The U.S. nursery industry, a crucial part of our agriculture sector, owes much of its origins and ongoing success to the work, dedication, and expertise of immigrants. While Italian immigrants are one prominent example, workers from Mexico, Central America, Asia, and beyond have all contributed to the growth and sustainability of this industry, shaping American landscapes in countless ways. This post looks at how immigrant labor shaped the U.S. nursery industry, how the industry has evolved over time, and why these contributions are still so important today.

Few products have had as significant an impact on the nursery industry as RoundUp. Introduced in the 1970s, it quickly became a go-to tool for weed control in agriculture and nurseries. However, what was once hailed as a breakthrough has become a subject of controversy in recent years. In this blog, we’ll explore how RoundUp transformed the nursery business, the challenges it presents today, and what the future may hold for this once-revolutionary product.

In this blog post, we'll look at the various styles of semi-trucks used in plant transportation, including reefers, flatbeds, roll-tites, side-kits, stepdecks, and intermodal containers, exploring their unique features and benefits in ensuring the health and vitality of nursery stock.

In the nursery and landscape industries, where the beauty of plants is meticulously crafted, there lies a not-so-pretty problem – plastic pollution. Plastic pots, trays, packaging and labeling have become ubiquitous in these sectors, contributing to environmental degradation due to non-renewable resource extraction and harmful and permanent waste. However, amidst this challenge, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of innovative solutions, such as CowPots, offering a sustainable alternative that could reshape the trajectory of these industries.