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Gertens
💬 3050 reviews4.6
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Gertens

Full-Service Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Perennials and Annuals, Shrubs and Trees, Hanging Baskets and Planters, Native Minnesota Plants, Bulk Mulch and Soils. Gertens is a premier, long-standing horticultural operation based in Minnesota, operating for over 100 years under the core philosophy of 'Buy Direct from the Grower.' They function as a comprehensive garden center and nursery, offering an extensive range of plant life including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, climbing vines, and native Minnesota species. Their offerings cater to both residential homeowners and landscape professionals, providing not only live plant material but also a wide array of hardscape products, such as pavers, stones, bulk soils, and premium mulches. Gertens distinguishes itself through its large-scale local growing capacity, ensuring high-quality, regionally acclimated plants for the local climate. Beyond their nursery stock, they provide a full shopping experience that includes garden decor, patio planters, and seasonal items like firewood, reflecting their role as a holistic hub for outdoor living and landscape design.

📍Blaine Avenue, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 55076, US
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Mother Earth Gardens
💬 577 reviews4.8
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Mother Earth Gardens

Organic and Native Garden Center. Top products: Native plants, Organic vegetables and herbs, Sustainable perennials, Houseplants and succulents, Seasonal holiday greenery. Mother Earth Gardens is a Minneapolis-based garden center dedicated to organic gardening and sustainable horticultural practices. Serving the Twin Cities area, the business operates as a year-round retail destination offering a diverse inventory of plants and eco-friendly gardening supplies. Their botanical selection is headlined by the largest retail assortment of native plants in the region, alongside a comprehensive catalog of organic seeds, vegetable starts, herbs, and sustainably grown annuals and perennials. The business manages seasonal rotations that include fall crops such as garlic, pumpkins, and gourds, as well as winter offerings of wreaths, swags, and decorative floral arrangements. Beyond live plants, they maintain a consistent stock of houseplants and succulents. Mother Earth Gardens caters primarily to local gardeners and homeowners seeking environmentally conscious options, emphasizing products that support ecological health while also retailing locally sourced art and home goods.

📍2318, Northeast Lowry Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55418, US
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Mother Earth Gardens
💬 539 reviews4.8
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Mother Earth Gardens

Organic and Native Plant Nursery. Top products: Native plants, Organic vegetables and herbs, Houseplants and succulents, Seasonal perennials and annuals, Winter floral greens. Mother Earth Gardens is a year-round garden center located in Minneapolis, MN, with a strong focus on organic gardening and sustainable horticultural practices. The business caters to local gardeners and eco-conscious homeowners by providing an extensive inventory that shifts with the seasons. Their core offerings include a vast selection of native plants—recognized as the largest retail collection in the Twin Cities—alongside organic seeds, vegetable starts, herbs, and sustainably grown annuals and perennials. During the autumn, the center specializes in locally sourced fall produce and bulbs, while the winter months focus on custom floral arrangements, wreaths, and holiday decor. In addition to plant stock, they maintain a consistent inventory of houseplants, succulents, and eco-friendly gardening supplies. By prioritizing sustainability, Mother Earth Gardens serves as a hub for community-based gardening, offering both plant materials and locally crafted artisan goods to support the local horticultural ecosystem.

📍3738, 42nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55406, US
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Bauer's Market & Garden Center
💬 463 reviews4.5
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Bauer's Market & Garden Center

Retail Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Christmas trees, Poinsettias, Evergreen boughs, Local produce. Bauer's Market & Garden Center is a long-standing, family-owned horticultural retailer serving the Coulee Region for nearly 70 years. The business functions as a comprehensive garden center, providing a variety of ornamental plants and horticultural supplies to home gardeners. Their operation is seasonally focused, with core offerings including Christmas trees, holiday greenery such as roping and boughs, and decorative poinsettias during the winter months. Beyond its primary nursery and garden functions, the center operates a market that features local produce, specifically specializing in a wide selection of over 30 varieties of apples, along with garden décor and seasonal gifts. The business emphasizes customer education and service, maintaining a reputation as a local horticultural hub that bridges the gap between traditional nursery retail and a local food market. They cater primarily to regional homeowners and hobbyist gardeners, providing both the biological plant material and the aesthetic supplies necessary for landscape and garden maintenance.

