Cha-ching! (5-24)

Some garden centers sell plants. Great garden centers sell lifestyles.

Count Berns Garden Center in that latter group. The Middleton, Ohio, retailer has been recognized as one of the Top 100 destination garden centers across the nation. Its covered walkways are overflowing with a colorful collection of annuals, perennials and acres of trees and shrubs, and its collection of garden accessories vividly complements the hundreds of plant varieties on display throughout the grounds.

This is definitely one of the industry's "must see" operations. Of course, given that many of you "can't see" Berns Garden Center based on your locale, you can still check out the website to get a glimpse of all that's going on during the busy spring season -- and perhaps emulate some of the better ideas at your own store.

"Cha-ching!" comes in a variety of forms. At Berns Garden Center, being a destination spot definitely contributes to bottom line.

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