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Selling More Pots & Planters
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has reported a growth surge in the garden center industry since early March, likely due to travel restrictions throughout the country. Garden centers are often exempted from local closure orders,... more »
Half-Built on Success
Displays in Half BuildHill Country Water Gardens keeps a lot of pottery in stock approximately four containers worth and for good reason. We turn 40 to 50 percent of it into disappearing fountains,... more »
The Female Eye
"It's not about the basket!" McConkey Company has heard that statement countless times in its 48 years as a container manufacturer and distributor. "With most growers, an attractive, healthy plant is the main focus ... more »
Container Gardening: 365 Days of Sales Ideas
From New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, a well-designed container garden has the ability to impact sales in the nursery in innumerable ways. From trees and shrubs to miniatures, from edibles to art, the... more »Garden State(ments)
From garden markets to a fourth generation family-owned garden center, the 2011 Garden Centers of America (GCA) Summer Tour in New Jersey offered tour attendees plenty of variety and industry history. What follows are useful... more »Let Me Explain…
... what mannequin containers are and why they're an important part of our displays at A Proper Garden.The first time I'd ever heard the term "mannequin containers" in our industry was during a presentation given... more »Contain Yourself
Plastic pots: They are a gardener's equivalent to a consumer's plastic shopping bag. We all know we use too many of them, but they're handy and often less expensive than their eco-friendly counterparts. Of course,... more »More Than a Feeling
Inspiration. It's the first stage of product development and often motivates the final sale. Find the right inspiration, and you'll create an upscale shopping experience that transports your retail guests to another place and time.... more »Open to Change
Last year, Lawn & Garden Retailer wanted to create a competition that would recognize the top merchandiser in our industry, a garden center that exemplifies the creativity and passion that's keeping business alive in the... more »Interiorscaping: Using Living Décor in the Off-Season
As the outdoor gardening season slowly winds down, your customers may think they have to hang up their trowels and pruning shears until next spring. Not so. Show your loyal green thumbs a way to... more »Surprising Uses For Terra Cotta Pots
Terra cotta pots are a great low-cost container option that most garden centers carry, but customers aren't breaking down retailers' doors trying to buy these basic gardening staples. Get consumers excited about terra cotta again... more »Learn To Buy In Bulk
Most consumers know buying in bulk has its perks. With the growth of warehouse stores, like Sam's Club and Costco, it is no secret people like to buy more so they can save money in... more »
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