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Manning's Feed & Seed
💬 176 reviews4.9
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Manning's Feed & Seed

Retail garden and supply center. Top products: garden seeds, plants, gardening supplies, animal feed, lawn care products. Founded in 1937 in Milton, Florida, Manning’s Feed & Seed is a multi-generational, family-owned retail institution that serves the agricultural and horticultural needs of Santa Rosa County. While historically rooted in animal feed and livestock supplies, the business operates as a full-service garden center, providing a variety of plants, seeds, and professional-grade gardening products to local homeowners and hobby farmers. Their horticultural offering is supported by expert guidance on regional lawn care, soil management, and pest control tailored to Florida's specific climate conditions. In addition to retail nursery and gardening supplies, Manning's functions as a community hub for agricultural support, offering seasonal lawn maintenance programs and animal husbandry resources. They cater to a diverse clientele ranging from backyard gardeners and pet owners to those managing small-scale livestock and farm operations.

📍4436, Woodbine Road, Pace, Florida, 32571, US
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Riverland Nursery
💬 176 reviews4.7
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Riverland Nursery

Southwest Florida ornamental nursery. Top products: trees, palms, clumping bamboo, edible plants, native plants, exotic shrubs. Riverland Nursery is a prominent garden center located in Southwest Florida, operating across a 5-acre facility designed as both a retail space and a demonstration garden. The nursery specializes in providing a diverse inventory of trees, palms, clumping bamboo, exotic shrubs, and Florida native plants, all curated for hardiness within the local climate. Their operations are centered on a high-touch, educational customer experience, where plants are displayed in landscape-style settings with detailed informational signage regarding growth habits and care requirements. The business caters to homeowners and landscape enthusiasts seeking inspiration and well-established botanical specimens. Beyond its core horticultural offerings, the site hosts an on-site floral shop, 'April Flowers,' further diversifying its appeal as a destination for gardening and botanical products. The nursery maintains a commitment to expert advice and accessible horticultural education for the regional community.

📍13005 Palm Beach Blvd
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Fairfield Farms
💬 174 reviews4.2
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Fairfield Farms

Full-Service Horticultural Garden Center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Native plants, Pottery and fountains, Garden furniture. Fairfield Farms is a long-standing, locally owned garden center and nursery based in Oxford, Florida, operating since 1989. The business serves the Central Florida community by providing a wide selection of trees, shrubs, and native plants, alongside garden supplies, pottery, fountains, and outdoor furniture. Their operational model blends retail nursery sales with professional horticultural services, including landscape design, custom installation, and on-site property consultations provided by a team of full-time designers. Beyond retail and installation, Fairfield Farms emphasizes education, hosting regular workshops and events focused on climate-specific gardening, such as heat and drought-tolerant plant maintenance. They cater primarily to local homeowners looking to enhance their residential landscapes, offering a comprehensive suite of services that spans from plant selection and delivery to ongoing yard maintenance and planting enhancements.

📍4159, County Road 204, Wildwood, Florida, 34484, US
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Wild Roots
💬 174 reviews4.9
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Wild Roots

Retail Urban Plant Nursery. Top products: indoor houseplants, potted greenery, pottery, plant accessories. Wild Roots is a retail plant nursery and lifestyle shop located in St. Petersburg, specializing in indoor houseplants and greenery for urban environments. The business functions as a garden center that caters to plant enthusiasts of all experience levels, offering expert horticultural advice to assist customers with plant selection and care. Beyond their core inventory of living plants, the shop emphasizes a curated selection of locally handmade goods, including pottery, macrame, and home decor items. Wild Roots distinguishes itself as a community-oriented space, hosting various plant-based workshops and educational sessions. The facility also serves as a multi-purpose event venue, offering both indoor and outdoor settings for private functions such as weddings, elopements, and workshops. Their mission centers on fostering a community around plant care and local craftsmanship, serving as a hub for both hobbyist plant parents and those seeking unique, plant-centric lifestyle products.

