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Claudia, 61 Gainesville, Fla. "Every time we leave home, we have to plan for the cat and the plants. The grass is on irrigation and half of the large pots have a timed drip system.... more »Bigfoot
My wife and I were recently invited to our son's home for a social gathering that was also attended by a number of his 20-something friends. The conversation was wide ranging and included discussions on... more »Pets: Your Garden Center’s Best Friend
The pet product industry is growing, but this should not come as a surprise. Pets have been growing steadily more popular over the past decade, and with this growth comes an increase in the quality... more »Tips for Eco-Friendly Lawn Care
Many homeowners are starting to realize that a chemical-free lawn may be safer for their pets and their kids, can help keep harmful substances out of groundwater, and might even be easier and more affordable... more »Web 301: Getting the Word Out
You've got your website designed, built and ready to go. Your web designer has helped you secure a host or maybe you are technically savvy enough to host your website on your own server... more »A Personal Touch
For many of your customers, gardens serve almost as a living autobiography. From the plants they choose to grow, to the overall design and landscaping schemes, gardens are a reflection of their owners' personality, tastes... more »Coming Clean — Or Greenwashing?
With all the talk about sustainability and the increased sales of green products, many in our industry are asking, "Why aren't we getting more attention? After all, we are the original green industry!" As consumers... more »Family Matters
In June 1983, the United States sent the first woman into space. Compact-disc players were just hitting the market, and the Police's "Every Breath You Take" was at the top of the pop charts. And... more »Winner’s Circle
Deciding which varieties to carry in your garden center can be quite the task. Not all consumers share the same tastes, but you want to stock plants that you know will sell well. That's why... more »Keep Customers Coming Back for More
Q As summer approaches, what are some surefire ways to encourage customers to keep coming back to the garden center after their initial spring planting? There's nothing like spring at a garden center the... more »Think Outside the Box
When you live in an urban environment, spring reveals itself in unusual ways. You can't rely on the hum of lawnmowers on a Saturday morning or the flood of cars coming and going at the... more »Let’s Get Technical
High-tech gadgets and the World Wide Web are increasingly things affecting the way people make purchasing decisions. This month, we asked our panelists how technological advancements have affected their gardening practices. Becky, 49 Dallas, Texas... more »
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