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Hillside Feed & Seed Store
💬 767 reviews4.8
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Hillside Feed & Seed Store

Regional Retail Garden Center. Top products: Regional seed varieties, Vegetable starts, Perennials and annuals, Garden soil amendments, Plant fertilizers. Hillside Feed & Seed Store operates as a comprehensive regional garden center and horticultural supplier. The business focuses on providing plant-based solutions for local growers, offering an extensive selection of seeds curated specifically for regional climate conditions. Their inventory includes seasonal vegetable starts, as well as a variety of perennial and annual plants. Beyond live plant material, the store serves as a hub for essential gardening infrastructure, stocking professional-grade soil amendments, organic and synthetic fertilizers, and specialized pest and disease control products. The store caters primarily to home gardeners and local horticultural enthusiasts looking for reliable, regionally-adapted cultivars and supplies. While the establishment also maintains a selection of pet feed and local artisanal goods, its core horticultural mission is rooted in supporting successful gardening and cultivation practices through high-quality supplies and seasonal plant offerings.

📍1805 S Hillside St, Wichita, KS 67211, USA
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Family Tree Nursery
💬 700 reviews4.7
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Family Tree Nursery

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Tropical plants, Lawn care products. Family Tree Nursery is a prominent retail horticultural enterprise with three locations serving the Kansas City metropolitan area, including Overland Park, Shawnee, and Liberty. Operating with over 60 years of regional experience, the nursery functions as a comprehensive garden center providing a vast selection of plant materials, including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, roses, and tropical plants. Beyond plant sales, the company serves as a horticultural resource for homeowners, offering expert advice on seasonal maintenance, lawn care programs, and regional planting strategies. Their inventory is supported by a range of gardening essentials such as pots, planters, and decorative gifts. While the business features an onsite cafe, its primary operational focus is the retail supply of ornamental plants and professional-grade gardening supplies tailored to the specific climatic conditions of the Midwest.

📍West 70th Terrace, Shawnee, Kansas, 66203, US
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Johnson's Garden Center - West
💬 687 reviews4.7
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Johnson's Garden Center - West

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Ornamental annuals and perennials, Hanging baskets and containers, Mulch and soil amendments, Pest control products, Fertilizers and plant food. Johnson's Garden Center is a multi-location horticultural retailer serving the Wichita, Kansas area with two primary storefronts. Established as a cornerstone for local gardeners, the business focuses on providing a comprehensive range of plant materials and essential gardening supplies. Their core offerings include seasonal annuals, perennials, tropical plants, and native Kansas flora suitable for regional landscapes. Beyond live plants, Johnson's acts as a full-service garden supply hub, carrying specialized soil recipes, branded fertilizers, mulch, and integrated pest management solutions. They cater primarily to residential homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, offering expert guidance through in-store consultations, online gardening tips, and educational content. The business maintains a strong commitment to community engagement, often participating in regional programs like 'Plant a Row for the Hungry' to support local food needs.

📍West 13th Street North, Wichita, Kansas, 67203, US
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Johnson's Garden Center - East
💬 488 reviews4.7
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Johnson's Garden Center - East

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Grade-A Cedar Mulch, Perennial plants, Soil amendments, Fertilizers, Pest control products. Johnson's Garden Center - East is a established horticultural retailer located in Wichita, Kansas, serving both residential gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts. Operating from two locations, the business provides a comprehensive range of gardening supplies, including ornamental plants, native Kansas perennials, shrubs, and seasonal blooming annuals. Their inventory includes custom soil blends, high-quality mulches, fertilizers, and plant health protection products such as horticultural oils and pest control solutions. Beyond retail sales, Johnson's functions as a community resource by offering expert gardening advice, plant problem diagnostics, and seasonal maintenance guides covering topics like lawn care, pest management, and maximizing blooms in the summer heat. Their operations support local sustainability through initiatives like the 'Plant a Row for the Hungry' program and the promotion of native plants that support local pollinators. They target local homeowners looking to maintain healthy, aesthetic, and functional landscapes in the Kansas climate.

