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Nixa Hardware & Seed Company
💬 1148 reviews4.6
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Nixa Hardware & Seed Company

Retail garden and farm center. Top products: Seed, Lawn care products, Farm equipment, Livestock feed. Nixa Hardware & Seed Company, located in Nixa, Missouri, functions as a multifaceted retail hub catering to homeowners, hobbyists, and agricultural professionals. While the company operates as a comprehensive hardware and power equipment store, its foundational identity includes a robust garden center and seed supply operation. The business specializes in providing essential horticultural resources, including various seeds and lawn care supplies, alongside livestock feed, animal care products, and agricultural equipment. By serving the local Southwest Missouri community for decades, they have established themselves as a primary destination for seasonal planting needs, general property maintenance, and rural farm solutions. Their operations bridge the gap between suburban home improvement and traditional agricultural support, focusing on delivering durable goods, professional-grade equipment, and the supplies necessary for gardening and animal husbandry. They prioritize customer service through in-store expertise, repair services, and a wide-ranging inventory that supports the diverse needs of both rural residents and residential gardeners.

📍510, West Mount Vernon Street, Nixa, Missouri, 65714, US
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Walter Knoll Florist
💬 1005 reviews4.8
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Walter Knoll Florist

Full Service Florist Garden Center. Top products: Cut flower bouquets, Potted house plants, Event floral arrangements, Wholesale floral supplies, Garden center plant stock. Walter Knoll Florist is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural operation serving the Saint Louis, Missouri metropolitan area for over 137 years. While their primary identity is as a premier retail and wholesale florist, they maintain dedicated facilities, including an Arnold Greenhouse and a physical Garden Center, to support their expansive product line. Their core offerings encompass professionally arranged floral bouquets for birthdays, weddings, and corporate events, alongside a selection of potted plants and greenhouse-grown materials. By maintaining their own wholesale division, they manage a robust supply chain to ensure freshness for both their retail customers and event planning services. The business serves a diverse client base, ranging from individual homeowners requiring daily flower delivery to large-scale event organizers and wedding planners. With multiple locations throughout the region, Walter Knoll Florist integrates traditional retail floral services with specialized horticultural operations, providing both ornamental floral design and ongoing access to diverse plant stock.

📍2765 Lasalle St, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA
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Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop
💬 686 reviews4.7
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Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop

Retail Greenhouse and Nursery. Top products: Potted plants, Seasonal flora, Roast coffee beans. Joplin Greenhouse & The Coffee Shop operates as a hybrid horticultural and food service destination located in Joplin, Missouri. The business functions primarily as a nursery, specializing in the cultivation and sale of plants grown at their off-site farm location. Their horticultural offerings cater to local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts seeking high-quality plant stock. Complementing their plant nursery operations, the business integrated a coffee shop in 2018, which expanded in 2021 to include on-site coffee bean roasting. The establishment focuses on providing a curated environment where botanical products and artisanal coffee service converge. By maintaining their own growing operations, they ensure a selection of locally cultivated plants, distinguishing their retail greenhouse from traditional garden centers. Their business model integrates the sale of ornamental and seasonal greenery with a community-focused hospitality experience, serving as both a provider of horticultural products and a local social hub.

📍Highview Avenue, Joplin, Missouri, 64864, US
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Planters Seed & Spice Co
💬 657 reviews4.8
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Planters Seed & Spice Co

Seed and Garden Retailer. Top products: Vegetable and flower seeds, Wildflower mixes, Pots and planters, Fertilizers and garden care. Planters Seed & Spice Co., located in Kansas City's historic River Market district, is a long-standing retail establishment operating since 1924. While the business functions as a diverse purveyor of specialty culinary goods, spices, and coffee, it maintains a dedicated horticultural department centered on seed distribution and basic gardening supplies. The company serves the local community by providing a seasonal rotation of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds suitable for the Kansas City climate, along with wildflower mixes. Their garden-focused inventory is rounded out by practical essentials for home gardeners, including various pots, planters, fertilizers, and lawn care chemicals. By focusing on the foundational elements of gardening—seeds and soil care—they cater to urban gardeners and home hobbyists looking to cultivate their own plants from scratch. The business preserves its historic atmosphere through original store fixtures and a century-long legacy of serving the local population.

