When flowers are in bloom, retail garden center displays showcase the best that Mother Nature—and retail stores—have to offer. With the increased demand for gardening products, you can’t afford to have a mediocre display.

During the pandemic, Americans showed an increased interest in gardening. Roughly 1 out of 3 participated in some type of outdoor gardening project. 

Going forward, the gardening craze may not see its pandemic levels, but a study from the University of Georgia showed that 1 out 10 planned to continue with the hobby moving forward. 

To stay in step and beat the competition, you need a winning retail garden center display that rises above the others.

We’ll give you five creative ideas that will help your profits grow and establish brand awareness with your customers. We’ll also go more in-depth into the multiple ways you can enhance your plant displays to boost your bottom line. 

5 Creative Ideas for Your Retail Garden Center Displays

1. Use Color to Your Advantage

If you’re showcasing beautiful, flowering plants, be sure that your display complements their colors in a way that draws the consumer’s eye. You can do this by creating a cascading display that showcases the hues in a manner from light to dark, giving the impression of depth.

Using a panel that matches the same color as the bloom can bring a powerful emphasis to help your creation captivate the consumer.

2. Use an Incline Display to Showcase Plants

This is very effective for spider plants, ferns and other similar items. The incline display allows these plants to be displayed in a manner that doesn’t crowd their branches. The upward direction creates the illusion of motion. This will make it a much more dynamic display .

3. Use Natural Wood

Did you know we can easily incorporate a variety of wood to your display? This can enable you to create a natural look for a display that pays tribute to nature, showcasing wooden trim and even natural finishes. This will serve as a stark contrast to other “plain” displays, making sure you stand out from the crowd.

4. Use Different, Atypical Shapes

Sure, you’ll see lots of square and rectangle-shaped retail garden center displays, but what about spicing things up with some round ones? Imagine elevated, rounded shelves customized to look like lily pads or an artist’s palette. Maybe you want to have a shape that imitates sunflowers. The possibilities are endless.

Sometimes, there are so many possibilities, it’s difficult to decide where to begin. That’s where our creative team comes in. With expertise in both artistry and engineering, they can craft amazing retail garden center displays that get you noticed. 

5. Create a Scene for Your Retail Garden Center Displays

Imagine relaxing on the patio in the afternoon surrounded by your beautiful plants. You recline in Adirondack chairs with a side table holding a glass of cooling lemonade. 

Why not incorporate that scene into your display?

We can create retail garden center displays that incorporate elements of everyday living, enabling you to create a “scene” that customers will easily identify with…drawing them closer and enticing them to make a purchase. 

When Should You Use Temporary vs Permanent Displays? Points to Consider

You should use a permanent display if you want something that will last longer. An advantage of permanent displays is they are more resistant to damage. Although they cost more than a temporary display, permanent displays are a great choice if there will be an ongoing promotion or permanent presence at a retail store. You should also consider one if you’re using it to promote an established product. If you need to change out the product for some reason, a permanent display will make the process smoother.

Temporary displays are ideal if you are doing a temporary promotion. They’re also perfect if your display will be moved frequently around the store. They’re also a good solution for displaying “impulse items” such as candy and gum near the cash register. Seasonal items will benefit more from temporary displays. 

Which Display is Better? Custom vs. Modular/Premade 

Many people will extol the virtues of a modular or premade display. While they may have some small advantages, these pale in comparison to the return on investment you’ll get from a customized POP retail garden center display. 

We’ll review a few of the reasons why you should always consider a display custom made for your company and product. 

3 Reasons a Customized Display is Better than a Modular or Premade One

1. It Helps Reinforce Your Brand

Your brand is much more than who you are—it’s an extension of your customer philosophy. It’s also key to your profitability. Studies have shown that presenting a brand in a consistent manner increases profits by around 23 percent. 

We go into more detail about this in an earlier article that outlines all you need to know about how customized displays reinforce your brand strategy.

2. It Allows You to Take Advantage of Up-Selling and Cross Selling

Through up-selling and cross selling, you can market complementary items or upgrades to your product. This not only increases your ROI, but it provides a great chance for consumer education. A customized display represents the best opportunity your company will have to tell the consumers why you are the best choice in a crowded marketplace.

3. It Enables You to Stand Out From the Crowd

Premade displays make it more difficult to be truly unique and incorporate unique artistic elements such as unusual shapes and creative digital elements. Through adding the perfect imaginative elements, and through processes such as powder coating, we can incorporate the perfect color to match your brand, ensuring your customized display is uniquely yours.

Let Your Retail Garden Center Displays Grow Successfully with McIntyre Manufacturing

Whether you’re looking for something to stand out at a retail store like Home Depot or Lowe’s or you want to craft something for your local garden shop, McIntyre Manufacturing has exactly what you need for a customized message that is uniquely yours. 

These five creative ideas represent just a small sample of what we can do for you. Through our team of engineers and experts, we can create a display to fit any space. And because our products are made in America, you won’t have to worry about your display being stuck in port due to supply chain issues.  

Contact us today to get started.

But a beautiful, creative display isn’t worth much if you can’t get it into your desired retail space. Next, we’ll discuss how McIntyre Displays can help you get into nationally recognized stores.

