Nikki Weed

Nikki Weed is a horticulturalist and professional adventurer who uses her experiences and knowledge to manage a successful garden center in Greenville, S.C. She can be reached at pepitaweed@gmail.com.

Proliferate your product offering with ponds

The essential areas you need to brush up on if your clients are pondering ponds

Selling a seedy situation

Educate customers, know your audience and offer an eye-catching seed display to make this category successful.

Lead the way

Help customers navigate your store with informational, attractive signage.

Notes from Nikki: The 'Ten Foot Rule'

A simple customer service tip that can go a long way with garden center shoppers.

Statuary in style

3 merchandising strategies that can help you sell more garden art

Tweet-worthy sales

Expand your birding section to get customers flocking to your garden center.

A thorn in their pride

Customers should know the care and maintenance required for roses before buying to ensure they are successful.

Where do your ferns grow?

Make fronds as desirable as blooms with these marketing tips to emphasize the benefits of these low-maintenance plants.

Notes from Nikki: Remember the spotlight

As a garden center owner, it’s important to maintain a positive image in your personal and professional life.

No need to contain yourself

Make the most of your space with effective, profitable container displays