📍222 N 1st St, La Crescent, MN 55947, USA
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Tonkadale Greenhouse
💬 460 reviews4.6
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Tonkadale Greenhouse

Retail Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: annuals, perennials, indoor plants, container gardens, specialty soil mixes. Tonkadale Greenhouse is a comprehensive retail garden center and plant nursery dedicated to supporting both novice and experienced gardeners. The business offers a wide array of horticultural products, including seasonal annuals, perennial varieties, and a curated collection of indoor plants. Their inventory is supplemented by professional-grade growing supplies such as custom-blended potting soils and specialized fertilizers. Beyond plant sales, Tonkadale provides custom container design services to help customers execute specific landscaping or aesthetic projects. The business maintains a strong educational focus, featuring an 'Ask Annie' advisory service to help homeowners troubleshoot gardening challenges and providing seasonal care checklists. Their operations serve the local residential gardening market, providing high-quality plant material and expert horticultural guidance for diverse growing spaces, ranging from outdoor gardens to indoor plant collections.

📍15896, Day Place, Minnetonka, Minnesota, 55345, US
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Malmborg's Garden Center
💬 388 reviews4.8
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Malmborg's Garden Center

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Flowering annuals, Perennials, Vegetable starters, Herbs, Heirloom tomato varieties. Malmborg's Garden Center & Greenhouse is a well-established horticultural business operating two locations in Minnesota, serving the community since 1958. With over 60 years of experience, the nursery specializes in providing a wide range of plant materials suited for the local climate. Their core offerings include an extensive selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, and herbs, including over 30 varieties of tomatoes. The company targets home gardeners by offering not only plant stock but also educational resources through their 'Get Gardening' blog and seasonal newsletters to ensure plant success. They operate as a traditional retail garden center, providing plant identification tools, gardening advice, and seasonal promotions on bulbs, seeds, and established plants. Their model emphasizes local cultivation and expertise, helping customers grow and harvest both ornamental and edible plants in the Minnesota landscape.

📍20045 County Rd 81, Maple Grove, MN 55311, USA
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Malmborg's Garden Center
💬 385 reviews4.7
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Malmborg's Garden Center

Full-service Retail Garden Center. Top products: flowering annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, tomato varieties. Malmborg’s Garden Center & Greenhouse is a long-standing horticultural operation in Minnesota with over 60 years of experience, maintaining two retail locations in Rogers and Blaine. Operating since 1958, the business serves both residential gardeners and local plant enthusiasts by providing a wide selection of plant material suited to the regional climate. Their core offerings include an extensive array of flowering annuals, perennials, and a significant selection of vegetable and herb starts. They are particularly noted for their expertise in tomato cultivation, offering over 30 varieties including heirlooms, slicers, and hybrids each season. Beyond plant sales, Malmborg’s functions as an educational resource, providing professional gardening advice, seasonal care tips, and horticultural insights through their 'Get Gardening' blog. The business emphasizes successful plant establishment in Minnesota, offering guidance on soil health, irrigation, and seasonal maintenance for both garden beds and container gardening.

📍2456 125th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449, USA
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Pahl's Market
💬 365 reviews4.4
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Pahl's Market

Full-service garden center nursery. Top products: Annuals and perennials, Trees and shrubs, Locally grown produce, Hanging baskets, Spruce tip pots. Pahl's Market is a prominent Minnesota-based garden center and horticultural operation that serves both residential and commercial clients. Founded with a strong emphasis on plant health and variety, the business functions as a comprehensive resource for gardening enthusiasts, offering an extensive inventory of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and succulents. Beyond its retail nursery operations, Pahl's Market manages a significant landscaping division that provides professional design, installation, and site-remediation services. The company is also noted for its commitment to local agriculture through a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, providing customers with seasonal, farm-fresh produce harvested at peak quality. Their facilities include large-scale greenhouse operations that support their retail offerings. Pahl's Market operates with a focus on education and community engagement, frequently hosting workshops and seasonal events to support regional gardening success.

