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From the North Pole to Main Street
As retailers unstring lights and pack away the last of their festive décor, their attention shifts immediately to the seasons ahead — and holiday 2026 is already taking shape. What emerges is a season defined... 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 »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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
NGB announces 2026 “Year of the” genera
National Garden Bureau (NGB) has announced selections for the 2026 “Year of the” program. The “Year of the” program chooses genera specifically for the North American market that are easy to grow, genetically diverse, and... 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 »
Home for the holidays
Now is prime time to begin plans for the 2025 holiday season. While some trends are keeping with holiday classics, others are seeing twists on popular themes. “No matter the theme, everything holiday is trending... more »
Empowering indie retailers
Cultivate’25 sessions for independent plant shop owners cover everything from business reports to overcoming burnout. If you are an independent garden retail store owner, the responsibility of wearing all the “hats” in your business can... more »
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Costa Farms awarded at TPIE 2026
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Hoffmann acquires Smith Gardens
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AFE marks 65 years in 2026
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Sakata zinnia given two awards
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