📍7855, East Shadybrook Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67208, US
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Suburban Lawn & Garden
💬 458 reviews4.5
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Suburban Lawn & Garden

Comprehensive Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Trees and Shrubs, Annuals and Perennials, Bulk Mulch and Soils, Landscape Rock, Tropical Plants. Suburban Lawn & Garden is a prominent multi-location garden center and horticultural supplier serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Operating across several sites in Missouri and Kansas, the business functions as a full-service nursery and landscaping resource for homeowners and professional landscapers alike. Their core offerings include an extensive inventory of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, and tropical plants, complemented by a significant focus on hardscaping materials such as bulk mulch, soils, and decorative landscape rock. A key differentiator for the business is their local manufacturing of mulch, utilizing regional resources to produce all-natural, non-toxic products. Beyond plant retail, they provide specialized horticultural support through an 'Ask a Garden Advisor' program and region-specific plant care guides. The company maintains a strong commitment to customer loyalty, offering a member rewards program and consistent seasonal promotions. Their operational model combines high-volume retail sales of live nursery stock with essential soil amendments and site-management products, establishing them as a foundational supplier for residential and commercial landscape maintenance and beautification in the region.

📍9300 Meadow View Dr, Lenexa, KS 66227, USA
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Skinner Garden Store Inc.
💬 402 reviews4.5
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Skinner Garden Store Inc.

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Vegetables, Succulents. Skinner Garden Store Inc. operates as a comprehensive retail garden center and horticultural supplier dedicated to providing a wide range of plant varieties, including trees, shrubs, grasses, ground cover, vines, perennials, roses, and vegetables. Catering to both amateur DIY gardeners and local landscaping professionals, the company emphasizes plant health and horticultural expertise. Their operational model combines the retail sale of high-quality rooted plant material with professional horticultural services, such as customized container potting, comprehensive landscape design, and installation projects. Beyond live plants, the store stocks garden-related hard goods including specialized pottery, yard art, and decorative gifts. The business differentiates itself through a customer-centric, education-focused approach, offering professional diagnostic support for plant pests and diseases. They serve as a local resource for garden maintenance and environmental enrichment, maintaining a reputation for long-term customer relationships and deep botanical knowledge.

📍4237, Northwest 17th Street, Topeka, Kansas, 66618, US
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Grass Pad
💬 325 reviews4.7
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Grass Pad

Lawn and Garden Nursery. Top products: Grass seed, Sod, Fertilizers, Nursery stock, Soil amendments. Grass Pad is a well-established Midwestern horticultural supplier and retail garden center operating multiple locations across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. The business specializes in turf management and residential landscaping, offering a curated selection of grass seed, fresh sod, and professional-grade fertilizers. Beyond lawn care, the company functions as a traditional nursery, handpicking ornamental trees, shrubs, and flowers specifically selected for performance in the regional climate. Grass Pad distinguishes itself through its 'Idiot Proof' program, a proprietary, systematic approach to lawn maintenance that provides customers with seasonal, step-by-step guidance. The business serves primarily as a resource for homeowners and property managers seeking to improve landscape aesthetics through high-quality materials and expert horticultural advice provided by their 'Green Team.' Their core mission focuses on simplifying complex gardening and turf tasks, emphasizing durability, weed prevention, and soil health through soil amendments and mulch.

📍463, North Rawhide Drive, Olathe, Kansas, 66061, US
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Dutch's Greenhouse, Inc.
💬 311 reviews4.9
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Dutch's Greenhouse, Inc.