📍1962, 1st Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33712, US
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Beltran's Nursery & Landscape
💬 173 reviews4.5
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Beltran's Nursery & Landscape

Retail Nursery and Landscape Design. Top products: Palm trees, Clusia, Bougainvillea, Pottery, Mulch and landscape materials. Beltran’s Nursery & Landscape is a prominent horticultural destination and full-service landscape provider based in Punta Gorda, Florida. The nursery specializes in a wide range of flora suitable for the Southwest Florida climate, with a particular focus on palm trees, hardy shrubs like Clusia, and ornamental flowering plants such as Bougainvillea. Serving both residential homeowners and professional landscape projects, the business functions as both a retail garden center and a professional installation firm. Their physical location offers a diverse inventory of live plants, specimen trees, and horticultural supplies, including decorative Michael Carr Pottery, mulch, and landscape rocks. Beyond retail sales, the company maintains a dedicated team for landscape design and site installation, providing clients with end-to-end outdoor transformations. By combining expert horticultural advice with tangible inventory and hardscaping materials, Beltran’s serves as a comprehensive resource for regional landscape development and outdoor garden maintenance.

📍4262, Taylor Road, Punta Gorda, Florida, 33950, US
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JMC Landscaping & Nursery
💬 173 reviews4.8
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JMC Landscaping & Nursery

Florida Tropical Plant Nursery. Top products: Palm Trees, Flowering Shrubs, Fruit Trees, Shade Trees. JMC Landscaping & Nursery is a Florida-based horticultural business serving Southwest Florida for over 25 years. The company operates as a dual-purpose enterprise, functioning as both a retail garden center and a comprehensive landscape design-build firm. Their nursery specializes in tropical horticulture, offering a diverse inventory of over 1,000 plants including a heavy focus on various palm species (such as Foxtail, Coconut, Royal, and Adonidia), flowering shrubs like Bougainvillea and African Iris, and edible fruit-bearing plants including Avocado, Mango, and Citrus. They serve a broad clientele ranging from residential homeowners seeking custom garden design to commercial properties requiring large-scale landscape installations. Beyond plant sales, JMC provides full-service landscape contracting, covering irrigation, sod installation, tree removal, and hardscaping, supported by a professional team that provides ongoing maintenance advice and post-planting care education.

📍10433 Stringfellow Rd, St James City, FL 33956, USA
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Natalia’s Garden Center
💬 172 reviews5
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Natalia’s Garden Center

Ornamental and Edible Plant Nursery. Top products: landscaping shrubs, fruit trees, herb plants, milkweed kits, citrus trees. Natalia’s Garden Center is a horticultural retail and growing operation dedicated to providing high-quality plant stock to local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Their core mission focuses on fostering residential biodiversity and edible gardening, offering a diverse inventory that includes landscaping staples such as shrubs, hedges, and ground covers, alongside a robust selection of edible plants like citrus, berries, herbs, and vegetables. A significant aspect of their operation is their commitment to conservation, specifically through the provision of Monarch Butterfly Kits, which include essential milkweed to support declining pollinator populations. The center emphasizes locally grown stock, ensuring that plants are acclimatized to the regional environment. By bridging the gap between professional landscaping needs and home garden cultivation, Natalia’s Garden Center acts as both a supplier of ornamental greenery and a resource for sustainable, eco-friendly garden development.

📍665, Charles Richard Beall Boulevard, DeBary, Florida, 32713, US
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Staggs Nursery
💬 172 reviews4.4
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Staggs Nursery

Retail and Wholesale Plant Nursery. Top products: trees, shrubs, plants, sod, mulch, decorative rock. Staggs Nursery is a Florida-based horticultural business with over 30 years of experience serving both retail and wholesale markets in the Tampa Bay Area. The nursery operates as a comprehensive garden center and tree service provider, offering a wide selection of plants, trees, shrubs, sod, and landscaping materials such as mulch and decorative rocks. Their business model integrates the supply of quality ornamental plant stock with professional horticultural and maintenance services. They cater to both residential and commercial clients, providing specialized tree care including trimming, removal, stump grinding, and transplanting. Beyond plant retail, they operate as a full-service landscaping contractor, managing projects from initial design and installation to long-term site maintenance. The company emphasizes continuous improvement in its growing techniques and species selection to ensure high-quality plant stock suitable for the regional climate.

