This handbook details the comprehensive practices and management strategies essential for nursery operations. It covers propagation techniques, including cuttings, media, and micropropagation, alongside nursery production aspects such as composts, fertilizers, and pest control. The manual also addresses crucial management elements like economic planning, marketing, labor management, and the integration of computers, concluding with an A-Z genera section detailing 200 entries with their uses and propagation methods.

This manual is designed as a practical guide for professionals in the horticultural industry, offering detailed information on both the technical and business aspects of nursery management. Its scope covers everything from the biological processes of plant propagation to the economic realities of running a successful nursery business. The inclusion of an extensive genera section suggests a reference work intended for frequent consultation by practitioners. The publisher description indicates it is suitable for a range of users, from established commercial operators to those just beginning their careers in the field.