MERCHANDISING Create an Oasis Many people gravitate toward houseplants to turn an ordinary room into a tranquil space, so why not create that same feel in your store? Kimsue Foliage set up a tropical rest spot; Proven Winners showed off their vignettes for bathrooms, offices and more; and R & D Nurseries even added a mannequin under the trees. Power of a Theme Sometimes a unique motif is just what's needed to get people to stop and shop. Penang Nurseries created a movie theater to show its latest bonsai, succulent and bamboo products, complete with appropriately named movie posters, a plant ticket booth, and a popcorn machine that drew the crowds. 24 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | MARCH 2023