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As seen in the February 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in February 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Abbott Accent Decor Bleume Botanical Collections Brome C&F Home Environmental Plant Management FloraLife Garden Works USA Home Bazaar Pop's Birding Primitives... more »
Whimsy is also predicted to have a major moment this year. Photo courtesy of Mud Pie.

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From the North Pole to Main Street

As retailers unstring lights and pack away the last of their festive décor, their attention shifts immediately to the seasons ahead — and holiday 2026 is already taking shape. What emerges is a season defined... more »

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Happy 2026!

Happy New Year! Don’t you just love cracking open a new planner for the upcoming year and filling the pages with fresh ideas for the coming months? And my January pages are already filling up!... more »
Callie Zamzow is co-CEO of Zamzow’s, a chain of 12 nursery and pet retail stores in southern Idaho.

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5 Minutes With … Callie Zamzow

Callie Zamzow is co-CEO of Zamzow’s, her family’s 93-year-old, fourth-generation chain of 12 nursery and pet retail stores in southern Idaho. What brought you into garden retail? Family. I grew up in a world where... more »

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From porch to patio: Grow your outdoor assortment at Dallas Market Center

As customers invest more in outdoor living, retailers are seeing new opportunities to expand their assortments. Shoppers are transforming porches, patios and gardens to reflect their personal style and are looking to retailers for ideas... more »
Event Central: Chalk the walk at Dothan Nurseries

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Event Central: Chalk the walk at Dothan Nurseries

This past August, Dothan Nurseries took a usually slow summer Saturday in Dothan, Alabama, and held its first Chalk the Walk: An Art & Houseplant Celebration. The all-day event included live music from a local... more »
Plant breeding companies share their innovative introductions for 2026

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New varieties for 2026

Plant breeding companies share their innovative introductions ready to fill your retail benches in 2026. [caption id="attachment_71459"... more »

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What’s hot in home gardening tools

The global gardening equipment market was valued at approximately $96.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $138.9 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%, according to a recent... more »
Innovative Ideas Attracting the most meaningful hires this spring

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Innovative Ideas: Pro tips for attracting the most meaningful hires this spring

For many garden centers, spring hiring is a frantic dash to fill open positions. But what if you could attract a steady stream of highly qualified candidates before the rush even begins? At Watters Garden... more »
Star Roses and Plants Passionfruit 'Poppin’ Passion'

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5 Home gardening trends for 2026

As garden retailers, it’s important to stay a step ahead of consumer demand. Here, we take a look at five home gardening trends you’ll want to know about for the upcoming season. 1. Low-Maintenance Luxe... more »

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As seen in the January 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in January 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Accent Decor Bang-Up Betty Captiol Earth Rugs Daisy Mae Designs Foreside Home & Garden Old World Christmas Olivia Riegel PanAmerican Seed... more »
Epicor Insights for Building Supply and Retail 2025 focused on business trends and the technology that supports them.

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Retail insights with a focus on technology

Nearly 1,000 retailers and building supply companies gathered Nov. 19-21 in National Harbor, Maryland, for Epicor Insights for Building Supply and Retail 2025. The three-day event focused on business trends and the technology that supports... more »