📍13824 E Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dover, FL 33527, USA
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Gabriella Plants
💬 171 reviews4.7
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Gabriella Plants

Online Houseplant Specialty Nursery. Top products: Philodendron varieties, Hoya species, Alocasia cultivars, Begonia varieties, Carnivorous plants. Gabriella Plants is a specialized online plant nursery that focuses on the cultivation and direct-to-consumer distribution of a diverse range of ornamental houseplants. Operating with the motto 'From Our Greenhouse to Your House,' the company maintains its own production facilities, ensuring that plants are grown, inspected, and shipped directly to customers' doors. Their extensive inventory features a wide variety of tropical plants, including rare Philodendron, Hoya, Alocasia, and Begonia cultivars, as well as unique selections like carnivorous Venus Flytraps. The business differentiates itself through a commitment to horticultural transparency, providing resources such as growing tips, a podcast, and specific light and watering requirements for every product offered. Their target audience consists primarily of residential plant enthusiasts and collectors who prioritize high-quality, greenhouse-grown specimens. The company manages all aspects of the supply chain, including professional packing and specialized shipping to ensure plant health during transit.

📍4875 Gabriella Ln, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA
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GardenWorks
💬 170 reviews4.5
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GardenWorks

Retail and wholesale plant nursery. Top products: interior plants, exterior plants, palm trees, landscape specimens. GardenWorks is a dedicated nursery and garden center based in Oakland Park, Florida, serving the East Broward community since 2009. The business specializes in the retail and wholesale supply of both interior and exterior horticultural material, with a specific focus on palm varieties and unique landscape specimens. GardenWorks distinguishes its operations through a rigorous quality control process, personally vetting plant inventory at certified Florida growing facilities at least twice a month to ensure health and aesthetic standards. The nursery caters to a diverse clientele, including local homeowners and professional landscapers looking to enhance residential or commercial properties. Their business model emphasizes personalized service and sourcing capabilities; if a specific plant or tree is not currently in stock, the staff actively leverages their network of growers to secure requested material. The facility maintains a consistent inventory of high-quality plant life intended for long-term landscape installation and interior decor.

📍1506, East Oakland Park Boulevard, Oakland Park, Florida, 33334, US
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G.D.I. Nursery & Landscaping, Corp.
💬 169 reviews4.6
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G.D.I. Nursery & Landscaping, Corp.

Florida Climate Ornamental Nursery. Top products: Tropical palms, Shrubs, Hedges, Ornamental trees. G.D.I. Nursery & Landscaping, Corp. is a family-owned horticultural business based in South Florida, operating as both a retail nursery and a comprehensive landscape design and installation firm. The company maintains an inventory of over 5,000 plants and trees, specifically selected for their ability to thrive in the regional Florida climate. Their product offerings focus on ornamental varieties, including tropical palms, various hedge materials, and decorative shrubs suitable for both residential and commercial properties. Beyond plant sales, the business provides full-service landscaping solutions, which include site layout planning, plant installation, soil preparation, and hardscape accents such as rock and mulch. They cater to a diverse client base ranging from individual homeowners to property investors. G.D.I. emphasizes long-term maintenance as part of their service model, offering professional trimming, cleanup, and site health monitoring to ensure the longevity and aesthetic appeal of their horticultural installations. Their operations are built on a service-oriented approach that integrates professional botanical expertise with installation craftsmanship.

📍Homestead Road South, Lehigh Acres, Florida, 33936, US
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Incredible Edible Landscapes
💬 169 reviews4.9
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Incredible Edible Landscapes

Tropical Edible Plant Nursery. Top products: Tropical fruit trees, Perennial herbs and spices, Medicinal plants, Organic fertilizers, Root crops. Incredible Edible Landscapes is a specialized horticultural nursery established in 2017, headquartered in South Florida. The business focuses on the propagation and cultivation of a vast array of tropical fruit, nut, and spice-bearing trees, alongside perennial vegetables and medicinal plants. Their primary mission is to promote sustainable food security by encouraging homeowners and growers to replace traditional ornamental lawns with productive 'food forests.' The nursery operates both as a brick-and-mortar retail location for local customers and as a digital storefront offering nationwide shipping of live plants. Their growing philosophy centers on organic practices, strictly avoiding synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or toxic chemicals in their plant production. Beyond the sale of nursery stock, the company provides professional tree care, maintenance services, and educational resources regarding soil health, offering OMRI-listed fertilizers and mineral supplements to support plant vigor. They serve a diverse clientele including home gardeners, hobbyist permaculturists, and those interested in sustainable tropical agriculture.

