Julianne Mobilian

Pets and plants for all seasons

Check out some of these cute companions around the garden, proving that sometimes, the best accessory to plants is our pets.

Woodland wonderland

Forest creature motifs and muted, earthy tones are having a hot décor moment amongst millennials and baby boomers.

The next big thing

Many houseplant buyers are Gen Z and millennial customers — here’s what they’re buying next.

Organic awareness

Here’s how three companies center their missions around organic products to support healthy plants through sustainable initiatives.

Tick tick tock…

Is it time for your garden center to join TikTok? Learn how the popular social media platform can help you grow your customer base before it’s too late.

Teaching transplants

As residents from all over the U.S. migrate to fast-growing cities, there are educational opportunities for garden centers to help these new inhabitants thrive.

Is your business attractive to future employees?

Consultant John Kennedy shares how garden centers can become sought-after, attractive job prospects for potential hires, along with tips to retain star employees.

2023 Garden Trends Report recap

From Tesla to TikTok, retailers should take note of these 7 trends for 2023, including the report's color of the year.

Destinations by design

We journeyed along on the Garden Center Retail Tour hosted by AmericanHort to explore two independent garden centers and one all-in-one marketplace. Check out our virtual tour in the slideshows below!

Bold ambitions

Here’s how Shelmerdine Garden Centre’s new initiatives are paving the way for a more customer-conscious experience.