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Cut flowers once again held an impressive presence at California Spring Trials. Sakata Snapdragon Snapstar

A cut above: Cut flower finds at CAST 2026

Plant breeders continue to bring new cut flower varieties to the market as consumer demand remains strong. As the many genus shown at California Spring Trials this year showed, bold colors, fragrance and sturdy stems... more »

NewGen® Boxwood

Ask the Expert A smarter, stronger future for a classic landscape plant (Sponsored) Bennet Saunders, general manager of Saunders Genetics LLC and owner of NewGen® boxwood, has worked with boxwood for 35 years before shifting... more »

As seen in the April 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in April 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Alpine Corp. Braun Garden Products Briarwood Lane Just Good Soil LebanonTurf Master Nursery Garden Centers Music of the Spheres Premier Kites... more »

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Seasonal stunners: New annual varieties debuting at CAST 2026

California Spring Trials (CAST) continues to set the tone for what’s next in ornamental genetics, and the 2026 introductions are no exception. From bold color breakthroughs to improved habits, disease resistance and garden performance, breeders... more »

How to expand your product assortment without overwhelming your customers — or your team.

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Sizing your product assortment strategically

A young couple stands in front of rows and rows of plants, neatly organized by names that mean nothing to them. Do annuals come back every year? I thought there was only one type of... more »

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5 Minutes With … Tina Lee

Tina Lee is co-owner of DeWayne’s destination garden center in Selma, North Carolina, with husband, DeWayne. Could you share a little about your background? DeWayne started his business as a roadside stand in 1991. We... more »

How a garden retailer is building real relationships through podcasting.

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Innovative Ideas: Marketing that matters

The problem with marketing today isn’t a lack of effort; it’s a lack of genuine connection. We are all inundated with ads and many consumers tune out, skip or block them entirely. This means garden... more »

Sprout Home combines home goods and florals to create a creative and fun shopping experience.

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A blooming retail garden business

What began as a single neighborhood garden center has blossomed into a pair of thoughtfully curated shops — one with an emphasis on design, tabletop and décor — in downtown Chicago. Sprout Home first opened... more »

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Resolving to garden

Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I typically don’t, and, as I write this in February, now would either be the time to flex on keeping up with them or commiserate with other resolution breakers.... more »

C&F Enterprises’ Colleen Hall said consumers are increasingly drawn to craftsmanship, quality materials and designs that tell a story. Photo courtesy of C&F Enterprises.

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Outdoor living: Soul inside and out

As we embrace 2026, home décor trends are rich with contrasts: minimalism versus opulence, heirloom-quality versus innovation, sustainability versus luxury. What ties it all together is a common desire to create spaces that are beautiful... more »

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As seen in the March 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer

The following companies were featured in March 2026 issue of Lawn & Garden Retailer. Athens Stonecasting Beatriz Ball Bomb Cosmetics by Totalee Gift Border Concepts Cast Stone Studio Esschert Design USA Flourish Hydra Aromatherapy Joyfully... more »

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5 Minutes With … Doug Rhinehart

Doug Rhinehart is the founder of Grandma’s Gardens in Waynesville, Ohio, a 2025 Innovator of the Year honoree. How did the name Grandma’s Gardens come to be? My mother, father and I were on the... more »