August 16th, 2009 Recent studies indicate that a homeowner who has a nicely landscaped property can expect to sell their homes for 12% – 15% more than a similar property that is not landscaped well. That means even a modest home valued at $100,000 could possibly see a sale price $12,000—$15,000 higher than their neighbour’s! The news gets [...]
August 10th, 2008 The horticulture trades magazines are abuzz about the latest garden trend that is just beginning to emerge in the USA. It is the “GIY” trend! Grow It Yourself in other words. Apparently, this GIY Trend involves not just vegetables, but herbs, annuals, perennials and, houseplants. Yes, the seed companies are rubbing their hands together in [...]
March 13th, 2008 The horticulture industry is going green by leaps and bounds. The greenhouse industry has traditionally been one of the largest users of chemicals. Surprising, isn’t it? Now, after decades of producing bedding plants and nursery stock with the use of growth regulators, herbicides, pesticides, fungicides, and, disinfectants, the industry is beginning to see the light! [...]
