Services


Garden Center Consultants provides a full range of services tailored to independent garden centers. Our consulting is designed to improve your store’s layout, performance, profitability, and long-term success.

What We Offer

 1. Real Time Solution Program

A two-day, on-site consultation during your busiest season.

We observe your operations in real time—store layout, staffing, traffic flow, inventory handling, and checkout—and deliver a custom action plan shortly after the visit.

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2. Site Visits & Strategic Planning

In-depth, on-location evaluations that focus on:

  • Customer flow and floor plan

  • Expansion and layout improvements

  • Pricing strategies and product mix

  • Visual merchandising and display solutions

  • POS and checkout area optimization

We provide clear recommendations tailored to your store’s structure and team

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3. Marketing Strategy & Community Engagement

Grow your audience and drive more traffic through:

  • Seasonal marketing calendars

  • Social media content strategy

  • Email list building and promotions

  • Partnerships, events, and local outreach

We help you turn your garden center into a year-round destination.

4. Vendor Sourcing & Seasonal Planning

Tap into our industry relationships and buying insights:

  • Recommendations for pottery, green goods, giftware, and organics

  • Pre-booking timelines for spring, fall, and holiday seasons

  • Strategies for inventory flow and high-turn product categories

  • Access to exclusive vendors not available to all retailers

We help you stock smarter, reduce inventory risk, and meet seasonal demand with confidence.

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