The sea change sweeping through California's nursery business continues to make waves.
Target is phasing out its garden centers and adding more space for groceries. Home Depot, the nation's No. 1 nursery retailer, is making more space for vegetable plants and fruit trees, plus succulents and colorful annuals.
On the other end of the scale, mom-and-pop nurseries have seen more business as they focus on expert advice and personalized service.
"On the growers' side, a lot of companies have gone out of business," said Tim Obert, Home Depot's West Coast lawn and garden buyer. "On the consumer side, with the lack of construction, sales of big-ticket landscaping (for new homes) have gone way down."
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