As spring arrives, your store has a prime opportunity to cater to DIY enthusiasts eager to enhance their lawns and gardens. It’s important to stock a diverse range of lawn care products like fertilizers, seeds and decorative products to meet …
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Root Awakening: How to Navigate Purchase Trends in Lawn, Garden and Outdoor Living
Provided by the Home Improvement Research Institute As 2025 unfolds, independent retailers in the lawn, garden and outdoor living sectors are facing a cautious, yet resilient, market. The Home Improvement Research Institute’s (HIRI) Q4 2024 Quarterly Homeowner Project Activity Tracker …
Read More »5 Products for Peaceful and Practical Outdoor Living Spaces
spoga+gafa, the world’s largest garden and barbecue trade fair, recently announced “Design Gardens” as its theme for the 2025 show. The show will focus on highlighting product and design trends that reflect the theme. Pillars representing the theme include open …
Read More »Gen X and Millennial Homeowners Desire Upgraded Outdoor Living Spaces
According to the 2024 U.S. Houzz Outdoor Trends Study, one-third of homeowners have upgraded or are upgrading their outdoor areas to expand their living spaces. The percentage is even higher when looking specifically at Gen Xers, with 41% wanting larger …
Read More »spoga+gafa Announces Garden Design Trends
The design and care of gardens is more diversified than ever, from innovative, multifunctional garden tools to environmentally-friendly care methods, from CO2 neutral and recycled products to the growing popularity of subsistence gardens. From June 16-18 2024, in Cologne, Germany, …
Read More »4 Tips to Get Your Store Ready for Spring
Spring is right around the corner and getting your outdoor living and lawn and garden sections in order before the rush hits will serve your customers—and employees—well. From impulse kits that capture the attention of younger customers to stocking a …
Read More »Home Harvesting: How to Cater to DIY Gardeners
Like many trends that emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic, gardening is more popular than ever. According to a recent survey from gardenpals.com, 55% of American households engage in gardening activities, with 35% growing their vegetables, fruits and other foods. With …
Read More »Planting the Seed: 3 Tips to Excel in the Lawn and Garden Department
After spending extended time at home in the last few years, consumers are entranced with their lawns and gardens now more than ever. According to a 2023 study from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI), homeowners believe taking care of …
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