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Casaplanta Garden Center
💬 726 reviews4.7
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Casaplanta Garden Center

Full-Service Tropical Garden Center. Top products: Palm trees, Succulents and cacti, Orchids and bromeliads, Decorative Talavera planters, Organic seeds. Casaplanta Garden Center is a prominent horticultural retail destination located in Miami, Florida, catering to homeowners and landscape enthusiasts. As a comprehensive garden center, the business specializes in a diverse array of tropical and subtropical plant life suitable for the South Florida climate, including palm trees, orchids, bromeliads, succulents, and a variety of annuals and perennials. Beyond plant sales, Casaplanta offers a robust suite of landscaping services, including site design, professional installation, irrigation and drainage planning, and outdoor aesthetic lighting. The facility serves as both a retail nursery and an educational hub, providing clients with expert advice on soil health, fertilizers, and organic gardening practices. Their product inventory includes essential horticultural supplies such as non-GMO organic seeds, specialized fertilizers, and a wide selection of ceramic and decorative pottery. The business focuses on enhancing outdoor living spaces through functional design and a curated selection of garden accessories, aiming to serve the local Miami community with both plant materials and turn-key landscaping solutions.

📍6840, Southwest 125th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33183, US
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Jeny Sod Services
💬 357 reviews4.3
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Jeny Sod Services

Full-Service Nursery and Sod. Top products: sod, indoor and outdoor plants, trees, landscape rocks, mulch. Jeny Sod & Nursery, established in 1966, operates as a comprehensive garden center and landscape supply provider with locations in Miami and Homestead, Florida. The business serves both residential and commercial clients across Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. While they specialize in the sale, delivery, and professional installation of various sod varieties, they also function as a full-service nursery. Their inventory includes a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor plants, trees, and gardening essentials such as soil, rocks, and mulch. Additionally, the company stocks hardscaping elements like fountains, pots, pavers, and garden benches. Their operational model supports homeowners and professional landscapers by offering expert guidance on plant selection, site preparation, and ongoing lawn maintenance, including irrigation and fertilization protocols.

📍17150, Southwest 177th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33187, US
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Isaac Farms
💬 305 reviews4.8
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Isaac Farms

Succulent and Cactus Nursery. Top products: Echeverias, Agaves, Rare cacti, Orchids, Hoyas. Established in 2001 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, Isaac Farms has transitioned from a landscape design and installation firm into a prominent grower and retailer of exotic succulents and cacti. Since 2007, the farm has focused on sourcing and cultivating a vast array of unique species, including Echeverias, Agaves, Aloes, Haworthias, Euphorbias, and Adeniums. Their horticultural operations extend to include rare succulents, orchids, and Hoyas, catering to a broad client base of residential collectors and urban gardeners. Beyond plant production, the nursery offers a comprehensive retail experience, providing high-quality terracotta and modern urban pottery, custom-designed arrangements, and decorative wood elements. The farm operates as both a physical retail destination for thousands of monthly visitors and a professional horticultural resource, emphasizing botanical education through their online channels and maintaining a consistent supply of specialty plant materials suitable for Florida’s specific climate.

📍18800 SW 177th Ave, Miami, FL 33187, USA
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Midtown Garden Center
💬 280 reviews4.4
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Midtown Garden Center

Urban Retail Garden Center. Top products: indoor plants, outdoor plants, custom arrangements, fresh cut flowers. Midtown Garden Center operates as an urban horticultural retail hub located in Miami, Florida. The business focuses on providing a diverse selection of indoor and outdoor plant varieties tailored to urban living environments. Their core offerings include the retail sale of ornamental plants, the creation of custom botanical arrangements, and on-site plant installation and delivery services. The facility functions as a multipurpose space that integrates an on-site florist, 'Zoom Bloomz,' which specializes in fresh-cut flowers for special occasions and individual stems. By positioning itself as a 'garden in the city,' the center caters primarily to local homeowners and urban residents seeking to integrate nature into their homes. While the site features supplementary amenities like a juice bar, the primary operational focus remains the sale and maintenance of botanical products, positioning the business as a community-centered garden shop and plant supply destination.