📍509, Walnut Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106, US
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Greenscape Gardens
💬 567 reviews4.8
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Greenscape Gardens

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Ornamental plants. Greenscape Gardens is a retail garden center located in Manchester, Missouri, dedicated to fostering a connection between the community and the natural world through horticulture. The business focuses on the sale of high-quality, healthy plants, providing a diverse selection of trees, shrubs, and ornamental varieties suitable for the local climate. Their mission centers on educating customers on how to maximize the aesthetic and functional potential of their landscapes through plant selection and proper care. The nursery maintains rigorous quality standards, ensuring all stock is disease-free and true to name at the time of sale. They offer professional planting advice and resources to support customers in achieving long-term gardening success. Catering primarily to local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, Greenscape Gardens provides a curated shopping experience, seasonal updates, and a structured warranty program for zone-hardy trees and shrubs, reinforcing their commitment to plant vitality and customer satisfaction.

📍2832 Barrett Station Rd, Manchester, MO 63021, USA
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The Summit All Seasons Market at Kirkwood Farmers Market
💬 555 reviews4.7
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The Summit All Seasons Market at Kirkwood Farmers Market

Seasonal Garden Center. Top products: Fresh-cut Christmas trees, Seasonal plants, Wreaths and garlands, Pumpkins and fall décor. The Summit All Seasons Market, located at the Kirkwood Farmers Market, operates as a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural and retail enterprise. While functioning as a year-round marketplace for local produce, baked goods, and boutique items, it maintains a robust garden center division that evolves with the seasons. During the spring, the business serves as a local source for a diverse selection of garden plants and nursery stock. As the year progresses, the operation shifts to include high-volume seasonal horticultural offerings, most notably a large-scale Christmas tree lot featuring fresh-cut trees, live wreaths, and greenery. In the autumn, they provide agricultural staples such as pumpkins, cornstalks, and straw bales. By integrating horticultural sales with community-focused seasonal events, The Summit caters primarily to local residential customers seeking seasonal landscape and holiday botanical supplies.

📍150, East Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, Missouri, 63122, US
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Suburban Lawn & Garden
💬 472 reviews4.6
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Suburban Lawn & Garden

Full-service Retail Garden Center. Top products: Annuals & Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Bulk Mulch & Soil, Native Plants, Landscape Rock. Suburban Lawn & Garden is a prominent, multi-location horticultural retailer serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. The business operates as a comprehensive garden center providing a diverse array of plant materials, including trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropical plants, and native species. Beyond retail plant sales, the company distinguishes itself through the local manufacturing of bulk mulches, utilizing regional resources to supply both homeowners and professional landscapers. Their operations encompass multiple specialized locations that function as garden centers, as well as dedicated yard waste and recycling facilities. The business maintains a strong focus on regional expertise, offering resources such as plant care guides, professional garden advisory services, and a structured loyalty program to support the local gardening community. By combining a wide-ranging inventory of ornamental and functional plant life with landscape materials like rocks and soils, Suburban Lawn & Garden serves as a primary horticultural hub for residential and professional landscaping needs in Missouri and Kansas.

📍West 135th Street, Kansas City, Missouri, 64145, US
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Stuckmeyer's Farm Market
💬 451 reviews4.6
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Stuckmeyer's Farm Market

Vegetable farm and greenhouse. Top products: seasonal vegetables, greenhouse plants, garden produce, seasonal starters. Stuckmeyer's Farm Market is a fourth-generation, family-owned agricultural operation located in Fenton, Missouri. The business functions as both a vegetable farm and a greenhouse facility, catering to the local St. Louis community. Their horticultural operations center on the cultivation and seasonal sale of garden produce and greenhouse-grown plant starters. As a multi-generational farm, they focus on traditional seasonal agriculture, offering an array of produce throughout the growing season. The business also functions as a community hub, hosting gardening seminars, educational events, and family-oriented programming like 'Kid's Day' to engage the public in local food systems and plant cultivation. By bridging the gap between farm production and retail sales, they provide homeowners with both edible crops and the necessary materials for home gardening. Their operations are characterized by direct-to-consumer sales at their Schneider Drive location.

