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This bearish economy has damaged retail business across the nation, but grill sales continue to hold on. Some garden centers even say their grill sales are up from last year. Perhaps the rising emphasis on... more »The “Three Rs,” Reimagined
When this column began back in January, sustainability was on the front page, front cover and in the lead stories of newspapers, magazines and evening news broadcasts across the country. Early columns explored whether the... more »Winter’s the Best Time to Warm Up for Spring!
Q What can a garden center owner do during the winter months to get ready for the spring season? Late fall and winter can be a very busy time in the garden center, not so... more »Another Year Over
The day before I sat down to write this editorial, I was headed home from work, when a pair of women visiting from Kentucky stopped me at the train station and asked how to get... more »Understanding the Landscape Contractor
You may have heard this year's newest buzzword: "stay-cation." In light of rising prices (in particular, fuel) and uncertain financial conditions, homeowners are foregoing vacation travel during these difficult times and staying home more to... more »Breeding Enthusiasm for the Landscape
Anyone who has visited the California Pack Trials or any of the local, state or national trade shows recognizes there is a virtual flood of new varieties being introduced each year by breeding companies from... more »Green Thumbs, Green Dollars
Consumers today have a lot on their minds, but what are they thinking when it comes to landscaping? If they are working full time with a spouse who also works full time, their time may... more »Fulfilling a Growing Need
The demand for professional landscape services continues to grow. In fact, according to the National Gardening Association, homeowners alone spent nearly $45 billion on lawn and landscape services in 2006. That figure is up nearly... more »Visit Our Buyer’s Guide
This month's issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer is our annual Buyer's Guide issue. Check it out on the Web by clicking "Buyer's Guide" under "References" on the lefthand navigation bar. more »Attracting Backyard Birders
The staff at Tagawa Garden Center understands it's as easy to attract customers to its Bird World department as it is to attract feathered friends to a backyard feeder. With its colorful displays, educational offerings... more »Spring Reflections
Claudia, 61 Gainesville, Fla. "I always hate for spring to be over, since summer follows. This summer, we did not have any real big projects going in the yard as we have for the... more »Boots on the Ground
Spring is officially over. So, how'd it go? Did those sustainable, eco-friendly products you stocked up on fly off the shelves? If you are like most retailers, garden or otherwise, around the country, the excitement... more »
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