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Seriously Simplified
In April, we headed to California for Spring Trials to see the latest and greatest that the breeding companies plan to bring to market in the next year. For every annual trip down the coast,... more »
Selling to 4 Generations & More
It's a fascinating time in retail lawn and garden right now! We are actively selling to FOUR generations. I’m not sure if this has ever happened before — and it certainly hasn’t happened with so... more »
Patio Personality Plus
Trends for 2018 patio décor are a mashup that may hold some unexpected surprises. We’ve seen the trend of the Old World, Euro-style and ornate on the way out for some time with buyers opting... more »
Photo-Worthy Displays
Uncommon Combinations Nearly every stop throughout the trip featured combinations, whether annuals or perennials, ornamental or edible. 1. Sakata used sedums in many of its containers on display. 2. At Hem Genetics, we found tomatoes... more »
Plant Style: How to ‘Greenify’ Your Customer’s Space
There's a special feeling you get when you walk into a room filled with thriving greenery, and it usually results in a smile. That’s why plants are a stylist’s best friend. Although there’s a bit... more »
Promoting Universal Access to Plants
Ask anyone who considers themselves a green thumb where their love for growing plants came from, and often you will hear a story that connects back to a positive childhood experience. It could be a... more »Chore or Cherish?
Over the years, as the consumer psyche and behaviors have evolved and technology has changed the way they shop, we increasingly hear that the products our industry sells aren’t as relevant to the consumers’ lives... more »
Va Va Bloom
HOW LONG HAS THE SHOW BEEN GOING ON? It’s been going on for over 10 years, and with this year, last year and the year before we started incorporating themes into the event. In 2016... more »Through the Trees
Customer service is key. We hear it all the time, and you probably drill it into your employees on a daily basis. On a recent trip to Costa Rica, I, however saw firsthand that it’s... more »
Mad Skills with Merchandise
I recently left my house to go on what I like to call a “photo safari” for the day. I have a certain number of locations that I frequent, and they change enough that I... more »
All About the Neighbors
Swansons Nursery has a long history in the Crown Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, opening at its current location more than 90 years ago. A lot has changed from the Roaring ‘20s to today, but... more »
Beyond Tomatoes: What’s Trending in Home Grown?
Edible plants have always been a component of the home garden, and their popularity continues to increase. According to last year’s National Gardening Survey, the DIY yard and garden industry is growing at a slow... more »Sign up to receive updates from L&GR.
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