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As seen in the July 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in July 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Abbott Best Brushes Botanical Collections Country Casual Teak CTI Pots and Planters Elephant Haus Ceramics Greenleaf Gifts Kurt S. Adler Mad... more »Boosting perennial sales beyond the spring season
One of the recurring themes I heard at California Spring Trials (CAST) was promoting perennials at retail as an investment, not an intimidating commitment. Garden Center Group managing director Danny Summers recently echoed this statement,... more »
Top merchandising displays that stood out at 2026 California Spring Trials
While new varieties take center stage at California Spring Trials, breeders’ creative displays command attention as well. Here are a few that caught our eye. PanAmerican Seed PanAmerican Seed brought the... more »
5 Minutes With … Madeline Stewart
Madeline Stewart is director of marketing and merchandising at the Mustard Seed Market in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. What do you love about your job? I love seeing the different varieties of plants we have... more »
From doing to developing: How garden center leaders build stronger teams
In my many years of working with and advising companies of all sizes and across many industries, I’ve repeatedly encountered people in leadership positions who perfectly illustrate the Peter Principle. First introduced by Laurence J.... more »
What garden retail customers actually want from their shopping experience
Most garden center owners think they know what customers want: better prices, more inventory, convenient hours. And while those things matter, they’re not what creates the kind of loyalty that turns first-time visitors into weekly... more »Business coaching comes to Cultivate’26
Running a horticultural business today means making decisions in real time, often without the chance to evaluate the bigger picture. Confronted with the ever-present challenges of operating a business, it’s easy to stay mired in... more »
AmericanHort’s Cultivate’26 to showcase learning, research and industry connections
AmericanHort, the leading national association for the green industry, will host Cultivate’26 this July at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The three-day event attracts thousands of green industry professionals and visitors from all over the... more »
Marketing tips to grow your sales
Running an independent garden center is a labor of love. You are providing beauty, sustenance and a connection to nature for your community. But let’s be honest — keeping the greenhouse full of customers is... more »
Plants that look good dead: Perennials for off-season interest
It may seem strange to select plants based on how they look at their worst, but the more you think about it, the more it makes sense — especially in northern areas with shorter growing... more »As seen in the June 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in June 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Creation Jute Earthwise Seed Floratrel Gifts That Bloom Hazelmade Lucuma Designs Mud Pie Notes & Queries Pine Creek Premier Kites &... more »
Innovative Ideas: Rounding up to support the community
Piedmont Feed & Garden Center (PFGC) has redefined what it means to be a community-rooted independent garden retailer through its innovative and impactful PFGC Supports Round-Up Partners Program. Launched as a simple register-roundup initiative, the... more »
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