Results of a research showing limited effect of repeated rootwashing.Vendor created [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the popularity of catalogs as a marketing tool in the green industry. Goals of the catalog; Tips in creating an effective catalog; Changes in the production of catalogs for horticulture.

Introduces products for use in horticulture. Garden borders and accessories; Water-storing crystals; Weather forecasting package; Hose reel; Lift trucks.

Provides tips in balancing the workloads of key employees in horticultural companies in the United States. Suggestions on establishing agreements between the companies and their key employees; Solutions in reducing staff shortages; Techniques in effective restocking of horticultural material.

Reports developments related to horticulture in the United States as of May 2001. Attack of Calacarus carinatus, a purple tea mite on spathe flowers in Florida; Availability of the pine shoot beetle assessment draft by the US Department of Agriculture; Update of the IPM Almanac information of Gempler's Web site.

Features a variety of products for the horticulture industry. Roses; Weather vanes; Garden ornaments; Stationery; Hose; Point-of-sale system; Gardener accessories; Garden accessories.

Features several products used in horticulture in the United States. Met Cart plant delivery systems from Jaderloon Co. Inc.; Rite in the Rain All-Weather Landscape Design Notebook from J.L. Darling Corp.; Nature's Decor plant program from PanAmerican Seed Co.; SOLO Model 430 tank sprayer from Solo Inc.

Presents horticultural products. Dwarf and miniature conifers from Iselu Nursery Inc.; Flexible pots from WorldWise Inc.; Folding wheelbarrow from Enviroholder Products Inc.; Kneepads from Fluid Forms Inc.

Features horticulture equipment and supplies, and other commercial products. Handcrafted figurines; Coolio LLC's Coolio Body Cooler; United Design Corp.'s Hurricane Glass Holders; Decorative accessories; Tying material; Weather sensor; Pumps.

Focuses on the trend of consolidation in horticulture industry trade shows in the United States. Successful merger of the Gulf States Horticulture Expo; ProGreen Expo; Contributing factors to success of combined trade shows; Concerns regarding the loss of identity and association; Importance of understanding individual association's role in the trade show.

Discusses ways to collect soluble salts in ornamental plant production. Saturated media extract method; Pour-through method; Tilt method; Effective management of soluble salts.

Describes a horticultural tour of China made by nursery and landscaping enthusiasts from the United States. Highlights of the tour; Description of China's horticultural industries; 1999 Kunming International Horticultural Exposition.

Offers advice to individuals planning to plant big trees. Overview on functions of big trees in terms of size and longevity; Determining the suitability of a tree's growth habit as it relates to the design; Factors to consider when determining the mature size of a big tree; Analyzing the regional, local and microclimatic adaptations of tree selections.

Features various horticultural equipment and supplies. Includes sprinklers; Bird feeders; Irrigation-management software; Inventory systems; Landscaping software.

Reports on the advertising campaign of Connecticut-based plant grower Prides Corner Farms Inc. Development of a marketing strategy that would education customers on various garden plants and gardening schemes; Information features of the Solution Series marketing package; Types of animals attracted to particular gardening scheme.

Discusses the use of vegetables as companions to winter annuals in the garden. Potential profit for leafy vegetables; Examples of vegetables which could bring beauty and profit; Description of purple mustared; How to select the right variety of Japanese mustard-spinach; Planting information. INSET: The nuts & bolts of bolting.

Provides information on how to overcome inspection anxiety. How to prepare for a nursery inspection; How to deal with the nursery inspector; Nature and services that the nursery inspector offers; Nursery inspector's list of control measures.

Provides tips on how to make profits out of breeding summer-blooming bulbs. Includes Allium; Canna; Dahlia; Gladiolus. INSET: Commonly asked questions about summer-flowering bulbs..

Introduces several products for horticulture. Uses and features of the waterfall planters introduced by Wooden Water Works; Uses of Planter's Wagon from Ames Lawn and Garden Tools; Soil conditioner introduced by Aimcor, Buffallo Grove; More products.

Presents summaries of the research work by Carl J. Rosen, Thomas R. Halbach and Bert T. Swanson concerning horticultural uses of municipal solid waste composts and Calvin Chong and Bob Hamersma's work on new and inexpensive rooting hormones.

Focuses on the author's response to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln horticulture department staff members Ellen Paparozzi, Steven Rodie, Donald Steinegger and Richard Sutton's comments on his article entitled `This Way Up' on the November 1, 1994 issue of the `American Nurseryman' magazine. Selling plants; Customer service as a factor in a company's success; Profitability.

Presents events/activities related to the horticulture industry for February-April 1995. Includes Sprayer Systems Co.'s Sprayer Tune-up Week; Association of Professional Horticulturists' winter meeting in Vermont. INSET: Gearing up...

Present schedule of activities related to the American horticulture industry from January to March 1995. Includes NH jint winter meeting; CT annual meeting; New England Grows; landscape-design course; Turf and Grounds Exposition II; Environmental Regulation Course; Tree school; RI annual meeting and trade show; Atlanta International & Accessories Market.

The article offers news briefs on horticulture. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has named the winners of its Gold Medal Plant Award program for 2009. Hines Horticulture Inc. and its subsidiary, Hines Nurseries Inc., have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The board of directors of Bachman's Inc. has named Dale Bachman as the chairman of the board and CEO, and Paul Bachman as president.

The article provides information on how to effectively manage a garden center. The author presented several techniques as suggested by an expert garden consultant. One such strategy is to establish relationship with clients by offering consultation services. Such service could give garden landscapers the opportunity to sketch the best landscaping project which is appealing to customers. INSET: Tips for success.

Introduces several products related to horticulture. Physical descriptions of Cabaret calibrachoa which is derived from culture and virus-indexed stock; Development of Judo, a miticide/insecticide for the greenhouse and nursery industries by OHP Inc.; Availability of the Avery Dennison Label Management System.

The article reports that the New York State Nursery/Landscape Association Inc. uses a poster campaign in high schools to attract summer labor. To mail every school a poster would be cost-prohibitive, and there would be no guarantee the guidance office would even display it. They have produced a poster that guidance counselors will be proud to display, one that boasts the benefits of horticulture industry and potentially rewards the person who took it to the school with job applicants. Space is set aside on each poster to attach a standard business card. The idea is for association members to visit as many area high school guidance counselors as possible, leaving each with a poster and 20 business cards.

Discusses the role of electronic commerce in the way nursery professionals conduct business. Convenience offered by the Internet; Areas of operations that benefit from electronic commerce; Need for nurseries to grow with and adopt the Internet.Vendor created [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]