📍249 Schneider Dr, Fenton, MO 63026, USA
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Larry's Nursery
💬 439 reviews4.7
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Larry's Nursery

Full-service Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: houseplants, succulents and cacti, perennials, annuals, veggies and herbs, citrus, water plants, pottery. Larry’s Nursery operates as a comprehensive retail plant nursery located in the Kansas City area, dedicated to providing a high-volume, diverse selection of horticultural products at competitive price points. The nursery distinguishes itself by cultivating and stocking unique plant varieties not typically found in large-scale big-box retail environments. Their inventory is extensive, encompassing a vast array of indoor houseplants, cacti, succulents, and air plants. For outdoor gardeners, the nursery supplies a wide selection of perennial and annual plants, alongside a specialty focus on edible vegetables, culinary herbs, and citrus trees. Additionally, they curate a selection of aquatic plants for water gardens. Serving both local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, the business emphasizes affordability without compromising on plant quality. Beyond living stock, the nursery provides essential gardening hard goods, specifically stocking a variety of decorative pottery to complement their plant offerings.

📍2501 NW Platte Rd, Riverside, MO 64150, USA
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Thies Farm & Greenhouses, Inc
💬 426 reviews4.6
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Thies Farm & Greenhouses, Inc

Full service plant nursery. Top products: seasonal plants, trees, shrubs, pick-your-own produce, garden supplies. Thies Farm & Greenhouses, Inc. is a long-standing horticultural operation based in St. Louis, specializing in both nursery production and seasonal agriculture. The business functions as a multifaceted garden center and farm, offering a broad inventory of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants suitable for local landscaping and residential gardening projects. Beyond their nursery operations, the company operates as a working farm, providing a 'pick-your-own' experience for customers, which highlights their focus on edible crops and community engagement. They cater to a diverse clientele including local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Their operations integrate traditional greenhouse cultivation with seasonal agricultural retail, providing essential horticultural supplies alongside locally grown plant materials. The business maintains a strong reputation for seasonal reliability, offering everything from bedding plants and perennials to farm-fresh produce, reflecting their commitment to both ornamental and edible horticulture in the Missouri region.

📍4215 N Hanley Rd, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA
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Garden Heights Nursery
💬 373 reviews4.6
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Garden Heights Nursery

Full-service urban garden center. Top products: Tropical plants, Trees and shrubs, Houseplants, Pottery and containers, Perennials. Garden Heights Nursery, established in 1996 in St. Louis, operates as a comprehensive retail garden center and horticultural resource. The business serves both residential homeowners and green industry professionals by providing a wide selection of plants, including tropicals, perennials, shrubs, and trees. Beyond its extensive retail inventory, the nursery distinguishes itself through professional service offerings such as custom container design, on-site planting services, and delivery and installation of large landscape materials like trees and fountains. The company emphasizes community engagement, offering expert horticultural advice via their team and online blog, and focuses on helping customers enhance both indoor spaces with houseplants and outdoor environments with seasonal color and structural plantings. Their operations balance a retail plant shop with functional landscaping support, making them a central hub for gardening expertise and plant procurement in the St. Louis urban area.

📍1605 S Big Bend Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63117, USA
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Carson's Nurseries
💬 337 reviews4.6
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Carson's Nurseries

Full-service nursery and garden center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Houseplants, Koi and pond supplies. Carson's Nurseries is a prominent horticultural business operating two distinct locations in Southwest Missouri. The company functions as both a large-scale plant supplier and a retail garden center, managing over 1,800 acres of trees and plant material. Their offerings encompass a wide range of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and perennials, alongside a greenhouse division that provides houseplants, garden accents, and koi/pond supplies. Carson’s caters to a diverse clientele, including residential homeowners and commercial entities, by providing both retail plant sales and comprehensive landscaping services. Their operations are defined by a commitment to horticultural education, offering customers detailed planting tips, care guides, and professional landscaping design and installation support. The business prides itself on its multi-generational experience and deep local knowledge, positioning itself as a primary regional resource for landscape development and plant health maintenance.