📍2600 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137, USA
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R & R Garden Center
💬 271 reviews4.5
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R & R Garden Center

Full-service landscape supply nursery. Top products: plants, sod, hardscapes, soil and sand, mulch, rocks. R & R Garden Center is a well-established horticultural retailer and landscaping service provider operating in the South Florida region for over 30 years. Serving both residential and commercial clients across Miami-Dade and Broward counties, the business functions as a comprehensive resource for exterior property improvement. Their core offerings include an extensive inventory of plant material, sod, and landscape supplies, complemented by professional installation services. The center specializes in providing high-quality hardscape materials, various soil and sand aggregates, and diverse ornamental plants suited for the local climate. By combining a retail garden center model with end-to-end landscaping project management, R & R Garden Center caters to homeowners and commercial property managers seeking professional, licensed, and insured exterior development solutions. Their operations are defined by long-standing local expertise, a focus on material quality, and a commitment to customer satisfaction through reliable delivery and installation services.

📍12201, Southwest 47th Street, Miami, Florida, 33175, US
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SoFlo Christmas Trees
💬 226 reviews4.9
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SoFlo Christmas Trees

📍10999 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33161, USA
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Eureka Farms
💬 210 reviews3.5
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Eureka Farms

Online Ornamental Plant Nursery. Top products: Indoor House Plants, Flowering & Shade Trees, Fruit Trees, Palm Trees, Topiaries. Eureka Farms is a commercial horticultural supplier and online retail nursery specializing in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor plant species. Their inventory includes flowering and shade trees, fruit trees, palm trees, ornamental grasses, and diverse house plants such as Ficus, Bird of Paradise, and various succulents like Agave. The business operates primarily as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, offering nationwide shipping with a focus on delivering healthy, greenhouse-grown specimens directly to residential and commercial customers. They prioritize botanical diversity and provide educational resources and expert guidance to support successful plant growth for their clientele. In addition to their retail operations, Eureka Farms supports bulk and wholesale accounts, serving landscapers and other commercial entities. Their mission centers on enhancing living spaces through accessible, high-quality plant cultivation and sustainable shipping practices.

📍16870 SW 184th St, Miami, FL 33187, USA
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Ring a Bell Farms
💬 201 reviews5
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Ring a Bell Farms

Privacy Hedge Specialty Nursery. Top products: Clusia, Podocarpus, Areca Palm. Ring a Bell Farms is a specialized nursery and horticultural service provider based in South Florida, dedicated to the cultivation and installation of high-quality privacy hedges. Operating as a family-run farm, the business focuses on producing robust, healthy ornamental plants including Clusia, Podocarpus, and Areca Palms, tailored for the South Florida climate. Their business model integrates the direct sale of plant stock with professional landscape installation services, catering to residential homeowners, real estate agents, and property management associations. Beyond cultivation, the nursery emphasizes sustainable and eco-friendly growing practices. They offer comprehensive solutions for property owners looking to replace invasive or pest-prone vegetation, such as diseased ficus, with resilient, low-maintenance, and aesthetically pleasing privacy barriers that provide natural noise reduction and enhanced curb appeal.

📍18955, Southwest 177th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33187, US
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Smarty Plants Nursery
💬 198 reviews4.5
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Smarty Plants Nursery

Native and Tropical Nursery. Top products: Small Leaf Clusia, Green Island Ficus, Mimosa strigillosa, Asiatic Jasmine, Cocoplum. Smarty Plants Nursery is a specialized online nursery and horticultural retailer based in Florida, focusing on providing a wide range of native, exotic, and tropical plants to homeowners and landscapers. Founded in 2016, the business distinguishes itself through a hybrid model that combines digital convenience—including online plant selection, live inventory viewing, and free landscape design tools—with local logistics. They maintain access to a vast network of growers to ensure competitive pricing and high-quality inventory, featuring over 100 native species alongside ornamental shrubs, palms, and trees. Beyond retail sales, they provide professional delivery and installation services throughout South Florida. Their operations are fully licensed and insured, emphasizing a customer-centric approach that includes a 30-day health guarantee and personalized photo previews of specific plants prior to shipment.

