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The author discusses the importance of having a well-structured signage for a garden center. She says that the quality of signs directly influences the consumers' perception of the value of the products. She suggests that sign holders that are made up of natural elements feel better and look more interesting. It also allows retailers to put up their own design and creates a good impression to the customers entering and exiting the premises.

The article offers some tips on creating a display area in the garden centers during Valentine's Day and Easter. Garden centers may create a display area that encourages people to buy items as tokens of appreciation or love such as leftover hearts, pretty boxes and aromatherapy products. Eggs can be decorated and painted for Easter displays. Tie baskets together with a colorful ribbon, which can be enhanced with loopy bows with long tails and flowers.

The article focuses on decorating the blank spaces above the merchandise displays in garden centers. Since displaying products above six feet would tend to distract customers, decoration that does not visually disconnects the customers from the products below should be implored. Products from the shelves below can be taken and displayed in attractive groups. Hoses can also be used to tie groupings. Custom scenery can also be painted on the blank parts of the wall.

Presents information on the visual merchandising mistakes that garden center retailers should avoid. Lack of clarity; Staleness; Clutter, Bad timing.

The article suggests that gardens centers should sell collectible items and offers tips on displaying the items. It states that garden centers should not buy large groupings of collectibles, instead pick and choose based on the feeling of their store and what may work in their communities. It notes that it is not a huge investment to create a collectible area.

The article offers tips on designing visual displays for a garden center. A slightly lower display encourages customers to look down to find the pieces stocked below, while the merchandise on display above the fixture should always represent what is supplied on the shelves or wall beneath it. It notes that decorative, repetitive images or objects are great for defining a space without detracting from the merchandising below.

The author focuses on the trends in garden center designs as of May 2007. She notes that the current trend in color for garden centers relates to nature. She states that another major trend is the use of pearlescent paints. She predicts that nature will play a major part in material or surface trends in terms of color for the next few years. She recommends several fixtures like the Backlit Lucite, rock walls, oval tiered tables.

The article offers ideas on how garden centers can customize, personalize and refine their window displays during the 2006 Christmas holidays. The effect created by hanging white lights down in a cascade from a window is described. It explains how a mailbox can be decorated and how to make snow angels. It encourages the use of natural crystals.

The article focuses on the display of new merchandises at the garden center. Ways to display merchandises are mentioned. Tips to integrate new products with the old ones are given. Some options for pad materials that could be used for wall display are enumerated.

The article discusses the financial benefits of renovations to garden centers. The certainty of customers and employees about the financial condition of an establishment creates good faith and a sense of continuity and trust. Renovations energize business operations because it allows the store to thoroughly clean the premises which increase the perceived value of the merchandise. The average surface renovation will improve sales at a minimum of 12%.

Focuses on colors ideal for merchandise presentations. Color combinations that can create effective and least effective merchandise displays; Suggested colors to be used by nursery retailers; Technique for using color in a display.

Focuses on the benefits of using tables as tools to show and market products in a nursery gift store. Factors to consider in choosing table styles for stores; Tips on placing gift items on a round table; Advantages of combining the colors of tables with the store's walls.

Presents information on several types of lighting applications in retail stores. Advantages of using fluorescent lamps for ambient lighting; Functions of incandescent lights; Features of the Xenon task light; Purpose of installing perimeter lights.

The article discusses angling as one of the most effective strategies to fascinate the customers and optimize sales. Angling can influence sales by arousing the customers' interest, and making the merchandise look creative and more important than the stuff stocked on the shelf or on the floor. Also outlined are the things needed, the things to consider before beginning, and the ways to set up an angled archway.

The article offers ideas for building up the merchandise in a garden center. It is said that wood slices from logs make excellent rustic buildups. Bricks are colorful and sturdy, and can be piled in different combinations. Small tables and chairs can be placed on a regular-sized table to give height to a display.

The article gives advice on the best way to use slatwall in garden centers. Slatwall is the most flexible wall system for garden gifts and accessories. However, retailers complain about its color, and over time it chips and areas look worn out. It is advised to cover the areas that are not used with foamcore or Homasote board. Other materials to use as cover are suggested. Consider painting the slatwall with a landscape or flowers. Use armoires, tables, chairs and fabric curtains to soften the look in areas.

The article describes the renovation of the Portland Nursery, a gardening supplies store in Portland, Oregon. It was stated that the changes were made by store director William McClenathan who believed in the possibilities of a gift area. According to the author, since McClenathan's budget was limited, he performed most of the work himself. A description of the changes made was presented.

The article offers pieces of advice on retail store design for garden equipment retailers. It is expected of customers in order to be inspired to buy. The placement of item displays should be at the right preferences for customers to see. The selection of a design concept must also be considered which include color, materials and companion pieces.

Offers tips for using endcap displays in retail stores. Advantages of using endcaps; Factors to consider when arranging product displays; Significance of angles in endcap displays.

Presents tips for designing the walls of a retail store. Precautions in choosing a solid material shelving; Ideas for adding curves to corners of a wall; Suggested colors to use in a store, including tangerine and celadon green; Advice on painting walls and shelves.

The article offers information on how a garden center's image can impress customers. According to the author, if the display gardens and landscaping are uninspired, the customers will be uninspired, too. She said that signage is an important part of consistency, and suggested the use of chalkboards and handwritten tags. She added that lighting is another part of creating image.