Maria Zampini
Maria Zampini is president of Lake County New Plants; (440) 812-3249;
maria.zampini@yahoo.com; www.lakecountynursery.com.
Recent Articles
Retail ponderings: Common sense strategies
Is it time to rethink your layout? Get inspired by these independent garden centers and retailers in Holland and Scotland for some fresh ideas.
State of the Industry: Get ahead of spring
Take advantage of the rest of 2014 to set your store up for a great 2015.
Retail ponderings: More than mums and pumpkins
Extend the season by catering to autumn activities like football and by emphasizing that fall is for planting
Retail ponderings: A ‘pop’ of profits
Play into pop culture to create new ways of interacting with your customers
Retail ponderings: Work the floor
Make the most of trade show season by planning ahead and making new friends.
Retail ponderings: Paint the town profitable
Use color to create excitement and generate sales.
People power
Before buying the latest gadget, make sure the prospective technology will be a productive business tool.
Get out your party hats
Get creative with holiday celebrations to draw customers' attention year-round.
Give them a reason to stop by
Merrifield Garden Center incorporates education, food and a love of Fido into its recipe for success.
Finding success in fall
Bauman’s Farm & Garden’s October events draw thousands of customers. As the season comes to a close, take a look at this successful garden center's autumn business strategies.