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tered by the recognition but he said he created his production system for a
more fundamental reason.
“I did this because I love the industry and at the same time I wanted to improve
it,” he said.
Chapter Summary:
1. Landscape companies seeking to expand their green agenda
will increasingly partner with suppliers, such as nursery plant
producers, possessing a similar mission.
2. Every level of the green industry — from the growing of the
nursery stock to the final installation and maintenance of
plant material — faces the same challenges when it comes to
using labor, energy, and water efficiently.
3. Companies making a commitment to sustainable practices and
promoting the benefits of these practices garner positive recognition
within their markets.
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