Design Studio21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDTGreen Mattershttp://multibriefs.com/briefs/TNLA/TNLA.xmlenANLA, and our partners in the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, are encouraged by the broad bipartisan support for the 2013 Farm Bill, demonstrated by the Agriculture committees of the U.S. Senate and House. Last week, both committees passed their respective version of the bill. The Senate passed their version with a 15-5 vote and the House passed theirs with a 36-10 vote.21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a91fc050851The Dallas Arboretum tests numerous annuals, sub-tropicals, bulbs, herbaceous perennials and woody plants to determine the best plants for the unique climate of North Texas. Our challenging climate is the perfect place to find the toughest plants alive. Receive advance information on our recommended plant list for the next growing season! 21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a90c0995012In many ways, your Facebook Page acts as a website, why can't both make you money? We know that e-commerce has significantly increased in popularity in the past decade. Anyone can make money online; you just have to utilize the tools that are at your fingertips.21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a90414cd1e3With much of the country experiencing a delayed spring, weather and its effect on the garden industry is on a lot of retailers' minds. Despite the delayed season, most felt sales were indicating consumer desire to spend on gardening. Here are most commonly mentioned product categories performing well in 2013, from a short survey of retailers.21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a911c91d3d4Touting Texas' low taxes and light regulations, Gov. Rick Perry has relished trying to poach jobs from other states. In February, he described building a business in California as "next to impossible." Last month, he warned Illinois entrepreneurs to "get out while there's still time." Mayor Rahm Emanuel of Chicago had a ready retort. "We don't have to measure our showers like they do in Texas," he said.21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a94275da375What's the secret to hooking in customers? What do you or can you offer that will elicit dedication in your customers? As garden retailers, you sell all sorts of beautiful plants, lifestyle products and the like. But is there something about your establishment, your staff and your products that keep your customers consistently coming back to you?21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a9390ad82f6Scientists with Texas A&M University and Texas A&M AgriLife Research had a unique opportunity to compare recent patterns of drought-induced woody plant mortality on the Edwards Plateau in Texas to the extended drought of the 1950s.21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a97ecbab307The flow of water legislation continued as the House passed several bills that could affect one of Texas' dearest natural resources. May 9 was the deadline for most bills originating in the House to come to floor for a vote. (The Senate has some more time, however.)21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a97c3a78fc8It sounds like an old black-and-white monster movie. Crazy, tech-nesting ants invade America! That would make for a great matinee, but it's oh so very real. Tawny crazy ants, known scientifically as Nylanderia fulva, are marching into territories once dominated by fire ants — and they're not being very good neighbors. While fire ants have made their sting notorious, tawny crazy ants have a propensity to infiltrate unwelcome places en masse. 21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a9661217e59David McClure of Miller Landscaping says the struggling social networking site Google+ actually drives the most traffic to the landscaper's website, but it may not be for the reasons you think. Take a look at the search engine optimization and social media strategies this landscaping company is using, and see how you can apply these ideas to your business.21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a92b73abb210By Maria Zampini: In March, I had the distinct honor of being asked to speak at the "Chicks in Horticulture" brunch. The event was hosted by the Long Island Chapter of the New York Nursery and Landscape Association and, believe it or not, it was my first trip to that part of New York! Last year's speaker was Anna Ball, so when they asked me, I thought that those are some big shoes to fill! 21 May 2013 09:52:46 CDThttp://multibriefs.com/ViewLink.php?i=519a919a1052d11