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Strong leadership breeds success: Are you ready to step up?

At retail garden centers, change is constant; it’s an integral component of your business’s DNA. But the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated and intensified the scope, depth and rapidity of the changes we faced — some government-mandated,... more »
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5 Minutes With … Bob Wasson

What’s the best part about your job? The best part of being in the garden center business is the seasonality. I love the buildup to Mother’s Day weekend, followed by the slower summer days, then... more »
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From seed to store: How an agribusiness became a shopping destination

When Banny Oakes started a produce stand in South Florida in the 1930s, he likely could not have foreseen that his no-frills business would grow into the largest independently owned agribusiness in the region. Under... more »

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2024: Year of the African violet

Each year, the National Garden Bureau (NGB) designates specific crops to honor and promote at all levels of the industry. As part of its “Year of” program, the organization selects one annual, perennial, bulb crop,... more »
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As seen in the February 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in the February 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. Bee Cups Calypso Cards Egyptian Museum Fresh Brands Gift Essentials... more »

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Hello, January!

It’s a new year and we’ve got several new features to get your garden center set up for success in 2024. I’m thrilled to announce that Bridget Behe is sharing her expertise with us in... more »

Endless Summer® Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea

{Sponsored} Pop Star® Bigleaf Hydrangea is raising the standard for Hydrangea macrophylla with its compact size and powerful rebloom. This new member of the Endless Summer® Hydrangea collection is backed by superior genetics to ensure... more »
A lot of new ideas at Wallace’s Garden Center come not only from staff, but from visiting other garden centers.

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Cultivating innovation in the garden center

It’s no secret innovation is key to staying relevant in garden retail. Lawn & Garden Retailer explored hot retail topics in a recent roundtable webinar with several recipients of its Innovator Awards: Edna Kane, Butterfly... more »
Revamp Your Retail Series: Merchandising

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Revamp Your Retail Series: Merchandising

What goes unseen goes unsold; if customers never see the product, they can’t buy it. This makes merchandising a keystone of retail sales. In mainstream marketing, merchandising research is often conducted with identical packages of... more »
Prepare now for winter gift shows

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Prepare now for winter gift shows

After spending a dozen years in the industry, I’ve learned successful retailers give priority to attending winter gift shows, which kick off the largest buying/product planning season. If you are not prioritizing planning, you are... more »
New Varieties for 2024

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New varieties for 2024

Plant breeders share their new varieties of innovative introductions ready for your retail benches in 2024. Hydrangea ‘Tuff Stuff Top Fun’ Hydrangea serrata ‘Tuff Stuff Top Fun’ is a continuously flowering mountain hydrangea with improved... more »
Creative display of Dramm merchandise at Cultivate. Photo courtesy of Dramm.

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Give your tool displays a tune-up

L&GR: What trends are you seeing in tools/equipment — are there other accessories you offer/are considering offering in the future? Ryan Amberg, general manager of the Felco subsidiary covering North America: Over the past few... more »