Proven Profits, January 2017

Three Trends to Embrace in 2017

If you know what consumers buy at retail, you can take a lot of risk out of planning for 2017.

Finding a Perfect Niche

Dave and Emily Wirick changed their business from 100% garden retailing to "focused" growing, and discovered the ideal way to become more profitable while keeping their family life the way they want it.

Variety Focus

There's a 'Tut' for Every Garden

Gardeners around the country are discovering the unique appeal and beauty of the three Tut varieties of Graceful Grasses®.  Each of these Cyperus are easy to grow and offers a truly exotic look for gardens and containers.  In fact, they’re the new “hot thing,” based on recent sales.

Robotic Sticking at Four Star

The ISO Model 2500 automated sticking machines are here! This robotically driven machine is programmed to stick upwards of 2,400 cuttings per hour and it's new at Four Star this season.