📍2199 US-160, Nixa, MO 65714, USA
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Daniel's Farm & Greenhouses
💬 326 reviews4.6
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Daniel's Farm & Greenhouses

Full-Service Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Hanging baskets, Annuals, Perennials, Trees and shrubs, Vegetable and herb plants. Daniel's Farm & Greenhouses is a long-standing, family-owned horticultural business located in St. Charles, Missouri. Operating over an acre of greenhouses, the facility is a high-volume producer and retailer of plant material, boasting an inventory that includes 9,000 hanging baskets, over 100,000 pots of annuals, and an extensive selection of sun and shade perennials. Their product range extends to ornamental, shade, and evergreen trees, shrubs, and edible starts including herbs, vegetables, and fruit plants. The business caters primarily to local homeowners seeking to enhance their landscapes, offering seasonal inventory transitions, custom container planting services, and winter tropical plant storage solutions. As a community-focused retailer, they also provide local honey and maintain partnerships with national nurseries. Their operations are defined by seasonal cycles, emphasizing continuous plant availability throughout the year, including Christmas inventory during the winter months.

📍352 Jungermann Rd, St Peters, MO 63376, USA
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Valley Park Elevator & Hardware
💬 316 reviews4.9
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Valley Park Elevator & Hardware

Retail Garden Center Supplier. Top products: Fertilizers, Fungicides, Lawn care products, Garden supplies. Valley Park Elevator & Hardware is a multi-generational, family-owned business situated in a historic landmark setting. While functioning as a comprehensive hardware store, the business maintains a dedicated focus on horticultural supplies and lawn care. Their core offerings include a wide array of chemical treatments, such as fertilizers and specialized fungicides designed to protect and maintain the health of annuals, perennials, bedding plants, ground covers, and both deciduous and evergreen trees and shrubs. The store serves local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts by providing technical product expertise and specific solutions for lawn maintenance, including soil and plant health products. By stocking professional-grade gardening inputs and offering advice on pest and disease control for ornamental plant species, Valley Park Elevator & Hardware acts as a community hub for local horticultural management.

📍2 Marshall Rd, Valley Park, MO 63088, USA
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Farrand Farms | Kansas City Garden Center
💬 308 reviews4.5
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Farrand Farms | Kansas City Garden Center

Full-service Retail Garden Center. Top products: annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetable starts, fruit plants, gardening supplies. Farrand Farms is a longstanding Kansas City horticultural institution, operating as a family-owned greenhouse and garden center since 1922. With over a century of experience, the business functions as a comprehensive retail destination for home gardeners and local landscape enthusiasts. Their operational focus centers on the cultivation and supply of a diverse range of plant life, including a broad selection of seasonal annuals, hardy perennials, ornamental shrubs, and edible vegetable and fruit starts. Beyond their live plant inventory, Farrand Farms provides the necessary cultivation tools and horticultural supplies required for successful gardening. As a locally-grown operation, they emphasize regional expertise and community service, providing educational resources and gardening tips to assist customers in enhancing their residential landscapes. Their business model bridges the gap between traditional nursery production and retail garden center accessibility, serving the greater Kansas City area for over 100 years.

📍5941 S Noland Rd, Kansas City, MO 64133, USA
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Grass Pad
💬 308 reviews4.6
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Grass Pad

Lawn and Garden Nursery. Top products: Grass Seed, Sod, Fertilizers, Nursery Stock, Soil Amendments. Grass Pad is a specialized lawn and garden supply retailer and nursery operating multiple locations across Kansas City and Omaha. The company focuses on providing horticultural solutions tailored specifically to the Midwestern climate. Their core offerings include high-quality, regionally adapted grass seed, sod varieties such as Heat Wave fescue and Blue Wave bluegrass, and a suite of commercial-grade fertilizers and soil amendments. In addition to turf management products, the business maintains a selection of nursery stock, including hand-picked trees, shrubs, and flowers. Grass Pad distinguishes itself through its 'Idiot Proof' proprietary lawn care program, which provides homeowners with a structured, seasonal system for lawn maintenance, weed control, and disease prevention. Their business model combines retail product sales with expert horticultural consultation provided by their 'Green Team,' offering advice on planting, fertilization, and site-specific lawn care. They serve residential homeowners and property owners looking for professional-grade results through manageable, DIY-friendly applications.

