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From porch to patio: Grow your outdoor assortment at Dallas Market Center
As customers invest more in outdoor living, retailers are seeing new opportunities to expand their assortments. Shoppers are transforming porches, patios and gardens to reflect their personal style and are looking to retailers for ideas... more »
Event Central: Chalk the walk at Dothan Nurseries
This past August, Dothan Nurseries took a usually slow summer Saturday in Dothan, Alabama, and held its first Chalk the Walk: An Art & Houseplant Celebration. The all-day event included live music from a local... more »
New varieties for 2026
Plant breeding companies share their innovative introductions ready to fill your retail benches in 2026. [caption id="attachment_71459"... more »What’s hot in home gardening tools
The global gardening equipment market was valued at approximately $96.86 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $138.9 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 6.3%, according to a recent... more »
Innovative Ideas: Pro tips for attracting the most meaningful hires this spring
For many garden centers, spring hiring is a frantic dash to fill open positions. But what if you could attract a steady stream of highly qualified candidates before the rush even begins? At Watters Garden... more »
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 »
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