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Focuses on the Antique Rose Emporium nursery owned by Mike and Jean Shoup in central Texas. Reasons of the Shoups for cultivating antique varieties of roses in the nursery; Remarks from Mike on the fragrance of the roses in the nursery; Consideration of the fragrance when the owners design the display gardens in the emporium.

Features different gardening products, supplies and events, as of May 2004. SpringHose™ water hoses from Plastair; Nursery/Landscape Expo on August 20-22 in Houston, Texas; Tree Bench garden benches from Garden Art Inc.; ClearChoice™ Pressure Filter from TetraPond.

Features the Pekerwood Gardens and the Yucca Do Nursery in Houston, Texas. Extensive collection of rare plants; Plant-hunting in the mountains of the Sierra Madre Oriental; Yucca Do's mail order business. INSET: Offerings from the Yucca Do catalog..

The article offers information on the seed tour of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program (USCP) at the sorghum seed production in Panhandle, Texas from September 4 to 5, 2013. Sorghum state group leaders, farmers and growers visited private and public breeding nurseries to expose them to diverse aspects of the sector like marketing, seed production, research and sales. Moreover, it cites that the program aims to duplicate the works of corn areas such as the molecular markers.

The article focuses on the field shades studies initiated by the Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists to evaluate the shade performance of zoysiagrass in golf courses conducted under a nursery of 40-year-old live oak trees. The study was implemented by randomly planting multiple 4-square-inch plugs of 10 commercially available zoysiagrass species. The study shows that finer textured zoysiagrass cultivars (Z. matrellas) posses much better shade tolerance compared to its counterpart species.

The article features the Finally Free Ministries in Springtown, Texas that was established by a divinely-inspired Cammy Walters to provide housing, employment and training for the less fortunate. It reportedly has a 2 1/2-acre nursery division that grows woody and herbaceous crops that are sold at its garden center and online. It is stated that the organization's plants include daylilies, amaryllis and 'Blue Ice' Italian cypress and that it is developing a 40-acre nursery near Tyler, Texas.

The article looks at the background and career of Perry Upchurch, the expert consultant of Nicholson-Hardie Nursery & Garden Center, located in Dallas, Texas. It describes how Upchurch, who started working in the home decoration and gift market in 1969, has been persuaded to work with the company, having been influenced by his four-year stay in the island of Koh Samui, Thailand. It also looks at some of the ideas that Upchurch has implemented, including repainting the building walls, revising the look of the store, and using the "blending approach."

This article describes the business operation of Green Lake Nursery in Dallas, Texas. The nursery grows bedding plants and perennials for independent garden centers and landscape contractors. Bob Quimby, owner of the nursery, classified its operation as color, or growing, by numbers. The techniques they developed to form efficient and productive systems in growing plants are discussed. Candy Quimby, Bob Quimby's wife, makes it sure to stay within a strict budget for an efficient growing operation.

Features the Bluestem Nursery in Arlington, Texas. Philosophy of owner John Snowden; Kinds of grasses; Corporate profile.Vendor created [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article offers travel tips for Texas, including recommendations for a visit to the Anheuser-Busch Houston Brewery in Houston, a visit to the East Austin Succulents nursery in Austin, and the German Christmas Market and Festival in Tomball.

The article offers information on the mail order nursery Antique Rose Emporium Inc. in Brenham, Texas. It mentions that the retail center is considered a destination garden and features old roses with different characteristics. It also notes its year to year profit margin from 10-12 percent as well as its aim in inspiring its customers.

The article discusses the success of Creekside Nursery LLC, owned by Chris Richardson, in Hempstead, Texas. It states that the nursery has positioned itself as a key player in the Texas market since 1995. General manager Bill Brown mentions that they continue to expand and gain market share despite the economic crisis. The nursery covers an area of 1.3 million square feet under cover and nine acres of shade houses.

The article profiles Chris Wiesinger, owner of the bulb nursery, Southern Bulb Co. based in Golden, Texas. He developed the idea for a bulb nursery while studying horticulture at Texas A&M University where he did a business plan for a wholesale bulb firm as a class project. He believes that faith is not a state of mind but an action.