📍11600 SW 136th St, Miami, FL 33176, USA
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Blue Orchid and Tropical Plants
💬 197 reviews4.9
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Blue Orchid and Tropical Plants

📍135, Northeast 80th Terrace, Miami, Florida, 33138, US
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Galloway Farm Nursery Inc.
💬 182 reviews4.4
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Galloway Farm Nursery Inc.

Comprehensive Tropical Plant Nursery. Top products: Orchids and Bromeliads, Fruit and Flowering Trees, Butterfly Garden Plants, Succulents and Herbs, Decorative Pottery. Galloway Farm Nursery Inc. is a long-standing garden resource center located in Miami, Florida, with over 40 years of experience serving the local community. Spanning two and a half acres, the nursery operates as a multifaceted horticultural supplier offering a diverse inventory of ornamental and edible plants. Their plant catalog includes a wide variety of tropicals, orchids, bromeliads, succulents, roses, and Florida native species. They also specialize in fruit-bearing trees such as citrus, avocado, and mango, alongside various flowering trees like Senna and Jatropha. Beyond plant sales, the nursery functions as a full-service garden center providing essential horticultural supplies, including decorative stones, landscaping bricks, and mulches. Galloway Farm Nursery caters to both residential customers and professional landscapers, offering comprehensive landscape design and installation services. Their mission focuses on providing a curated selection of flora suitable for the South Florida climate, supported by an educated staff experienced in both plant care and landscape architecture.

📍7790, Southwest 87th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33173, US
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Costa Farms
💬 181 reviews3.2
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Costa Farms

Houseplant and Tropical Nursery. Top products: Tropical houseplants, Rare and exotic varieties, Self-watering plant systems, Pet-friendly plant collections, Flowering hibiscus. Costa Farms is a large-scale, multi-generational horticultural grower specializing in high-quality houseplants and tropical plants. With over 65 years of experience, the company operates across thousands of acres, utilizing professional research and development to supply the retail market with a massive variety of indoor greenery. Their core operations include the 'Trending Tropicals' and 'Exotic Angel' collections, which offer both common foliage plants and rare, collector-grade specimens. They focus heavily on consumer education, providing resources for plant care, light requirements, and watering techniques to ensure success for home growers. By integrating proprietary growing methods, such as their 'Wick & Grow' self-watering technology, and maintaining rigorous quality control, Costa Farms functions as a primary producer and direct-to-consumer supplier, serving as one of the largest plant producers in the United States.

📍21800, Southwest 162nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33170, US
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Plasencia Nursery
💬 137 reviews4.7
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Plasencia Nursery

📍11801 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33183, USA
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Nursery Elegua’s Inc
💬 123 reviews4.6
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Nursery Elegua’s Inc

📍12291 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33183, USA
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Sunset Nursery
💬 122 reviews4.3
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Sunset Nursery

General Garden Center Retailer. Top products: Ornamental plants, Shrubs, Perennials, Trees. Sunset Nursery, located in Miami, operates as a traditional garden center and retail horticultural supplier. The nursery serves local homeowners, gardening enthusiasts, and landscaping professionals by providing a diverse selection of plant life suited for the South Florida climate. Their core business model focuses on the retail sale of ornamental plants, shrubs, perennials, and trees, functioning as a primary resource for residential and commercial landscaping needs. By maintaining a physical garden center, they offer customers direct access to botanical stock, allowing for in-person consultation and selection. The nursery plays an essential role in the local supply chain for ornamental horticulture, supporting the aesthetic development of regional outdoor spaces. Their operations are centered on providing the necessary botanical inventory for both DIY gardeners and contracted landscape projects, ensuring that regional plant varieties are accessible for cultivation within the Miami area.

