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Mulhalls
💬 658 reviews4.6
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Mulhalls

Comprehensive Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Houseplants, Cacti and Succulents. Established in 1956 and based in Omaha, Nebraska, Mulhalls is a multi-generational horticultural destination operating as a large-scale garden center and nursery. They offer a vast selection of plant material, ranging from native Great Plains perennials and ornamental shrubs to a wide variety of tropical houseplants and specimen trees. The business functions as both a retail destination for home gardeners and a resource for landscape professionals, providing expert guidance on plant selection and ecological gardening. Their operations include maintaining extensive greenhouse facilities, where they focus on cultivating diverse botanical collections that thrive in the Midwest climate. Mulhalls emphasizes environmental stewardship by promoting pollinator-friendly plants and native species, while also serving as a community hub for horticultural education through events and expert blog resources. Their inventory covers the entire spectrum of garden needs, from seasonal color displays to long-term landscape structural elements like trees and woody ornamentals.

📍3615, North 120th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68164, US
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Canoyer Garden Center - Papillion
💬 470 reviews4.7
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Canoyer Garden Center - Papillion

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: annuals, perennials, shrubs, houseplants. Canoyer Garden Center in Papillion, Nebraska, is a family-owned and operated horticultural retail business. They specialize in a wide range of botanical offerings, including seasonal annuals, perennial flowers, landscape shrubs, and a curated selection of indoor houseplants. Serving both residential homeowners and local plant enthusiasts, the center functions as a comprehensive garden resource. Beyond their live plant inventory, the Papillion location features a boutique-style gift shop that complements their gardening focus. The business emphasizes knowledgeable customer service, providing guidance to help patrons cultivate diverse green spaces. They maintain regular seasonal operations and utilize digital platforms for community engagement and updates on stock and events. Their mission centers on providing quality plants and horticultural inspiration to the local Nebraska market, acting as a regional hub for gardening supplies and botanical expertise.

📍South 66th Street, Papillion Second II Precinct, Nebraska, 68133, US
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Loveland Grass Pad
💬 284 reviews4.6
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Loveland Grass Pad

Garden Center and Lawn. Top products: grass seed, sod, fertilizer, nursery stock, mulch and soil. Loveland Grass Pad (operating as Grass Pad) is a multi-location horticultural retail business serving the Midwestern United States, specifically the Kansas City and Omaha regions. They specialize in professional-grade lawn care and residential landscaping, focusing heavily on turf health through their branded 'Idiot Proof' lawn programs. Their product inventory includes specialized grass seed varieties (such as Heat Wave and Blue Wave fescue/bluegrass), commercial-grade fertilizers, weed and fungus control, soil amendments, and mulch. Additionally, the company maintains a garden center component that offers nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and ornamental flowers hand-selected for local climate success. The company targets homeowners and property managers, positioning itself as an expert advisor rather than just a supply retailer by providing customized lawn care guidance via their 'Green Team' staff. Their operations revolve around providing the resources and knowledge necessary for DIY landscape maintenance and turf establishment.

📍F Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68127, US
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Trees, Shrubs & More
💬 271 reviews4.6
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Trees, Shrubs & More

Full-Service Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Greenhouse plants, Orchard stock, Bulk landscaping materials. Trees, Shrubs & More is a well-established horticultural retail center based in Bellevue, Nebraska, serving the Sarpy County region. The business operates as a comprehensive garden center and nursery, offering a wide array of plant materials including trees, shrubs, and greenhouse-grown varieties. Their operation functions as a retail destination providing both botanical products and essential landscaping materials such as bulk mulch and paving stones. The nursery caters to local homeowners and regional clients, emphasizing a customer-centric approach rooted in small-town service values. In addition to their nursery and greenhouse inventory, they maintain an orchard section and provide professional consultation to meet individual landscaping and gardening project requirements. Their mission focuses on delivering high-quality plant stock, consistent horticultural performance, and personalized service to fulfill the diverse environmental and aesthetic needs of their customer base throughout the growing season.

📍3899, Cornhusker Road, Bellevue, Nebraska, 68123, US
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 260 reviews4.5
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Earl May Garden Center

Regional Retail Garden Center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Garden supplies, Plant fertilizers. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural retailer operating 28 locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established as a comprehensive resource for residential gardening, the company offers a vast selection of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal plants, alongside expert advice on cultivation and lawn care. Their inventory serves home gardeners with a wide array of supplies such as organic planting mixes, fertilizers, pest control solutions, and gardening tools. Beyond plant sales, the business emphasizes an integrated approach to outdoor living, providing professional landscaping product recommendations, screen-planting solutions, and outdoor patio furniture. The company maintains a strong educational focus, providing regional expertise through specialized blog content, garden calendars, and a 'Perks' membership program designed to assist customers with tree maintenance and plant growth throughout the growing season.

