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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 »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 »
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 »
Setting customer perspectives and expectations
Over the years, I’ve been as guilty as many of you in having trouble finding any semblance of a work and personal/family life balance, with work dominating the bulk of my time and effort. And,... more »
Innovative Ideas: Cultivating calm in Chicago
Nestled at the intersection of two of Chicago’s busiest streets, “The Island” at Gethsemane Garden Center offers quiet refuge in the midst of a cacophony of intense noise. Pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles come together to... more »
5 Minutes With … Clark Hudmon
Clark Hudmon is owner of Barn Owl Garden Center, a family-run business based in Carol Stream, Illinois, that has been serving the community for over 20 years. How did you get involved in horticulture? I... more »
Bailey brings consumer brands to life in NYC
Fall is for planting, and Bailey brought its Endless Summer Hydrangeas, First Editions Shrubs & Trees, and Easy Elegance Roses to life at an immersive two-day brand activation Sept. 5-6 in the garden at Ladurée... more »
Gearing up for the new season
From pets to pollinator-friendly plants, garden centers are busy planning for the 2026 season. Here are some of the ways three retailers (and one consultant) are shaping up their stores for the new year. Lawn... more »
From the Road: Retailing in Raleigh
On the first day of fall, five tour buses made their way around Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, for the 2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event retail tour. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. Stay... more »
From the Road: Garden retail blooms in Chicagoland
From an urban garden store with a flair for biophilic design to a destination garden center, the Lawn & Garden Retailer Garden Center Bus Tour provided a full day of merchandising inspiration in Chicagoland. Here’s... more »As seen in the November/December 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in the November/December 2025 issue of Lawn & Garden Retail. Accent Decor Audrey's Home & Gift Botanical Collections Cedar Craft Centurion Brands Drain Drawer Pots Flame Engineering Henri Studio /... more »
2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event recap: Getting Wiser in Raleigh, North Carolina
The 2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event took place Sept. 22-25 in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a special afternoon session on Sept. 21, “Badges That Bloom: Micro-Learning Strategies to Grow Revenue & Retain Talent” presented... more »
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