📍11919 SW 72nd Terrace, Miami, FL 33183, USA
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Summer Day Garden Nursery , LLC
💬 112 reviews4.2
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Summer Day Garden Nursery , LLC

📍11032, Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, 33161, US
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Richard Lyons' Nursery
💬 111 reviews4.5
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Richard Lyons' Nursery

Tropical and Rare Plant Nursery. Top products: Tropical fruit trees, Rare and unusual plants, Palms and Bamboo, Flowering shrubs and vines. Richard Lyons' Nursery is a specialized horticultural operation located in South Florida, focusing on the propagation and sale of rare and unusual tropical plants. Their extensive inventory includes a diverse array of fruit trees, flowering trees and shrubs, palms, cycads, bamboo, and heliconias. The nursery caters to a broad clientele, ranging from local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts to professional landscapers seeking unique specimens for tropical landscapes. Beyond ornamental sales, the nursery also operates as a small-scale producer of fresh tropical fruits, including jackfruit, jujube, sapodilla, and carambola. Known for its deep expertise in Florida-friendly and native plant species, the business emphasizes plant health and cultivation suited to the local climate. Their operations involve both retail sales and seasonal inventory management, providing high-quality plant stock, such as container-grown Surinam cherries, for diverse landscaping and edible garden projects.

📍20200, Southwest 134th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33177, US
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D’s Fruit Trees
💬 106 reviews5
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D’s Fruit Trees

Tropical Fruit Tree Nursery. Top products: Grafted Mango Trees, Tropical Avocado Varieties, Lychee and Mamey Sapote, Rare Exotic Fruit Trees, Mature Specimen Trees. D’s Fruit Trees is a family-run nursery located in Miami, Florida, specializing in the cultivation and sale of a vast array of rare and tropical fruit trees. With an inventory exceeding 100 varieties, including staples like mango, avocado, and lychee, as well as niche species such as jaboticaba, breadfruit, and soursop, the nursery serves a diverse clientele ranging from residential homeowners to commercial grove operators. The business distinguishes itself by using grafting techniques on superior rootstocks, which ensures disease resistance, true-to-variety fruit production, and accelerated maturation, allowing trees to fruit within 2-3 years. Beyond retail sales, they operate as a full-service horticultural provider, offering professional landscape design, edible forest installation, and commercial grove management across Florida. They emphasize on-site consultations to match trees with specific climate zones and soil conditions.

📍18955, Southwest 177th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33187, US
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Ready-to-Grow Gardens
💬 100 reviews4.8
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Ready-to-Grow Gardens

Edible Plant Nursery and Landscaping. Top products: Vegetable starts, Herb plants, Tropical fruit trees, Native butterfly plants, Raised garden bed kits. Ready-to-Grow Gardens is a specialized horticultural operation based in Miami, Florida, dedicated to promoting edible landscapes and food self-sufficiency. The business functions as both a retail nursery and a comprehensive garden service provider. Their nursery facility offers a diverse selection of organically grown vegetable starts, culinary herb plants, and tropical fruit trees, as well as native and butterfly-attracting plants. Beyond retail plant sales, the company serves as a full-service edible landscaping firm, providing professional design, installation, and ongoing maintenance for residential gardens. Their core offerings include the construction of custom raised garden beds made from reclaimed wood, the development of 'mini farms,' and personalized horticultural consulting services. Catering primarily to homeowners and local food enthusiasts, Ready-to-Grow Gardens emphasizes sustainable growing practices and provides educational support to help clients successfully cultivate their own food in the unique South Florida climate.

📍4590 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33175, USA
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Clusia Wholesale
💬 97 reviews5
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Clusia Wholesale

Privacy Hedge Specialty Nursery. Top products: Clusia, Podocarpus, Areca Palm. Clusia Wholesale is a family-run horticultural nursery based in Homestead, Florida, specializing in the cultivation and distribution of high-quality privacy hedge plants. Their primary inventory includes Clusia, Podocarpus, and Areca Palms, grown in a variety of container sizes ranging from 3-gallon to 45-gallon specimens. The business operates with a specific focus on meeting the demand for dense, salt-tolerant, and fast-growing ornamental greenery, catering primarily to the Florida market. By leveraging their location in the heart of South Florida’s agricultural hub, they supply plants that are acclimated to local environmental conditions. Their business model emphasizes direct-to-customer wholesale, requiring a minimum order of $500 for statewide delivery services. The operation distinguishes itself through rapid, same-week delivery and a streamlined ordering process facilitated via WhatsApp, serving both residential property owners and professional landscapers looking to establish immediate landscape screening.