📍South 48th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68506, US
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 232 reviews4.4
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Earl May Garden Center

Regional Retail Garden Center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Perennial and annual plants, Plant fertilizers and soils, Garden tools and accessories, Outdoor furniture. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-location horticultural retailer operating 28 family-owned stores across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established with a focus on serving both residential homeowners and gardening enthusiasts, the company provides a comprehensive range of live nursery stock, including a wide selection of trees, shrubs, annuals, and perennials. Their business model integrates the retail sale of plants with essential horticultural supplies such as organic planting mixes, fertilizers, and specialized disease-control treatments. Beyond plant retail, Earl May functions as a full-service garden resource, offering expert advice on lawn care, plant health, and garden maintenance through their integrated blog and in-store staff. Their inventory also extends to outdoor living essentials, including Amish-made patio furniture and birding supplies. By providing seasonal plant varieties alongside professional-grade gardening inputs, Earl May acts as a regional hub for landscape development and plant cultivation support.

📍9223, Frontage Road, Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, US
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 226 reviews4.3
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Earl May Garden Center

Retail garden center nursery. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Garden supplies, Outdoor furniture. Earl May Garden Center is a regional network of 28 family-owned and operated garden centers serving Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established with a focus on horticultural expertise, the company provides a comprehensive selection of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and perennials suited to the Midwestern climate. Beyond live plant material, their operations encompass a wide range of gardening essentials such as organic planting mixes, fertilizers, pest control, and professional-grade landscaping tools. The centers are designed to serve both amateur home gardeners and those seeking to enhance their residential outdoor living spaces. In addition to plant sales, they offer advisory services on topics ranging from lawn care and weed management to vegetable garden planning. Their business model integrates retail sales of horticultural supplies, outdoor furniture, and birding equipment with educational resources, helping customers successfully manage their landscape projects and garden maintenance year-round.

📍100, Wedgewood Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68510, US
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Huebner's Nursery Lawn & Garden
💬 178 reviews4.6
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Huebner's Nursery Lawn & Garden

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Ornamental plants, Trees, Shrubs, Lawn care products, Garden supplies. Huebner's Nursery, Lawn & Garden is a multi-generational horticultural business located in North Platte, Nebraska. The company operates as a full-service garden center and nursery, offering a broad range of plant materials including trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants suitable for the local climate. Managed by the Huebner family, the business focuses on providing both retail gardening products and professional lawn care services. Their operations include a greenhouse facility, allowing them to provide seasonal plant inventory to homeowners and local landscaping clients. The business emphasizes customer consultation, with specialists available on-site to assist with lawn maintenance and plant selection. With a history of serving the North Platte community, they offer year-round service, with extended hours during the peak spring and summer planting seasons. Their model integrates direct horticultural retail sales with expert lawn management support, serving as a comprehensive resource for residential and local landscape maintenance needs.

📍North Poplar Street, North Platte, Nebraska, 69103, US
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Landmark Nursery and Landscaping
💬 159 reviews5
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Landmark Nursery and Landscaping

Full-Service Nursery and Landscaping. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Landscaping materials, Outdoor lighting. Landmark Nursery and Landscaping, located near Lincoln, Nebraska, operates as a comprehensive nursery, garden center, and landscaping firm. Founded in 2009 by horticulture graduates Mark Charipar and Kasey Olson, the business serves as both a retail destination for homeowners and a professional partner for landscaping projects. Their nursery offers a diverse selection of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants, supported by a knowledgeable staff that provides guidance on plant selection and care. Beyond retail sales, Landmark distinguishes itself through full-scale landscape design and installation services, as well as outdoor lighting solutions. A notable aspect of their business model is their unique, customer-centric warranty program, which allows patrons to choose between a discounted wholesale price without a warranty or full retail pricing that includes comprehensive protection. The facility serves as a community gathering space, emphasizing horticultural education and quality service for both DIY enthusiasts and clients seeking professional design-build expertise.

