Merchandising

January 2017

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 »

January 2017

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 »

November/December 2016

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 »

September/October 2016

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 »

August 2016

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 »

July 2016

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 »

June 2, 2016

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 »

June 2016

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 »

June 2016

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 »

May 19, 2016

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 »

May 2016

Start Me Up

This song by the legendary Rolling Stones is a reminder to think spring! Spring is here. Easter is behind us now and Mother’s Day is hot on its heels. Customers are beginning to work outside... more »

April 2016

The Power of Pink

Pink Days in Bloom, Newfoundland, Canada It's rare that we take a trip across the border, but Pink Days in Bloom has become a mainstay on the small Canadian island of Newfoundland, thanks to avid... more »