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Studio M

February 26, 2024
Studio M to close its doors

After 35 years in business, outdoor décor and gift brand Studio M will cease operations in April 2024. In an email sent to customers, the company said the decision is the result of enduring financial... more »
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January events provide a strong start to 2024
January events provide a strong start to 2024

Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) The 2024 trade show season started with the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) in Baltimore. This year it brought together over 11,200 attendees, including exhibitors. A sold-out trade show floor... more »
Pollinatives owner Donald Gerber shares why he started his retail nursery and how garden centers can sell more native plants.

March 2024
A need for natives

It’s not often that someone starts a business out of laziness. Donald Gerber, owner of Pollinatives in the San Antonio area and a self-described “lazy gardener,” said he did just that after discovering native plants... more »

April 2024
As seen in the April 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in the April 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. ABBOTT Alice's Cottage Botanical Collections Ceramo Pottery Compendium CWI Gifts... more »
Monrovia wants to make Mother’s Day SunBelievable

February 21, 2024
Monrovia wants to make Mother’s Day SunBelievable

Garden centers can boost their Mother’s Day sales this year with an all-in-one program featuring helianthus 'SunBelievable Brown-Eyed Girl'. Showcasing one of Monrovia’s most popular summer annuals, the “Give Mom a SunBelievable Day” program includes a... more »

February 9, 2024
$4.1 million in grants issued to help monarch butterfly, other pollinators

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) has awarded $4.1 million in grants through the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund. The grants are aimed to conserve monarch butterflies and other insect pollinators in 15... more »

As seen in the March 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer
As seen in the March 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in the March 2024 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Learn more about their products by clicking through to their websites. BloomCatch Down To Earth Distributors Epicor Foop Fox Brae Wind... more »

February 5, 2024
Alfresco Home celebrates 20th anniversary

Alfresco Home announced it celebrated its 20th anniversary on Feb. 2. Launching its business in the outdoor casual furniture sector in 2004, Alfresco Home added its garden accents division in 2009. It now operates in... more »
A natural selection: What's new in natural plant care stock kicker

February 2024
A natural selection: What’s new in natural plant care

Organic is not just a buzzword in the green industry but a booming market for both new and veteran gardeners. Indoor gardeners in particular are looking for natural plant care products that are effective, sustainable... more »
From seed to store How an agribusiness became a shopping destination 800

February 2024
From seed to store: How an agribusiness became a shopping destination

When Banny Oakes started a produce stand in South Florida in the 1930s, he likely could not have foreseen that his no-frills business would grow into the largest independently owned agribusiness in the region. Under... more »

January 29, 2024
Valentine’s Day spending predicted to reach new record

Valentine’s Day spending on significant others is expected to reach a record $14.2 billion, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers are ready to help... more »
TDI Brands announces 2 license agreements Bamboo Blooms self-watering pots 800

January 26, 2024
TDI Brands announces 2 license agreements

TDI Brands announced it has entered into a license agreement with British company Mayhem UK to exclusively distribute their Wicked Waterer brand of indoor plant care products in the U.S., and Australian company Bamboo Blooms... more »