February 2009
“Since Plantfort started using the BM2 propagation mix from Berger, our results — in terms of percentage of the volume and the quality of roots — have improved significantly, and this benefits our growers in terms of a better growth start after planting.”

Jean M. Foissac
General Manager

Plantfort
Pénjamo (Gto.) Mexico

January 2009
“Growing an excellent root system is the key to producing a high performing tree seedling. From longleaf pine to loblolly pine and everything in between, Berger Peat Mix has consistently given us the best root systems in the business. Our company has been producing tree seedlings for over 25 years and the highest quality growing media is critical for our success. The Skyscraper Bales are very convenient and cost effective. Uniformity of mix is outstanding with Berger. Berger is an excellent partner for our company.”

Mike Coyle
Production Manager

International Forest Company
Moultrie (Georgia)

December 2008
Berger Only The Best For The Green Stars! “Producing top quality plants begins with top quality potting media. With Berger’s BM4 Euro Mix, an extensive, robust root system is established quickly. This healthy foundation leads to better nutrient uptake, higher resistance to pests and diseases, quicker finish times, and longer lasting product for the end user. Berger is consistent load after load. Our sales rep, Bruce Jacobson takes excellent care of us from scheduling loads to accessing Berger’s excellent support staff.” Green Star Foliage is Hooked on Berger!

Glenn and Deborah Barnes
Owners

Green Star Foliage
Apopka (Florida)

November 2008
‘‘After touring the bogs and production plants we have a new appreciation and understanding of Berger’s quality control systems. To grow our best, we start with Berger’s Best.”

Bill Schmidt & daughter Jennifer Barnes


Schmidt Brothers Inc.
Swanton (Ohio)

October 2008
‘‘ Good crops start with a solid foundation and Berger provides us with some of the most important ingredients for success: quality soil mixes. Both our retail and wholesale divisions started using the BM7 and BM8 mixes this year. Our baskets, geraniums, mums, assorted vegetables, and bedding plants have never looked better, and customer satisfaction is high. Great mixes are only half of the story; Berger also provides great customer service. If your business demands only the best, let Berger prove to you how good a soil company can be.”

Louie Goeltz, Adriano Blainski, Fabricio Mota & Rob Steinfest
Greenhouse Range Mgr. ; Grower Supervisor ; Grower Supervisor; Greenhouse Production Mgr.

Schroeder's Fox Valley Greenhouse
Green Bay (Wisconsin)

September 2008
‘‘ I have been growing in Berger Mix for over 10 years now and their quality control and consistency gives me the piece of mind I am looking for as a grower.”

Tom Hamilton
Owner

Hamilton Farms
Boonton (New Jersey)

August 2008
‘‘Growing in the BM7 45 Rice Hull has made the growing easy. We grow everything in this mix and so far everything we have planted in it has responded well and grows great root systems.”

Charles Shakelford & Steve Morgan
Owner & Grower

TLC
Oklahoma City (Oklahoma)

July 2008
‘‘The great soil we use is the foundation of the great plants we sell. For over 15 years we have used Berger Mix to provide consistant quality at reasonable prices.”

Ben Lupien
Manager

Moose Crossing Garden Center
Waldoboro (Maine)

June 2008
‘‘At Wallitsch Garden Center, we are committed to pleasing our customers. Using BM6 for the past 5 years has allowed us to produce a consistent, high quality product to please even the most discer-ning clients. We are now using BM6 exclusively in our custom container planting. Our goal is to ensure our customers’ success, and I feel BM6 is invaluable in the pursuit.”

Jim Wallitsch
Owner

Wallitsch Nursery and Garden Center
Louisville (Kentucky)

May 2008
‘‘We have been using Berger BM1 and BM2 mixes over the past decade, buying through our EDEN VALLEY GROWERS COOP, with the same constant great results! Service, reliability and consistency have been there all the time! The consistency in the quality provides us with excellent root development and beautiful plants.”

Kevin Zittel


Amos Zittel & Sons
Eden (New York)

May 2008
‘‘It’s only natural that Mobley Greenhouses Inc., one of the largest producers of greenhouse vegetable plants in the country, uses Berger BM4. For more than a quarter century, the Mobley family business has grown steadily from its local roots to producing millions of vegetable plants for each planting season from South Florida to Canada.Berger’s BM4 fine starter mix packaged in eight foot tall Skyscraper Bales provides every seedling the same high quality growing media in which to germinate and grow. The consistency, quality, and reliability of Berger’s professional products and services enhance the high standards of the Mobley Greenhouses Inc. Company in a growing partnership”

Craig Vines
Head grower

Mobley Greenhouses Inc.
Moultrie (Georgia)

April 2008
‘‘We have used Berger BM-6 mix for over 12 years. Our nation wide sales have produced over 50 million plugs….there is no question: easy to use, no mixing and consistent quality load after load, providing fast growing plugs for the grower to finish quality perennial product. Another significant factor is the excellent sales staff and on time delivery.”