Full Service Garden Center. Top products: Annuals, Perennials, Shrubs, Roses, Herbs. Dutch's Greenhouse, Inc. is a long-standing, full-service garden center with over 65 years of history serving the local community. The operation focuses on providing high-quality, locally grown plant stock to both residential homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Their extensive product line includes a wide variety of annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs, roses, and culinary herbs, complemented by a selection of seasonal varieties. Beyond their plant offerings, the greenhouse functions as a comprehensive resource for gardening success, providing customers with professional horticultural advice, garden care tips, and necessary supplies, including planters and garden decor. By combining a large selection of ornamental and functional plants with expert guidance, Dutch's Greenhouse caters to individuals seeking to design and maintain healthy, thriving landscapes throughout the year.

📍5043 S Seneca St, Wichita, KS 67217, USA
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Ward's Garden Center & Cafe
💬 246 reviews4.4
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Ward's Garden Center & Cafe

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: outdoor plants, garden supplies, home decor, pet supplies. Established in 1976, Ward's Garden Center is a multi-departmental family-owned business serving local and surrounding communities. As a retail garden center, the operation focuses on lawn and garden care, offering a diverse inventory of indoor and outdoor plants alongside various horticultural supplies. Over the decades, the business has expanded its footprint to include a landscape department, home decor section, a pet shop, and an integrated cafe. Ward's caters primarily to homeowners and local gardening enthusiasts, positioning itself as a comprehensive destination for outdoor maintenance and lifestyle needs. By combining traditional nursery and garden supply offerings with complementary retail sectors, the center provides a broad range of products designed to support residential landscaping and outdoor living. Their mission emphasizes long-term reliability and community engagement, maintaining a consistent presence in the local market for nearly five decades.

📍2799, North Taylor Avenue, Garden City, Kansas, 67846, US
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The Flower Farm
💬 243 reviews4.8
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The Flower Farm

📍20335 S Moonlight Rd, Gardner, KS 66030, USA
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Suburban Lawn & Garden - Garden Center
💬 221 reviews4.6
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Suburban Lawn & Garden - Garden Center

Comprehensive retail garden center. Top products: Annuals and Perennials, Trees and Shrubs, Native Plants, Mulch and Soils, Tropical Plants. Suburban Lawn & Garden is a prominent, multi-location garden center operation serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. With facilities in Missouri and Kansas, the business functions as a comprehensive resource for residential gardeners and professional landscapers. Their core offerings include a diverse inventory of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and native plant species curated for the local climate. Beyond plant sales, they are a significant supplier of landscape materials, including locally produced bulk and bagged mulches, soils, and decorative rock. The company emphasizes local resource utilization and environmental stewardship through the management of yard waste and recycling centers at specific locations. Suburban Lawn & Garden provides a holistic gardening experience by offering professional garden advisory services, lawn care products, garden accents, and wild bird supplies. Their business model integrates retail sales with member rewards programs, delivery services for bulk materials, and seasonal educational resources, establishing themselves as a primary horticultural hub for the region.

📍Indian Creek Trail, Overland Park, Kansas, 66211, US
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Pine's Garden & Market
💬 186 reviews4.8
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Pine's Garden & Market

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: landscape trees and shrubs, annual and perennial bedding plants, vegetable and herb starts, Christmas trees and holiday decor, houseplants and succulents. Pine's Garden & Market is a multifaceted retail garden center and market located in North Lawrence, serving both residential gardeners and landscaping clients. The business operates as a comprehensive horticultural destination, providing a wide array of nursery stock, including landscape trees, shrubs, annual and perennial bedding plants, and vegetable starters. Their retail operations are supported by a commitment to gardening education, offering expert advice, repotting services, and guidance on plant care. Beyond their nursery inventory, they maintain a strong seasonal rotation, stocking seeds, soil, and garden tools year-round, while incorporating local produce and fresh-cut floral bundles into their market offerings. The business also provides professional landscaping and plantscaping installation services. By combining horticultural supply with agricultural market goods and community-focused event space, Pine’s Garden & Market functions as a vital local resource for plant health, seasonal decor, and garden-to-table supplies.

