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We work with garden centres across Australia to help them achieve success.

Our Story

We have over 35 years in owning & managing garden centres and have the tools to show you how to run a garden centre in the 21st century.

Hilton & Tracy Blake have been working in and with garden centres of all sizes Across Australia since the 1980s. From owning their own small garden centre in regional Tasmania to being the operations managers of the largest garden centre chain in Australia. Hilton & Tracy are equipped with the industry knowledge and experience to work with you to see your garden centre grow. 

Our customers have seen an average sales increase of 65.2%

in the time we’ve worked with them

How We Help

We’re passionate about businesses.

We have tailored our mentoring, consulting, marketing, and IT services with independent businesses in mind. Helping our clients achieve a professional business at an affordable rate.

Mentoring & Consulting

With over 35 years of experience managing and owning independent retail businesses within Australia, Hilton & Tracy Blake are equipped to work with you in achieving your business’ goals.

Marketing

In our years of working with garden centres we found marketing was often put in the too hard or too expensive basket. We work with you to achieve not only professional but affordable marketing.

Networking

Gro Networking was started in 2016 with the simple idea of networking garden retailers together, all while assisting members to achieve an affordable and professional image. Results happen.

Our Latest Blog Post

How To Sell More Plants

By |August 9, 2024|

It was a fantastic time to own a garden centre over the last few years, with everyone spending so much more time at home.

The supply of plants was a bigger issue than selling was.  A lot of the fundamental retail principles were forgotten during that time, with retailers too busy selling […]

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