the challenge

For beginner gardeners, the world of plants can feel intimidating and overly technical. But Swansons Nursery believes everyone deserves to feel confident growing something beautiful—whether it’s their first tomato or their fiftieth fern. So we set out to position Swansons as the friendly, approachable experts who make gardening feel accessible, joyful, and totally doable.

 
 
 

the solution

Enter Garden Songs—a campaign that transforms gardening topics into playful, catchy tunes. Filmed in a single take at the nursery, each spot begins with a charming performance by musician Chloe Hendrickson. As the camera pulls back, the full beauty of Swansons is revealed, with each scene crafted to reflect the song’s theme—whether it’s herbs, soil, or bursts of color. The result: a warm, inviting call to dig in (literally), and a creative way to grow both confidence and community.

 

 Spring Films

The Color Song :30

 

The Herbs Song :30

 

The Dirt Song :30

 

Holiday Films

Traditions Song :30

 

Ornaments Song :30

 

Key Metrics:

+22% Increase in New Visitors YoY
+39% Increase in Plant Partner (Newsletter) Signups
Record Sales in Key Categories (e.g. Annuals, Soil, Ornaments)


Too good to be real?!

The very first comment we received upon campaign launch was a surprising compliment.

A customer asked “Is this AI”?

(Yes, humans still make beautiful work)