I just left there. Four people “working”. One woman disappeared when I drove up. The other woman was helping another customer. Inside, the young man working was taking out garbage and studiously avoided eye contact so he didn’t have to help me. After wandering around outside looking for a specific plant I had the name and description of from your website, finally a man near the back of the plant area with a broom yelled out to ask if I needed help. I walked all the way over to him since he was shouting distance away, he said you “probably” had the plant, and it would be near the front of the store. I am not a plant expert. I looked again, “near the front of the store,” then gave up. Obviously you don’t have any interest in selling me several expensive plants to border my patio. For many years I have had good experiences at this location. Better than other Earl May locations. Now I will not be returning.
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Earl May Garden Center
Location:
📍1845, University Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa, 50266, US
Hours
monday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
tuesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
wednesday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
thursday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
friday8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
saturday8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About the Nursery
Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Perennials, Planting mix, Garden tools, Fertilizers. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-location horticultural retail business operating 28 family-owned stores across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established as a comprehensive resource for residential gardening, the company provides a wide selection of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and seasonal plants suitable for regional landscapes. Beyond live plant material, their inventory includes organic planting mixes, specialized fertilizers, lawn care products, and garden hardscapes. The business caters to homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor environments, offering professional advice on topics such as weed management, screening vegetation, and vegetable gardening. They maintain a strong focus on community engagement through local staff expertise, educational resources, and a loyalty program, positioning themselves as a centralized provider for both novice and experienced gardeners seeking to maintain healthy landscapes.
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Customer Reviews(16)
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Amy Gettya month ago
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K. Mossa month ago
Great selection. Knowledgeable staff. Lots of locations. We go to the Grimes and west des moines locations. We have purchased apple, peach, pear, plum, crab apples,and cherry trees. Recently bought several rose bushes!
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Jakea month ago
Helpful staff. Good selection. Nice layout of store. Prices are a steep as expected for smaller nursery center.
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Greg2 months ago
No pressure sales people, very helpful, knowledgeable, lots of this that and the other thing for your every need or want!
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Swen SwensonEdited 3 months ago
Great very knowledgeable employee's
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