Merchandising

The in-store experience has become the most powerful competitive edge for independent garden centers — here's how to maximize it.

The experience is the product

Garden Center Show speaker Jeff O'Brien shares how your store layout isn’t just about where your products go; it’s about how your customers feel. ... more »

Selecta One’s Flower Shop displayed a sweet way to highlight Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day gifts.

Finding style at California Spring Trials

Focus on Flowers Colorful flower displays could be found at several breeder stops. [caption id="attachment_70096" align="aligncenter" width="1500"... more »

Bremec Garden Center boasts a vast indoor plant area, complete with succulents, tropicals and other houseplants and accessories.

From the Road: Cleveland ramps up for the spring season

On a chilly morning in late March, garden centers across northeast Ohio were bustling. Lawn & Garden Retailer stopped by three IGCs to see how the... more »

Three pottery and container suppliers share what’s trending and tips on how to sell more of this essential product category. Photo courtesy of Botanical Collections.

Exploring the latest trends in pottery and containers

Top photo courtesy of Botanical Collections. From innovative designs to eco-friendly offerings, customers are looking for pottery and containers t... more »

A carnival theme could be found throughout Sakata’s greenhouses, complete with a SunPatiens Ferris wheel.

Find merchandising inspiration with these retail-focused displays at CAST

If you're looking for fresh ideas and inspiration, you can't go wrong with California Spring Trials. Team GPN and Lawn & Garden Retailer made thei... 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 »