Say 'hey!' with your display

To reach today’s sophisticated customer inside the garden center, you have to be part artist/part scientist. It doesn’t hurt if you’re also fully attuned to the way companies   are helping you merchandise their products with clever and practical displays and fixtures. Here are five great options.


What is it? The Pine Giftware Hutch from The Maine Bucket Company. Why should you use it? This versatile fixture is ideal for merchandising items in your gift department. It measures 48 inches wide x 72 inches high x 12 inches deep and is available with or without bottom doors.  Where to find it? www.mainebucket.com

What is it? Flexible display programs from Olds Seed. Why should you use it? Olds Seed’s displays are tailored to your needs. You can use preselected assortments, or you can customize your display—and a variety of display types are available. Where to find it? www.oldsgardenseed.com

What is it? The Large Display Tree from PAR A SOL. Why should you use it? This display is equal parts attractive and functional. It simulates a real tree and is ideal for hanging PAR A SOL’s range of hummingbird feeders, plus it gives salespeople a visual cue when you are running low on feeders. Where to find it? www.parasolgarden.com

What is it? The 8-level CD8000 display unit from Poly-Tex. Why should you use it? This display system is a merchandiser’s dream. Perfect for unique plants or gift ware, the unit features eight circles in four different heights. The flattened expanded metal bench tops allow even small products to sit securely. It also features swivel-locking casters so you can place your merchandising masterpiece where it’s sure to attract attention. Where to find it? www.poly-tex.com

What is it? The Benchmaster Tiered Wall Display with built-in Waterbed from Structural Plastics. Why should you use it? This display set up does it all—from merchandising to irrigating the hot plants you want to sell. Just fill the Waterbed Self-watering Plant Display System and let science do the rest. Plants stay fresher, longer, with this nifty display fixture. Where to find it? www.structuralplastics.com