If a nursery wants to be successful, there are many strategic decisions to make. What to grow may be the biggest decision but how to grow these plants is just as important. Ever notice when a customer knocks a plant out of its container? Although some customers still only make decisions based on what they…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2024Contact: Jim DugganEmail: jduggan@rootmaker.comPhone: 256-882-3199 Huntsville, AL – RootMaker® Products Co., a pioneer in advanced root pruning technology, proudly announces its strategic partnership with Footprint®, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, to launch the revolutionary RootMaker® BioPot. This collaboration aims to transform the future of plant cultivation with an…
Oak trees stand as majestic symbols of strength, resilience, and longevity in the natural world. However, nurturing these giants from tiny acorns into towering oaks requires careful attention to their root development. Enter RootMaker, a revolutionary system designed to optimize root growth and foster healthier, more robust trees. In this guide, we’ll explore how RootMaker…
Protect your plants this summer with RootSkirts. The RootSkirt is a sleeve of laminated fabric which slips over a plastic container to moderate root temperatures. RootSkirts minimize the risk of transplant shock, reduces root zone temperature up to 20 degrees, and reduces likelihood of damage from late spring freezes. Plants established with Rootskirt exhibit smoother…
by Dr. Carl Whitcomb, Lacebark Research, Stillwater, OK Start with the basic physiological principles of plant growth. The more you work with the natural plant requirements and responses, the greater the benefits. The more you try to dictate to plants and ignore these basics, the more problems you create. Therefore, production of seedlings or rooted…
