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Platt Hill Nursery

From the Road: Retail inspiration blooms in Chicago

One balmy August morning, attendees of the Lawn & Garden Retailer Bus Tour boarded three buses to visit four distinct garden centers in the Chicag... more »

Covington’s Nursery & Landscape colorful potting bar allows customers to pot up their purchases — or ask for help — on-site.

From the Road: Dallas’ diverse garden retailers

The Garden Center Group Fall Event took place Sept. 23-26 in Dallas, with a full-day tour that stopped at six unique garden centers. Jacksons Home &a... more »

Tom Dayton to retire, put Dayton Nurseries up for sale

Tom Dayton to retire, put Dayton Nurseries up for sale

After nearly four decades serving the community of Norton, Ohio, and surrounding areas, Dayton Nurseries announced owner Tom Dayton will retire and ex... more »

5 Minutes With … Heather Rollins

5 Minutes With … Heather Rollins

Heather Rollins is marketing director at Fairview Greenhouses & Garden Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. What brought you to the green industry?... more »

Plant By Number provides winter workshop materials for garden centers

Plant By Number provides winter workshop materials for garden centers

DIY garden design innovator Plant By Number has released  its latest educational tool, Garden Design Placemats. The placemats can assist garden cente... more »

Revamp Your Retail article explains how to leverage the power of consumer psychology to sell more green goods.

Revamp Your Retail Series: Consumer psychology

Consumers have a lot on their minds most days. Horticultural professionals, retailers and growers may be inclined to think they get a lot of “brain ... more »