Read the May 2018 issue online

A comprehensive look at Amazon's presence in the plant industry, changing retail technology, trucking regulations and more.


Be sure to check out the May 2018 issue of Garden Center magazine, which can be read online and as a digital edition.

In this issue, we're bringing you the Garden Center Tech Report, a breakdown of technology news and developments relevant to your business. We examine the new Amazon Plants Store and how it's affecting more traditional plant retail, as well as the latest mobile payment systems on the market and strategies for managing your store's online reputation through customer reviews.

Keep reading for an update on the ELD mandate regulation that's shaking up the commercial transportation industry - and the horticultural supply line along with it. We're also giving you a glimpse at some of the stunning sights that the 2018 California Spring Trials had to offer.

Don't miss out on this month's special sections: the 2018 Miniature Gardening Report and a new resource for finding the right solutions to common issues you may face at your garden center.

Find all this and much more in our May issue. Follow us on FacebookTwitterInstagram and Pinterest for more news and updates.