📍1711 NE Rice Rd, Lee's Summit, MO 64086, USA
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Bowood Farms
💬 295 reviews4.6
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Bowood Farms

Urban Retail Nursery and Farm. Top products: Perennials, Annuals, Shrubs, Trees, Indoor plants. Bowood Farms is a multi-generational horticultural business operating a family farm in Clarksville, MO, and a retail outlet in an urban St. Louis warehouse space known as The Studio. The company specializes in the cultivation of perennials, annuals, and herbs, which are transported weekly from their Missouri farm to their retail location. Their inventory is diverse, spanning indoor plants, shrubs, trees, vines, and seasonal bulbs. Beyond plant sales, Bowood Farms acts as a comprehensive garden center, offering professional-grade fertilizers, soil amendments, pest control solutions, and a curated selection of containers and garden tools. The business targets local home gardeners and plant enthusiasts, providing educational value through a rotating schedule of gardening workshops. While their location houses a dining partner, the primary function of the business is the production and retail distribution of nursery stock and horticultural supplies, facilitating both in-store pickup and local delivery services for their botanical offerings.

📍4605 Olive St, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
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Family Tree Nursery
💬 295 reviews4.7
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Family Tree Nursery

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Edible plants, Tropical plants, Lawn care products. Family Tree Nursery is a long-standing horticultural retailer with over 60 years of experience serving the Kansas City metropolitan area. Operating across three distinct locations in Overland Park, Shawnee, and Liberty, the business functions as a comprehensive garden center and horticultural resource. Their core offerings include an extensive selection of woody ornamentals, including trees and shrubs, as well as a diverse range of perennials, annual flowers, roses, and tropical plants. Beyond plant sales, the nursery provides edible plant varieties and specialized lawn care products and programs tailored to the local climate. The company serves both residential gardeners and landscaping enthusiasts, positioning itself as a problem-solving headquarters for regional lawn and garden maintenance. Their operations include educational outreach through blogs, podcasts, and plant care guides, and they support the local gardening community with seasonal inventory, professional advice, and a variety of hardscape goods such as pots and planters.

📍475, West Liberty Drive, Liberty, Missouri, 64068, US
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Wickman's Garden Village
💬 270 reviews4.5
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Wickman's Garden Village

Full-Service Retail Garden Center. Top products: Ornamental plants, Greenhouse flowers, Shrubs, Landscaping materials, Irrigation supplies. Wickman's Garden Village is a long-standing horticultural institution in Springfield, Missouri, operating as a staple in the community since 1922. As a traditional garden center, the business specializes in the retail sale of a wide range of horticultural products, including greenhouse-grown flowers, ornamental plants, and various shrubbery suitable for the Ozarks climate. Beyond its retail nursery operations, the company functions as a comprehensive landscaping and irrigation service provider, assisting both residential and commercial clients with site installation, property development, and water management solutions. By bridging the gap between a plant nursery and a professional landscape firm, Wickman's serves as a hub for local gardeners and property owners. Their business model focuses on providing both the physical plant stock and the technical services required to maintain robust, healthy landscapes, maintaining a legacy of expertise that has spanned over a century.

📍1349, West Bennett Street, Springfield, Missouri, 65807, US
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Strawberry Hill Farms
💬 248 reviews4.9
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Strawberry Hill Farms

Seasonal Bedding and Perennial Nursery. Top products: annuals, perennials, vegetable plants, mums, pumpkins, gourds. Strawberry Hill Farms is a family-owned horticultural operation that has been serving its community since 1980. The nursery specializes in the cultivation of high-quality garden plants, including a broad selection of annuals, perennial varieties, and vegetable starts. Operating on a seasonal business model, the farm focuses on providing healthy, locally-grown plants directly to homeowners, distinguishing itself from large-scale national retailers through superior plant health and personalized customer service. Their production cycle is geared toward seasonal availability, transitioning from spring garden starters to fall-specific ornamental crops such as mums, pumpkins, and gourds. The business maintains a strong reputation for horticultural expertise and reliability, positioning itself as a primary destination for residential gardeners looking to enhance their home landscapes with robust, proven plant varieties.

