A Flamethrower on a Bike - The Origin of Garden Supply Company

In The Garden

03/28/23 • 9 min

Keith, from Garden Supply Company, shares his background and passion for gardening, inspired by his parents.
Despite his parents considering gardening a hobby, he pursued a career in horticulture.
As a teenager, Keith did odd jobs in the neighborhood, including cleaning out a chicken coop where he found a flamethrower.
He utilized the flamethrower to offer unique services like cleaning out areas under trees for his customers.
Keith had always been a horticulturalist at heart, even growing plants and rooting boxwood cuttings as a young child.
Garden Supply Company is now in its 27th year and started as a five-person landscape company, offering delivery, installation, and landscaping services.
The company's focus has always been on service, from small jobs to larger landscaping projects.
The opportunity to open a garden center arose when a previous one closed after six months, allowing Keith to step in and grow the business.
The company has grown steadily over the years, now employing around 75 people and offering various services.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to an explosion in business growth for Garden Supply Company, contrasting with other businesses that struggled during that time.
The company attracted many new customers and even employees who changed their careers during the pandemic.
Garden Supply Company values its customers and is grateful for their support throughout the years.
Keith's hands-on approach in the early days helped shape the company's success, with him personally assisting customers in every step of their experience.
The company fills a market void between DIY gardeners and large landscape companies, catering to different customer needs.
Today, Garden Supply Company is a well-oiled machine, consistently growing and adapting to the market's needs.

03/28/23 • 9 min

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