📍North 3rd Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044, US
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Plant Kingdom Greenhouse Outlet
💬 183 reviews4.7
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Plant Kingdom Greenhouse Outlet

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: annual bedding flowers, perennial flowers, vegetable plants, succulents, cacti, tropical houseplants. Plant Kingdom Greenhouse Outlet operates as a year-round garden center and nursery showroom located in Topeka. The business provides a diverse range of plant life tailored to seasonal gardening needs, including annual bedding flowers, perennials, and vegetable starts during the spring months. Their autumn inventory shifts to focus on seasonal staples such as chrysanthemums, pansies, and cold-hardy cole crops. Beyond seasonal outdoor plants, the showroom maintains a consistent inventory of unique succulents, cacti, tropicals, and various house plants, catering to indoor gardening enthusiasts throughout the year. In addition to their primary horticultural offerings, they provide year-round availability of firewood. The business serves both residential customers and local gardening enthusiasts, providing a physical retail space for plant procurement, maintenance, and seasonal botanical supplies.

📍3560, South Topeka Street, Wichita, Kansas, 67216, US
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Jackson's Greenhouse
💬 173 reviews4.6
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Jackson's Greenhouse

Retail Greenhouse and Garden Center. Top products: potted plants, garden pots, gardening tools, seasonal outdoor plants. Jackson's Greenhouse is a prominent local plant nursery and garden center located in Topeka, Kansas, operating as a working greenhouse. The facility serves as a horticultural hub for the local community, offering a wide selection of ornamental plants, seasonal outdoor flora, and interior houseplant collections. Their inventory is curated to cater to both avid plant collectors and casual home gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor planters or interior spaces. Beyond live plant sales, Jackson's functions as a comprehensive gardening supplier, providing essential hard goods such as decorative containers and specialized gardening tools. The business emphasizes a hands-on customer experience, positioning itself as a destination for plant education and selection. Their staff is noted for providing professional botanical advice, assisting customers in plant maintenance and selection based on local growing conditions. By functioning as a 'working' greenhouse, Jackson's focuses on maintaining a healthy, vibrant stock and fostering a community-focused environment for gardening enthusiasts in the Topeka area.

📍1933, Northwest Lower Silver Lake Road, Topeka, Kansas, 66608, US
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Brady Nursery
💬 167 reviews4.7
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Brady Nursery

Full-service retail plant nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Garden supplies. Founded in 1952 by Joe and Catherine Brady, Brady Nursery is a long-standing horticultural institution based in Wichita, Kansas. Currently operated by the second generation of the Brady family, the business functions as both a comprehensive retail garden center and a professional landscaping service provider. The nursery maintains a reputation for horticultural expertise and high-quality plant stock, catering to a diverse clientele including residential homeowners and commercial entities. Their operational focus encompasses the sale of a wide range of botanical products, including ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and various seasonal plants. Beyond retail sales, the company provides expert horticultural advice and integrated landscaping services, maintaining a legacy of customer-focused service. Recognized nationally for their standards, Brady Nursery balances traditional growing values with modern landscape design and maintenance, serving as a primary regional resource for gardening enthusiasts and property developers alike.

📍11200 W Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67209, USA
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Stutzmans
💬 165 reviews4.7
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Stutzmans

Full-Service Greenhouse and Nursery. Top products: Bedding plants, Poinsettias, Fall garden mums, Vegetable starts, Ornamental plants. Stutzmans is a prominent horticultural enterprise based in Kansas, established in 1956 by Ervin and Emma Stutzman. Rooted in an Amish-Mennonite work ethic, the business has evolved from a small-scale operation into a major horticultural leader operating twelve garden centers across the state. With over nine acres of covered greenhouse space and additional outdoor growing ranges, Stutzmans specializes in the cultivation of high-quality bedding plants, seasonal florals like poinsettias and garden mums, and a variety of vegetable starts. Their operation is characterized by vertically integrated production, where they nurture plants in their own facilities before distributing them to their network of retail garden centers. Stutzmans caters to a broad customer base, including home gardeners and local landscaping professionals, providing expert horticultural advice through media partnerships and community education. Their mission is defined by professional integrity, a focus on customer needs, and a long-standing commitment to the horticultural industry, consistently delivering climate-appropriate, heat-resilient plant varieties to the Kansas region.

📍2315, South 9th Street, Salina, Kansas, 67401, US
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Stutzmans Greenhouse
💬 154 reviews4.6
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Stutzmans Greenhouse

Full-Service Retail Greenhouse Nursery. Top products: Spring bedding plants, Poinsettias, Fall garden mums, Vegetable starts, Ornamental plants. Stutzmans Greenhouse is a prominent horticultural enterprise based in Pleasantview, Kansas, operating an extensive network of 12 garden centers across the state. Founded in 1956, the company has evolved from a small family operation into a large-scale grower managing nine covered acres of production facilities and significant outdoor growing ranges. They specialize in a diverse range of horticultural products, including spring bedding plants, fall mums, seasonal flowers, vegetables, and ornamentals. Stutzmans maintains a vertical business model, cultivating their own inventory to ensure quality control from seeding to final sale. Serving a wide customer base that includes home gardeners and landscape enthusiasts, they distinguish themselves through decades of regional expertise, providing extensive educational resources and seasonal care advice. Their mission emphasizes high-standard horticultural excellence and responsive customer service, cementing their status as a staple for Kansas gardening.

📍6709 KS-61, Hutchinson, KS 67501, USA
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Grass Pad
💬 149 reviews4.7
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Grass Pad

Midwestern Lawn and Garden Supplier. Top products: Grass seed, Sod, Fertilizer, Trees and shrubs, Soil amendments. Grass Pad is a specialized lawn and garden supply retailer with multiple locations across the Kansas City and Omaha metropolitan areas. The business focuses on providing high-quality horticultural products tailored specifically for the Midwestern climate. Their core offerings include proprietary grass seed blends, professional-grade fertilizers, weed control solutions, fresh sod, mulch, and soil amendments. Beyond retail goods, they operate as a horticultural resource for residential customers, offering an 'Idiot Proof' lawn care program and expert guidance from their 'Green Team' to assist with seasonal lawn maintenance, disease management, and turf renovation. The company also supplies a selection of nursery stock, including hand-picked trees, shrubs, and flowers. Their business model emphasizes empowering DIY homeowners through education and a simplified, results-driven approach to turf and garden cultivation.

📍8160 W 199th St
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Grass Pad
💬 148 reviews4.9
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Grass Pad

Lawn Care and Nursery. Top products: Grass Seed, Sod, Fertilizers, Nursery Stock, Mulch and Soil Amendments. Grass Pad is a long-standing regional horticultural supplier and garden center operating multiple locations across Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Specializing in high-performance turf management, the business provides a comprehensive selection of Midwest-adapted grass seed, commercial-grade fertilizers, weed control products, and fresh sod. Beyond their focus on turf, they operate as a retail nursery offering a curated selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers handpicked for regional climate success. The business is characterized by its 'Idiot Proof' brand of lawn care programs—a structured, seasonal guide for homeowners to maintain lush, healthy landscapes through professional-grade DIY applications. Their 'Green Team' staff provides consultative support to customers, helping them navigate soil health, pest management, and appropriate planting cycles. By combining retail horticultural supplies with professional advisory services, Grass Pad caters primarily to residential homeowners looking to improve their property's curb appeal through proven, localized lawn and garden systems.

📍23750 W 43rd St, Shawnee, KS 66226, USA
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Hong's Landscape & Nursery, Inc.
💬 138 reviews4.7
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Hong's Landscape & Nursery, Inc.

