Helping hands

Published July 10, 2019

There are lots of ways to help your customers succeed, whether they’re new to the garden or seasoned veterans. We’ve gathered up some ideas from the Garden Centers of American Summer Tour in Nashville, Tennessee, that you can try at your own store.

If a customer has a question at Bates Nursery & Garden Center, they don’t have to go looking for staff. All they have to do is push a button and a staff member will come right to them.
PHOTO BY KATE SPIRGEN

Moore & Moore Garden Center shows off how easy it is to care for succulents with signage all over the store.
PHOTO BY KATE SPIRGEN

JVI Secret Gardens keeps information on its water feature installations close to the store displays so that customers can take it home and decide what’s right for them.
PHOTO BY KATE SPIRGEN

The terrarium bar at Yarrow Acres shows customers exactly how to build and care for a terrarium with easy-to-follow instructions.
PHOTO BY KATE SPIRGEN

Martin’s Home & Garden shows customers how to care for plants before they even make a purchase.
PHOTO BY KATE SPIRGEN

PHOTO BY KATE SPIRGEN

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