A cottage industry: offering consumers natural backyard getaways, cottage or secret gardens have bloomed into a profitable niche for retailers. (retailing).

From: Pool & Spa News | Date: April 19, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

Editor's note: This is the second in a three-part retail series showing how to make consumers' backyard dreams come true.

Dan Drake and his wife were just looking for an escape.

Stressed out from work and the rigors of modern daily life (traffic, crowds, urban sprawl), the Drakes needed a place where they could relax in a peaceful, natural setting.

They found it in their own backyard.

With a few well-placed waterfeatures, plants and accessories, the couple created a backyard garden retreat that met all their needs. Before they knew it, the garden bloomed into a ...

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