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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 »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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Trending in ‘24: 6 home gardening trends to watch for next season
It’s not always about the “latest and greatest” — garden trends sometimes also include topics or gardening practices that have gained renewed interest due to new gardeners picking up the pastime. Here are some gardening... more »
5 Minutes With … Ashley Molion
Ashley Molion is director of marketing and communications at McDonald Garden Center in Virginia Beach, Virginia. How did you get involved in horticulture? When I was growing up, my mom kept a pristine garden. I... more »It’s all about customer engagement
I’ve just returned from the Garden Center Show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event included a garden retail tour, educational sessions and thought-provoking keynote sessions. As the exclusive media sponsor, Lawn & Garden Retailer hosted a... more »
Taking third place: Making your IGC a community gathering space
What do two plant sellers have in common with a sprawling indoor/outdoor shopping complex and a vintage reseller? They all focus on being a “third place” in their community — a place outside of home... more »
A perennial focus: Darwin Perennials Day marks 13 year in West Chicago
Darwin Perennials Day celebrated its 13th year in West Chicago this summer, with attendees enjoying a day full of suppliers, breeders, garden tours — including the new variety showcase — and even a butterfly release. A... more »
How to engage with new and returning customers
Engaging with new and old customers is a challenging prospect for business owners in all industries. This age of constant media consumption and the ability for consumers to remove ads from their lives causes friction... more »
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