Merchandising

Selfie Spot. What do you do when you see the largest handmade live evergreen wreath in western Pennsylvania? Take a selfie! Customers can use the handy tripod stand set up to DIY their holiday photos.

Merry & Bright

Here's a look at how four garden centers spruced up their retail space for the holiday season. Wallace’s Garden Center, Bettendorf, Iowa [caption ... more »

Wallace’s Garden Center in Bettendorf, Iowa

Spring Inspiration

As things slowly returned to normal in late April and early May, Lawn & Garden Retailer ventured out to several different garden centers to see wh... more »

Merchandising Tips to Sell More Pollinator-Friendly Goods

More than a buzz word or a passing fad, pollinators and the important role they play in our ecosystems and food web have finally reached critical rele... more »

Outdoor Living Kicker Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines, Illinois

Trends in Outdoor Living

Tom Partipilo, outdoor living buyer at Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines, Illinois, says IGC customers want to buy products that will bring warmth t... more »

Dirty Secrets Kicker Tips and ideas IGCs can use to merchandise holiday items.

The Four C’s of Christmas Trends

After what we’ve all been through this year, I might be suspicious of someone who honestly believes they KNOW what’s in anyone’s shopping brains... more »

Cold Creek Nurseries turned to former wildlife biologist and birding expert Ron Brenneman to help increase the birding offerings in their retail location.

Expand Your Birding Offerings to Help Your Sales Take Flight

Even without economic disruptions such as the COVID-19 pandemic, independent garden centers and nurseries are always looking to expand not only their ... more »