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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 »
100 years of ‘Growing Beautifully’
As Monrovia Nursery Co. prepares to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2026, it’s demonstrating how a legacy of craftsmanship can power growth and innovation for the future. Like many businesses in this industry, Monrovia began... more »
5 Minutes With … Susan Bachman West
Susan Bachman West is CEO of Bachman’s and a fifth-generation family member leading the company. What is the most rewarding part of your job? For me, it’s all about the people — both the team... more »
From the Road: As seen in Columbus
Attendees of the Garden Retail Tour at Cultivate’25 spent a full day exploring exceptional garden centers in Central Ohio. Read on to see what caught my eye at each of the four stops. Baker’s Acres... more »
Train for Trust
In today’s retail world where experience matters just as much as price, your staff is not just a set of hands to restock and water the plants. They’re your front line. They’re the reason someone... more »
Fresh finds at The Garden Center Show 2025
In addition to a dynamic program and full-day garden retail tour, the 2025 Garden Center Show, held Aug. 12-13 in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois, offered garden retailers a plethora of new products to consider adding to... more »It’s all here
I’m excited to share that this issue is once again featuring the Show Guide for The Garden Center Show (co-organized by Lawn & Garden Retailer). We’ve got everything you need to make the most of... more »
Zamzows: 2025 Innovator of the Year
What year was your garden center founded? Zamzows was founded in 1933. What is your garden center known for? We’re known as a trusted, family-owned lawn, garden and pet supply store serving the Treasure Valley... more »
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