CONTENTS SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 | VOLUME 18 | NUMBER 9 10 The Final Five Cover photo provided by Scheurich - www.scheurich.com. DEPARTMENTS 06 Editor's Letter 08 Headlines/Calendar HRI Celebrates $240,000 in Contributions During Cultivate'19 16 Touring Music City - Part 2 FEATURES MERCHANDISER OF THE YEAR - FINALISTS The Final Five Read about the final five finalists for Lawn & Garden Retailer's 2019 Merchandiser of the Year. By Teresa McPherson DIRTY SECRETS Recipes for Fall Container Designs that Sell! Container design sales are all about the personality you bring to them; your unique ideas lead to great relational sales opportunities, which lead to better sales. By Christina Salwitz 14 22 Accents & Décor 34 Apparel 36 Birding & Wildlife 42 Eco-Friendly 42 Garden Center Supplies 44 Garden Pharmacy 48 Green Goods 52 Landscaping 52 Outdoor Living 54 Pots & Planters 58 Tools 4 | LAWN & GARDEN RETAILER | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 10 14 Recipes for Fall Container Designs that Sell FROM THE ROAD Touring Music City - Part 2 The 2019 Garden Centers of America Summer Tour explored independent garden centers in and around Nashville, Tennessee. Here's a look at some additional highlights from the trip. By Teresa McPherson VISUAL PURCHASING GUIDE 16 Star Roses and Plants Launches Bloomables 58 Ad Index Retailers' Choice Awards Given at Cultivate'19 Miss our August Issue? It's now available to view on lgrmag.comhttp://www.scheurich.com http://www.lgrmag.com