Description: Nursery Management 2nd Second Ed. by John Mason (2004, Paperback) VERY GOOD Published and Printed in Australia by Land Links 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. Ships USPS media mail
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Edition: 2
Book Title: Nursery Management
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: CSIRO Publishing
Publication Year: 2004
Topic: General, Life Sciences / Horticulture
Features: Revised
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science, Gardening
Item Weight: 28.2 Oz
Author: John Mason
Item Length: 9.9 in
Item Width: 6.8 in
Book Series: Landlinks Press Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback