Consultants

Make decisions with your heart and your head!

It's sometimes difficult to make quantitative decisions that run counter to our emotional ties. This type of data-based decision making offers a good ... more »

Let Me Explain…

...a few things I found interesting on a recent tour of United Kingdom garden centers.The British are known for their classical gardens and old Victor... more »

Before & After

A lot has happened in the short 10 years of Lawn & Garden Retailer's existence, and never a dull moment for any of us!During the last 10 years, as... more »

You Can’t Grow Your Business by Cutting Costs

By continuing to manage our costs and aggressively communicating the power of flowers and plants, we have a real opportunity to set the stage for sust... more »

It Ain’t Over Till the Fat Lady Sings

Despite some indicators of economic progress, the recession wears on, and consumer confidence is still low. Can you take those lemons and make lemonad... more »

Why, How and What

Here's an idea worth spreading: Customer relationships based on shared values are far more powerful than any new product or merchandising strategy!Ide... more »