📍1269 N 2nd Rd, Eagle, NE 68347, USA
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Yard Market
💬 131 reviews3.6
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Yard Market

Full-service nursery and garden center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Bulk mulch, Topsoil, Compost, Rock. Established in 1992, Yard Market Nursery is a comprehensive nursery and garden center serving the greater Omaha area. The business operates as a multi-faceted horticultural resource, providing a broad inventory of outdoor plants including trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, alongside a significant selection of bulk landscaping materials such as mulch, topsoil, compost, and aggregates. Beyond plant sales, the company functions as a full-service provider for residential and commercial clients, offering professional landscape design, installation, and grounds maintenance. Their technical services span irrigation systems, lawn care, fertilizing, plant care, and snow removal. The company distinguishes itself through a focus on local outdoor solutions, catering to homeowners and business owners with an emphasis on customer service excellence, as evidenced by their Better Business Bureau Honor Roll status. The nursery facilitates both retail plant acquisition and large-scale outdoor projects, offering professional consultations to assist in garden development and maintenance.

📍9828, North 111th Street, Union Precinct, Nebraska, 68142, US
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Campbell's Nurseries & Garden Centers Inc.
💬 128 reviews4.4
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Campbell's Nurseries & Garden Centers Inc.

Full-service Retail Garden Center. Top products: Ornamental trees and shrubs, Perennials, Houseplants, Roses, Container garden supplies. Campbell's Nurseries & Garden Centers Inc., based in Lincoln, Nebraska, is a multi-generational horticultural business with over 110 years of history. Operating as a comprehensive garden center, the company serves a diverse client base ranging from homeowners with urban balconies to those managing sprawling acreages. Their core offerings include an extensive inventory of over 2,000 plant varieties, including specialized perennials, ornamental shrubs, roses, and a wide selection of indoor houseplants curated for air purification and home wellness. Beyond retail plant sales, Campbell's provides professional landscape design and maintenance services, helping customers navigate the specific environmental challenges of the Nebraska climate. The nursery emphasizes community education through expert consultation services, enabling clients to properly identify, select, and care for plants. Their operational model combines physical storefronts at multiple locations with robust online ordering capabilities, offering a integrated approach to horticultural supply and outdoor design support.

📍Hidcote Drive, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68526, US
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Canoyer Garden Center- Lincoln
💬 125 reviews4.7
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Canoyer Garden Center- Lincoln

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: annuals, perennials, shrubs, houseplants. Canoyer Garden Center is a family-owned and operated horticultural retail business with multiple locations across Iowa and Nebraska, including their Lincoln facility. The company specializes in the retail sale of a diverse inventory of botanical products, primarily focusing on outdoor annuals, hardy perennials, ornamental shrubs, and a curated selection of indoor houseplants. Serving primarily residential homeowners and local gardening enthusiasts, Canoyer Garden Center positions itself as a comprehensive resource for regional horticulture. Their operations emphasize providing not only high-quality plant material but also expert horticultural guidance to assist customers in the design, selection, and long-term maintenance of their landscapes. As a multi-generational family enterprise, they maintain a focus on seasonal variety and local plant health, functioning as a traditional community garden center dedicated to fostering horticultural success through hands-on education, professional advice, and a broad, seasonal product offering.

📍2601, Long Pine Road, Lincoln, Nebraska, 68520, US
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 114 reviews4.5
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Earl May Garden Center

Retail Horticultural Garden Center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Garden Supplies, Outdoor Furniture. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural retailer operating 28 locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. With a history rooted in the Midwest, the company serves as a comprehensive resource for residential gardeners and homeowners, providing a wide array of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and perennials tailored to the regional climate. Beyond plant sales, Earl May offers extensive horticultural support through gardening supplies, specialized plant fertilizers like Nutri-Gro, and lawn care solutions. Their business model centers on empowering local customers to cultivate both ornamental and edible landscapes, providing expert guidance on topics ranging from pest and weed management to vegetable garden planning. In addition to live plant nursery inventory, they offer outdoor living solutions, including high-quality Amish-made furniture and birding supplies, reinforcing their position as a regional destination for holistic home garden and landscape enhancement.

