The Secret to Reducing Plant Replacement Cost & Increasing Client Satisfaction
Plants & Horticulture
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51m
No matter how healthy the stock, all of us have experienced plant loss - along with associated costs and potential impact on customer satisfaction. In fact, sometimes it seems as though plants just don’t thrive in certain areas. We are quick to blame too much or too little water or exposure to light. But what if the problem stems with the soil? This class will provide a fundamental understanding of soil, focusing on the composition of healthy soil. It covers the basics of soil testing, so that participants will know how to read soil test results and zero in on what’s most important. It will also include a discussion of soil additives and organic soil enhancers.
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