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When you hear the word "trials" at your greenhouse or garden center, you may think immediately of the many challenges we all face to be successful in our industry. Personnel issues, customer service challenges, rising... more »Varieties and So Much More
It seems like forever ago that seven of us from Lawn & Garden Retailer were traveling through the pouring California rains and taking in all the new ideas at Pack Trials. Despite getting wet shoes... more »Winner’s Circle
Most of the time, consumers can see a plant's appeal. They can appreciate the cheddar-pink flowers that cover dianthus 'Firewitch' or the golden plumes of celosia 'Fresh Look Gold'. But award-winning plants can also offer... more »Indoor Gardening
Recently, I heard that 2005 was the year with the highest gardening activity seen in the last five years: more than 91 million U.S. households purchased some sort of horticultural product. Despite the good news... more »Scaling Down And Toning Up
If you have been stocking the same trees and shrubs for 5-10 years or more, you are probably missing out on sales. Recent breeding advancements and renewed customer interest have made the back lot, where... more »Following Their Lead
At the University of Florida's Poinsettia Open House we have the public evaluate the recently introduced poinsettia varieties, as well as many of the older varieties. Our horticulture students also sell poinsettias during the Open... more »Is Your Grass Greenest?
For many independent garden centers, lawn care products have become a small part of their product offerings, taking a distant backseat to such things as flowering plants, garden décor and even birding products. Perhaps the... more »Mixed Container And Cultivar Trial
Last year was the second time we conducted container trials at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, campus. The main focus of the trial was to evaluate combinations and compare cultivars grown in combination plantings... more »Tropical: Passing Trend Or Classic Style?
After 10 years in ascendancy, tropicalissi-mo, the national gardening mania for oversized tropical foliage, flamboyant flowers and dense "destination-style" plantings, shows little sign of waning. In fact, as it continues to gain traction, the garden... more »Rockin’ The Oldies
Most consumers, even those who have never picked up a trowel, can rattle off the names of a few ubiquitous crops such as impatiens, geraniums or petunias. They are some of the old standards you... more »Find Yourself In A Winter Garden
Gardens do not change frequently because most gardeners do not get new ideas very often. They're used to their flowers in spring, fruits in summer and foliage in fall. Then the garden goes to sleep... more »Energy-Efficient Landscaping
Heating, cooling and fuel costs three phrases we have been hearing a lot lately, phrases that have brought many people to the point of panic. Manufacturers are scrambling to find less-expensive fuels, cost-efficient coolants... more »
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