📍Tangerine Boulevard, Westlake, Florida, 33470, US
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Sweet Bay Nursery
💬 169 reviews4.9
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Sweet Bay Nursery

Native Florida Plant Nursery. Top products: Native trees, Perennial wildflowers, Native shrubs, Ferns and grasses, Butterfly and wildlife plants. Established in 1995 and located in Parrish, Florida, Sweet Bay Nursery is a premier horticultural business specializing in the cultivation and sale of Florida native plants. Their mission centers on ecological restoration and sustainable landscaping, aiming to help customers support local wildlife, conserve water, and improve water quality. The nursery offers an extensive inventory of native species, including shrubs, trees, wildflowers, ferns, and ornamental grasses, specifically curated to attract pollinators such as butterflies and birds. Serving both residential homeowners and commercial site developers, Sweet Bay Nursery provides expert advice on creating wildlife-friendly landscapes that are adapted to the Florida climate. Beyond retail sales, they emphasize the environmental benefits of native gardening and serve as a knowledge hub for those looking to preserve natural history through local horticulture. Operating out of their Manatee County facility, the business maintains a professional focus on native biodiversity, water conservation, and the ecological enhancement of central Florida landscapes.

📍10824 Erie Rd, Parrish, FL 34219, USA
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Blue Star Nursery
💬 167 reviews4.9
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Blue Star Nursery

Regional Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Perennials, Shrubs, Evergreens, Flowering Shrubs, Shade Trees. Blue Star Nursery is a retail garden center located in Windsor, Ontario, specializing in a diverse selection of plant material suited for the Essex County climate. The nursery offers a comprehensive inventory that includes perennials, various shrub varieties, evergreens, flowering shrubs, and shade trees. Their operation functions as a resource for local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, providing not only botanical stock but also professional horticultural advice and guidance on garden planning and plant care. Managed by a team of experienced professionals, the business emphasizes healthy plant selection and customer service, often assisting clients with personalized landscaping advice to ensure successful plant establishment. As a locally operated family business, they maintain detailed customer records to support services like gift certificates and warranties. The nursery operates seasonally, focusing on providing high-quality outdoor plants and gardening information to help customers achieve their specific landscape design goals.

📍8115 US-301, Hawthorne, FL 32640, USA
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B & C Nursery
💬 165 reviews4.6
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B & C Nursery

Full-service garden center nursery. Top products: trees, palms, ornamental plants, pottery, birdbaths. B & C Nursery, based in Pace, Florida, is a long-standing, locally owned and operated horticultural business serving the community since 2000. As a full-service nursery and garden center, the company provides a wide selection of trees, palms, and ornamental plants, supported by a retail inventory that includes garden hardscapes like pottery, fountains, and birdbaths. Beyond retail sales, the nursery functions as a comprehensive landscaping provider. Their service offerings include professional landscape design and installation, grading, irrigation system setup, sodding, and ongoing maintenance for both residential and commercial properties. The business differentiates itself by offering a hybrid model where customers can either purchase plant stock for self-installation or utilize their team of specialists for custom, full-service landscape implementation. They focus on delivering personalized horticultural advice and customized landscape solutions tailored to the specific environmental and aesthetic needs of their clientele.

📍4505, Chumuckla Highway, Pace, Florida, 32571, US
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Leserra’s Nursery
💬 165 reviews4.3
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Leserra’s Nursery

Full-service retail plant nursery. Top products: Trees (Crepe Myrtle, Cypress), Ornamental Shrubs, Flowering plants (Allamanda, Plumeria), Sod, Mulch and Soil. Leserra’s Nursery is a family-owned and operated horticultural center located in Coconut Creek, Florida, with roots in the South Florida farming community dating back to 1978. The nursery serves as a comprehensive landscape supply destination for both residential homeowners and professional landscapers. Their operation balances the retail sale of a wide range of ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs with providing expert botanical guidance. Beyond their plant offerings—which include specimens like crepe myrtles, bald cypress, allamanda, and plumeria—they supply essential landscape materials such as sod, decorative stones, mulch, soil, and fertilizers. With a deep emphasis on multigenerational agricultural knowledge, the nursery focuses on long-term plant health and customer success. They are particularly noted for their community involvement and personalized service, often assisting customers with post-purchase care to ensure the longevity of their plantings.

📍4696, West Hillsboro Boulevard, Coconut Creek, Florida, 33073, US
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H & H Nursery Inc.
💬 163 reviews4.8
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H & H Nursery Inc.

