Annotation. Nursery Management second edition is an introduction to setting up and running profitable and efficient nursery businesses covering production, wholesale and retail nurseries at various scales of operation.
The book discusses all the practical aspects of nursery management from site selection, production systems, and plant propagation through to materials and equipment. Conventional as well as non-chemical biological control measures for pests, weeds and disease control are included.
Management issues for production nurseries, wholesalers and retail nurseries are treated separately for each operation and cover products and services, budgeting, production management, work scheduling and staffing.
The chapter on marketing looks at the major changes that have taken place in the nursery industry, particularly the roles that landscapers, garden centres and hardware stores now play in retailing. It covers market research, promotions, distribution and consumer laws and shows the operator how to define the scope of their operation to fit their resources and how to sell their product for maximum return.
This accessible guide is essential reading for anyone considering entering the nursery industry, and for those already in the business.
Covers production, wholesale and retail nurseries
Discusses practical aspects of site selection, disease control, production systems and equipment
Explores marketing issues including distribution and relevant consumer law

John Mason - undifferentiated

Mason, Ian J.

Collingwood, Vic.: Landlinks Press

Landlinks Press Ser, 2nd ed., rev, Collingwood, Herndon, Nov. 2004

2nd ed, Collingwood, Vic, Australia, April 1994

Second Edition, November 1, 2004

2nd ed, Collingwood, Vic, 2004

Second Edition, FR, 2004

Australia, Australia

Includes bibliographical references and index

Second Edition

320 pages : 25 cm
"'Nursery management' is an introduction to setting up and running profitable and effiencient nursery businesses, covering production, wholesale and retail nurseries at various scales of operation. The book covers all the practical aspects of nursery management from site, selection, production systems, plant propagation, and materials and equipment, through to financial management, administration and marketing. Conventional as well as non-chemical biological control measures for pests, weeds and disease control are included. It bring the reader up-to-date with the major changes that have taken place in the nursery industry, particualrly the roles that landscapers, garden centres and hardware stores no play in retailing." -- back cover
Includes bibliography, glossary and index
1. Introduction to the nursery management -- 2. The nursery site -- 3. Propagation -- 4. Potting and transplanting -- 5. Selecting and managing nursery stock -- 6. Plant breeding and ownership -- 7. Pest and disease management -- 8. Growing media -- 9. Nursery materials and equipment -- 10. Irrigation -- 11. Glasshouses, shadehouses and other nursery structures -- 12. Management -- 13. Marketing -- Appendix 1. Horticulture resources and contacts -- Appendix 2. Metric/imperial conversion

2023-06-28