📍22830, Southwest 152nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33170, US
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Fernlea Flowers
💬 95 reviews4.8
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Fernlea Flowers

Wholesale Greenhouse Plant Grower. Top products: Dipladenias, Hibiscus, Tropical plants, Ferns, Hydrangeas, Vegetables and herbs. Fernlea Flowers is a prominent Canadian horticultural grower and wholesale supplier specializing in high-quality greenhouse-grown plants. They operate as a large-scale producer, cultivating a diverse range of ornamental and edible plants, including the 'Garden Tropics' line, various Dipladenia varieties, Hydrangeas, and 'Harvesthyme' herbs and vegetables. Rather than operating as a traditional retail nursery, Fernlea functions as a primary supplier for retail stores across Ontario and Canada. Their business model focuses on mass-market distribution, providing strong-performing, easy-to-care-for tropicals and container-ready plants tailored for home gardeners, patio enthusiasts, and professional landscapers. They emphasize standardized growing methods to ensure consistent performance, offering seasonal collections like 'Fabulous Ferns' and 'Awesome Accents' that cater to both shade and full-sun landscape requirements. The company supports its network of retailers through educational resources and store-level shipment alerts.

📍16700 SW 184th St, Miami, FL 33187, USA
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RGS Nursery
💬 88 reviews4.7
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RGS Nursery

Retail Garden Center and Landscaping. Top products: Ornamental plants, Landscaping materials, Trees and shrubs, Hardscaping supplies. RGS Nursery Inc. is a professional horticultural and landscaping company based in Miami, Florida. With over a decade of industry experience, the business operates as both a retail garden center and a comprehensive landscaping service provider. Their core offerings include professional garden design, installation, and ongoing lawn and garden maintenance. Beyond plant sales—which encompass trees, shrubs, and ornamental varieties—the nursery provides essential horticultural services such as irrigation and drainage solutions, as well as hardscaping and stone installation. They cater to a broad clientele, including residential homeowners looking to enhance property aesthetics and functionality. The business maintains an active retail presence with a standard seven-day-a-week operating schedule, emphasizing high-attention-to-detail landscaping and plant care as their primary mission.

📍18800 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33177, USA
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RGS Garden & Nursery, Inc.
💬 84 reviews4.9
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RGS Garden & Nursery, Inc.

Retail Nursery and Landscaping. Top products: Sod, Indoor plants, Outdoor plants, Sand, Rocks. Established in 2019, RGS Garden & Nursery, Inc. is a family-operated business based in Miami, Florida, that functions as a retail nursery and comprehensive landscape service provider. The company specializes in the supply of landscaping materials, including a variety of sod types such as St. Augustine, Zoysia, Bermuda, Bahia, Paspalum, and Cashmere, alongside decorative rocks and sand. Their nursery operations feature both indoor and outdoor plant selections, catering to homeowners looking to develop their gardens. Beyond plant and material sales, the company offers professional garden planning, landscape design, and installation services. Their business model integrates horticultural supply with manual labor services, including Bobcat work and land clearing. They cater to a broad range of customers from novice gardeners to those seeking professional design assistance, emphasizing customer support, competitive pricing, and quality craftsmanship in their landscape transformations.

