C & G N U R S E RY

No REIs for G&G

Restricted-entry intervals (REIs) have never been a problem for G&G Nursery. That's because the company has never used pesticides other than what's available over the counter. "Over the year's we've had a good handle on weed and pest problems. We've never had to do much more than spot treat here or there for anything," co-owner Don Merritt said. While dogwoods are the company's No. 1 crop, anthracnose has never been identified in the company's fields. The company inspects for the disease twice a year. Powdery mildew can become problematic and the company has a regularly scheduled program to prevent that disease.

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