Garden merchandising is constantly changing. As a user of Retail Recipes and one of our key clients, our aim here is to keep you up to date with merchandise and display ideas.
We will update you with more ideas as we discover them.
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Old Bed for Bedding Plants
Where do you get it?
A scrap or junk yard
Why introduce the idea?
Bedding plants look great on a bed, plus it makes people smile
Rope Spiders Web
Where do you get it?
You need some rope (two thicknesses), thin wire and a plan
Why introduce the idea?
An element of theatre that anyone can use in a corner of their garden
Who did it first?
NZ Gardener & the Stanley's
Window Frames
Where do you get it?
Get them from a scrap yard
Why introduce the idea?
They can be used to provide fashion statements. Paint them every three months.
Who did it first?
REF: Auldene Garden Centre, USA
Wooden Boxes
Where do you get it?
Farms and farm suppliers.
Why introduce the idea?
This is one of the best props you can get, they are so versitile.
Who did it first?
REF: Orchard Nursery, USA
Pallets/Pallet Bins
Where do you get it?
Farms and farm suppliers.
Why introduce the idea?
Provide stages and display corners in your plant area.
Who did it first?
REF: Mid Ulster Garden Centre, Ireland
Old Bike as a Prop
Where do you get it?
Someone must still own an old bike in your team that they can donate
Why introduce the idea?
Create a theatrical event in your garden centre
Who did it first?
REF: Vassey Garden Center, USA