📍Earl May Nursery & Garden Center, 320 W 4th St, Kearney, NE 68845, USA
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Bloomers Lawn & garden Center
💬 97 reviews4.7
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Bloomers Lawn & garden Center

📍2302 W 29th St, South Sioux City, NE 68776, USA
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 91 reviews4.4
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Earl May Garden Center

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Planting mixes and fertilizers, Garden tools and supplies, Bird feeders, Outdoor furniture. Earl May Garden Center is a regional chain of 28 family-owned and operated retail garden centers serving communities across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established with a deep focus on horticultural support, the company provides a comprehensive range of live plants, including trees, shrubs, and ornamental varieties suitable for diverse landscaping needs, such as natural privacy screening and home gardening. Beyond plant retail, Earl May operates as a full-service supplier for residential outdoor living, offering a wide array of specialized soil amendments, organic planting mixes, fertilizers like Nutri-Gro and Tomato Tone, and ergonomic gardening equipment. Their business model centers on empowering homeowners to cultivate healthy yards and gardens through both high-quality nursery stock and expert guidance on lawn care, vegetable gardening, and seasonal plantings. The company also stocks outdoor lifestyle products, including Amish-made furniture and birding supplies, to complement their core horticultural mission.

📍Kansas Avenue A, Hastings, Nebraska, 68902, US
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Steinbrink Landscaping and Greenhouses
💬 90 reviews4.9
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Steinbrink Landscaping and Greenhouses

Full-service nursery and landscaping. Top products: ornamental trees, flowering shrubs, indoor plants, spruce trees, perennials. Steinbrink Landscaping & Greenhouses, established in 1991, operates as a comprehensive horticultural center and landscape design firm in Kearney, Nebraska. The business functions as a retail nursery and greenhouse, maintaining one of the largest inventories of plants and landscaping materials in Central Nebraska. Their offerings span a broad range of horticultural products, including indoor house plants, outdoor flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, and mature trees such as spruce, tailored specifically for the regional climate. Beyond retail nursery sales, the company provides full-service landscape architecture, professional installation, and ongoing site maintenance for both residential and commercial clients. Their operational model integrates professional design consulting with high-quality plant sourcing, focusing on species that provide long-term viability and aesthetic value within Nebraska’s distinct environmental conditions. They serve a diverse clientele ranging from local homeowners to commercial properties, positioning themselves as both a supplier of premium nursery stock and a turnkey service provider for outdoor space development.

📍2010 30th Ave, Kearney, NE 68845, USA
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Chlorophyll by Kinghorn Gardens
💬 86 reviews4.8
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Chlorophyll by Kinghorn Gardens

Urban Indoor Plant Boutique. Top products: Houseplants, Indoor plant supplies, Decorative planters, Plant care accessories. Chlorophyll by Kinghorn Gardens is an urban plant boutique located in the Aksarben Village area of Omaha, Nebraska. Operating as a curated retail outlet, the business specializes in indoor horticulture, offering a variety of houseplants suitable for residential and professional settings, including homes, apartments, dorm rooms, and office spaces. As an offshoot of Kinghorn Gardens, the boutique focuses on bringing nature into interior environments, serving as a resource for plant enthusiasts seeking to improve their indoor air quality and aesthetics. They provide a range of plant-related goods and botanical products designed to support the cultivation and styling of indoor greenery. The business caters to a diverse clientele ranging from individual homeowners to commercial property managers, maintaining standard retail hours throughout the week to provide direct access to their plant selections and expert care advice.

📍1917, South 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106, US
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 81 reviews4.4
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Earl May Garden Center

Retail garden center nursery. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Planting mix, Garden fertilizer, Outdoor furniture. Earl May Garden Center is a long-standing chain of 28 family-owned and operated retail garden centers serving communities across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established with a focus on horticultural support for residential homeowners, the company provides a comprehensive range of live plants including trees, shrubs, and seasonal varieties, alongside a wide array of gardening supplies such as fertilizers, soil amendments, and organic planting mixes. Their business model centers on empowering customers to create and maintain their outdoor spaces through expert advice, curated plant selections, and specialized solutions for landscaping, such as privacy screening and lawn care. Beyond live goods, they offer a diverse selection of outdoor living products, including Amish-made furniture and birding supplies. The company emphasizes education through their blog and seasonal garden calendars, positioning themselves as a central resource for regional gardening needs.

📍1604 Diers Ave, Grand Island, NE 68803, USA
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Benson Plant Rescue
💬 68 reviews4.7
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Benson Plant Rescue

Succulent and Houseplant Nursery. Top products: Succulents, Houseplants, Ornamental plants. Benson Plant Rescue is a plant-focused retail business located in Omaha, Nebraska, dedicated to the sale and rescue of various botanical specimens. Their core business model centers on providing a marketplace for succulents and a diverse range of houseplants to the local community. By functioning as a 'rescue,' the organization emphasizes the lifecycle of plants, offering a destination for plant enthusiasts to adopt new greenery. The facility operates on a regular weekly schedule, serving residential customers and hobbyists looking to expand their indoor or outdoor gardens. Their operation focuses on accessible retail sales, supported by an online presence that encourages community engagement through social media and newsletter sign-ups. The business is strategically situated to serve the Benson neighborhood, functioning as a localized garden center that promotes plant sustainability and accessibility for both beginner and experienced gardeners.

