Environmental Practices

Biological Controls

GROWING RESPONSIBLY

We are committed to growing responsibly at all four of our nurseries. as a large grower, this means constantly pioneering new sustainability practices. We were the first major grower to recycle irrigation runoff in the 1970s, for example, and even operate a constructed wetland at our nursery in Cairo, Georgia. Today we are continuing this commitment to reduce water use with more drip irrigation, and exploring ways to reduce plastic use within our industry.

BENEFICIAL INSECTS AND SAFE ALTERNATIVES

We utilize an integrated pest management system that includes the use of beneficial insects and other cultural controls. ron

Tuckett, an industry leader in iPM practices and longtime Monrovia craftsman, oversees our guidelines based on a philosophy that greater plant diversity supports a broad selection of beneficials. We strive to prevent pest infestations at our nurseries through vigilant scouting, and are leaders in the introduction of more pest-resistant varieties.