📍6885, 160th Street West, Apple Valley, Minnesota, 55124, US
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Tangletown Gardens
💬 359 reviews4.6
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Tangletown Gardens

Urban Garden Center and Greenhouse. Top products: Annuals, Perennials, Trees and Shrubs, Houseplants, Succulents. Tangletown Gardens is a comprehensive urban garden center and horticultural operation headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. At its core, the business is anchored by a 140-acre farm and greenhouse facility in Plato, MN, where they cultivate thousands of plants, including a vast array of annuals, perennials, and woody plants. Their inventory is notable for its diversity, featuring over 2,000 varieties of annuals and a significant selection of rare or hard-to-find trees, shrubs, conifers, and Japanese maples. They place a strong emphasis on sustainability and native species, specifically focusing on plants that benefit pollinators. Beyond retail sales to homeowners and garden enthusiasts, Tangletown Gardens offers integrated professional services, including landscape design, container design, and interior plantscaping. The company operates on a philosophy of 'farm-to-fork' and 'seed-to-landscape,' connecting their growing operations directly to their retail garden center and associated dining ventures, reflecting a mission to foster a deeper, artful connection between people and the natural world.

📍5353, Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419, US
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Wagners Garden Center Minneapolis
💬 291 reviews4.4
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Wagners Garden Center Minneapolis

Full-Service Greenhouse and Nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Plant plugs, Wholesale finished plants, Garden supplies, Seasonal merchandise. Wagners Garden Center, founded in 1901, is a fifth-generation family-owned horticultural operation with locations in Minneapolis and Hugo, Minnesota. The business operates as both a retail garden center and a nationally recognized wholesale plant supplier. Their production model covers the full lifecycle of plant cultivation, ranging from propagation of young plants and plugs to the delivery of retail-ready finished plants. They serve a diverse clientele including home gardeners, professional landscapers, and various retail partners. In addition to their extensive plant catalog, which emphasizes ornamental varieties, the company provides essential gardening supplies, professional growing programs, and educational resources through care sheets and workshops. Their mission centers on long-term community involvement and consistent quality in greenhouse production, maintaining a robust infrastructure that supports large-scale horticultural distribution alongside local retail consumer services.

📍6024;6104, Penn Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419, US
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Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery and Landscape Design
💬 288 reviews4.6
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Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery and Landscape Design

Full-Service Nursery and Garden Center. Top products: Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Houseplants, Seasonal Annuals, Bulk Soil and Mulch. Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery and Landscape Design is a comprehensive horticultural facility offering a wide range of plant materials and professional services. Serving both retail homeowners and commercial clients, their core offerings include a diverse selection of perennials, ornamental shrubs, trees, houseplants, and seasonal annuals. Beyond their role as a plant retailer, they operate as a full-service landscape design firm, providing residential and commercial landscaping solutions, custom design projects, and professional planting services. The business maintains a strong community presence through specialized wholesale operations, seasonal fundraising programs for organizations, and bulk material delivery services for landscaping projects. Their facility functions as a central garden center hub, emphasizing horticultural expertise and project execution, from plant selection to integrated landscape architecture.

📍9293, Pineview Lane North, Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369, US
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Fluegel's Lawn Garden & Pet Supply
💬 285 reviews4.8
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Fluegel's Lawn Garden & Pet Supply

Retail garden and pet supply. Top products: lawn supplies, garden plants, pet supplies, farm animal feed. Fluegel’s Lawn, Garden & Pet Supply is a family-owned and operated retail establishment serving the local community since 1997. The business functions as a comprehensive resource for residential homeowners and local hobby farmers, offering a diverse inventory that spans across lawn and garden care, animal husbandry, and pet retail. Their horticultural department provides essential supplies for garden maintenance and plant care, catering to customers looking for residential landscape and gardening solutions. In addition to their gardening inventory, the business serves the agricultural sector by providing feed and supplies for farm animals, as well as products for various categories of companion and exotic pets including cats, dogs, small animals, birds, and reptiles. The company positions itself as a centralized retail hub for hobby farmers and homeowners, emphasizing long-standing local roots and a broad product range that bridges the gap between home gardening needs and livestock management.