📍16090, Southwest 184th Street, Miami, Florida, 33187, US
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Plant Daddy
💬 75 reviews4.8
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Plant Daddy

Indoor and outdoor plant retailer. Top products: Houseplants, Outdoor plants, Planters, Botanical design services. Plant Daddy is a prominent Miami-based nursery and plant design firm specializing in the curation and installation of indoor and outdoor greenery. Founded by a local entrepreneur, the company bridges the gap between botanical retail and professional interior landscaping. Their inventory ranges from statement houseplants to outdoor tropical varieties, catering to both residential homeowners and high-profile commercial clients, including notable brands such as Bacardi and Forever 21. Beyond retail, the business provides comprehensive design, installation, and ongoing maintenance services to ensure the longevity of their plant installations. Operating out of their Miami storefront, they emphasize a 'tropical elegance' aesthetic suited for South Florida's climate. They offer a streamlined service model that includes both local pickup and regional delivery services stretching from Miami to West Palm Beach, focusing on creating therapeutic and aesthetically sophisticated green spaces.

📍335, Northeast 35th Terrace, Miami, Florida, 33137, US
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Local Nursery Scene in Miami

Miami supports a vast network of 107 nurseries and garden centers, reflecting the region's year-round growing season. This high concentration of suppliers is essential for navigating the complexities of South Florida's USDA Hardiness Zone 10-11, where humidity and seasonal rainfall dictate plant survival. Local garden centers often specialize in specific niches, ranging from wholesale sod providers to curated succulent boutiques. Whether you are a homeowner seeking privacy hedges or a collector looking for rare tropicals, the local market offers high-quality, acclimated inventory that far outperforms stock found in big-box stores.

Comparison of Top Nurseries

Nursery Name Rating Specialization Type
Casaplanta Garden Center 4.7 Tropical Garden Center Maps Search
Jeny Sod Services 4.3 Sod and Landscape Supply Maps Search
Isaac Farms 4.8 Succulents and Cacti Maps Search
Midtown Garden Center 4.4 Urban Retail Maps Search
R & R Garden Center 4.5 Landscape Supply Maps Search
SoFlo Christmas Trees 4.9 General Plant Nursery Maps Search
Eureka Farms 3.5 Online Ornamental Nursery Maps Search
Ring a Bell Farms 5.0 Privacy Hedges Maps Search
Smarty Plants Nursery 4.5 Native and Tropical Maps Search
Blue Orchid and Tropical Plants 4.9 General Plant Nursery Maps Search

Deep Dive into Nurseries

Casaplanta Garden Center provides a comprehensive suite of services including site design and irrigation planning. They focus on tropical plant life, specifically palm trees, orchids, and bromeliads suitable for local climate conditions.

Jeny Sod Services operates with a dual focus on residential landscaping and large-scale sod installation. They stock essential hardscaping and soil materials needed for establishing new lawns in Miami-Dade.

Isaac Farms distinguishes itself as a specialized grower of exotic succulents and cacti. They serve as a primary resource for collectors seeking rare specimens like Echeverias and Agaves, paired with high-quality pottery.

Midtown Garden Center caters specifically to the urban resident, blending retail plant sales with an on-site florist. Their inventory is curated to thrive in restricted urban spaces and indoor environments.

R & R Garden Center combines over 30 years of experience with a broad inventory of plants, sod, and hardscape materials. They cater primarily to commercial and residential property managers needing full-scale installation services.

SoFlo Christmas Trees maintains its focus on seasonal inventory while operating within the broader network of local general nurseries. Such establishments often transition between seasonal offerings and perennial ornamental staples.

Eureka Farms functions as an online horticultural retailer that ships greenhouse-grown ornamentals nationwide. Their inventory ranges from fruit trees to topiaries, emphasizing accessibility for those outside the immediate local retail loop.

Ring a Bell Farms specializes exclusively in privacy hedges like Clusia and Podocarpus. This family-run nursery focuses on helping homeowners replace invasive species with resilient, low-maintenance barriers.

Smarty Plants Nursery utilizes a digital-first approach to connect customers with over 100 native species. They emphasize botanical education and offer a 30-day health guarantee to ensure plant success upon installation.

Blue Orchid and Tropical Plants serves the general nursery market with a focus on regional floral favorites. They are a go-to for gardeners seeking reliable indoor and outdoor staples.

