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Unfriendly weather hits Scotts Miracle-Gro with a Q3 of a 10 percent sales declineUnfriendly weather hits Scotts Miracle-Gro with a Q3 (ended July 2) of 10 percent sales declines to $1.06 billion, reports Ken Clark... 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 »Napa Home & Garden Files Chapter 11
Napa Home & Garden to sell its core home and garden business to Teters Floral Products.Back on July 5 in Atlanta, Napa Home & Garden filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy case. As part of the... more »Take It Outside
New trends in landscape lighting show that when it comes to extending warm summer nights, the answer is in the lights.Improved TechnologyThe biggest trend right now in landscape lighting is LEDs, says Tommy Herren, better... more »Gateway Gardening
Whether it's an easier way to break into the world of gardening or simply a step toward healthier living, small-space gardening is getting noticed by new, urban and veteran gardeners alike.You sell healthy living. That's... more »This Issue is Fresh
While welcoming all of these new soon-to-be gardeners in to shop, there is one thing many of them have in common a lack of confidence. How are you introducing new visitors to gardening?I feel... more »Scotts’ Lawn Fertilizers to Be Phosphorus-Free
ScottsMiracle-Gro launches water quality and conservation initiatives through multi-faceted program that includes phosphorus-free lawn fertilizers by the end of 2012, an innovative nitrogen-use focus and a new multi-year commitment to consumer education and outreach on... more »Small Concept Goes Big
Thanks to staff creativity and customer interest, the fairy gardening department at Tonkadale Greenhouse provides gardeners a reason to shop no matter the season.About five years ago at Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka, Minn., I started... more »The Final Frontier
In a society where 'going green' is becoming a cultural mantra, what could be more green to a homeowner than adding live plants to establish a healthy pond habitat and add environmentally friendly décor?Live water... 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 »Going Native
When it comes to selecting plants for the garden, there's no place like home.The jury is in. The verdict: Yes, consumers care about native plants. So how do you capitalize on the trend?Native plants, once... more »Hope for the Holidays
The coming of cold weather doesn't have to mean the going of steady sales. Here are some ideas on how to transition your store from spring blooms and summer doldrums to fall harvest and winter... more »
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