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A wholesale supplier of landscaping trees, container-grown and containerized ornamental and shade trees. Located in Navasota, Texas.
www.arborridge.com
Dedicated to providing trees to the landscape industry that are appropriate to the Desert Southwest. Located in Queen Creek, Arizona.
www.aridzonetrees.com
A co-operative site for marketing of tree nursery products. Based in the Netherlands.
www.boskoopseveiling.nl
A small nusery providing a unique selection of plants rarely found in garden centers or catalogs. Oregon.
www.bovees.com
A family owned wholesale nursery specializing in the production ornamental trees. Located in Willamette Valley, Oregon.
www.brentanos-treefarm.com
Located in Oakdale and Fowler, California, the company is involved in research, development and breeding of trees.
www.burchellnursery.com
Located in the California's Sierra Nevada mountains, the company has been growing and shipping uncommon perennials.
www.canyoncreeknursery.com
Best known for its nursery and specialty-cut flower business in Sonoma, California.
www.chalkhillclematis.com
A wholesale container tree firm located in Groveland, Florida with a variety of tree cultivars and information for landscape architects and growers.
www.cherrylake.com
A mail order source for rare and unusual plants. Battle Ground, Washington.
www.collectorsnursery.com
Based in San Antonio, Texas and committed to providing drought resistant selections of native and adapted shade trees to both the individual and commercial customer.
www.countrysidetrees.com
Growers of hardy perennials and specialists in hardy Geraniums and bearded Irises. United Kingdom.
www.croftway.co.uk
Supplier of pollination bags for plant breeding programs; cross pollination purposes; seed collection; and pollen collection in forestry, palm oil, cereals, sugar beets and more.
www.duraweld.co.uk
A mail order nursery specializing in Japanese Maples, conifers, and other new, unusual, and rare trees, shrubs, and perennials. Located in Bartlett, Tennessee.
www.fantasticplants.com
A wholesale distributor of Crape Myrtles and numerous varieties of shade trees and woody ornamentals grasses. Located in Stephenville, Texas.
www.greencreek.com
Company focused on the horticultural and high-dollar agricultural markets.
www.hortsorb.com
A wholesale grower of rare and beautiful dwarf conifers, Japanese maples, Living Art, Matsunami-en Bonsai and other ornamental trees and shrubs.
www.iseli-nursery.com
A full-service nursery offering flowers, trees, shrubs, ground coverings, bulbs, decorative garden gifts, tools, garden accessories, plant care products and roses. Based in Medford, Oregon.
www.jackson-perkins.com
An on-line center specializing in growing Japanese maples Located in Washington, Virginia.
www.japanesemaples.com
Bakker's grows a broad range of woody ornamental nursery stock, and, in addition, specializes in top-grafted standards,such as Caragana, Weeping Pussy Willow, Cotoneaster, Euonymus, Lilac, etc. Bakker's also produces over 150 varieties of roses,...
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J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. is a wholesale grower of shade, flowering and specialty ornamental trees.
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Approximately one thousand varieties of trees, shrubs, evergreens, ornamental grasses, perennials, vines and ground cover grow on more than 1,000 acres, making Lake County Nursery, Inc. one of the largest nurseries in Ohio and the U.S. One milli...
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A nursery growing California native plants, repairing and restoring ecosystems and creating native landscapes.
www.laspilitas.com
Nursery specializes in the growth and distribution of Leyland cypress trees.
www.leylandcypresstrees.com
Producer of conifer and hardwood seedlings and transplants. Also groundcovers, landscaping shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses.
www.musserforests.com
Suppliers of New Zealand Native and exotic tree, shrub and grass seeds.
www.nzseeds.co.nz
A family owned nursery located near the Lithuanian city of Panevezys. Mail order peonies.
www2.omnitel.net
Growers of fruit trees and unusual ornamental plants from around the world.
www.onegreenworld.com
Small grower in Washington state with irises, daylilies, tomatoes, sweet storage onions, peppers, cucumbers, and a few other annuals for 2000.
www.povn.com
Comprised of thirteen nurseries located across Canada in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Services include seed processing and specialized seed treatments, forest seedling and native plant production, quality testing, cold st...
www.prtgroup.com
Manufacturer and supplier of products that aid in the establishment and protection of new plantings in reforestation, land restoration, and other non-irrigated applications.
www.reforest.com
Located in outside of Chicago, the nursery emphasizes dwarf plant material specially suited for modern downsized spaces.
www.richsfoxwillowpines.com
Grows more that 360 cultivars of deciduous and evergreen trees.
www.shadetrees.com
Supplying over 600 varieties of lilacs for mail order worldwide and other plants such as roses,hostas, peonies, evergreens, and rare plants. Canada.
www.spi.8m.com
Provider of a complete line of nursery containers for forest tree seedling production.
www.stuewe.com
Australia-based provider of plants for landscapers and nurseries, including rainforest trees and coastal trees.
www.treefarm.com.au
Plant and tree care system designed to optimize plant health, increase growth and improve survival rates.
www.treepro.com
Wholesale supplier of palms, trees and ornamental shrubs to the Florida landscaping industry.
www.treeworks.com
A Crawford, Colorado provider oftrees for developers, landscpaers and nurseries.
trollhagen.com
Based in Georgia, the company provides fruits, nuts, berries, and bulbs.
www.tytyga.com
Provider of hardy, deep-rooted evergreen seedlings and transplants.
www.westernmainenurseries.com
Canadian grower of containerized tree seedlings. Mainly spruce, lodgepole pine and Douglas fir .
www.woodfibre.com
Located near Jacksonville, Florida, the nusery provides a variety of trees and bulbs.
