Garden Center Walkie Talkies

It takes a lot of people working together to ensure that your nursery or garden center is as successful as it can be.

Proper communication is a must when nurturing a plant to maturity (or prospective customers into sales), and the best way to communicate across your site is with a reliable two-way radio.

But which radio would work best for your garden center?

It's an important question, and you're in the right place to get the answer. You've found the ultimate garden center radio resource on the web.

In this article, we'll highlight the very best devices on the market today — radios that are proven winners in the nursery and gardening industry.

We know that the needs of each garden center differ, and we don’t expect one magical radio to work for every independent garden center or nursery that we serve.

As a result, we recommend a one-on-one conversation with one of TechWholesale's radio experts. We're available via live chat, by phone at 888-925-5982, or by filling out our contact form.

If one of the radios on this list catches your eye, we can put together a free no obligation quote that has been designed with your specific needs in mind.

What Do You Need in a Garden Center Radio?

Choosing the perfect radio for your retail garden center depends on a number of factors: the size of your facility, the ability to work inside and outside, a strong range, and many more.

That’s why you need the quality that comes with a name brand device. A random, no-name two-way radio off the shelf at a local electronics store isn’t likely to meet your needs.

You need to do your research and understand what features are required for optimal communications within your facility.

Here are the top radio features that we’ve found to be necessary for garden centers and nurseries:

Durability - Look for military grade hardware.
The ability to work both inside and outside - UHF and Digital band radios only
Repeater capable, depending on the size of the site
Antimicrobial properties to prevent the spread of germs and bacteria
A strong range that meets the requirements of your facility.
Good battery life that will last through the workday.

Now that we know what we're looking for, let's check out the top radios we recommend for your business specifically.

Remember, if any of these catch your eye, don't hesitate to reach out to a TechWholesale representative at 888-925-5982, or by filling out our contact form.

The Best Radios for Garden Centers and Nurseries

Motorola DLR1060

The first radio that we’re recommending for your garden center is the Motorola DLR1060.

This is a six channel radio, which means that it can easily segment a large nursery staff. As for range, when inside you have 20 floors or 300,000 square feet to play with. On top of that, it also communicates for up to two miles outdoors.

This device runs on a digital band. That means it is exempt from the FCC license expenses that most UHF and VHF radio-owners are forced to pay every year. In other words, the DLR1060 is a device that will save you money in the long run.

If you’re concerned about your business communications being picked up by outsiders, there are no worries to be found here. The Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology of this device, coupled with 10,000 radio profile ID codes, will protect your privacy and keep outside radios away from your conversations.

The "page all" and "call all" features of the Motorola DLR1060 will allow you to reach everyone at once, and can be beneficial in an emergency situation or for communicating company-wide information.

There’s also a direct call feature which can be used to reach out to one specific person without bothering the whole staff.

The DLR1060 also meets military standards for durability and is covered in an antimicrobial coating that will curb the spread of dangerous bacteria. It comes with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with an average life of up to 14 hours per charge.

If you want to save money in the long run with the Motorola DLR106O, contact us today for a free personalized quote.

Motorola CLS1410

The Motorola CLS1410 is a UHF Radio, so it works well both inside and outside. When indoors, you’ll have a range of 15 floors, or 200,000 square feet. Outside, you’re looking at up to two miles of solid communication.

This device comes with four channels to keep staff segmented and features both audible call alerts and vibracall technology. That means, when a call comes in, the radio won’t necessarily interrupt you when in conversation with a customer.

You’ll receive a long lasting rechargeable li-ion battery with the Motorola CLS1410, and private line codes that will protect all of your communications.

The CLS1410 is also one of our easiest devices to set up, thanks to its simplified cloning. Configure one radio and then just clone that setup to each additional device.

If you think that the Motorola CLS1410 is the perfect garden center radio for you, contact us today for a free personalized quote.

Motorola RMU2040

The Motorola RMU2040 is a UHF Radio that comes with four channels that you can use to segment your staff.

This radio provides outdoor communications for up to two miles and an indoor range of 20 floors or 250,000 square feet.

This radio is an absolute powerhouse. It is composed of highly durable, military-grade hardware that can stand up to shock, dust, and temperature extremes with ease. This is not a two-way radio that will break when a team member drops it.

On top of that, the antimicrobial properties of the casing prevents the spread of germs throughout your facility.

On the subject of privacy, this device uses 219 privacy codes to eliminate interference and crosstalk while also including 99 UHF frequencies that are exclusive to businesses.

If you need a tough as nails garden center radio, contact us today for a free personalized quote.