📍3770, MO 163, Columbia, Missouri, 65201, US
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Frisella Nursery
💬 238 reviews4.7
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Frisella Nursery

Full-service nursery and landscape center. Top products: perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants. Frisella Nursery is a destination garden center and landscape company based in Defiance, Missouri. They operate as a multifaceted horticultural business that combines a retail nursery with professional landscape design and installation services. Their garden center features a curated selection of Missouri-grown perennials, trees, and shrubs, alongside a variety of houseplants and unique garden gifts. By cultivating much of their plant inventory on-site, they maintain high standards of quality suited for the local climate. Beyond retail sales, Frisella functions as a full-service landscape group, offering master planning, project design, and professional installation crews to execute complex outdoor residential and commercial projects. Their operation serves both local homeowners looking for plant material and clients seeking comprehensive exterior design transformations. The nursery also engages the community through educational workshops and ongoing seasonal gardening events.

📍550 Hwy F, Defiance, MO 63341, USA
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Wiethop Greenhouses
💬 230 reviews4.8
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Wiethop Greenhouses

Seasonal Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: seasonal flowering plants, annuals, perennials, potted plants. Wiethop Greenhouses is a third-generation, family-owned horticultural operation based in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Operating out of two locations—Ballwin and St. Louis—the business focuses on the production and sale of fresh, high-quality seasonal plants for the local community. Unlike year-round retail garden centers, Wiethop Greenhouses operates on a seasonal schedule, opening its doors during specific times of the year to provide customers with peak-condition ornamental plants. Their legacy is built on a family history of professional greenhouse cultivation, emphasizing the health and vigor of the plants they produce. The business serves local homeowners and gardeners looking for seasonal color and plant varieties suited to the regional climate. By maintaining a niche, production-focused model, they ensure that the plants offered are freshly grown and ready for immediate planting upon purchase. Their offerings include a range of annuals and seasonal perennials, with business operations supported by a commitment to local, independent, family-run agriculture.

📍2463, Barrett Station Road, Ozark View, Missouri, 63021, US
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Gilbert H. Wild & Son
💬 225 reviews4.1
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Gilbert H. Wild & Son

Perennial and Bulb Nursery. Top products: Peonies, Hostas, Daylilies, Iris, Lily Bulbs. Gilbert H. Wild & Son is a long-standing horticultural operation with a heritage dating back to 1885. The company specializes in the cultivation and distribution of a wide variety of perennials, with a specific focus on Peonies, Hostas, Daylilies, and Irises. Serving as both a grower and a supplier, the business operates as a direct-to-consumer nursery, shipping plants and bulbs directly from their farm to homeowners across various growing zones. Their product catalog emphasizes ornamental garden plants, offering curated collections that assist customers in selecting varieties appropriate for their specific regional climates. With over 140 years of experience, the nursery maintains a focus on providing diverse, high-quality plant stock, ranging from specialty perennials to various bulb varieties, aimed at enhancing residential gardens and outdoor spaces.

📍2944 State Hwy 37, Reeds, MO 64859, USA
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O.K. Hatchery Feed & Garden Store, Inc.
💬 217 reviews4.8
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O.K. Hatchery Feed & Garden Store, Inc.

Retail garden and feed center. Top products: Baby chicks, Poultry supplies, Garden supplies, Animal feed. O.K. Hatchery Feed & Garden Store, Inc. is a long-standing institution in Kirkwood, Missouri, established in 1927. While originally founded as a hatchery, the business has evolved over four generations of the Krieger family to serve as a comprehensive garden and feed supply center. The store caters primarily to local homeowners and hobbyist farmers, offering a unique blend of horticultural essentials and livestock support. Their garden operations focus on providing essential supplies for urban and suburban gardening, often leveraging local expertise and connections to agricultural extension services to assist customers with plant health and soil management. In addition to their gardening inventory, they maintain a significant niche in the regional poultry market, supplying baby chicks seasonally and providing year-round equipment and feed for small-scale flock owners. The business remains committed to its historical roots while providing the community with consistent, professional service for gardening and animal husbandry needs.

