Welcome to the commercial horticulture / green industry web site for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Harris County. Our mission is to help all sectors of the green industry by providing research-based outreach programs.
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Economic Contribution of the Green Industry to the Texas Economy*
- The green industry was a $19.1 billion industry in 2014
- Houston holds the largest share of green industry sales with $3.7 billion (19.49%)
- Green industry is comprised of the following sectors
- Nursery & greenhouse
- Landscape & landscape architecture services
- Lawn & garden equipment & supply stores
- Flower, nursery stock and florist supply wholesalers
*Palma, Marco A., Hall, Charles A. 2015 Report to the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association