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The Gardener’s Design Review
What can you do with aprons, work pants, tool belts, wide-brim hats, boots, kerchiefs, old work shirts, carry bags, machines and all the "stuff" that is found around a home garden area? Certainly it is... more »Introducing Consumers To IPM
With agricultural sustainability on the minds of many people in the industry and elsewhere, you may want to consider ways you can share its message with your employees and customers, especially in the area of... more »Retail Makeover: Building a Fresh New Look
Are you ready to be among the ranks of swanky, upscale depart-ment stores? This season, make it a priority to keep key endcaps and island displays filled to the brim with new and exciting plants... more »Color Squared
Color! Everyone knows color sells. If there was ever an overused statement in recent years, this would be in the top five. Yet, how many of you are truly taking advantage of the opportunities before... more »Getting to Know Mulch
When it comes to mulch, many consumers know the term but don't know exactly how to use the product in their gardens. They may not even realize how beneficial it is or the different options... more »Going Back to Cali
The California Pack Trials is an intense experience filled with variety trials, product displays and marketing concepts all packed into roughly a week and spread out over hundreds of miles. Attendees will have the... more »Browsing the Gift Markets
At Lawn & Garden Retailer, we know there are numerous gift shows during the year that you would like to attend, but you just can't go to all of them. So we asked representatives from... more »Creating A Fountain Department
Deciding on a fountain department is a big leap. For those of you who have taken this leap, you are well aware of the work involved. Yet this step could establish an advantage over the... more »Embrace An Inviting Space
It's a fairly simple idea: Make a store so inviting, so comfortable that customers want to linger among the products. The longer they linger, the more likely it is they will pick up additional purchases... more »Feeling The Winds of Change
Each year Lawn & Garden Retailer asks a number of well-known industry professionals to make their predictions for the new year. This year is no different. We have different perspectives from a retailer, a few... more »Making Impulse Items Work
Impulse items are a great way to add on to existing sales. But what is the best way for garden center retailers to make sure customers take notice? It is important not to bombard customers... more »A Checkup On Checkouts
The last part of a shopping trip to the garden center is often the most memorable for customers. What happens or doesn't happen at checkout can make or break a customer's experience. If things grind... more »
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