📍115, East Argonne Drive, Kirkwood, Missouri, 63122, US
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The Nursery & Garden Center Market in Missouri

Missouri currently hosts 204 verified nurseries, forming a robust horticultural backbone that serves both urban and rural agricultural interests. The distribution of these facilities across 20 active cities reveals a market driven by regional population density and local demand for specialized landscaping materials. Consumers in Missouri have access to a diverse range of plant stock, from high-end landscape specimens at places like Greenscape Gardens to the agricultural-focused inventory at Nixa Hardware & Seed Company. The market is defined by a healthy mix of family-owned farm markets and sophisticated garden centers, ensuring that whether a gardener needs native perennials or fruit-bearing shrubs, local supply chains remain accessible.

Top Cities for Nurseries & Garden Centers

The concentration of nurseries and garden centers is highest in Missouri's primary metropolitan zones. St. Louis leads the state with 16 identified nurseries, followed by Kansas City with 11, and Springfield with 10. These urban hubs naturally support higher numbers of garden centers due to the sheer volume of suburban homeowners, developers, and commercial landscapers requiring high-frequency access to inventory. Other key nodes include Columbia (9 nurseries), Joplin (7), and the suburban heavyweights of Maryland Heights and Jefferson City, each with 6. The presence of specialized hubs like the Kirkwood Farmers Market, which hosts The Summit All Seasons Market, demonstrates that urban density supports niche retail formats. Smaller centers like Ozark, Rolla, and Republic round out the top list with 5 nurseries each, indicating that while metropolitan areas have the highest density, smaller regional markets maintain consistent service to residential communities.

Missouri Climate & Plant Selection

Missouri spans USDA Hardiness Zones 5b through 7a, a significant range that dictates what local greenhouses must prioritize. Northern Missouri experiences colder, harsher winters that favor cold-hardy deciduous trees and spring-blooming bulbs, while Southern Missouri’s climate is more amenable to transition-zone plants and specific cultivars that can handle the humid, long summers. Soil conditions in Missouri vary dramatically, moving from the rich, wind-deposited loess soils of the Missouri and Mississippi River valleys to the rocky, well-draining limestone soils prevalent in the Ozark Plateau. Nurseries like Carson's Nurseries or Valley Park Elevator & Hardware often tailor their stock to these variations. Native plant demand is surging, with garden centers increasingly focusing on species that thrive in the state’s clay-heavy soils or its occasionally drought-prone summer periods. Greenhouse-grown stock is essential in early spring to jump-start the growing season before the final frost, whereas field-grown nursery stock is favored for robust, established landscape trees that have already acclimated to Missouri’s particular rainfall cycles, which often peak in late spring and early summer.

Sourcing Plants Locally in MO

Choosing the right supplier for a project depends on identifying the nursery's specialty. Homeowners and professional landscapers should follow these guidelines when vetting local operations:

  • Verify the hardiness zone of your specific location within Missouri before purchasing perennials to ensure the plant can survive the specific winter lows of your region.
  • Prioritize nurseries like Thies Farm & Greenhouses, Inc or Stuckmeyer's Farm Market if you are seeking seasonal produce or annuals, as these operations often have better turnover for short-cycle crops.
  • Look for garden centers that display clear signage regarding native Missouri species; these plants are genetically adapted to local pest and rainfall patterns, requiring fewer chemical inputs.
  • Consult with experts at venues like Bowood Farms or Family Tree Nursery for large-scale landscaping design, as these centers offer professional-grade advice on site drainage and soil preparation.
  • For infrastructure-heavy projects, rely on hardware-integrated nurseries like Nixa Hardware & Seed Company to source both planting materials and the necessary soil amendments or irrigation components in one trip.
By understanding the interplay between Missouri’s distinct topography and its varied climate zones, gardeners can better navigate the offerings at these 204 verified locations to ensure long-term plant survival.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A: In Missouri, the spring planting window typically opens between late April and early May, once the risk of a killing frost has passed. For fall planting, which is excellent for tree and shrub establishment, late September through October is best. This timeframe allows root systems to develop in the cooling soil before the ground freezes, giving the plants a head start for the following spring growing season.

