HC Companies

The company has incorporated an average of 50% recycled content with a minimum of 10% PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content across all its horticulture containers.

While the need for plant containers was encouraging for the garden industry over the last few years, many wonder if its longevity will extend into this spring.

Email marketing, video content, and virtual experiences are a few initiatives your greenhouse organization should look to expand in 2023.

New shopping trends have transformed the behaviors of today’s shoppers into the foreseeable future, and retailers are taking notice.

With drought conditions becoming more common, homeowners will likely be looking for trees, plants, and shrubs that are drought-tolerant for their landscapes.

HC Companies is investing in new equipment, technology, and staffing to help it ship containers to growers quicker than ever.

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many green industry companies to re-evaluate their marketing strategies to stay relevant with how today’s evolving consumers choose to do business.

Despite a large variety of container options available, success is often more about the methods and the environment than the choice of containers.

There has been much speculation as to the root cause of the continuing labor shortages in the horticulture industry.

One example of the Internet of Things — the utilization of more automation in growing operations — is no longer a far-off dream but a reality for many growers.

Automation equipment is a popular option for growers struggling with labor shortages. But not all growing containers are created equal.

This year’s resurgence in home gardening presents opportunities for growers to effectively market they plants they grow, and the containers they’re growing in.