Full-service nursery and garden center. Top products: Landscape plants, Shrubs, Trees, Perennials, Hardscape materials. Hong's Landscape & Nursery, Inc. is a long-standing, family-owned horticultural business based in Wichita, Kansas. With over 40 years of operational experience, the company functions as both a premier landscape design-build firm and a comprehensive garden center. Their primary operations encompass the retail sale of a wide range of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and perennials suitable for the local climate. Beyond plant sales, they serve as a full-service contractor, providing professional landscape design and construction services for both residential and commercial clients. Their business model integrates the sale of horticultural goods with hardscaping and water feature installation. By leveraging two generations of expertise, Hong's Landscape & Nursery focuses on providing high-quality plant materials and professional outdoor environment design to the local community, catering to homeowners and property developers looking for both material supply and turnkey landscape project management.

📍8904 E 31st St S, Wichita, KS 67210, USA
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 130 reviews4.6
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Earl May Garden Center

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Perennial and annual plants, Plant fertilizers and soil amendments, Gardening tools and equipment, Outdoor furniture. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural business operating 28 retail locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established with a deep focus on supporting home gardening, the company functions as a comprehensive resource for residential landscapes. Their inventory features a wide selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal annuals tailored to the Midwest climate. Beyond plant sales, Earl May offers professional planting services, gardening tools, fertilizers, organic soil amendments, and lawn care products. The company emphasizes customer education through detailed gardening resources, including blogs on plant disease management, lawn health, and perennial garden design. By catering to both novice home gardeners and established property owners, Earl May serves as a centralized hub for plant procurement and professional horticultural advice, combining retail greenhouse operations with outdoor living supplies.

📍21700, Midland Drive, Shawnee, Kansas, 66218, US
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In The Garden
💬 128 reviews4.5
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In The Garden

Retail Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Pottery and Statuary, Gardening supplies. In The Garden is a family-owned and operated garden center and nursery with over twenty years of experience serving local customers. The business provides a comprehensive selection of horticultural goods, including a wide variety of flowers, shrubs, and trees, alongside essential gardening supplies and decorative landscaping materials such as pottery and statuary. Their inventory features diverse plant species ranging from hardy hibiscus and daylilies to pollinator-friendly perennials and ornamental sages. In addition to retail plant sales, the company hosts seasonal community events like the '4th Street Market' and offers convenient services such as online ordering and pre-order capabilities for summer plantings. By combining a broad selection of plant life with gardening hardscapes and professional support, In The Garden caters to residential gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts looking to enhance their outdoor spaces with curated, quality flora.

📍818 E 4th St, Pittsburg, KS 66762, USA
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Van Becelaere Greenhouse
💬 127 reviews4.7
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Van Becelaere Greenhouse

Retail Greenhouse and Garden Center. Top products: annual flowers, perennial plants, vegetable starts, animal feed, lawn mowers. Van Becelaere Greenhouse and Feed Store is a multi-generational family-owned horticultural operation based in the four-state area. Operating a 25,000-square-foot covered greenhouse facility, the business specializes in cultivating a wide variety of superior plants and flowers directly on-site. By combining traditional European gardening techniques with contemporary horticultural practices, they ensure that their plant stock is resilient and well-acclimated to the local climate. Their target customer base includes home gardeners and local residents seeking both high-quality ornamental plants and edible crop starts, such as asparagus, rhubarb, and sweet potatoes. In addition to their core nursery production, the business functions as a diversified retail destination, offering high-quality animal feed, pet care products, and professional-grade Gravely lawn mowers. The company emphasizes staff expertise and customer education, providing guidance on planting, maintenance, and animal care to help patrons achieve successful harvests and landscapes.

