Last month, Nursery Management readers were interested in a variety of subjects: articles about acquisitions, industry updates, breeding breakthroughs, grower features and pest research.
The top 7 articles of March 2017, ranked by total page views on NurseryMag.com, were:
1) Survive the boxwood shortage
Buyers are scrambling and growers are struggling to keep up with the demand.
2) Costa Farms acquires Delray Plants
The Florida grower is looking to expand its reach in the indoor houseplant category.
3) Star Roses and Plants introduces three new Knock Out Roses
White, Coral and Peachy Knock Out are the first additions to the brand in 10 years.
4) Enhanced root systems improve American chestnut propagation
Research found the use of polymerized peat plugs gave seedlings a stronger chance to survive transplantation to the nursery or field.
5) Altman Plants purchases EuroAmerican inventory, in escrow on property
The wholesale nursery headquartered in Vista, Calif., has been caring for EuroAmerican Propagators’ plants as an independent contractor since EuroAmerican filed for bankruptcy at the end of January.
In this article from our March issue, we explore how Matt Sawyer is guiding Bennett’s Creek Nursery into the future with a steady hand.
7) Research sheds light on ambrosia beetles
A multi-year, multi-state project has reported findings on ambrosia beetle biology and ecology, as well as management options for woody plant nurseries.
Latest from Nursery Management
- John Ruter named National Academy of Inventors Fellow
- University of Florida study unlocks secrets of invasive short-spined thrips
- IPPS announces organizational rebrand, new website and 2026 international membership drive
- Growscape appoints chief manufacturing officer, Brian Cunningham
- BioWorks introduces Sandrine Copper Soap and Cintro Insecticidal Soap
- Experts help Florida cemetery become state’s first to earn arboretum accreditation
- BioWorks appoints Jason Miller as director of sales and distributor relations manager
- Light a spark
