CONTENTS JANUARY 2025 | VOLUME 25 | NUMBER 1 16 New Varieties for 2025 26 5 Gardening Trends for 2025 On the Cover: Turn to page 16 for innovative intros for 2025, including Bailey Nurseries' smooth hydrangea 'FlowerFull'. Photo courtesy of Bailey Nurseries. DEPARTMENTS 04 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar 40 Tool Time FEATURES GREEN GOODS New Varieties for 2025 MARKETING 16 Fill your benches with these innovative introductions for 2025. Compiled By Teresa McPherson Decades of Colorful Success Wave petunias celebrate 30 years of grower and gardener inspiration in 2025. By Sarah Makiejus A Rosy Outlook for Foliage These pink-hued plants are set to dominate the industry in 2025. By Becky Paxton 32 Tool Time Three garden tool suppliers share their bestsellers and tips on how garden centers can sell more tools. By Teresa McPherson GARDEN GIFTS 36 New to Market Start out 2025 strong with these winter markets, including expanded dates, showrooms and products. By Ellen Wagner HOLIDAY CONSUMER TRENDS 5 Gardening Trends for 2025 From flower bulbs to bloom walking, home gardeners are seeking biodiversity and sustainability. By Teresa McPherson 26 Eco-Conscious Holidays Retailers can provide products, from giftwrap to invitations, that help customers reduce waste during celebrations. By Ellen Wagner 6 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | JANUARY 2025 54 v In This Issue: Planning for 2025 Award-Winning Varieties Garden Center Tour Recaps NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2024 | LGRMAG.COM Missed our November/December '24 Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.com 48 Landscaping OPPORTUNITIES IN 40 48 New to Market 14 Innovative Ideas: Seasonal Hiring Solutions Product Showcase: 34 Garden Accents & Décor 45 Apparel and Accessories 52 Pots & Planters 56 Marketplace 72 Ad Index 74 5 Minutes with ... Mark Ruibal By Teresa McPhersonhttp://www.LGRMAG.COM http://www.lgrmag.com