Jim Messmer

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Glossary of Terms

Abiotic Disease – abnormal condition of a plant that is caused by a non- infectious agent, i.e.; environment, people Abscission – natural dropping of leaves, flowers and other plant parts. Acid Soil – soils with a pH below 7.0. Active Ingredient – the chemical that actually controls the pest. Aeration – increasing the amount of…Read more about Glossary of Terms[Read More]


Chapter 14 – The Garden Center Employee

Learning Objectives From reading and studying this chapter, you should be able to: Understand the importance of a broad horticultural knowledge in meeting the customers needs Care for and display plants and related products in the garden center Understand the fundamentals of selling plants and related products Support effective garden center customer relations Provide professional…Read more about Chapter 14 – The Garden Center Employee[Read More]