Retail and Wholesale Plant Nursery. Top products: Locally grown plants, Trees, Palms. H & H Nursery Inc. is a dedicated horticultural establishment that has been serving the local community since 2000. Operating as both a wholesale and retail plant nursery, the business focuses on providing high-quality, locally grown plant stock to homeowners and professional landscapers alike. Known for its accessibility, the nursery provides a spacious layout capable of accommodating large vehicles, catering to high-volume commercial clients and retail shoppers. While the business specializes in a diverse variety of plant life, their inventory includes a selection of trees and palms. H & H Nursery maintains a straightforward business model, operating as a pick-up-only facility where customers visit in person to consult with staff members Scott, Taylor, or Chelsea. The company emphasizes longevity and durability in their plant offerings, positioning themselves as a reliable source for regional horticultural needs without providing installation or delivery services.

📍19720 FL-64, Bradenton, FL 34211, USA
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Odom's Orchids Inc
💬 163 reviews4.9
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Odom's Orchids Inc

Specialty Orchid Nursery. Top products: Cattleya Orchids, Orchid Species, Cattleya Crosses, Orchid Growing Supplies. Odom’s Orchids Inc. is a specialized horticultural nursery based in Fort Pierce, Florida, with over 50 years of experience in the cultivation and sale of orchids. The business is rooted in deep agricultural expertise, led by John Odom, who holds a B.A. in agriculture from the University of Florida, and Louise Odom, both of whom have decades of professional growing experience. The nursery focuses primarily on the production of Cattleya orchids, known for their diversity and complexity, while also maintaining a broad selection of species and orchid crosses. They operate as a grower-retailer, shipping orchids to enthusiasts and collectors nationwide. Their facility is a dedicated production space where they manage the full lifecycle of the plants, from propagation and development to care and shipping. Beyond plant production, they offer horticultural guidance and essential growing supplies to support the hobbyist community. They maintain an active presence at major regional orchid shows and festivals, acting as both a commercial supplier and an educational resource for orchid care.

📍1611 S Jenkins Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947, USA
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Classic Caladiums Inc
💬 161 reviews4.7
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Classic Caladiums Inc

Specialty Caladium Bulb Nursery. Top products: Caladium bulbs, Heart to Heart Caladium varieties, Garden augers, Proprietary caladium hybrids. Classic Caladiums Inc. is a leading horticultural enterprise specializing in the production, breeding, and retail distribution of premium caladium bulbs. Established in 2000, the company has positioned itself as one of the world's largest producers of caladiums, operating a robust breeding program that has introduced over 70 proprietary varieties to the market. Their horticultural focus centers on developing innovative cultivars that offer improved environmental tolerance, including varieties bred specifically for full-sun exposure and increased foliage thickness for enhanced durability. The company serves both individual home gardeners and industry professionals, providing a diverse catalog categorized by color, height, and light requirements. Beyond their extensive plant offerings, they supply specialized horticultural tools, such as heavy-duty power augers, to assist customers with planting. Their business model prioritizes geographic-specific shipping to ensure optimal planting success based on the customer’s local hardiness zone.

📍1315 W Main St, Avon Park, FL 33825, USA
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Eddie's Sod
💬 161 reviews4.1
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Eddie's Sod

Sod and Ornamental Nursery. Top products: Sod, Palm trees, Florida native trees, Mulch, Topsoil. Established in 1991, Eddie's Sod is a horticultural supplier and retail nursery based in Brooksville, Florida, specializing in the provision and installation of high-quality sod varieties. In addition to their primary sod business, the company functions as a comprehensive landscape supply center, offering a diverse inventory of palm trees, Florida native trees, and various ornamental plant materials. Their operations serve both residential and commercial clientele, ranging from homeowners to professional landscaping contractors. Beyond living plant materials, Eddie's Sod provides a wide array of hardscape and soil amendment products, including topsoil, fill dirt, pine straw, mulch, stone, gravel, and boulders. The company maintains a hands-on management approach, with owner supervision on job sites to ensure quality control for installation services. By maintaining a retail location on Cortez Boulevard, they offer direct access to their products, supporting local property development and landscaping maintenance needs with over three decades of industry experience.