Reports on the merger between Calloway's Nursery and Houston, Texas-based Cornelius Nurseries. Expected total annual sales; Combined number of employees; Expanded product line; Extension of selling season; Wholesale opportunity for Calloway's Nursery; Retention of Houston Cornelius name and store management.

Reports on Fort Worth, Texas-based Calloway's Nursery's preparation for the spring selling season. Plant varieties grown at the Winona facility; Work with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service's research center; History of the company; Competition in the industry.

Describes the success and strategies of Patrick Needham, president of plant nursery Brazos Rim Farm Inc. in Mineral Wells, Texas. Career background of Needham; Description of his job as a nurseryman; Business philosophy.

The article reports on the discovery of citrus greening disease in a tree at a retail nursery in Houston, Texas as of August 2014, and mentions the spread of the disease by the Asian citrus psyllid insect, its effect on infected trees, and the best way to protect healthy trees from the disease.

The author cautions plant nursery owners not to expect much improvement in their businesses due to the drought in Texas and Oklahoma. While he believes that the demand for plant replacements would increase, he said that the process will be much slower because people do not have the discretionary funds to buy new plants. He urges everyone to pray for rain for the two states and for people to replace their dead plants.

The article focuses on the Texas legislature protecting invasive plant species in the state. It relates on the policy supporting the nursery and landscape companies wherein lobbyists convinced lawmakers to pass a bill requiring disclaimers on unofficial invasive plants lists. It states that Austin have put in their lists which inspired the bill to force unofficial lists to publish a disclaimer. Doctor Damon Waitt adds that they want to help nurseries identify alternatives for invasive plants.

This article reports that Calloway's Nursery in Texas closed four locations in May 2008. The article discusses Calloway's president and chief executive officer Jim Estill and his views on resource allocation. Information is also provided on the numbers of employees affected by the shutdowns and customer service.

This article offers guides to consumers for exploring Westheimer Road in Houston, Texas. The author suggests to purchase plants at the River Oaks Plant House. She recommends the Thierry Andre Tellier Cafe and Pastry House for its cakes and confections. In addition, the author advises to buy travel and design books at the River Oaks Bookstore.

The article reports on the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association EXPO 2006 in the convention center in San Antonio. The association has waited for several years to hold the event in San Antonio according to chairman Tom Dickerson. Various nursery growers are said to have attended the event. The state is cited to have a robust and steady market for nurseries and landscape.

Features the Big Red Sun nursery in Austin, Texas. Founders of the business; Gallery for local artists; Use of site-appropriate plants and materials.

Presents information on products related to conventions as of February 2003. Arrangements to keep drinks cold by Paul Germain of Fresno, California; Description of tree in a tube to freshen the air from Holiday Nursery in Georgetown, Texas.

The article reports on the move of father and son Jim Berry and Jonathan Berry to established the J. Berry Nursery, a new wholesale growing operation in Texas. Jim Berry commented that they are taking advantage of trends in the industry which include the growing demand for branded plant varieties and changing landscape features. The nursery is already employing 23 full-time staffs and is planning to expand and obtain licenses on a variety of branded plants in the area.

Reports on the effect of heavy rains on nursery businesses in Texas. Welcome relief from drought conditions for businesses located on high ground; Flooding and washout of container stocks for businesses located on low ground.

Focuses on the effects of the October 1998 storms on Texas' nursery operations. Losses suffered by nursery and gardening equipment stores.

Looks at the news about farm growing industry, arboretum and sales of nursery industry. California's retail nursery sales in 1995; Endowment received by the Stephen F. Austin State University Arboretum; Farm operators' sales report; More information.

Reports on the financial performance of Texas' nurseries and landscape industries for 1992 and 1993.

Reports on the problems caused by heavy rains and flooding that hit the Houston, Texas area in October 1994 to nursery operations. Concerns for fungus control and lost sales.

Presents figures assessing the performance of the nursery industry in Texas in 1992. Total estimated sales; Nursery business types with corresponding 1992 sales; Comparison with 1991 performance.