📍1278, North Frontage Road, Hastings, Minnesota, 55033, US
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Natures Edge Garden Center
💬 282 reviews4.9
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Natures Edge Garden Center

Full-Service Nursery and Garden Center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Annuals and perennials, Fresh floral arrangements, Bulk mulch and soil, Custom planters. Nature’s Edge Garden Center, located in Bemidji, Minnesota, is a comprehensive horticultural destination serving homeowners and commercial clients with over 20 years of expertise. The business functions as a multifaceted garden center, providing a diverse inventory that includes vibrant annuals, hardy perennials, ornamental trees, shrubs, and houseplants. They emphasize locally grown plant stock suited for the regional climate. Beyond retail nursery sales, Nature’s Edge operates as a full-service provider, offering professional landscape design, irrigation installation, lawn maintenance, and tree removal services. The center also maintains a dedicated floral department, creating custom arrangements for weddings, events, and subscriptions. Committed to year-round service, they carry seasonal inventory including pumpkins, Christmas trees, and holiday décor. By combining retail plant sales with expert horticultural services and a focus on personalized customer collaboration, the company serves as a primary resource for outdoor space development in the Bemidji area.

📍51676 US-71, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
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Gertens Landscape Supplies
💬 273 reviews4.7
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Gertens Landscape Supplies

Comprehensive Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Trees and Shrubs, Perennials, Hanging Baskets and Planters, Bulk Mulch and Soils, Hardscape Pavers. Founded over a century ago, Gertens Landscape Supplies operates as a premier full-service nursery and garden center based in Minnesota. Guided by their foundational motto, 'Buy Direct from the Grower,' the company maintains extensive growing operations, producing a massive variety of high-quality plant material specifically adapted to regional climates. Their inventory includes an expansive selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, native plants, roses, fruits, vegetables, and herbs, complemented by a large inventory of seasonal annuals and custom-potted hanging baskets. Beyond plant sales, Gertens functions as a complete landscape supply hub, offering bulk mulch, rock, soil, and premium hardscape products such as paver bricks. Catering to both retail homeowners and professional landscapers, the business combines traditional horticultural expertise with modern nursery practices. They emphasize pollinator-friendly varieties and heat-tolerant cultivars, ensuring customers receive plants optimized for long-term health and landscape success.

📍2558, 52nd Street East, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, 55076, US
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The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center
💬 273 reviews4.4
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The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center

Full-service Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Christmas trees, Bulk mulch, Bulk rocks, Landscape materials. The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center operates as a comprehensive horticultural destination, providing both retail plant products and professional landscape design and maintenance services. The business maintains a well-stocked garden center that serves homeowners and local clients by offering a wide variety of seasonal plants, trees, and shrubs, alongside gardening tools, unique gifts, and bulk landscaping materials like mulch and rock. Their operations are categorized by a dual focus: they serve as a retail nursery for plant enthusiasts and as a professional landscaping firm that manages custom landscape projects, garden installation, and ongoing grounds maintenance. A significant component of their seasonal retail activity includes a popular Christmas tree program. Known for their collaborative design approach, the team works directly with clients to craft functional and aesthetic garden environments, emphasizing personalized plant selection and expert site consultation. Their mission focuses on enhancing property value through horticultural expertise and reliable service.

