Article Contributed on: 4/16/2008 2:40:22 PM
Garden shops require space for OUTDOOR SALES and displays. The area must be adjacent to the store itself. Today, garden and plant merchandise is often offered in a drug, variety, garden center that may serve as the anchor for a community center. A plant store may be a form of florist shop.
I personally prefer the home-town Urban merchant. He is the link between the farmer and the consumer with competitive prices, full service with a smile, and expert presentation. But we as a culture need to send down more roots to be more community minded.