Management
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 »
Ken Lain to host online presentation on succession planning
Ken Lain, CEO of Garden Outfitters private equity group and second-generation owner of Watters Garden Center, will be presenting "Don't Die with Your Business: Why Waiting to Exit Is Your Biggest Risk" at 9 a.m.... more »
Top 10 most-read feature articles in Lawn & Garden Retailer
Read the top 10 feature articles Lawn & Garden Retailer readers most clicked on. 1. Train for Trust Tips for how to turn staff Into customer experience experts. 2. 5 gardening trends for 2025 From... 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Celebrating retail innovation: L&GR’s 2025 Innovators of the Year
I’m excited to introduce this year’s Lawn & Garden Retailer Innovator of the Year honorees. These standout independent garden centers go above and beyond to deliver exceptional customer experiences, stay deeply engaged with their communities... more »
Planning for spring 2026: Lessons from ’25
By now, you’ve gotten all the “new stuff” — the hot new merchandise that’s going to change your business model for the better — and are well-versed in all the promising new social and consumer trends... more »Why creating rapport with lawmakers is essential
In today’s complex political and regulatory climate, building relationships with lawmakers is not only beneficial but essential. Whether you are dealing with local ordinances or federal legislation, establishing rapport with elected officials and their staff... more »
The experience is the product
Garden Center Show speaker Jeff O'Brien shares how your store layout isn’t just about where your products go; it’s about how your customers feel. In a time when big-box stores dominate on price and convenience,... more »
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Valentine’s Day 2026 spending to reach new records
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Save the date for Darwin Perennials Day, June 17
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Sakata Seed America makes leadership change
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TPIE 2026 Cool Product Awards announced
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Kathy Jentz elected president of GardenComm
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