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New varieties for 2024

Plant breeders share their new varieties of innovative introductions ready for your retail benches in 2024. Hydrangea ‘Tuff Stuff Top Fun’ Hydrangea serrata ‘Tuff Stuff Top Fun’ is a continuously flowering mountain hydrangea with improved... more »

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Give your tool displays a tune-up

L&GR: What trends are you seeing in tools/equipment — are there other accessories you offer/are considering offering in the future? Ryan Amberg, general manager of the Felco subsidiary covering North America: Over the past few... more »

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5 Minutes With … Michael Fiore

Michael Fiore is vice president of Smith's Gardentown, a fourth-generation family-owned nursery and garden center in Wichita Falls, Texas. What made you choose horticulture as a career? It chose me — twice! I was born... more »

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Innovative Ideas: Creating a team culture

Being in the garden center industry for the better part of 30 years, it’s amazing to look back and see all of the changes we’ve been through — how new varieties have been developed to... more »

As seen in the January 2024 Issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in the January 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. Abbott Accent Decor American Takii Anamese Garden & Home Auk... more »

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Is Ship My Plants the new Amazon for garden centers?

It was by selling through Amazon that Rich Christakes, CEO of Alsip Home & Nursery — with locations in Illinois and Indiana — was inspired to create Ship My Plants. “Here at Alsip Home &... more »

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Crafting an outdoor oasis

The past three years have seen a huge demand for garden and outdoor living products, and this trend to continue upgrading outside is not slowing down. Americans are averaging nine hours per week at home... more »

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Making connections

As I write this, my internet is down — somewhat ironic since I was going to write about making connections at the Garden Center Group Fall Event. Danny Summers and Co. always put on a... more »

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Finding inspiration in Milwaukee garden centers

The Garden Center Show tour began on a comfortably cool morning — but both the day and the retail inspiration heated up quickly. Attendees strolled five garden retailers in the Milwaukee area, each with its own... more »

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Cincinnati Sights: Snapshots from 5 Cincinnati-area garden centers

Mad for Mixes Plenty of interesting combinations were spotted on the tour. [caption id="attachment_65617" align="aligncenter"... more »

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Winners’ circle: 14 award-winning varieties to stock your benches

Adding new varieties to your retail bench is critical for increased sales as new trends emerge and consumers’ wants and needs shift. Choosing new varieties that are tried and true can help you set your... more »

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What will give you the most juice for the squeeze?

You’ve heard this before, but it’s even more critical in today’s hyper-competitive world: If you’re not changing, you’re losing ground, especially as your competitors (including both the IGCs and non-GCs in your market) are fighting... more »