📍Bramble Drive, Chanhassen, Minnesota, 55317, US
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Lost in the Forrest
💬 272 reviews4.7
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Lost in the Forrest

Retail indoor and outdoor nursery. Top products: houseplants, gardening accessories, garden gifts. Lost in the Forrest is a retail plant nursery and garden boutique located in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The business focuses on providing a curated selection of indoor and outdoor plants, complemented by a variety of gardening accessories and gift items. Beyond retail sales, the nursery emphasizes plant education and community engagement by hosting interactive classes and workshops designed to teach customers about plant care and horticulture. The company serves the local St. Louis Park community and surrounding areas, catering to homeowners and plant enthusiasts who seek both botanical products and guidance on plant maintenance. Their operations combine traditional retail nursery offerings with an emphasis on experiential learning and expert consultation to ensure customer success in indoor and outdoor plant cultivation.

📍1676 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
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Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden
💬 252 reviews4.8
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Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden

Garden Center and Hatchery. Top products: Live poultry, Trees and shrubs, Perennials and annuals, Animal feed, Bulk garden seeds. Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden, established in 1980, is a comprehensive horticultural and agricultural supply center located in Minnesota. Operating as both a retail garden center and a livestock supplier, the business provides a diverse array of products including ornamental trees, flowering trees, fruit trees, perennials, annuals, and bulk garden seeds. They serve a local clientele of homeowners and hobby farmers, offering professional advisory services for landscaping projects and gardening. In addition to their plant nursery operations, they are a significant regional supplier of live poultry, stocking over 25 breeds of chicks, ducklings, and game birds year-round, alongside the necessary feed and husbandry supplies. The business combines retail sales with professional landscape and garden maintenance services, emphasizing hands-on expertise and over four decades of experience to support both DIY gardeners and those seeking professional installation or care.

📍7463, US 10;US 169, Ramsey, Minnesota, 55303, US
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Sargent's on 2nd
💬 247 reviews4.7
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Sargent's on 2nd

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: annuals and perennials, houseplants and tropicals, bulk mulch, rock, and soil, trees and evergreens, gardening tools and pottery. Sargent's on 2nd is a long-standing horticultural retailer and garden center based in Rochester, Minnesota. Operating with over 50 years of industry experience, the company functions as a comprehensive resource for residential and commercial landscape needs. Their offerings span from a diverse inventory of annuals, perennials, seasonal bulbs, and a significant selection of houseplants and tropicals housed in expanded greenhouse facilities, to essential hardscaping materials like bulk mulch, rock, and soil. Beyond retail plant sales, Sargent's provides extensive professional services, including custom landscape design and installation, seasonal garden maintenance, and specialized tree care including pruning and preservation. The business targets homeowners and local landscapers looking to enhance outdoor living spaces. While they incorporate ancillary elements such as gift items and an onsite cafe, their primary focus remains the cultivation and sale of ornamental plant life and the provision of technical horticultural services.

📍1811, 2nd Street Southwest, Rochester, Minnesota, 55902, US
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Super Fresh: Garden, Market, and Bakery
💬 247 reviews4.7
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Super Fresh: Garden, Market, and Bakery

Retail Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: seasonal flowers, vegetable starts, seasonal planters, gardening supplies. Super Fresh: Garden, Market, and Bakery, located in Austin, Minnesota, operates as a multifaceted local retailer that integrates a garden center with a bakery and specialty market. As a horticultural provider, the business focuses on offering a curated selection of seasonal flowers, vegetable starts, and pre-potted seasonal planters tailored to local gardening enthusiasts. Their gardening division emphasizes high-quality plant longevity, distinguishing their nursery offerings from larger big-box alternatives. In addition to plant retail, they host gardening-focused workshops and provide outdoor decor items. The business serves local homeowners and gardeners by offering a combined retail experience where customers can purchase plant materials alongside local artisan foods and bakery products. Their operation is characterized by a community-oriented approach, providing personalized assistance to help customers select plants suitable for the regional climate and seasonal cycles.