Buying Guide for FL Gardeners

  • Prioritize Native Plants: Species like Cocoplum or Mimosa strigillosa are adapted to Florida's sandy soil and require less water and fewer fertilizers than exotic imports.
  • Check for Local Acclimation: Plants grown in South Florida nurseries are already adjusted to the high heat and humidity levels. Big-box store shipments often struggle during their first few weeks outdoors due to stress.
  • Examine Root Health: Always check the bottom of nursery pots. Avoid plants that are heavily root-bound or show signs of stagnant water rot, which is common in high-moisture climates.
  • Understand Soil Needs: Miami soil is often rocky and alkaline. Consult with your chosen garden center regarding the need for organic amendments or specialized potting mixes before planting in the ground.
  • Seasonal Timing: While the climate allows for year-round growth, the best time for major landscape installation is the cooler dry season. This allows root systems to establish before the intense summer heat and hurricane-season rainfall begin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the best time of year to plant in South Florida?

A: The ideal window for planting in Miami is during the cooler, drier months between October and April. Planting during this time allows roots to establish in the soil before the intense summer heat, frequent thunderstorms, and peak hurricane season put undue stress on new specimens.

Q: Why should I choose a local nursery over a big-box store?

A: Local nurseries in Miami typically carry plants that have been grown and acclimated to our specific Zone 10-11 climate. Big-box retailers often receive bulk shipments from northern greenhouses, meaning the plants are under higher stress when transitioning to our intense humidity, salt air, and direct tropical sunlight.

Q: Are native plants better for my Miami garden?

A: Yes, native plants are highly recommended. Because they have evolved alongside local rainfall patterns and soil types, they generally require less irrigation, fewer fertilizers, and less maintenance once established. They also provide essential support for local pollinators and birds that struggle in urbanized environments.

Q: What soil amendments are necessary for Miami gardens?

A: Miami soil is often thin, rocky, and high in pH due to its limestone base. Gardeners usually need to add organic matter like compost, peat, or specialized potting soils to improve nutrient retention and drainage, ensuring that tropical plants have a healthy medium to prevent root rot.

Q: What is the difference between a nursery and a garden center?

A: A nursery primarily focuses on the cultivation and wholesale production of plant materials. A garden center is a retail-focused establishment that stocks plants alongside a wide variety of tools, fertilizers, decorative pottery, and landscape supplies, serving as a comprehensive shopping hub for residential gardeners.

⭐ 4.6 average rating across 107 verified nurseries in Miami

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Cesar Veraa day ago

This place was amazing. Kevin was awesome — very patient with us and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you Kevin and team!

Midtown Garden Center
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Hayden Lawtona day ago

Biggest selection of cactuses I’ve ever seen. Beautiful place with great landscaping in the front

Isaac Farms
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Katie Ga day ago

I wanted to buy a gift for some friends in Texas after we’d spent a wonderful few days together in Spain, so I was looking for a plant that would remind them of our time together. As I was organising everything from the UK, I wasn’t sure what would be suitable, but the customer service was absolutely outstanding. The team gave me great advice on which plant to choose, how it would cope with the Texas climate, and how best to care for it. They really went above and beyond. The plant was dispatched the very same day and arrived in perfect condition. Thank you for making the whole process so easy and stress-free. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you!

Eureka Farms
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Coff2xa day ago

Excellent customer service they called back to confirm the purchase and scheduled delivery date & time..will purchase again..

Jeny Sod Services
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Paul O'Malley2 days ago

Florida native and pollinator plants in Miami. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Fantastic.

Local Nursery
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Hairvana Studio2 days ago

Love Jesus and his amazing Wife. Great plants

Local Nursery
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Adrian Delesdernier4 days ago

Alexis was super knowledgeable and helpful. The prices were fair and they have a great selection of native and plants!

Ready-to-Grow Gardens
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Alina Coronel4 days ago

Amazing fruit trees/ mamey fruits! Dustin is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Helped us select the best avocado and mango trees for our home. Took us over to his mamey field where he has hundreds of mamey trees and we picked the mamey fruit right off the trees. Needless to say, they are delicious. If you are looking for mamey fruit, go see Dustin!

D’s Fruit Trees