Amidst the nuts 'n bolts lawn and garden gains ground

Article Abstract:

Hardware stores and home centers are offering more gardening supplies and equipment. A major reason for this is that most do-it-yourselfers who come into these establishments also maintain a garden or yard. A study by Lebahr Friedman showed that 71% of do-it-yourselfers maintained a lawn and 44.2% bought seed and fertilizer.

Hardware stores, Lawn and garden equipment

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Beyond the chemical labels

Article Abstract:

Knowledgable salespeople are required in the garden center if agricultural chemicals are to be successfully marketed. A good training program and an alert attitude toward such apparent disasters as local insect invasions can greatly increase sales.

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Fertilizers, chemicals, soil conditioners

Article Abstract:

Garden centers continue to depend on lawn care supplies as their 'bread and butter' merchandise. Because of, rather than in spite of, difficult economic times, homeowners apparently feel that home care is worth their time and their money.

Soil conditioners

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