Environmental Horticulture


Environmental Horticulture refers to the use of greenhouse and nursery plants to improve aesthetics in the human environment.

Over the past several years, we have performed a series of research trials studying fertilizer requirements for a wide variety of herbs and ornamental plants.  In addition, we provide a large amount of information in the form of fact sheets designed to be useful for both industry professionals and the general public.  Included below is a summary of our research results as well as an index of the fact sheets we have available, including a series covering general production information and a series highlighting production and consumer care factors for a variety of selected plant species:

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For more information, contact Tom Blessington

Last updated: 03/10/2009

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