Independent garden center

McDonald Garden Center turned its houseplant department into an immersive experience.

Innovative Ideas: Growing ‘Plantopia’

Over the 80 years of McDonald Garden Center being in business, our houseplant department has grown to become a year-round destination for houseplant l... more »

Ritterbusch, a formally trained bonsai specialist on staff at the garden retailer, has led classes for Fossil Creek Nursery for over five years.

Bonsai is back

For many of a certain age, the 1984 movie "The Karate Kid” was the first introduction to bonsai, as both a hobby and a way of practicing mindfulness... more »

Mark Ruibal is owner of Ruibal's Plants of Texas, with four locations around the Dallas Metroplex.

5 Minutes With … Mark Ruibal

Mark Ruibal is owner of Ruibal's Plants of Texas, with four locations around the Dallas Metroplex. What’s the most rewarding part about your job? ... more »

Tool time: Tips on how garden centers can sell more tools.

Tool time: Tips on how garden centers can sell more tools

Your garden center is a destination for customers looking for plant material — but do they also walk out the door with the tools and accessories the... more »

Top 10 Garden Retail Feature Articles of 2024

Top 10 Garden Retail Articles of 2024

We ran the numbers and here are the results: Following is a list of the top 10 garden retail feature articles that received the most clicks from visit... more »

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 »