Buzz Worthy

There’s Something To Be Said About Small

Ellen C. Wells

That’s what enables the human-driven economics to start churning.

Cover Story

Staying on Point

Jennifer Polanz

Take a look at what’s trending when it comes to the 4 “dos:” color, texture, shape and style.

Features

Done Deal: Easy Peasy Combos

Jennifer Polanz

Breeders and growers make it easier than ever to offer beautiful combos.

Features

Houseplants Are Good For You!

Ellen C. Wells

First in a series of how to make the most of your houseplant department.

Features

Is Personalization Right for You?

Mason Day

Here’s the skinny on personalizing container programs and how it could connect with customers while driving sales.

Features

Putting Your POS to Work for You

Sam Kirkland & Rachel Edler

Epicor’s Sam Kirkland and Homestead Gardens’ Rachel Edler team up to show how you can use your point-of-sale data to target marketing and promotions.

First

Size Matters

Jennifer Polanz

Americans seem to have a lot more room to play with on the inside than on the outside.

Friel World

Talking in a Winter Wonderland

John Friel

Also, as I type, I’m about to embark on two hort excursions that will be history by the time you read this.

Front Lines

Finding New Plants

Ellen C. Wells

Maybe some of you growers and garden centers are still looking for new annuals (and other things) to add to your benches this year. If so, the National Garden Bureau is ready to lend you a hand.

Front Lines

Jim Eason Joins Bower & Branch Board

Jennifer Polanz

Founder of Eason Horticulture Resources Jim Eason has joined Bower & Branch on its board of directors, as well as contributing a financial investment.

Front Lines

Luxury Market Looking Up

Jennifer Polanz

Pam Danziger is a consultant in the luxury market and her firm Unity Marketing recently reported results from a survey of 600 luxury industry executives in fashion, jewelry, home furnishings, travel, hospitality and design.

Front Lines

Millennials are DIYers

Ellen C. Wells

A recent CNBC report on Home Depot’s latest earnings says the retailer had an “impressive increase” in same-store sales with folks spending on tools, lumber, garden accessories and flooring.

Front Lines

Ray Greenstreet’s Plans for 2018

Chris Beytes

Ray Greenstreet is a great subject for my informal “what are you planning for 2018?” question. Based in Maryland, Ray is a grower, a retailer (three locations), a landscaper and now a green wall installer.

Kiss My Aster

Get in Line

Amanda Thomsen

“Currently, we have our boxes scattered throughout the yard, so even the window can be optional!”—The Horticult

Profit

The Right Decision

Bill McCurry

A secondary part of good decisions is focusing on how they’ll fit your overall business strategy.

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