📍5612, Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68104, US
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 68 reviews4.6
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Earl May Garden Center

Regional Retail Garden Center. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Planting mix and fertilizer, Outdoor furniture, Gardening tools, Bird feeders. Earl May Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural retailer operating 28 locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established as a comprehensive resource for residential gardening, the business provides a wide range of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and seasonal plants suitable for regional climates. Beyond live plant material, their operations focus on supporting the home gardener with a suite of essential supplies such as organic planting mixes, fertilizers, pest control solutions, and specialized gardening tools. They cater primarily to homeowners looking to improve their outdoor living environments through landscaping and garden maintenance. Earl May emphasizes educational support, offering expert staff guidance on plant care, screening solutions, and seasonal lawn health. Their product catalog extends to patio living, featuring outdoor furniture and birding supplies, positioning the brand as a holistic destination for outdoor home improvement and gardening expertise.

📍1910 Center Dr, Norfolk, NE 68701, USA
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Earl May Garden Center
💬 58 reviews4.4
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Earl May Garden Center

Retail garden center nursery. Top products: Trees and shrubs, Perennials, Annual flowers, Plant fertilizers, Gardening tools. Earl May Garden Center is a long-standing regional horticultural retailer with 28 family-owned and operated locations across Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and Kansas. Established as a comprehensive resource for residential gardeners, the company focuses on providing a wide array of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal annuals. Beyond their plant inventory, they offer a curated selection of gardening supplies, such as soil amendments, specialized fertilizers like 'Nutri-Gro,' and horticultural pest and disease control products. Their operations emphasize customer education, providing resources on lawn care, plant health management, and seasonal garden planning through professional staff and an educational blog. While they cater primarily to homeowners looking to enhance their outdoor living spaces, they also retail outdoor furniture and birding supplies, positioning themselves as a complete garden-to-patio lifestyle brand. The company maintains a strong local presence with multiple stores in major cities across the Midwest.

📍4444 Howard Blvd, Columbus, NE 68601, USA
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Unique Arrangements
💬 55 reviews5
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Unique Arrangements

Retail plant and floral boutique. Top products: Floral arrangements, Seasonal plants, Sympathy arrangements, Wedding packages. Unique Arrangements is a Denver-based plant and floral business that functions as a curated retail plant supplier and floral design studio. Rather than operating as a traditional production nursery, the company sources its inventory from local greenhouses and maintains the plants until they are sold to retail customers. The business provides a comprehensive suite of botanical products, including ornamental plants, customized floral arrangements, and sympathy displays, while also offering professional wedding and event packages. In addition to its retail operations, the company emphasizes community engagement through a series of educational workshops. These include hands-on classes focused on terrarium building and repotting techniques, designed to help local homeowners improve their plant care skills. Under the leadership of founder Kenya Johnson, Unique Arrangements serves as both a botanical supplier and a local community hub, balancing its retail floral services with a mission centered on youth advocacy and mental health awareness.

📍775 Road, Nebraska, 68869, US
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Garden Glove Inc
💬 49 reviews4.9
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Garden Glove Inc

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: ornamental plants, landscape nursery stock, gardening supplies. Garden Glove Inc. operates as a comprehensive retail garden center and landscape service provider. The business focuses on the supply of diverse nursery products, including ornamental plants and landscape materials suitable for residential and commercial environments. Their core operational model integrates the retail sale of horticultural products with professional landscape installation and maintenance services. Garden Glove Inc. emphasizes a client-centric approach, prioritizing the creation of low-maintenance landscapes tailored to the specific needs of their customers. Beyond providing plant material, the company acts as a technical resource, offering guidance on plant care and best practices for long-term landscape health. By consistently researching industry trends and material advancements, they aim to provide efficient, high-quality botanical solutions for homeowners and property managers, ensuring that clients are equipped with both the necessary plant stock and the knowledge required for sustainable property management.

📍1800 E 12th St, North Platte, NE 69101, USA
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Dee-sign Landscaping & Garden Shop
💬 35 reviews4.7
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Dee-sign Landscaping & Garden Shop

Full-Service Nursery and Garden. Top products: Trees and Shrubs, Annuals and Perennials, Custom Containers, