Earl May Garden Center

Retail Horticultural Garden Center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Garden Supplies, Plant Fertilizers. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural retailer operating 28 locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established as a comprehensive resource for residential gardening and outdoor landscaping, the company offers a wide selection of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants, along with extensive hard goods such as garden tools, fertilizers, and outdoor furniture. Their mission centers on providing both the biological materials and the expert guidance necessary for home gardeners to cultivate successful landscapes. Beyond retail plant sales, Earl May acts as a horticultural advisor, providing educational resources on topics ranging from pest and weed management to vegetable garden planning. Their business model caters primarily to residential homeowners, offering specialized solutions for privacy screening, lawn care maintenance, and ornamental planting. The organization balances a traditional retail nursery operation with a commitment to regional community support through their localized store network.