📍16503, Cortez Boulevard, Wiscon, Florida, 34601, US
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Philips Garden Store
💬 161 reviews4.6
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Philips Garden Store

Retail garden center nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Seasonal shrubs, Perennials, Garden supplies. Philips Garden Store, located at 4234 Herschel St. in Jacksonville, Florida, operates as a local garden center and nursery. The business serves both residential homeowners and local landscape professionals by providing a variety of horticultural products, including ornamental plants, shrubs, and seasonal botanical offerings. As a community-focused retail establishment, they maintain standard operating hours Monday through Saturday to facilitate the purchase of plant materials and essential gardening supplies. The store functions as a dedicated destination for plant enthusiasts seeking to source vegetation suitable for the North Florida climate. While they offer a retail storefront for immediate plant sales, their operations are centered on providing the necessary botanical stock and horticultural support for residential landscaping and garden maintenance projects within the Jacksonville area.

📍Herschel Street, Jacksonville, Florida, 32205, US
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Cottage Garden
💬 158 reviews4.9
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Cottage Garden

Ornamental Garden Center Retailer. Top products: succulents, garden supplies, talavera pottery, ornamental plants. Cottage Garden, established in 1977 and based in Wildwood, Florida, operates as a retail garden center and plant supplier. The business specializes in providing a variety of ornamental plants and maintains a dedicated succulent bar for customers. In addition to its horticultural offerings, the company supplies garden-related products and decorative items such as Talavera pottery and antiques. Serving local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, the business emphasizes personalized customer service and satisfaction, offering a satisfaction guarantee on its plant selections. The establishment functions as a community-focused nursery, regularly updating its inventory with fresh plant stock while maintaining a consistent retail presence Tuesday through Saturday.

📍201, Cleveland Avenue, Wildwood, Florida, 34785, US
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GreenDreams
💬 158 reviews4.8
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GreenDreams

Edible Food Forest Nursery. Top products: fruit trees, vegetable plants, herbs and spices, edible tubers, rare collectors plants. GreenDreams is a specialized plant nursery and horticultural service provider based in Spring Hill, Florida, dedicated to the development and installation of edible food forests and ecological landscapes. Their core operations include the retail and online sale of a wide range of fruit trees, herbs, spices, vegetable starts, edible tubers, and rare collector plants. Beyond plant sales, GreenDreams functions as a comprehensive gardening partner, offering professional landscape design and consultation services for orchards, vegetable gardens, and Florida-friendly native plantings. They cater to a diverse clientele ranging from individual homeowners to commercial growers, focusing on sustainable cultivation techniques suitable for local soil conditions. By providing both physical nursery stock and expert guidance on soil health—including mulching and composting services—the company supports the full lifecycle of home food production, from initial design and plant selection to professional delivery and installation.

📍18661 FL-45, Shady Hills, FL 34610, USA
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Millennium Lawn and Landscape
💬 157 reviews3.8
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Millennium Lawn and Landscape

Full-Service Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Annuals and perennials, Ornamental trees and palms, Shrubs, Pottery and fountains. Millennium Lawn, Landscape and Nursery is a long-standing, family-operated horticultural business based in Odessa, Florida. Serving the Greater Tampa Bay area for over 25 years, the company operates a substantial 20-acre plant and tree nursery alongside its professional landscaping services. Their inventory includes a wide variety of annuals, perennials, shrubs, palms, and specimen trees, supported by daily fresh deliveries. The business functions as a hybrid retail nursery and design-build firm, catering to both residential homeowners and commercial property managers. In addition to plant sales, they maintain a diverse selection of gardening hardscapes, such as decorative pottery, fountains, and pavers. Their horticultural philosophy emphasizes the use of native and drought-resistant plants tailored to the specific subtropical climate of Florida, providing expert guidance to customers on plant selection, installation, and long-term landscape care.

📍18171, Burrell Road, Keystone, Florida, 33556, US
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The Nursery & Garden Center Market in Florida

Florida sustains a robust horticultural economy with 1,392 verified nurseries serving a diverse demographic of residential, commercial, and agricultural clients. The market is defined by high output levels, fueled by a year-round growing season and a rapid influx of residents requiring landscape supplies. Florida's nursery and garden center ecosystem is heavily segmented, ranging from large-scale wholesale operations supplying national chains to boutique, independent garden centers that focus on rare tropicals, native species, and high-quality landscaping services.

