Merchandising
French Fries with the Hummingbird Feeder
If I ever went through a fast food drive-thru, and the voice in the box failed to ask, “French fries with that sandwich?” I’d wonder, “Who trained this employee?” As spring approaches and consumers enter... more »
Brewing Garden Center Success
Husband-and-wife team Amanda and Pat Weakland started their first horticulture adventure together with the opening of a mobile greenhouse in 1991. Their history in the industry, however, dates back before then. Pat is a third-generation... more »
Think Bigger About Your Edibles
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few years, it’s clear that the state of the edibles market is exploding. And the demand for fresh, local food has further ignited this trend... more »
Red, Green and Evergreen
Ellis Home & Garden Bossier City, Louisiana At this Ellis Home & Garden location, live trees were visible from the busy street with the “Ellis Tree Farm” set up in the parking lot. Each tree... more »
Spotted in Portland
Portland Nursery Portland, Oregon 1) Portland Nursery plants and maintains the landscaping near the sidewalks of the garden center, which also acts as display gardens, while 2) a fountain at the center... more »
Back to Basics
Foot traffic may be strong, inventory may be right and customer reviews online shout out your store is stellar. Despite these strong attributes, however, sales don’t always add up to what you want them to... more »
Big Departments, Miniature Inventory
Behnke Nurseries Beltsville, Maryland Behnke Nurseries has its miniature gardening nook close to the entrance of the garden center. One-of-a-kind, yet very basic, shelving units are the perfect size for the various figurines. They make... more »Minnesota Marvels
For this photo-heavy look at Minnesota garden centers, see the PDF below. Tonkadale Greenhouse Minnetonka, Minnesota 1. The first thing customers see when they walk into the greenhouse at Tonkadale is what’s called the “seasonal... more »
Study Finds ‘Pollinator Friendly’ Label Attracts Consumers
Purchasing decisions by consumers browsing for plants in a garden center are more likely to be influenced by labels such as “pollinator friendly,” according to a recent study by University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural... more »
Binoculars on Birding
For this photo-heavy look at eye-catching birding displays, see the PDF below. Rock Valley Garden Center Rockford, Illinois To say that Rock Valley Garden Center excels with birding is an understatement — 37 to 50... more »
Designing Stand Out Displays
For this photo-heavy look at Spring Trials displays, see the PDF below. Succulents with Flair 1. A great way to add some additional color to succulents is by creating combos with kalanchoe (Dümmen Orange). 2.... more »
Become Lawn & Garden Retailer’s 2016 Merchandiser of the Year — Deadline Extended to June 17
Grab your camera! Give us your best shot! Join some elite company and participate in this year’s Merchandiser of the Year competition. Here’s what you need to know … WHO’S ELIGIBLE? To be considered for... more »
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