High-value service and selection

When prices go up, customer spending doesn’t necessarily go down. Here’s how three garden centers are using exceptional service to stay competitive amidst inflation.

Sleigh the holiday season

Traditional red poinsettias, Santa Claus and red-and-green motifs will always have a place in winter offerings, but there are big opportunities in branching out.

The love language of plants

Explore the emotions and memories plants can evoke around the holidays.

Pass-along plant passion

Tap into customers’ nostalgic side and offer resources for legacy plant care while helping customers share their love of plants and sparking the joy of gardening for generations to come.

A return to retail

Despite Super Bowl preparations and chilly temperatures, customers made in-store purchases for mixed bouquets, houseplants, small gifts and more.

Get crafty

Partner with artisans and craftspeople to draw new crowds.

Woodstock Chimes expands decorative faux stone series

New mini size chimes, measuring 13 inches in overall length, will launch in five colors.

Top of the charts

See what online shoppers are snatching up this spring to brighten up their garden with accessories.

Putting purpose behind the purchase

From practical to sentimental, here’s how Drummers Garden Center & Floral positions its birding and wind chime categories as gifts.