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A store by any other name
Your garden center is more than just another store. By nature, it’s a place people shop to help create an environment they want to come home to — they create part of their own story... more »
Green industry to gather at Cultivate’24
In addition to a bustling trade show floor, workshops and tours, Cultivate offers a number of educational learning tracks focused on strengthening your team and your business. One three-part session in the Garden Retail track... more »
Measuring a customer’s value
Seasonal businesses — like many garden centers — pose some unique “opportunities” that year-round retailers don’t have to handle. Most seasonal stores’ customers shop them once or twice a year, yet almost none of the products... more »Planting with purpose
You know the saying about the cobbler’s children having no shoes? I can’t be the only one in this industry with a less-than-photo-worthy landscape. The plants surrounding my house are still mostly the legacy plants... more »
5 Minutes With … Clint Albin
Clint Albin is retail strategist at Homestead Gardens and a frequent speaker at green industry conferences and events, including Cultivate'24. What brought you to horticulture as a career? I'm originally from Louisiana, where we lived... more »
Finding merchandising inspiration at CAST 2024
In addition to the new and improved genetics being introduced at California Spring Trials, attendees can also find retail inspiration to bring back to their stores. Following are a few standout displays from the event.... more »
As seen in the June 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
The following companies were featured in the June 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. Accent Decor Anamese Garden and Home blomus USA Bloomin' Easy... more »Zone envy
Every time I get to the West Coast, an affliction takes over. Maybe it’s happened to you — or your customers — especially if you live in a plant hardiness zone on the lower or... more »
CAST 2024 cut flower highlights
These new varieties for 2025 will make stunning cut flowers — consider adding them to your benches to promote as cutting garden varieties. Syngenta Flowers Ornamental Kale ‘Bright and Early Mix’ Ornamental... more »
From soil to centerpiece: Trends in home cutting gardens
Cut flowers aren’t just for special occasions like weddings and anniversaries; many homeowners are growing their own cut flower gardens to have a months-long supply of fresh flowers for their home and for gifting. According... more »
Can we talk? Improving communication in your garden center
When you work in a garden center, you wear many hats and need various skills. Garden center staff keeps plants in good shape, displays the merchandise attractively, makes sure the stock is accessible and assists... more »
5 Minutes With … Karli Heineman
A Q&A with Karli Heineman, owner of rare houseplants retailer Plant Vault in Encinitas, California. What do you love about your job? The best part about my job is having the opportunity to interact with... more »
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