Recycle THIS!   Lawn & Garden Retailer November 2009   By Arthur Cameron
Pots, flats and other horticultural plastics can be a challenge to recycle. But the options are expanding, and programs are cropping up in communities all over the country to handle these products more efficiently and safely.
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Keep Them Thinking Green   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2009   By Paige Worthy
The recession seems to have shifted the consumer mindset from one type of green to another, but there are many eco-friendly products that make great sense on both the financial and sustainable fronts.
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Bugs Be Gone   Lawn & Garden Retailer April 2009   By Jodi Torpey
Help your customers keep insects away from their gardens with these unconventional, eco-friendly methods.
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The “Three Rs,” Reimagined   Lawn & Garden Retailer November 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
Looking back on sustainability’s progress in our industry in 2008 — and looking ahead to a future that combines reuse, recycling and re-engineering.
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Selling Eco(nomically) Friendly Products   Lawn & Garden Retailer August 2008   By Elizabeth Murphy
As the “going green” movement explodes, consumers are moving the environment up their list of priorities. Compost and compost accessories are one way savvy retailers can help the environment and boost their profits simultaneously.

Selling Nature   Lawn & Garden Retailer August 2008   By Janis Keating
Using organic and natural displays can encourage staff creativity and help increase sales.

Boots on the Ground   Lawn & Garden Retailer August 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
Success with sustainable products is proving to be more of a steady march than a 100-yard dash.

The Country Slowly Turns Green   Lawn & Garden Retailer July 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
More and more groups of American consumers are showing their concern for the environment — but depending on their location, financial footing and upbringing, that concern manifests itself in different ways.

Coming Clean — Or Greenwashing?   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
As tempting as it is simply to jump on that eco-friendly bandwagon, consumers are now wising up and demanding more credibility behind the green marketing claims they’re hearing.
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Tips for Eco-Friendly Lawn Care   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2008   By Heather Colburn
When gardeners think about going green, the lawn is often the first thing that comes to mind.
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Bigfoot   Lawn & Garden Retailer June 2008   By Stan Pohmer
When looking at the big picture, our industry has a compelling story to share regarding our carbon footprint. It’s time your customers heard it!
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Eco-Friendly No-Brainers in the Garden Center   Lawn & Garden Retailer May 2008   By P. Allen Smith
Q: Everybody is talking about sustainability and being eco-friendly. What can a garden center operator do to help meet the consumer’s “green” demands?

Selling Sustainability   Lawn & Garden Retailer May 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
A little business ingenuity goes a long way to help cut costs, generate unexpected profits and save the planet.

Don’t Just Break the Rules…Change Them!   Lawn & Garden Retailer April 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
When you can’t seem to win at the sustainability game, just adapt your playing strategy until you find something that works for you. Here are a few ideas.
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Controlling Disease the Eco-Friendly Way   Lawn & Garden Retailer April 2008   By John Harrison
As more home gardeners seek environmentally friendly ways to protect their lawns and gardens from disease, retailers can answer that call by promoting natural alternatives and educating customers on beneficial practices.
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D.C. on Your Doorstep   Lawn & Garden Retailer March 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik and Corey Connors
Your garden center’s operation may feel far removed from Capitol Hill, but small business can’t hide from the national government.
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Planting Sustainability   Lawn & Garden Retailer February 2008   By Christa Reynolds
Sustainability has been a growing issue in the news, and now it’s coming to your garden center. Read on to learn about how attractive and popular sustainable products can be and why you may want to work toward becoming a more eco-friendly company.
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A Fad with Staying Power   Lawn & Garden Retailer January 2008   By Jonathan Bardzik
Sustainability’s front-page trendiness seems to be fading, but it’s not going away — it’s up to our industry to help educate consumers and incorporate the big idea into their everyday lives.