Merchandising
Perspectives on pots and planters
(Top photo: Brome’s new GardensUP Harvester pole system is a modular vertical gardening system designed to hang multiple planters, baskets and décor elements. Photo courtesy of Brome.) When it comes to pots, planters and accessories,... more »
Hot looks from TPIE
Beyond new products, an insightful program and ample networking opportunities, International Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) attendees could also find fresh retail inspiration on the show floor. Here are a few standout displays from the... more »
2026 CAST Day 3 retail inspiration
Sunshine Day PanAmerican Seed brought the sunshine with its new helianthus ‘Always Sunny Gold F1’ display. Glow Up Raker-Roberta’s created display for its two new colors of Firefly petunia, including an indoor display for attendees... more »
2026 CAST Day 2 retail inspiration
Beach Day Benary set up a beach-themed display as a nod to its new Santa Barbara location. Petal-a-Round Dümmen Orange highlighted its potunia collection in a round display. Wall Flowers An accent wall served as... more »
2026 CAST Day 1 retail inspiration
Rainforest Residence Danziger’s Amazonas series can be promoted as a way for garden retail customers to bring the rainforest to their backyard. Flowers Connect Us Syngenta’s theme at CAST took visitors around the world to... more »
A blooming retail garden business
What began as a single neighborhood garden center has blossomed into a pair of thoughtfully curated shops — one with an emphasis on design, tabletop and décor — in downtown Chicago. Sprout Home first opened... 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 »
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 »
From the Road: Retailing in Raleigh
On the first day of fall, five tour buses made their way around Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina, for the 2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event retail tour. Here’s a look at some of the highlights. Stay... more »
From the Road: Garden retail blooms in Chicagoland
From an urban garden store with a flair for biophilic design to a destination garden center, the Lawn & Garden Retailer Garden Center Bus Tour provided a full day of merchandising inspiration in Chicagoland. Here’s... more »
2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event recap: Getting Wiser in Raleigh, North Carolina
The 2025 Garden Center Group Fall Event took place Sept. 22-25 in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a special afternoon session on Sept. 21, “Badges That Bloom: Micro-Learning Strategies to Grow Revenue & Retain Talent” presented... more »
From the Road: As seen in Columbus
Attendees of the Garden Retail Tour at Cultivate’25 spent a full day exploring exceptional garden centers in Central Ohio. Read on to see what caught my eye at each of the four stops. Baker’s Acres... more »
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