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Guide to Nurseries News and Trends
Keep up on nurseries news and trends to succeed in a competitive market
By Elizabeth Gibson
Several sources exist from which you can borrow information. You can visit wholesale fruit nurseries and wholesale plant nurseries in your area to study which products sell well and which don't. You may also learn which products customers want but can't find. Trade shows also identify which products consumers demand. Mounds of information exist on the Internet that will assist the nursery operator find information on tree nurseries, forest nurseries and wholesale plant nurseries. Keep yourself informed of nurseries news and trends by doing the following:
1. Subscribe to nursery newsletters and magazines to stay abreast of nursery news.
2. Search for new nursery tools and supplies to make tending a nursery easier.
3. Look for nursery trade shows to provide information on the industry.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Look for new products being offered in the nursery market
As with any other industry, the nursery business evolves over time. Hardier plants, useful tools and growing techniques develop that improve the quality of nursery products, thus improving sales. Tune in to developments that help make operating a nursery even easier.
I recommend: The U.S. Department of Agriculture provides special software for keeping track of nursery inventory. The Eligible Plant List and Plant Price Schedule software assists nursery growers in establishing an insurable plant inventory value. The software establishes storage and hardiness zone requirements for each insurable value and is programmed in state by state versions. Typar Landscape Products makes a new type of landscape lawn and garden fabric that lets in moisture and air and keeps out weeds. Several products apply to different uses.
Subscribe to publications for current nurseries news and trends
Numerous sources of nurseries news and trends exist to keep the nursery owner up to date on plant nurseries, tree nurseries and flowers and shrub nurseries. Some websites post nursery related information directly on the Internet, while others offer subscriptions to information.
I recommend: Cenflo Publications publishes Nursery News, a print publication that provides ornamental horticulture news geared toward commercial growers and wholesale nurseries. This organization also publishes several other magazines about the floral and nursery industries. Branch Smith Publishing publishes e-mail newsletters related to nursery growers, in addition to magazines and nursery blogs.
Attend nursery industry trade shows to stay current on new products, developments and suppliers
Nursery tradeshow venues are one of your best sources for nurseries news and trends - you'll find the latest products and technologies that you might utilize in your business. Look before you buy at a nursery trade show. Talk to people in the industry to learn current trends. Watch demonstrations on use of nursery equipment and learn about new growing techniques and solutions to challenges that you face in the nursery industry.
I recommend: Plant Delights Nursery compiles links for entrepreneurs who wish to open a nursery. The website lists upcoming nursery trade shows that can provide insightful information on the industry. This site also has a link to state nursery associations that organize trade shows and provide other state services. Visit Nurseryman.com to find nursery and landscaping related tradeshows and expositions.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • According to the American Nursery & Landscaping Association, reputation and references rank first among reasons why consumers select one nursery over another. Good customer service, quality plants and knowledgeable staff will help you earn the good reputation you need to succeed.
Guide to Nurseries
Find a nursery to make your business beautiful with everything from flowers to trees
By Andrea Townsley, Owner, Keystone Writing Services
Beautiful landscaping can increase your customer retention and result in higher sales. It's just a matter of thinking about what types of plants would be appealing to your customers and locating a nursery to buy the plants from.
First things first:
1. Decide what kinds of plants to use. This will help you figure out which kinds of nurseries to buy from.
2. Dedicate some space and have a design in mind before you start looking for nurseries.
3. Make a nursery budget and stick to it.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find reputable flowers and shrub nurseries
The most attractive type of landscaping is a garden nursery, blooming with flowers and accented with shrubs of different sizes.
I recommend: Choose from a wide variety of plants at Home Depot. Buy online, or head down to the store as they are located across the country for easily accessibility. You can find a great selection of perennials at Smith & Hawken. Check out your area to see if you can locate a locally owned backyard nursery as they will have plants that will grow well in your region.
Consider using a tree nursery to get beautiful mature trees
Well-placed mature trees can provide a haven from the heat and rain. Customers who are overheated or running through the rain will welcome the sprawling branches as they approach your storefront.
I recommend: Locate large trees by checking out forest nurseries. Forest Nursery Company has a variety of ornamental trees for sale. The Davey Tree Expert Company can help you move the trees and get them planted in their new home in front of your business.
