
Cover Story
All In The Family
Morgans Plant Farm takes the values of a “mom-and-pop” nursery into the 21st century.
Features
Handle With Care
Safe pesticide use requires some forethought.
The Shocking Death Of Trees
Learn how to protect prized trees from lightning strikes.
Fashioning Formal Landscapes
Native plants can work well in a variety of formal landscape applications.
Shedding Light On Ficus Cultivars
Production light levels and genetics play a part in interior plant performance.
Heat-Hardy New Native
Texas A&M University students helped their horticulture professor develop Helenium amarum ‘Dakota Gold,’ a tough new annual.
Like Kids In A Candy Store
This year’s Floriculture Field Day attracted industry leaders eager to see and hear about new annual and perennial varieties.
Survey Says …
Although the number of growers is decreasing, floriculture and foliage crops saw small gains in 2005.
Soggy Selections
Wet locations can present a plethora of problems, but several groups of tropical plants are suitable for soggy sites.
Q-Biotype Whitefly Update
Integrated pest management is the key to keeping this new pest under control.
A Tiny Bug With A Big Appetite
Problematic in South Florida, lobate lac scale has been found to attack more than 300 species of woody plants.
Pest Control And PGR Product Update
This list of the latest new products and label changes will help you keep your crops properly protected.
Using Credit Wisely
Follow these 10 tips to avoid drowning in debt.
The Customer Connection
For American Farms, maintaining positive client relations means going the extra mile.
The Power Of Plants
The Magic of Landscapes Symposium delivered the dual message that plants increase profits and enhance quality of life.
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