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Today's Garden Center 2012 State Of The Industry Survey
The 2013 State Of The Industry Survey Is Now Open
The garden center industry is in new territory after years of economic crisis and a slow recovery. It more important than ever for you to share what your... Read more
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How Denny McKeown’s Bloomin’ Garden Centre Turned Its Three-Step Lawn Fertilizer Program Into A $300,000 Business

Increased sales, repeat visits and word of mouth marketing are some of the major benefits of the three-step lawn fertilizer program developed by Denny McKeown’s Bloomin’ Garden Centre. Hear all the details from Chris McKeown.

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Author Carol Miller
Spring 2013 Trend Watch: What's Selling At Garden Centers And What Isn't?
Today's Garden Center checked in with garden retailers to find out.
Author Sara Tambascio
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Garden Center Display Of The Week: Color Blocking Your Annuals Benches
Use all the colors of the rainbow to merchandise plants, especially annuals.
Author Kurt Fromherz
How Plants Are Like Spaghetti Sauce
There’s no one perfect plant for you to sell. And that’s a wonderful reality.
Author Sid Raisch
3 Reasons To Increase Costs Of Goods
Reducing operating costs is vital to retail health. But it won’t get you far if you don’t increase your cost of goods. That is, if you are buying ...
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Holcomb Garden Center
Tim Holcomb explains the strategy behind these six great display ideas from this Revolutionary 100 garden center.
Slideshow: Holcomb Garden Center Shares Its Display Strategies
Tim Holcomb explains the strategy behind these six great display ideas from this Revolutionary 100 garden center. Read article
Known for its unique displays, Hillerman Nursery & Florist used an old, company truck to display Christmas gift items while playing into the nostalgia theme.
From trucks and boats to lawnchairs and shoes, this Revolutionary 100 retailer includes unique items in its displays that complement the products — and stop customers in their tracks.
Slideshow: Hillermann Nursery & Florist's Attention-Grabbing Displays
From trucks and boats to lawnchairs and shoes, this Revolutionary 100 retailer includes unique items in its displays that complement the products — and stop customers in their tracks. Read article
Fairy Gardening Event At Ooltewah Nursery
The five regional winners of the 2013 Revolutionary 100 were selected for the wealth of unique ideas they use to run their garden centers. Take a look at the five steal-worthy ideas from these leading retailers.
Ideas From The Revolutionary 100 Regional Winners
The five regional winners of the 2013 Revolutionary 100 were selected for the wealth of unique ideas they use to run their garden centers. Take a look at the five steal-worthy ideas from these leading... Read article
Natureworks makes its Facebook posts personal with fun photos.
Natureworks' Nancy DuBrule-Clemente describes the ways the Revolutionary 100 retailer connects experts, employees and the community through seminars, kids events and Facebook. 
Natureworks' Fresh Ideas For Garden Center Customers
Natureworks' Nancy DuBrule-Clemente describes the ways the Revolutionary 100 retailer connects experts, employees and the community through seminars, kids events and Facebook.   Read article
Petitti Buys Eagle Creek Garden Center
Check out which products the Cleveland-based garden center carries to appeal to its youngest customers.
Kid-Friendly Displays At Petitti Garden Centers
Check out which products the Cleveland-based garden center carries to appeal to its youngest customers. Read article