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Discover the Top 100 Searched Plants of 2023 from NetPS Plant Finder Tool
In 2023, red creeping thyme (Thymus praecox 'Coccineus') emerged as the most searched-for plant on the NetPS Plant Finder Tool, signaling a shift in customer preferences. And while trees and shrubs continued to dominate the... more »
Shop Monrovia brings new customers to garden retailers
The Shop Monrovia Program allows customers to pre-purchase inventory to be picked up at local garden centers. “Think of it as a special-order system,” said Katie Tamony, Monrovia chief marketing officer. “Your customers are getting exactly... more »
Wave petunias to bring color to 2024 Grammy Awards
PanAmerican Seed's Wave spreading petunias will star in the red-carpet designs of Tu Bloom, the official botanical artist for the Grammy Awards. On Sunday, Feb. 4, the 66th Grammy Awards will honor top-performing recording artists... more »
Monrovia’s Bee a Winner Program enrollment deadline is April 1
Garden centers can generate more than buzz for their stores by securing your spot in Monrovia’s 2024 Bee a Winner pollinator plant giveaway. The deadline to enroll in the program is April 1. Monrovia is... more »
Proven Winners to offer new bulb program
Proven Winners and Garden State Bulb Co. are partnering to create an exclusive new flower bulb program for retailers and consumers. The collaboration is Proven Winners’ first foray into the flower bulb market, and a... more »
Gardeners returning to ‘nostalgic’ plants, Monrovia study finds
When it comes to plant choices, the classics are back, according to a recent survey conducted by Monrovia. Home gardeners are returning to flowers and shrubs that offer timeless appeal as an antidote to the hectic... more »
Terra Nova Nurseries releases 2024 Pantone Color of the Year plant list
Terra Nova Nurseries recently unveiled its annual Pantone Color the Year Plant List in honor of the recently announced Pantone 13-1023 Peach Fuzz for 2024. Terra Nova’s roster of companion plants includes 19 best-of-breeding varieties... more »
Cultivating innovation in the garden center
It’s no secret innovation is key to staying relevant in garden retail. Lawn & Garden Retailer explored hot retail topics in a recent roundtable webinar with several recipients of its Innovator Awards: Edna Kane, Butterfly... more »
Top 13 garden retailer feature articles of 2023
We've crunched the numbers and the results are in: Following is a list of the 13 feature articles that received the most clicks from visitors to our website in 2023. 1. Meet the 2023 Lawn... more »
Top 25 Lawn & Garden Retailer news stories of 2023
From personnel and expansion news to award-winning plants, these were the 25 most-read news stories on the Lawn & Garden Retailer website in 2023 based on click rates. 1. Proven Winners names top picks from... more »
Bigger gardens, increased garden-related purchases expected in 2024
A new study released by Axiom Marketing shows positive signs that new and novice gardeners will expand their gardens, plant more, spend more money and spend more time gardening in 2024. The new study surveyed... more »
Breeders release plant lists for 2024 Pantone Color of the Year
Peach Fuzz, the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024, is once again a hue rooted in nature. Garden Media Group has released its picks for this peachy hue. Astilbe 'Peach Blossom' (Ship My... more »
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