1. Use an integrated email marketing tool to improve customer communication. Many people think of products like MailChimp and Constant Contact as marketing tools. They are ideal...

One of the pain points for customers at any retail establishment is waiting in line. It’s also their final impression of your store, so considerations...

Part 5: Managing Billing and Payments In the final post of this blog series, we will discuss billing and payment management for landscape transactions. First,...

Part 4: Landscape Project Reconciliation In the first three parts of this series, we talked about generating effective quotes, managing your inventory, and scheduling and...

Part 3: Scheduling and Managing Delivery and Landscaping Services In parts 1 and 2 we discussed generating effective quotes with your POS system and managing...

Part 2: Unique Inventory Management Challenges for Your Landscape Operations In part 1 we discussed generating effective quotes with your POS system. Now, let’s explore...

Using your POS system to support your landscaping business, starting with quotes and proposals. Independent garden centers come in all shapes and sizes, and many...

Managing a profitable garden center is anything but simple. Successful IGCs master figuring out what you can manage and control and what you cannot. There...

Plan to Plant with Dad and Celebrate in Style Every Father’s Day BBQ needs a great space to visit with your dad. Whether it be...

Technology helps the environmentally friendly remain profitable. Earth Day is April 22nd this year and preparations are in full swing! This years focus: Environmental and...

The lifeblood of your garden center or nursery is your customers.  Every interaction offers the opportunity to build or diminish the strength of your bond...

If you are trying to grow your garden center’s business, improve customer reach, control you inventory and streamline your processes, the best first step is...