That is followed by other sprays as needed to control insects, including spider mites and borers as well as diseases such as powdery mildew, leafspot, and anthracnose. Working in Trees Growing the trees is the easy part, according to the Graggs. But it does take work, even with machines providing the muscle. The Graggs have a 15-person crew. Some of their employees came north from Mexico in the early 1980s, bringing with them good work ethics and strong family values.
Marketing is the most critical part of the tree business.
The Graggs' long standing reputation for quality trees and fair dealing is a big help. The younger generation of the family thanks their father and grandfather for this, but they're also staying current with today's market. All stock sold beyond home base is wholesaled to regional brokers and wholesale nurseries who supply retail outlets and landscapers. Spring and fall are the busy digging and shipping seasons. Between digging seasons they visit end users along with their brokers to update planning information.