CONTENTS JANUARY 2021 | VOLUME 20 | NUMBER 1 On the cover: Understated and elegant are among the décor trends predicted for 2021. 18 2021 New Varieties DEPARTMENTS 06 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 32 Dirty Secrets Rev Up an Exhausted Customer Base with New Varieties By Christina Salwitz 52 Golden Plants to Add Sparkle to Winter Gardens 16 GREEN GOODS 2021 New Varieties Consider stocking your benches with these lovely new varieties for 2021. Compiled by Teresa McPherson Golden Plants to Add Sparkle to Winter Gardens Golden plants provide your customers with the perfect sparkle to brighten their mood throughout the chilly months. By Maria Zampini CONSUMER TRENDS Exploring the Future of Gardening Post-COVID-19 A wave of new gardeners is driving growth in the market; here's how to keep the momentum. 16 18 Décor Trends for 2021 Understated, elegant themes are expected to be popular in 2021, with a subtle and sophisticated feel. By Jamie Adler 52 MANAGEMENT Hiring in Retail 10 tips to find and recruit superstar employees. By Francesca Nicasio EXTERIOR DESIGN Creative Ways to Merchandise Outdoor Art Steal these ideas from IGCs for merchandising outdoor art. By Sue Pappas 58 In This Issue: Award-Winning Varieties Merchandising Holiday Items Gardens of the Future NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020 | LGRMAG.COM 1 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | JANUARY 2020 Miss our November/December Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.com 4 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | JANUARY 2021 36 44 Exploring the Future of Gardening Post-COVID-19 FEATURES 48 Product Focus Garden Accents and Décor 62 Pohmer On ... Who Coulda Thunk it? By Stan Pohmer 66 Marketplace 80 Ad Index 82 5 Minutes with ... Jennifer Moss By Teresa McPherson Trends in Outdoor Livinghttp://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.lgrmag.com