Create a unique garden using species from a native plant nursery
Plants that are specific to your area will grow the best and will possibly require less upkeep. Since these kinds of plants are commonly seen in your area, this is a great way to showcase your creativity and imagination by designing the landscape in a unique way.
I recommend: Use PlantNative's online nursery search to locate a native plant nursery in your state. Find saplings that are ready for shipment at JFNew.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • If you live in a cooler climate, you might want to consider buying from an apple tree nursery. Invite your customers to pick apples from the trees to establish a rapport.
Guide to Nurseries Industry Overview
Attractive landscaping begins at a local nursery
By Elizabeth Gibson
Whether you’ve been in business for years, or are just opening your doors, you can specialize as a tree nursery, a garden nursery or sell a little bit of everything. Other wholesale nurseries cater to individuals who want to start up their own backyard nursery.
1. Study governmental regulations related to nursery operation.
2. Be familiar with agricultural growing zones for plants.
3. Find nursery associations that provide news and services to local growers and nurseries. 4. Get certified as a nurseryman to provide the best service and information to your clients.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Operate your garden nursery in compliance with any government regulations
Like any other business, some federal and state guidelines may exist for operating your nursery, particularly in regards to environmental protection. Study such laws carefully to make sure you comply with any regulations. Other non-profit organizations exist to help build a successful nursery business.
I recommend: The United States Department of Agriculture has a complete listing of state regulations regarding invasive species. Check your state on the map and ensure you have not purchased plants that are illegal. Check the Code of Federal Regulations for practices that apply to nurseries. The National Water Program provides tools for learning about nutrient and pesticide management for the nursery and greenhouse industry.
Stock nurseries based on plant hardiness for your growing area
As a nursery operator, you must understand plant hardiness zones. These zones help you understand what types of plants, both native and horticultural, can overwinter in that area, or survive in hot dry climates. Several sources exist to determine these plant growing zones.
I recommend: Study the hardiness zones map for your area that’s published by the USDA. Check this website for a United States growing zone map, as well as individual maps for each state. JF New Nursery, a native plant nursery, provides information for plant growing zones of native plants.
Locate nursery associations and educational programs that provide up-to-the-minute information
Many associations and programs provide extensive information to wholesale plant nurseries, tree nurseries, forest nurseries and other wholesale or retail growers and sellers of plant products. Take advantage of research that they have conducted on various growing techniques and marketing tips. Connect with other growers with similar needs.
I recommend: The American Nursery and Landscape Association calls itself the voice of the nursery and landscape industry. Membership provides benefits such staff training, insurance programs, and credit card processing options. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture displays a lengthy article with numerous links to nursery concerns; such as invasive weeds, pruning, overwintering and other useful topics to nursery operators. The Association of Professional Landscape Designers provides a state-by-state listing of nursery associations.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Before buying any stock from a wholesale plant nursery, consider your marketplace carefully. If you will sell mainly locally or regionally, you should stock only items for your growing zone. If you intend to sell nationally, you may need greenhouses or other special equipment to protect plants that don't normally grow in your area.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Hardiness zones
When you are landscaping a space or selling plants, it's important to choose plants that will thrive in your particular hardiness zone. Hardiness zones, climate zones or growing zones determine what plants can be grown in your area. Plants that don't do well in a particular zone can die quickly, because they can't tolerate the temperatures present in that zone.
I recommend: Backyard Gardener gives a full definition of hardiness zones along with links to maps showing zones throughout the United States.
Native plants
Native plants are plants that occur naturally in a specified area. Since they thrive in local conditions, they are easy to grow and maintain, without the need for special fertilizers or other tools.
I recommend: eNature talks more about native plants, with a link to a native plant finder to locate native plants in your area.
Ornamental plants
Ornamental plants are grown for display purposes. They include trees, shrubs and small plants or flowers. Ornamental plants are usually chosen for their shape or color and are planted to compliment other plants in the garden and add color and texture through all seasons.
I recommend: Check out wiseGEEK for a full definition and more details about ornamental plants.
Herbs and vegetables
Growing and selling herbs and vegetables can give your business an edge over the competition. Herbs not only provide color and add to interest in a garden, they can be used in recipes, crafts and home remedies.
I recommend: Find more information about types of herbs and growing tips at the Gather website. See Garden Helper for help with growing vegetables.
Landscape design
A neat and organized garden starts with a plan. Landscape design principles ensure that the plants in the garden coordinate with their surroundings. This includes the home, hardscaping and other plants. Get to know the basics of landscape design before creating your garden. Landscape design knowledge is vital for nursery operators to help customers choose the right plants, and can also be added as a professional service.
I recommend: Check out The Landscape Design Site for an overview of the principles of landscape design, as well as links to examples and resources.
Regulations
Like all businesses, nurseries must adhere to local and federal laws. There are also additional regulations for those that grow or sell plants.
I recommend: The Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR) lists details of regulations for nurseries.