📍2601, East 4th Street, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, US
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Hillside Nursery
💬 108 reviews4.7
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Hillside Nursery

Full Service Garden Center. Top products: Locally grown nursery stock, Container grown trees, Bare root plants, Shrubs and flowers, Mulch and gravel. Hillside Nursery is a long-standing horticultural institution in Wichita, Kansas, with a century-long history of serving the local community. Operating as both a comprehensive garden center and a tree farm, the business specializes in providing locally grown and container-raised nursery stock acclimated to the regional Kansas climate. Their product inventory includes a diverse selection of trees, shrubs, and flowers, complemented by specialized offerings such as a bare root cellar for cost-effective planting solutions. Beyond retail sales, Hillside Nursery functions as a professional landscaping service provider, offering end-to-end solutions from residential and commercial design to final installation. The facility features seasonal greenhouses and curated outdoor shopping areas staffed by Kansas Certified Nursery specialists. Their mission focuses on facilitating successful gardening projects for homeowners and commercial clients by combining high-quality plant material with expert horticultural consultation and bulk supplies like mulch and gravel.

📍Bellaire Court, Wichita, Kansas, 67218, US
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The Nursery & Garden Center Market in Kansas

Kansas currently supports a robust network of 86 verified nurseries operating across 20 active cities. This distribution pattern highlights a healthy ecosystem for horticultural retail, driven by both residential demand and the state's expansive agricultural sector. While the market density varies by region, the landscape is heavily influenced by urban population centers where the concentration of garden centers is significantly higher. Data indicates that professional nursery operations are not merely retail fronts but often serve as regional hubs for botanical knowledge, providing plants tailored to the state’s challenging climate.

Top Cities for Nurseries & Garden Centers

The concentration of nurseries and garden centers in Kansas is not uniform. Wichita leads the state with 17 registered nurseries, reflecting its status as the largest metropolitan area and its ongoing residential development. Lawrence follows with 14 nurseries, suggesting a strong local demand for specialty and native plant varieties, likely tied to its academic and environmental landscape. Other significant hubs include Gardner (7), Newton (6), Hutchinson (6), and Topeka (6). Smaller but essential clusters in cities like Shawnee, Manhattan, Lenexa, and Salina provide localized access to essential plant stock. This geographic distribution ensures that homeowners and commercial landscapers generally have access to professional-grade plant material within a reasonable transit distance, which is critical given the state's broad, sprawling geography.

Kansas Climate & Plant Selection

Kansas geography presents a unique challenge for plant nurseries. The state spans USDA hardiness zones 5 through 7, requiring careful selection of cultivars that can withstand significant temperature fluctuations. Climate data confirms frequent extremes: intense summer heat, strong prairie winds, and the potential for deep, mid-winter freezes. Nurseries in Kansas prioritize drought-tolerant species and plants adapted to clay-heavy soils. The prevalence of heavy, moisture-retentive clay across much of the eastern and central regions mandates that garden centers focus on species that tolerate temporary waterlogging or implement rigorous soil amendment strategies. Native prairie species—such as Echinacea, Panicum, and various Baptisia—feature prominently in nursery inventory because they have evolved to handle the erratic rainfall patterns of the Great Plains. Greenhouse-grown stock is particularly common in the northern and western reaches, where controlled environments protect sensitive young nursery plants from the volatile conditions typical of the high plains.

Sourcing Plants Locally in KS

Selecting the right garden center is crucial for project success in Kansas. Whether you are planning a xeriscape, a shade garden, or a large-scale commercial installation, consider the following strategies:

  • Evaluate the mix of field-grown versus container-grown stock: Field-grown plants are often better acclimated to local soil profiles.
  • Prioritize nurseries that emphasize native plant selection: These species require less chemical intervention and water once established.
  • Review ratings and reputation: High-performing establishments like Hillside Feed & Seed Store, Dutch's Greenhouse, and Family Tree Nursery maintain strong community ratings by vetting their plant health rigorously.
  • Inquire about localized hardiness: A reputable garden center should explain how their inventory performs in the specific moisture conditions of the regional microclimate.
  • Seek out specialized stock: Nurseries like The Flower Farm or Brady Nursery often carry diverse inventories that reflect specific regional soil types and seasonal timing.