📍2127, 4th Street Northwest, Austin, Minnesota, 55912, US
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Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses
💬 244 reviews4.4
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Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses

Retail nursery and greenhouse. Top products: Hanging Baskets, Bedding Plants, Patio Pots, Annuals, Vegetable starts. Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses is an established horticultural business based in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with over 40 years of operational experience. The farm specializes in the retail production and sale of ornamental and edible plants, catering primarily to local home gardeners and horticulture enthusiasts. Their product catalog features a diverse range of high-quality seasonal offerings, including decorative hanging baskets, a wide selection of bedding plants, prepared patio pots, annual flowers, and vegetable starts. Beyond direct plant sales, the business provides expert guidance on plant care and maintenance, including specific advice on soil selection, fertilization protocols, and optimal watering techniques to ensure customer success. By maintaining a brick-and-mortar location with seasonal operating hours, they foster a community-focused environment that emphasizes hands-on gardening, seasonal planning, and personalized horticultural support for their clientele.

📍11211 60th St N
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Highland Nursery
💬 231 reviews4.6
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Highland Nursery

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Ornamental plants, Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Seasonal flowers. Highland Nursery, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a long-standing horticultural establishment serving the Twin Cities area. As a traditional garden center, the business specializes in the retail sale of a wide range of plant materials suitable for the local climate, including ornamental trees, deciduous and evergreen shrubs, perennials, and seasonal bedding plants. They cater primarily to residential homeowners looking to enhance their home landscapes, as well as local landscaping contractors seeking reliable plant stock for installation projects. Their operations focus on providing healthy, acclimated plant varieties that thrive in the specific hardiness zones of the Upper Midwest. Highland Nursery maintains a strong local reputation by offering professional plant knowledge, ensuring that customers select appropriate species for their specific light, soil, and drainage conditions, thereby supporting the successful growth and longevity of residential gardens.

📍1742 Fort Rd, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
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Magnuson Sod/Klier's Nursery Garden Center
💬 227 reviews4.2
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Magnuson Sod/Klier's Nursery Garden Center

Full-service nursery and sod. Top products: Fresh sod, Soil and mulch, Garden flowers, Herbs, Landscaping equipment. Magnuson Sod and Klier's Nursery Garden Center is a long-standing, family-owned horticultural business based in Minneapolis with over 50 years of experience. The operation functions as both a dedicated grower of sod and a retail garden center. Their core offerings include fresh-cut sod, a variety of soil amendments, decorative landscape rocks, and mulches. The retail garden center segment serves homeowners and local landscapers by providing a diverse inventory of flowers, herbs, and gardening supplies, including fertilizers, pottery, and essential tools. Beyond plant and soil sales, the company provides comprehensive landscaping support through equipment sales, repair services for mowers and snow blowers, and seasonal equipment storage solutions. Their mission focuses on providing local customers with the necessary materials and expert advice to complete residential and professional landscaping projects, leveraging their expertise in turf management and regional horticulture to ensure project success.

📍5901, Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419, US
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Leitner's Garden Center
💬 223 reviews4.7
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Leitner's Garden Center

Full Service Garden Center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Landscape Materials. Leitner's Garden Center, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a multi-generational horticultural retailer operating two distinct facilities: a primary garden center on Randolph Avenue and a dedicated landscape products center on Juno Avenue. The business serves both residential homeowners and professional landscape contractors by providing a diverse inventory of plant material, including ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal bedding plants. Their operation focuses on providing climate-appropriate plant selections suitable for the upper Midwest region. In addition to their live plant inventory, the business functions as a horticultural supply hub, offering essential landscaping materials and gardening products necessary for site installation and long-term plant maintenance. By separating their retail gardening operations from their bulk landscape products center, Leitner's provides a comprehensive resource for regional outdoor beautification and residential landscape development.

📍945 Randolph Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
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Stacy's Nursery
💬 222 reviews4.9
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Stacy's Nursery

Full-service garden center nursery. Top products: Christmas trees, Floral arrangements, Landscape plants, Shrubs. Stacy’s Nursery is a family-owned horticultural business located in Willmar, Minnesota, boasting over 40 years of experience in the industry. Operating as a comprehensive garden center, the business provides a diverse range of plant-based products and services to local homeowners and property developers. Their core offerings include the seasonal sale of Christmas trees, a variety of landscape-grade shrubs and plants, and professional-grade floral arrangements. Beyond their retail nursery operations, Stacy’s functions as an integrated horticultural provider, specializing in landscape design, construction, and irrigation systems. By combining a retail garden center with expert design-build services, they cater to clients looking for both specimen plant material and complete outdoor transformation services. Their mission emphasizes long-standing community relationships and a hands-on approach to natural design, serving as a year-round resource for regional plant selection and professional site maintenance.

