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Can selling water gardens be profitable?
Nine years ago, I debated whether I should handle more water gardening products at least more than five pumps, two pillbox-size filters, two liners and a few other miscellaneous products. Some of my garden... more »The Invaluable Training Coordinator
One person can make a difference! Before you embark on a long-term training program, consider enlisting a training coordinator, other than yourself, from your team. The person should be motivated to help others and want... more »To Be or Not To Be
How often do customers come into your garden center strictly for a gift? Not as often as you'd like I'm sure. Your customers probably come in for their garden needs and happen to pass by... more »Stop The Insanity
In the upper Midwest over Memorial Day weekend, a major home improvement chain ran an ad for 10-inch annual hanging baskets for $4.99. And the quality wasn't bad or much less than what was available... more »Life after Labor Day
In late August, September and October, there isn't a lot happening in most perennial borders. Even the long bloomers, such as coreopsis, are winding down. While the spring flowers slide into their time of rest... more »Two is better than one
Gone are the days of a single birdfeeder in your customers' backyards. You know, probably better than most, that birding has become more than just a hobby; people are going nuts over birds. Even the... more »Family Fun Month
August the kids go back to school, the weather will start getting colder, the days will start getting shorter; families will be rushing to get in some quality time with each other before fall... more »Tomorrow’s Gardeners
Cindy Underwood's job may look like child's play, but this children's gardening program presenter knows that her work is propagating future sales for Pike Family Nurseries. Underwood is the face of the Plain Dirt program,... more »Where Have All the Sales Gone?
You put up lights and sell cut trees and poinsettias at Christmas, stock lilies at Easter and violets at Mother's Day, and host a Halloween open house. Holiday tie-in sales are working out pretty good... more »LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER HEADLINES
Horti Fair Holds Top Position By John R. Holmes, CAE It happens every year you walk in the doors at the OFA Short Course, and you're completely amazed by the size and scope... more »Customer and Plant Care
You hear it all of the time You have to please your customers, so they keep coming back to you. Learning from your peers can be one of the best ways to find out... more »Trekking the Trial
Back in the March issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer, we advised you to "Pack it up and Head West" to the industry event known as the California Pack Trials. "Are you waiting until the... more »
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