A Personal Touch   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2008   By Darhiana Mateo
An engraved stone or monogrammed planter is worth much more in the eyes of your customers, who often feel an emotional connection to their gardens. By stocking up on unique, personalized garden gifts, you can set yourself apart from the competition.

Under Wraps   Lawn & Garden Retailer February 2008   By Paige Worthy and Darhiana Mateo
Starting with last month’s gift market in Atlanta, the coming months are the key time to buy for 2008’s holiday season. We take a look at some of the hottest gift trends out there.
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The Gift Basket Wrap   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2007   By Elizabeth Spackman
Gift baskets are a way to show people that you care about what they like. It also gives them a variety of presents to get excited about. Learn how you can add this gift-giving business to your store.
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Browsing the Gift Markets   Lawn & Garden Retailer March 2007   Compiled By Jasmina Radjevic
Explore the world of gift markets and choose which ones will benefit your business.
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Gift Center Genius   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2006   Anderson Mann
Where you put your gift center can be nearly as important as what you put in it.
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It’s All Fun And Games   Lawn & Garden Retailer April 2006   By Meghan Boyer
A children’s department in your garden center can create a family atmosphere and introduce younger generations to gardening — in addition to tapping into this robust market segment.
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A Gift Market Overview   Lawn & Garden Retailer March 2006   Compiled by Meghan Boyer
This informative guide to the gift markets can help you choose which ones are the best fit for your needs.
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Wax Works   Lawn & Garden Retailer March 2006   By Meghan Boyer
Candles can create an inviting atmosphere, compliment existing gift departments and please candle-loving customers.
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Adding Some Fashionable Flair   Lawn & Garden Retailer January 2006   By Meghan Boyer
Having fashion accessories in the garden center creates add-on potential for sales and allows employees to develop unique gift combinations.
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The Delectable Collectible   Lawn & Garden Retailer November 2005   By Meghan Boyer
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Sorting Through the Gifts   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2005   By Carrie Burns
So now you know you have to fill up that display, but what should it look like. Garden center owners often find ideas from lots of different places. For example, Alden Lane finds ideas from other retail outlets.
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Trade Shows of the Gift Market   Lawn & Garden Retailer March 2005   By Mackenzie Gaffney
There are six shows listed; but please remember this is not a complete listing of the shows dedicated to the gift market. These are some just to get you started.
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Collectibles — Worth Your Time?   Lawn & Garden Retailer July 2004   By Carrie Burns
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