📍2305 US-12, Willmar, MN 56201, USA
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The Nursery & Garden Center Market in Minnesota

Minnesota hosts 189 verified nurseries and garden centers, serving a population with a deeply ingrained culture of seasonal gardening. The market is defined by a short but intense growing season. Consumers prioritize hardiness above all else. Consequently, nurseries in the state focus on perennials and cold-hardy shrubs. The business landscape ranges from large-scale regional operators like Gertens to specialized boutique centers like Mother Earth Gardens and Tangletown Gardens. These businesses adapt by offering both greenhouse-started annuals to maximize the growing window and cold-climate trees and shrubs that withstand extreme temperature swings.

Top Cities for Nurseries & Garden Centers

The distribution of nurseries and garden centers across Minnesota is not random. The state has 20 active cities with significant nursery infrastructure. Rochester leads the state with 13 nurseries, likely due to its population density and a stable economic environment that supports premium landscaping and residential garden investment. Duluth follows closely with 12 nurseries, an impressive concentration given its challenging northern climate and rugged topography. Other notable hubs include Maple Grove (10), Minneapolis (9), and St. Cloud (9). The high concentration in these specific areas correlates with urban expansion and the need for residential landscape maintenance. These hubs act as vital nodes for plant sourcing, where proximity to consumers allows nurseries like Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery or Sargent's on 2nd to provide professional guidance alongside plant sales.

Minnesota Climate & Plant Selection

Minnesota’s climate presents a unique challenge for horticulturists. The state spans USDA hardiness zones 3 through 5. Winters can see temperatures plummet well below zero, while summers bring high humidity and sporadic, often intense rainfall. This environment dictates the stock. Nurseries emphasize native species, such as prairie grasses and native wildflowers, which are naturally adapted to the specific soil types of the region, ranging from heavy clay in the Red River Valley to the sandy loams of the central plains. Field-grown stock is prioritized for trees to ensure root systems are accustomed to local soil chemistry. Conversely, annuals are largely greenhouse-grown to ensure they are ready for transplanting immediately after the risk of late spring frost passes in mid-to-late May. Dought-tolerant plants have seen a surge in popularity, driven by shifts in local rainfall patterns and a desire for lower-maintenance landscaping. Businesses like The Mustard Seed Landscaping & Garden Center, Fluegel's Lawn Garden & Pet Supply, and Country Sun Farm & Greenhouses excel by tailoring their inventory to these specific ecological demands.

Sourcing Plants Locally in MN

For homeowners and professional landscapers looking to maximize success in the Minnesota climate, sourcing from local nurseries is non-negotiable. Follow these guidelines to find the best materials:

  • Prioritize native plant specialists: Nurseries like Mother Earth Gardens often carry native cultivars that have evolved to survive the local freeze-thaw cycles.
  • Assess the greenhouse capabilities: For annuals, seek out centers like Malmborg's Garden Center or Wagners Garden Center Minneapolis, which manage their own production to ensure plant health before the consumer even touches the pot.
  • Verify nursery stock origin: Ask if trees and shrubs are field-grown locally. Local stock is already acclimated to the specific day lengths and soil conditions of Minnesota.
  • Check for professional consultation services: Top-tier hubs like Gertens and Anoka Ramsey Farm & Garden provide more than just inventory; they offer expertise on landscape design that considers water runoff, winter salt tolerance, and light exposure.
  • Look for specialized knowledge: Some nurseries are better for hardscaping and bulk landscape supplies, such as Gertens Landscape Supplies, while others focus on unique pet-friendly, organic gardening supplies like Fluegel's Lawn Garden & Pet Supply.
By choosing plants grown within the state, gardeners bypass the stress of long-distance transit and receive specimens already hardened off for the Minnesota climate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A: The ideal planting time for most perennials and shrubs is mid-May through early June, once the soil has warmed and the danger of frost has passed. Fall planting is also effective for trees and shrubs, provided they have at least six weeks to establish roots before the ground freezes solid in late autumn.

