Do your customers come to you for inspiration? Probably. One garden center that knows how to inspire is Al’s Garden Center in Sherwood, Ore. But along with inspiring customers, Al’s is a great place for other retailers and designers to visit and take notes. This retailer has an eye for design – something every visitor can see.

	Center Stage Don’t hide your design team. At Al’s, custom containers are created out in the open so customers can get inspired and see just how the pros do it.
	Carried Away These “well-handled” planters at Al’s make for an easy-to-grab gift that oozes rustic charm.
	Make A Splash A splash of bright color can go a long way on a worn out fixture. Al’s staff does a great job bringing old doors and windows back to life just by adding a new coat of (brightly colored) paint.
	On The Level To add depth and variety to its smooth concrete floors, Al’s incorporates pavers and bricks to subtly lift displays off the ground.
	That’s A Stretch When building displays that extend to the ceiling, make sure the products out of reach near the top are within reach near the bottom, like this Scheurich pottery display.