Brian Decker
Brian Decker is a third-generation nursery professional. He began helping with grafting in the family business at age eight and did his sixth-grade science project on grafting English ivy. He later graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in ornamental horticulture and is now president and owner of Decker’s Nursery, a wholesale nursery in Groveport, Ohio, that specializes in plant propagation. He is also a member of the International Plant Propagators Society and president-elect of the Horticulture Research Institute. After 57 years of grafting, Brian is still in love with watching a new grafted plant spring into life.
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How-ToA Step-by-Step Guide to Two Grafting Techniques
Cleft and side veneer are two frequently used grafting methods in horticulture. Each has its pros and cons. Some species have also shown to do better with one method over…
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How-ToPlant Grafting 101
Nearly every gardener has purchased a plant that was propagated through grafting. Grafting has been used by plant growers for thousands of years, and many of the most popular shrubs…
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How-To3 Less-Common Grafting Methods
While cleft grafting and side veneer grafting are two of the most commonly used methods in commercial plant production, there are many other forms of grafting that may be used…
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