Q: Why are native plants recommended for Minnesota gardens?

A: Native plants, such as purple coneflower and little bluestem, are genetically adapted to Minnesota’s specific climate, soil, and rainfall. They require significantly less supplemental watering, fertilizer, and chemical intervention than non-native species. By planting natives, gardeners support local pollinator populations that are essential to the state's ecosystem health and long-term garden stability.

Q: How do Minnesota nurseries handle the short growing season?

A: Nurseries utilize extensive greenhouse facilities to start annuals and vegetables months before the frost-free date. This allows them to offer healthy, established plants the moment the ground is ready for planting. They also stock specific cold-hardy varieties that are engineered or selected for their ability to thrive in USDA zones 3 to 5.

Q: Should I choose field-grown or container-grown plants?

A: In Minnesota, field-grown trees are often preferred because their roots have established within local soil chemistry and are generally more robust. However, container-grown plants are more convenient for late-season planting and are often easier to manage for smaller residential projects. Always inspect container stock for root circling, which can be an issue in fast-growing nursery environments.

Q: What is the biggest challenge for gardeners in Minnesota?

A: The primary challenge is the volatile transition between winter and summer. Extreme cold during winter months and high humidity in mid-summer put significant stress on plants. Gardeners must focus on soil drainage to prevent root rot during wet springs and apply winter mulch to insulate roots against the deep, sub-zero freeze that characterizes the Minnesota winter.

⭐ 4.6 average rating across 189 verified nurseries in Minnesota

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My Team was Ben G. S4. They are beyond professional!! They releveled my driveway with crushed concrete and brought in black dirt filled in all the divots in my yard caused by the storm last year. This is the 3rd time they have done major projects on our property and it has turned out amazing everytime. They are affordable and do quality work!! They will be back next year to re-do and add some more flowers beds for us, cant wait!!!

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Nur Muhumeda day ago

I had a great experience at Lynde Greenhouse & Nursery. I came in looking for a tree for my grandma’s residential lot, and from the moment I arrived, I felt welcomed. The environment was peaceful, and they had a beautiful selection of shaded trees to choose from. The staff went above and beyond to help me. A customer service specialist and a garden associate both assisted me, and they professionally loaded and secured the tree into my small vehicle without me having to lift a finger. Their kindness and hospitality really stood out, which is rare to find these days. This was my first visit, but it definitely won’t be my last. I’m very happy with my purchase and excited to complete the project at the lot. Thank you for the excellent service!

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Joel Feglera day ago

I've been to Drummers a couple times now, and each experience has been wonderful! Every staff member I have spoken with has been kind, helpful, and very knowledgeable! Thanks for the great work folks, you've made this novice excited for gardening!

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Dana day ago

Yea! Go here. Best nursery in the twin cities. Variety is as good as any online nursery, perfectly suited to our climate, and plants are super healthy and vigorous. If you see what they have here you will regret ever trying to save a couple of dollars at a big box store or online store. Your results will be way better here and cheaper on the long run. For example, the 5 shade plants I bought online cost me $60 including shipping, and arrived as tiny dry bare roots. I'll be lucky if 3survive. Gertens had the same or better varieties for an average price of $14 each and are super healthy potted specimens ready to go. All will survive.

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Skott Masgai2 days ago

This place is so great helpful and just a cool place to visit

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Nicole Sell3 days ago

We did the herb butter making class and it was a lot of fun.

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Angela Johnson5 days ago

Amazing customer service & best place for quality plants.

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Christopher Cook6 days ago

Great place to buy plants as a landscaper. There sales reps are very informative and will have your order ready when you arrive. They will even help load them in your truck for you!

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