Q: Why should I prioritize native plants from Missouri garden centers?

A: Native plants, such as Purple Coneflower or Blazing Star, have evolved alongside Missouri’s local fauna and climate conditions. They are naturally adapted to the state’s clay soils and varying rainfall patterns, making them significantly more drought-tolerant and resistant to common regional pests. Utilizing these species supports local pollinators and reduces the need for supplemental irrigation or chemical fertilizers, leading to a much more sustainable and low-maintenance landscape in your yard.

Q: How do USDA hardiness zones affect my plant choices in the state?

A: Missouri spans from Zone 5b in the north to 7a in the south. If you live in northern regions, you must select plants rated for colder winters, as those labeled for zone 7 may die during freezing events. Always verify the hardiness rating at your local garden center to ensure your chosen shrubs or perennials will survive the temperature extremes common in your specific county or metropolitan area.

Q: What is the primary difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown stock?

A: Field-grown stock is typically used for trees and large shrubs, as these plants develop deep root systems in native soil, resulting in higher survival rates once transplanted into your yard. Greenhouse-grown plants are produced in controlled environments, which is ideal for delicate annuals, tender vegetables, and early-season blooms. Most reputable Missouri nurseries offer both, allowing you to choose the hardiness of field stock or the rapid, seasonal readiness of greenhouse inventory.

Q: Do Missouri nurseries offer soil testing services?

A: Many professional-grade garden centers in Missouri understand the importance of soil chemistry, especially given the state's diverse mix of limestone, clay, and alluvial soils. While not all nurseries perform chemical analysis on-site, most maintain strong relationships with university extension services and can guide you through the process of collecting samples. Consulting with staff at local centers like Greenscape Gardens or similar experts can help you determine the necessary amendments to balance your soil pH before planting.

⭐ 4.7 average rating across 170 verified nurseries in Missouri

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WildcatsinKC2 hours ago

I started using Grass Pad's "Idiot Proof" program last year. My lawn has never looked better! It's easy to follow and when you do the math vs. the results, it's a much better option than the name brand lawn care solutions you get from the big box home stores. The staff at LS Grass Pad are always helpful and friendly. There's always a good selection of high quality plants and we've been very happy with any of the products we've purchased.

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Matt S.9 hours ago

Michael was great talking with, encouraging me, and recommending products as I'm getting into bonsai. Definitely a must-go to place if you're into bonsai in the area. The bonsai for sale there are incredible.

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Lindsey Ninmera day ago

I ordered flowers for a friend in St. Louis and was really happy with how everything turned out. The arrangement was beautiful, fresh, and delivered with the deepest of care... and without any issue!s! It looked great and my friend loved it. I was ordering from out of state, so I was a little nervous, but Walter Knoll made the whole process easy. I will definitely use them again.

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Caroline Wooda day ago

This place is a treasure it’s like a precious snapshot from 1955. The staff are so kind and genuinely cared to answer my questions about seeds and bird foods and things they sold. I hope sweet little local places like this stay forever and don’t get taken over by big box stores. They had absolutely everything you could possibly need for garden yard livestock pets, birds gardens Veggies decorating and their prices were very competitive.

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Jessie McGraw3 days ago

I am a customer for life thanks to Becky! She’s an absolute pro with plants. She helped me select the right heat loving plants to make these adorable window boxes with my daughter. Becky even took the time to show me proper care of each plant.

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Roger Bolton4 days ago

Great selection of native wild flowers with detailed info re habit, water, sun, height, width. Arranged easy to "shop" were full inventory is available. Helpful staff and good prices. Worth the drive

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Jeri Glicksman4 days ago

Flowers and weeds provided incredible flowers for our wedding!! Their a la carte option offered us the best of both worlds -- some professional arrangements, and then DIY bud vases with their bucket of blooms. They sourced unique, seasonal, gorgeous blooms that perfectly aligned with our vision/palette, while still being affordable. Cannot recommend them enough!

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Brandon Appel4 days ago

Went for some creeping thyme and the gentleman who helped me was knowledgeable and super nice. Ended up taking home a purple clematis for fun. I loved the fact I could text them and ask about inventory. Who calls people nowadays?

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