By focusing on suppliers that manage their stock within Kansas’s specific climate context, landscapers avoid the common pitfalls of planting non-adapted varieties. This local-first approach to sourcing ensures that ornamental and functional plantings can withstand the persistent, unpredictable pressures of the Kansas environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which plant species are best suited for the Kansas climate?

A: Kansas gardeners should prioritize native prairie perennials and grasses, such as Purple Coneflower, Little Bluestem, and Butterfly Weed. These species are naturally acclimated to the state's fluctuating soil moisture, high heat, and intense wind patterns. Incorporating native plants ensures higher survival rates and significantly reduces the need for supplemental irrigation or chemical fertilizers, making them the most sustainable and efficient choice for both small residential gardens and large-scale commercial landscaping projects.

Q: How does Kansas soil impact plant selection at local nurseries?

A: Much of Kansas is characterized by dense, heavy clay soil, which can challenge drainage and root development. Local nurseries typically curate inventories featuring species that tolerate heavy, nutrient-rich clay or provide advice on necessary soil amendments like compost or expanded shale. Before purchasing, verify whether a plant requires well-draining, sandy conditions, as these will likely require significant soil remediation to thrive in the Kansas landscape.

Q: When is the ideal time for planting in Kansas?

A: The optimal planting windows in Kansas are generally the spring, once the threat of deep frost has passed, and the early fall. Fall planting is particularly effective in Kansas because it allows root systems to establish in cooler temperatures before the harsh summer heat returns. Always monitor the local ten-day forecast for sudden temperature drops, as the state's transition between seasons can be abrupt and volatile.

Q: Do Kansas nurseries stock drought-tolerant plants?

A: Yes, drought tolerance is a core focus for the majority of Kansas nurseries. Given the state's frequent summer dry spells and hot, arid prairie winds, local garden centers specialize in species that can thrive with minimal water once established. When shopping, look for plants labeled for xeriscaping or those that carry the 'Kansas Native' designation, as these are pre-selected for their inherent ability to survive during periods of low precipitation.

Q: How do I find a reliable local nursery near me?

A: Use a combination of online search tools and community-based verification. Focus on nurseries that carry high ratings, such as those listed in major hubs like Wichita or Lawrence. A reliable nursery will be transparent about their plant sourcing and offer specific care instructions tailored to your local USDA zone. Visiting the facility in person allows you to inspect the plant health and soil composition of the stock before committing to a purchase.

⭐ 4.7 average rating across 98 verified nurseries in Kansas

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Clancy DelaneyEdited a day ago

What a Wonderful place to visit... They have everything to build a pond...Koi,Snails, aquatic plants, lilies,rock, trees, I mean Everything!!! The Young Lady that Helped us was Super nice and helpful... What a Wonderful experience!!!

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Vince VogelEdited 4 days ago

Max and Colleen provided me with great help today. As a landscaping contractor, I appreciate the professionalism and products.

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Julette5 days ago

Love this place and the plant selection Steve grows. Always a pleasure to visit and shop there.

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Manwatan Sidhu5 days ago

Excellent people. Receiving starte 7 AM They also have overnight parking

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Colton Bartletta week ago

Stutzman’s greenhouses are absolutely fantastic! They offer premium plants at fantastic prices, and cover most of Kansas. Their Dodge city location is fantastic along with a few across Wichita. If you ever have a chance to stop into their main hub in Hutchinson, you better make sure to not miss the cactus wagons!!🤩💕🌻🌵

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Charles Graya week ago

Love shopping at Jackson's Greenhouse. They really take care of their plants. I purchased Coleus plants and they are breathtaking in beauty. God's amazing work in Creation.

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Robin Roeckersa week ago

Excellent selection, knowledgeable people, great pricing.

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