Top Cities for Nurseries & Garden Centers

Concentration in the market follows population density and climate suitability. Miami leads the state with 107 nurseries, followed by Homestead at 70, and Apopka at 53. Miami and Homestead serve as the epicenter for tropical plant production due to their proximity to the equator, minimal frost risk, and access to international trade routes. Homestead, specifically, functions as an agricultural stronghold, often providing the stock found in garden centers across North Florida. Other significant hubs include Royal Palm Beach, Gainesville, and Jacksonville, where nurseries adapt their inventory to reflect slightly cooler microclimates and distinct soil compositions. The concentration in these regions allows for logistical efficiency, enabling large-scale wholesale distribution to reach retailers in Tampa, Fort Myers, and Tallahassee, where nursery density remains essential to support growing urban demand.

Florida Climate & Plant Selection

The state spans USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11, creating a multifaceted horticultural landscape. Nurseries in North Florida must account for occasional freezing temperatures, leading them to stock cold-hardy varieties like azaleas, camellias, and various temperate trees. Conversely, South Florida nurseries focus on zones 10 and 11, specializing in heat-tolerant tropicals, palms, and exotic flowering plants. Soil profiles range from the sandy, nutrient-deficient soils of the central ridge to the heavy, limestone-based substrates of the southern peninsula. Consequently, nurseries have evolved their product lines to favor drought-tolerant natives like saw palmetto, beautyberry, and coontie, which require minimal chemical intervention once established. High annual rainfall patterns necessitate superior drainage strategies, prompting local garden centers to prioritize high-quality potting mixes and specialized soil amendments to prevent root rot in containerized stock.

Sourcing Plants Locally in FL

Navigating the Florida nursery market requires understanding how specific operations source and maintain their inventory. Whether you are a professional landscaper or a residential gardener, consider these methods to identify the best local providers:

  • Assess the ratio of field-grown to containerized plants. Field-grown stock is generally more robust for long-term landscaping, while containerized plants offer immediate aesthetic value and portability.
  • Prioritize nurseries that provide climate-specific advice for your USDA zone. Top-rated establishments like Earth Works Plant Nursery, Flamingo Road Nursery, and A Land of Delight Natural Farm & Nursery frequently offer site-specific consultation regarding water requirements and pest management.
  • Inquire about the nursery's IPM (Integrated Pest Management) practices. Nurseries that emphasize biological controls over chemical pesticides often sell healthier, more resilient plants.
  • Check the availability of native plant inventories. Specialized locations like Whitwam Organics focus on sustainable and natural horticultural practices, which are essential for supporting local pollinators.
  • Utilize localized databases to track nurseries that specialize in specific soil types relevant to your region, as seen in the offerings from Pinder's Nursery or Liberty Landscape Supply at Trad's.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When is the best time to plant in Florida?

A: In most of Florida, the ideal planting window is the fall and winter months, from October through February. Planting during the cooler, drier season allows root systems to establish before the onset of the intense summer heat and the high rainfall associated with the wet season. This reduces transplant shock and ensures better long-term survival for trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants.

Q: Why are Florida nurseries focusing more on native plants?

A: Florida nurseries are increasingly prioritizing native species because they are genetically adapted to local rainfall patterns, soil conditions, and temperatures. Native plants require significantly less supplemental water, fertilizers, and pesticides compared to non-native or ornamental imports. This makes them more sustainable and resilient to the state's frequent drought cycles and intense humidity, ultimately lowering maintenance costs for property owners.

Q: How does Florida's USDA zone affect my local garden center's inventory?

A: Inventory is strictly governed by your specific USDA hardiness zone. In North Florida (zones 8-9), garden centers stock frost-tolerant species that can handle annual temperature drops. In contrast, South Florida (zones 10-11) nurseries stock tender tropicals that would perish in the northern parts of the state. Understanding your specific zone prevents the purchase of plants that are unsuited for your regional climate.

Q: What should I look for in a high-quality Florida garden center?

A: A top-tier Florida garden center should offer healthy, pest-free stock with vigorous root systems. They should demonstrate expertise in local soil amendments, specifically regarding how to improve sandy or limestone soils. Look for centers that emphasize native plant selections, provide professional planting advice tailored to your site’s sun and water conditions, and maintain a transparent policy regarding the origin and growing conditions of their plant stock.

Q: Are field-grown plants better than container-grown plants in Florida?

A: Neither is universally better; it depends on your project. Field-grown plants are often larger, have established root systems, and are more resilient for permanent landscaping once acclimated. Container-grown plants are easier to transport and can be installed throughout the year with less root disturbance. For large-scale projects, field-grown material is often preferred for its structural integrity, while residential garden centers favor containers for immediate aesthetic impact.