Motorola CLP1080e

The Motorola CLP1080e is super lightweight and discreet. It comes with an earpiece and a belt clip that will help with hands-free use. That means not only will your employees have no issue carrying it around, they can communicate with the device while still working in the nursery.

The large central PTT button makes the CLP1080e super easy to use. There’s virtually no learning curve.

This device is also repeater capable, meaning its range can be doubled if it’s not enough for your facility.

Since this is a UHF device, it’s going to work well both inside and out. When you’re outdoors, you’re going to have up to one mile of reliable communication. Inside, there’s a range of 10 floors.

The Motorola CLP1080e features eight channels for staff segmentation. It was originally created for restaurants and hotels but translates well to nursery use.

There are 219 Elimination codes included to keep communications private. The battery is a rechargeable li-ion battery that lasts up to 12 hours.

Furthermore, this device has antimicrobial properties on the casing, so you’re not going to have to worry about viruses or bacteria spreading to your staff.

If you are looking for a light and discreet radio for your garden center or nursery, the Motorola CLP1080e will do the trick nicely. Contact Tech Wholesale today for a free no obligation quote.

Which Garden Center Radio is Right for You?

The Best Radio for Multi-Building Garden Centers

If your garden center is comprised of multiple buildings, such as a separate greenhouse, we recommend the Motorola DLR1060

It has six different channels, which means you can segment between buildings. You’re also working with a 20 floor or 300,000 square foot range with 2 miles outdoors. This ensures clear and easy communication between the various sites.

This two way radio runs on a digital band, so you’re not going to incur any FCC License expenses. And the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technology coupled with 10,000 radio profile ID codes will keep all of your sensitive conversations private.

Page all and call all available features allow you to reach everyone around the facility all at once while the direct call feature can contact one specific person in any building.

If you have a garden center that has multiple buildings and you believe that the Motorola DLR1060 is right for you, contact us now for a free quote.

The Best Radio for a Small Garden Center

Small garden centers can get a lot of use out of the Motorola CLS1410. CLS stands for Clear, Light, and Simple, which is exactly what your small garden center needs.

It’s a UHF Radio, so it works well both inside and outside. There’s a 15 floor or 200,000 square foot range when used in a building with communications outside possible for up to two miles.

The four included channels for this device will allow you to keep a smaller staff segmented while still offering a private channel for the management team to discuss sensitive matters.

It’s a lightweight device at only 4.6 ounces, which means that it’s nice and easy to carry around.

The long lasting li-ion battery is perfect for even the longest shifts, and simplified cloning will make for an easy setup.

If you want the Motorola CLS1410 for your small garden center or nursery, reach out to the radio experts at Tech Wholesale for a free personalized quote.

The Most Durable Garden Center Radio

If durability is a concern, check out the Motorola RMU2040 for your garden center radio needs.

The highly durable military grade hardware of this device can withstand being dropped, banged, hit with tools, dropped in the mud, and more.

It’s a UHF radio, which means it’s going to hold up regardless of whether you’re inside or outside. You’ll be able to talk between 20 floors inside with communications up to two miles outside.

This powerhouse radio features four channels and has an antimicrobial casing to prevent the spread of bacteria and disease.

If toughness is what you’re looking for, then the Motorola RMU2040 could be the right fit for your garden center. Contact Tech Wholesale now for a free quote on this device.

The Most Portable Garden Center Radio

Portability and ease of use are the name of the game when it comes to the Motorola CLP1080e.

It’s super lightweight at little more than two ounces and fits on any uniform discreetly. This radio comes with an earpiece for hands free use and a belt clip.

When ease of use is a concern, the Motorola CLP1080e delivers. It has one large central PTT button and that’s it. Your staff won’t have to consult a user manual every 10 seconds.

This is a UHF radio with one mile of outdoor range and 10 floors of coverage inside. Of course, if that’s not enough, this is a repeater capable radio, so its range can be doubled.

The battery is rechargeable and lasts for up to 12 hours.

If you want the convenience of a lightweight and portable device that’s easy to use, contact us today for a quote on the Motorola CLP1080e.

Want to Learn More?

Stellar communication can deepen the shade of your nursery’s green thumb. Your seeds and plants will bloom and grow with maximum efficiency thanks to the power of a reliable name brand two way radio and your expertise in horticulture. That’s true whether you’re growing veggies, roses, or caring for bonsai trees.

If one of these devices seems like the perfect fit for your garden center, let us know so that we can put a no obligation free quote together that is modeled specifically to your needs and budget.

If you have additional questions, we’re happy to answer them. Call us toll-free at 888-925-5982, chat with us through the live chat window on our website, or fill out our customer contact form.