The wholesale nursery market plays a vital role in the green-industry supply chain. With hundreds of thousands of acres planted across North America, nursery operations of varying sizes provide containerized and field-grown trees, shrubs and perennials. Nursery growers make significant capital investments in their crops, many of which are in the ground or in containers for years before they're ...

Oct 3, 2024 · Early bird registration is now open for the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, set for Jan. 8-10, 2025, at the Baltimore Convention Center.. MANTS consistently attracts more than 11,000 attendees and more than 900 exhibitors. In 2024, more than 82% of participants were decision-makers or influencers within their organizations.

Jan 10, 2025 · The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) welcomed 10,460 attendees, including exhibitors, to a sold-out trade show floor featuring 923 exhibitors at the Baltimore Convention Center from January 8–10, 2025. The GIE Media Horticulture Group staff walked the trade show floors to be your eyes and ears. Here are …

Jul 11, 2024 · Star Roses and Plants presented its new 2025 plant varieties at Cultivate ’24.. Featured genetics include two new additions to the Bushel and Berry edible brand, a trio of Hydrangea abrorsecens and roses with fragrance and dry-climate performance.. The 15 new varieties include: Little Mister Buxus: This dense, compact boxwood is twice the size of ‘Little Missy’ and has the same blight ...

Jan 25, 1998 · Its silvery foliage and rounded form has attracted many buyers to Texas sage. Those buyers are often disappointed a few years down the road when their compact shrub has sprawled into a leggy, unkempt mess.

Nov 7, 2024 · Box tree moth is currently one of the most worrisome pests for nursery growers. This invasive pest can significantly damage and potentially kill boxwood (Buxus species) plants if left unchecked.The caterpillars are ravenous feeders, and heavy infestations can completely defoliate host plants.

Dec 23, 2024 · Plant Development Services Inc. has unveiled its lineup of plant varieties debuting in 2025. "We see our new varieties as more than just plants: they bring personality and purpose,” said Kip McConnell, vice president of business development for Plant Development Services.

Jan 13, 2025 · In August, a soilborne plant pathogen not previously seen in the U.S. was detected at two Oregon nurseries. The discovery of Phytophthora austrocedri stateside prompted a swift response from the industry.. In September, the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announced that nearly $250,000 in federal funds have been shifted to address the pathogen’s impact on the horticultural community.

Dec 23, 2024 · Dr. Dirr takes stock of advances in plant genetics with a focus on flowering shrubs. 4. The container challenge . Nursery Management file photo. A journey into the world of plastic plant containers: history and today.

Dec 16, 2024 · Production; Fertilizer math for nursery containers. Learn how to determine the right incorporation and application rate for your operation.