Jerry Soukup
Owner

Southwest Perennials, Inc.
Dalls (Texas)

March 2008
" For the past 6 years using the Berger BM7 bark mix, has made my job easier with the consistency I get in every planting. The BM7 bark mix makes a nice root system for the plants growth and development. We’ve saved time and money by using the bulk bags. I would recommend the Berger mix to other growers as I do to my own customers."

Ron Robben


Robben Florist
Cincinnati (Ohio)

December 2007
" We’ve been very successful working with the BM1, BM6 and some Berger Custom blends. The product is uniform and consistent. Before, we faced problems with other mixes, but since we’ve been using the Berger Products, it has been pleasant working with this uniformity. Support is beneficial to our company and the technical support and reliability means a lot to us. Berger has been very good in providing us with the support that we need!"

Rob Bigley
Vice President Operation

Yoder Canada
Leamington (Ontario)

November 2007
" Since we are young growers in a very competitive market, Berger BM1 and BM6 mixes help us maintain uniformity and produce high quality plants from start to finish. For top quality flats and baskets, we trust Berger. A well balanced mix helps us eliminate the roller coaster effect some greenhouses experience. When our customers demand high quality and uniform plants, we demand Berger BM1 and BM6 peat based mixes. After years of use, we trust them to deliver on time, a clean uniform mix that makes our job easier. Some growers buy soil based on price, others on origin or location of plant. We use Berger BM1 and BM6 because year after year, they deliver us a high quality consistent mix so that we can deliver a high quality plant to our customers."

Brian Creque, Tom Creque


Creque Greenhouse
Sylvania (Ohio)

October 2007
" It is nice to deal with a company who values you as a customer. The entire Berger staff has always been very honest and supportive of our company’s needs. This enables us to have complete faith and confidence in the quality and consistence of their products. I have used Berger bark mix BM-7 for over 5 years. I am impressed with Berger’s quality control and lab testing which insures the consistency of our mix. Customer service and competitive pricing along with the consistant quality helps us to grow the best quality roses for our customers."

Mark Chamblee


Chamblee’s Rose Nursery
Tyler (Texas)

September 2007
" It’s nice to have a quality soilless mix that we can depend upon so we can relax, go play golf and travel. Berger has been very consistent and weed-free. They are prompt on deliveries and the quality of their BM1 mix is outstanding! Our sales representative is Kevin and has fast become a good friend."

John Tomasovic Sr. & John Tomasovic Jr.


John Tomasovic Florist
St. Louis (Missouri)

July 2007
" BM-8 is a good mix for us since we grow 4 1/2" to 10" blooming pot plants. BM-8 works great in all size pots! BM-8 has great moisture holding capacity once the plants are shipped to the stores. With BM-8 we rarely drench with a fungicide and we produce blooming potted plants in central Florida. BM-8 works great for direct rooting or planting plugs in the finished pot. One mix does it all!"

Steve Pleima
Head Grower

Sunshine Growers
Lakeland (Florida)

June 2007
" At Western Growers, we have been using Berger Mix products for years. We tried other products, but did not get the quality and consistency we get from the Berger Mixes. We are always very pleased with the final results."

Paul Seymour
president

Western Growers
West Springfield (Massachusetts)

May 2007
" We have used Berger products for the past eight years. The constant quality has allowed us to grow all annuals and perennials using BM1. There is no need to purchase several different types of media. Our customers consistently tell us of their success using our plants, and we are convinced that the BM1 plays a large roll in our success. We often have retail customers requesting "a bag of the good stuff. "

Dick Bostdorff


Bostdorff Greenhouse Acres Ltd.
Bowling Green (Ohio)

March 2007
" At Floratech we use the BM1 and the BM7 mixes. The consistency of both mixes allows for quicker rooting time and better plant growth. Because of the reliability and the consistency of both mixes as well as the excellent service, we will continue using both of these mixes."

Kerry Agee
Owner

Floratech
Rockwall (Texas)

February 2007
" High quality and consistency of supply of our home grown products is very important to Len Busch Roses and to our customers. Berger's BM6 and BM7 mixes have had a hand in helping us grow our cut tulip program to over 2 million stems and our potted plant program to over 600,000 pots yearly. They have also helped us save on media cost by offering the skyscraper bales which replaced the loose fill bales. The payback on the equipment to handle the new bales was less than 1 year because of the significant savings on the media. With all the other challenges of trying to produce high quality plants while still making a profit, it is a relief to know that media performance is not going to be one of them."

Anne Broking
Director of Production

Len Busch Roses
Plymouth (Minnesota)