Putting the peace, beauty and inspiration of nature to
work for your company
THE PLANT CONNECTION
Contact us to help you bring life into your office
phone/fax 206.938.3884
www.theplant-connection.com
PO box 16248
Seattle, WA 98116
1534 1st Ave. S
Pest control on your plants
  • Your plants bug and disease problems are kept in control using an
    integrated pest management program. This means that technicians are
    trained in how to keep plants healthy. Staff learns to identify bugs and
    then apply the appropriate treatment when they do appear. 99% of the
    time, the appropriate treatment is to wipe the bugs off and thoroughly
    clean the plant. Preventative pesticide sprays are not a part of your pest
    control program. The products we use when they are needed are low
    impact
  • Silicone plant shine for everyday problems
  • Horticultural oil for scale
  • Insecticidal soap for aphids
  • Gnatrol for fungus gnats
Reduce, reuse and recycle
  • All plant waste and plants that are no longer useable are composted in the city's
    compost program
  • All waste generated in our office is separated by  type and recycled, composted or
    trashed appropriately.
  • We use recycled paper in our printers and use email and online communications
    when appropriate to save resources.
  • While indoor plantings don't require a lot of water in comparison to other activities,
    we use the following water conservation practices:
  1. hoses and water delivery systems are fixed or replaced when they leak
  2. We would be delighted to specify low water use plants for your design
    needs.
  3. Each plant is checked to see if it needs water versus automatic watering.
  • Employees are encouraged to use public transportation and bicycles when
    appropriate and possible for service routes.
  • The majority of our clients are on a biweekly service schedule which reduces car
    trips and carbon emissions
  • Instead of chatkes for client anniversaries this year we are having a drawing every
    month among renewing clients. $25 is given to the winning clients charity!
Our 2009 goals!

  • We are researching locally grown plants to
    supplement the plants currently used in interior
    environments. Most of the plants used in our
    industry are tropical. They are grown in California,
    Florida and Hawaii and shipped here. By utilizing
    locally grown plants, we can reduce the amount
    of carbon introduced into the atmosphere
    through transportation.
  • We are looking for additional planter sources that
    incorporate recyled material. Let us know if you
    have one!
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