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June 20, 2016

Perennials Pack a Punch

Summer officially started on Monday, and although foot traffic is likely slowing in your garden center, there are still many reasons customers should come through the door. June is Perennial Gardening Month, and I’ve loved... more »

June 7, 2016

Your Last Chance (Honestly)

There’s one thing I can promise you: The next time you open up the Retail Report I will not be reminding you that you could be Lawn & Garden Retailer’s next Merchandiser of the Year.... more »

May 24, 2016

Fifteen Days

What are you waiting for you? You have 15 more days to submit your entry to become Lawn & Garden Retailer’s 2016 Merchandiser of the Year and have a chance at bringing home prizes that... more »

May 10, 2016

On Your Own Time

Mother’s Day is in the rearview mirror, and there’s no doubt it has been a busy time for you (and hopefully still is)! If you need a break from the sales yard, join us tomorrow... more »

April 26, 2016

Combo Crazy

My very first trip to California Spring Trials is behind me, and my goodness was there so much to take in. I’m not going to focus a lot here on what I saw, but check... more »

April 12, 2016

Heading South

We've covered a lot of ground the past three days, traveling from Gilroy down to Paso Robles, and we're not done yet. Today's recap begins at Pacific Plug & Liner where a Havana Nights theme... more »

April 11, 2016

First Five

Welcome to Lawn & Garden Retailer @ California Spring Trials! Our team started in northern California on Saturday and is making its way down the coast. Here we want to provide you with a taste... more »

April 7, 2016

Plan Ahead

April (and in theory spring) has arrived! You’re starting to get more and more shoppers coming through your doors, and next thing you know, you’ll be having your busiest weekend of the season. Your store... more »

March 25, 2016

Season-Long Performance

Over the past few years, one gardening category that seems to continuously grow is the landscape segment. Gardeners and homeowners continue to invest in their outdoor spaces, and that includes planting beautiful crops that will... more »

March 22, 2016

Where It All Begins

Last week, I had the opportunity to head down to Central America to visit three of Dümmen Orange’s cuttings facilities. This was a new look for me at varieties long before they ever hit benches... more »

March 8, 2016

Take Your Position

You’ve likely heard of GrowIt!, an app that lets users garden socially and lets you prove yourself and your garden center as experts to people in your area.App co-founders Seth Reed and Mason Day are... more »

February 24, 2016

The Big Picture

Sales are up. Employment has increased. Collaboration is key. But don’t take my word for it.The 2016 Independent Business Survey, released by Advocates for Independent Business and the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, found those three... more »