March 2023

Trends in houseplants

The March issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer includes rare tropical houseplants and eco-friendly products and practices at the garden center.

Navigating workforce issues between generations

Moss Greenhouses' goal is to find capable individuals to do the job and show up every day — here’s how we do it.

Tropical plants take center stage at TPIE

A look at standout products and merchandising ideas from the 2023 Tropical Plant International Expo.

Petitti supports eco-friendly products and practices

Read about what Petitti Garden Centers is doing to support eco-friendly efforts in their nine retail locations.

Mastering garden center merchandising

Retail Minded founder Nicole Leinbach explains how “shoppertainment” is a can’t-miss opportunity for garden centers.

Laying the technology foundation for future growth

How Chalet Nursery partnered with the right technology companies and implemented them into the business.

5 Minutes With … Laura Girbach

Laura Girbach is general manager of KBK Garden Center in Saline, Michigan.

Tips for identifying your staff’s top talents

Good managers should identify each staff member's skills and meld them into what’s needed.

Tropical trendspotting: A boutique houseplant shop focuses on rare and unique plants

How a background in fashion helped Plant Vault founder Karli Heineman open her rare plants business.