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Trending Thursday: Marketing Digital Gardening as a 2014 Garden Trend

Posted by Emma Fitzpatrick on Thu, May 8, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

In the gardening world, it will soon be out with the old and in with the new.

The way we learn, talk and execute gardening is all going to change in the next few years. Wondering what's driving this shift in how we learn about gardening?

Some 24% of the current population are millenials. Yes, we're talking about the tech-savvy, impatient, coddled, creative 18-36 year olds.

Below is a snap-shot of who the millenials are, why they're driving the finger-tip gardening trend, and a few tips on how your garden business can make this trend work for you.

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Topics: lawn and garden public relations, garden marketing, Trending Thursday, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends, marketing

5 Ways Marketing and Leadership Are Just Like Gardening

Posted by Emma Fitzpatrick on Wed, May 7, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

Day in and day out, the Garden Media team helps grow green gardening companies by getting the word out about their businesses. Our public relations campaigns built rock-star gardening brands, like the Knock Out Rose and Costa Farms O2 for You. So, it's second nature for the Garden Media team to see the connections between gardening and business.

Today we're diving deeper into this parallel to learn how gardening, effective marketing, and legendary garden business leadership overlap.

Read on to learn 5 leadership and marketing lessons found in the garden. Dirt may not only be the new Prozac - it might be the secret to success for your next business plan, too.

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Topics: garden marketing, lawn & garden public relations, horticultural marketing communications, garden business, Garden Media Group, garden industry public relations

Trending Thursday: 3 Ways Think Gardens Feed Garden Business Sales

Posted by Dan Ream on Thu, May 1, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

There are many ways we can keep our bodies in shape: riding a bike, gardening, and swimming are all great ways to keep our bodies healthy.

But how can we keep our mind fresh?

Think gardens - calming indoor landscapes that feature houseplants, lawns, or natural sounds - are a garden trend for 2014, and not just because of their beauty. Indoor greenery has proven to boost the overall health of everyone who enjoys them!

Keep reading to learn 3 ways to market the positive energy of think gardens and jump-start your garden business this spring.

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Topics: lawn & garden public relations, Trending Thursday, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends

3 Tips to Boost Gardening Business Sales with Pinterest

Posted by Emma Fitzpatrick on Wed, Apr 30, 2014 @ 9:00 AM


What's the next step after your business has established a presence on social platforms?

From Instagram to Facebook, each social platform comes with its own list of do's and don'ts for green businesses. Don't auto-post. Do post relevant content on a regular basis.

Pinterest, the image-driven scrapbook-esque social site, may not be getting enough of your attention this spring. Did you know Pinterest has more than 70 million users? Or that Pinterest will generate you FOUR times more money per click than Twitter?

Read on to discover the 3 'do's' to maximize Pinterest to boost sales for your garden business.

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Topics: Pinterest, PR Strategy, Digital Branding, Garden Media Group, social media

Trending Thursday: Marketing to Young Men in the Garden this Spring

Posted by Dan Ream on Thu, Apr 24, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

This year, as the winter months give way to spring blooms (finally!), you might notice something different about the customers your garden business serves --and it may surprise you!

Men, specifically those between the ages of 18-34, are emerging as a new target market in the gardening industry.

In fact, one study in 2013 found men in this demographic spend $100 more than the average gardener on lawn and garden supplies. In the upcoming months, as men become more invested in their gardens, your marketing materials need to reflect this growing trend.

Read on to learn simple, yet powerful ways your garden business can expand their reach to men this season. 

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Topics: audience, Trending Thursday, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends

Trending Thursday: Like Bees to Honey, Use This Garden Trend To Attract Customers to Your Garden Business

Posted by Megan Psenicska on Thu, Apr 10, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

Imagine your customer's perfect garden. Is it filled with bugs? If not... it should be! Without pollinators, plants are unable to reproduce, which causes your garden's life cycle to stop.

In recent years the population of pollinators has been declining, leading to a drop of availability for many foods, and a major garden trend in 2014.

As the situation for the bees and other pollinators continues to draw media attention in 2014, 'bee-neficals' will BEE a huge 2014 Garden Trend.

Read on to find out more about these bee-nefical bugs and how to use them in your garden business!  

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Topics: Trending Thursday, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends

3 Simple Tips to Improve your Gardening Business Blog

Posted by Megan Psenicska on Wed, Apr 9, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

It has been said time and time again: Your garden business needs a blog.

It's not just about driving traffic to your website, but a green, glorious company blog sets you apart as an authority in your field.

Plus, blogging is a great way to offer expert advice and gently remind your customers that you are the “go to place” for information and ideas, and heck, even products!

However, maintaining a garden blog is an investment of time, energy, and creativity. Fresh ideas and interesting topics that free flow in the first few weeks may be more difficult to come by on a regular basis.

Read on to discover 3 simple tips to keep your garden blog fresh and top of mind for your customer, too!

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Topics: garden marketing, gardening, garden business, SEO, Garden Media Group, content marketing, blogging

Trending Thursday: Dress Up the Yard Big Garden Trend in Spring 2014

Posted by Megan Psenicska on Thu, Apr 3, 2014 @ 9:00 AM

“Dress up your yard” is slated to be a BIG garden trend in spring 2014.

As the weather warms up, homeowners want their gardens and outdoor living spaces to be a place where they can entertain guests on the weekends or relax after a hard day's work.

Flowers are no longer the only way consumers are adding pizazz to their yards. Gardeners and home stylists of all kinds are going the extra mile and dressing up their gardens in a number of creative ways this spring.

From decorative planters to creative DIY projects, people are constantly looking for the newest way to set their garden apart.

See how your garden business can take hold of the "Dress Up Your Yard" garden trend this spring below.

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Topics: Trending Thursday, gardening, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends

Trending Thursday: How Can Your Garden Business Spot Garden Trends?

Posted by Megan Psenicska on Thu, Mar 27, 2014 @ 10:02 AM

Last week, you learned how to use trends in your garden business. This week, Garden Media Group will share their secrets on how to spot trends!

You don’t need to be psychic to know what is going to be the next "big thing" in the garden industry.

With these trend-spotting tips from trend experts at Garden Media Group, your garden business can always know-or even be a few steps ahead-- of upcoming consumer trends in the lawn and garden industry.  

Read on to learn how to spot trends in the garden industry!

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Topics: Trending Thursday, trends, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends

Trending Thursday: How to Use Trends in Your Garden Business

Posted by Megan Psenicska on Thu, Mar 20, 2014 @ 10:00 AM

As you already know, we at Garden Media Group love spotting the latest trends. What you may not know is why looking at these trends is important for every garden business. 

Every year Garden Media releases the Garden Trends Report to inform you about what trends to look for coming over the horizon. However, if garden businesses don’t understand how to use these trends to advance their company and grow sales, all our hard work is going to waste! 

Read on to find out why you should care about trends and how they can help your business!

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Topics: Trending Thursday, garden business, Garden Media Group, Garden Trends

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