Don’t get denied floor space with Lowe’s or Home Depot due to an incorrectly configured display.

Getting your products accepted to be sold in retail home improvement stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot is a challenge. Exposure to thousands of potential customers can be a huge game-changer for your brand and bottom line. 

To give yourself the best chance possible to be accepted as a vendor, think ahead about how your product will be displayed once they hit the floor. Working with a Lowe’s and Home Depot  approved display supplier for signage, fixtures, shelving and displays will give you the leg up when you go to pitch your products to the execs.

Finding a Reputable Lowe’s and Home Depot-approved Display Provider

With more than three decades of experience, McIntyre Displays has designed and manufactured retail shelving, signage and supplier fixtures. As an approved display provider, we pay attention to the details and customize your product display to meet the specifications of Lowe’s and Home Depot.

You won’t have to sift through pages of specs to ensure compliance. Our dedicated team of creative designers and engineers specialize in knowing the ins and outs of “big box” retailer requirements, and we promise we’ll get it right the first time, on time and within budget. With more than 20 years of experience—and with items made in the USA see why McIntyre Displays has so many repeat customers.

In addition:

• You don’t need to worry about getting denied floor space because the display isn’t up to specification. That means you can rest assured that we’ll get it done right.
• Many suppliers may make big promises, but are they Lowe’s and Home Depot-approved suppliers? Don’t take chances.
• Sifting through the stringent spec requirements is tedious and time consuming. It’s easy to make a costly mistake. Leave the job to our experts at McIntyre Displays so you can concentrate on your business.

McIntyre Manufacturing Is the Leader in Providing Signage, Fixtures and Retail Displays Approved by Lowe’s & Home Depot Product Selection Team

We know that your business is a huge part of who you are. You’ve spent years perfecting your product, and you want a company that will be a part of your team as you bring it to the thousands of customers at Home Depot and Lowe’s.

With McIntyre Manufacturing, you can:

• Get complimentary renderings in less than 2 weeks!
• Get a working production sample so you have something concrete for the product selection teams to visualize at your product pitch
• We’re with you every step of the way… Once your product get selected, we can be your partner for warehousing and distribution services too.

Ready to get started? Contact us and ask about our complimentary initial design so we can help you get approved and get noticed.

Next, let’s take a look at some additional tips to make your plant displays stand out from the competition.

7 Keys to a Beautiful Plant Display

Utilizing plants with your POP display opens the door to a wide variety of versatility and artistry. These POP displays may be used in a home and garden center of a major retailer to showcase the various plants available. However, strategically placed plants can also bring an added dose of sophistication when implemented into a POP display for another product.

Regardless of whether you want your display to perfectly place a few cactus plants for visual impact or you need a streamlined way to showcase 20 pots of petunias, these 7 keys to an effective plant display will ensure that your retail business keeps growing. 

7 Keys to Beautiful Plant Displays

1. Carefully consider the type of vase or vessel that will be used and adjust accordingly.

While the greenery may be the centerpiece, don’t forget that the vase is also a major player in the POP display. First, establish if you’re going to use something like a classic terra cotta or something a bit more unusual and creative.

The vase you use will influence the colors and layout of your display. For example, if you’re showcasing a large amount of colorful plants, select a vase that is a complementary color or one that is understated so that it won’t compete with the multicolored blossoms. However, if you’re primarily selling greenery like ferns, then a vase with a nice dash of color will draw your customers’ eyes to the display.

2. Use tiered layering to give a sense of growth and draw the eye upward.

By elevating plants in a stair-step fashion, you accomplish two things. First, you help ensure that the larger plants on the bottom don’t get overlooked because they are incorporated into the design. Second, by using this arrangement, you can make sure that the heavier items are easier to reach, leaving the lighter items for the higher “stairs.”

3. Use a green wall

There are several different variations of this, but it essentially means establishing a wall of strategically placed shelves or vases and filling them with greenery. It’s most effective when used against a white wall or some other color that will allow plenty of contrast. It’s a good way to liven up smaller displays that may be stuck in a corner.

4. Use proper lighting.

If your display is indoors, then it won’t have the advantage of natural sunlight that many lawn and garden centers have. If that is the case, be sure your booth lighting enhances – not overwhelms – the beauty of the plants.

5. Plan for maintenance.

Make sure the display enables you to easily access and care for the plants. Ensure that the water won’t become trapped in the display and make sure, if it’s located outside, that it’s made of durable material that can withstand temperature changes.

6. Don’t overwhelm your product.

Most flowers or potted plants don’t need your help to look beautiful, and doing too much may actually “guild the lily,” meaning provide too much decoration. Remember, this is one of those cases where less is more in design.

7. Use natural woods.

Utilize natural hardwoods such as bamboo to complement the experience, making the display look natural and inviting.

Not sure? Overwhelmed by choices? That’s why we’re here to help.

We walk with you every step of the way through the creation of your POP display, from the initial idea to completed product. See why our customers have trusted our craftsmanship, honesty and creativity for more than four decades.

Since 1977, McIntyre Manufacturing Group has created custom-designed displays with an uncompromised dedication to customer service. We utilize the latest technology and attention to detail to create the finest products with excellent craftsmanship. If you can dream it, we can create it. Contact us to see how we can bring your vision to life.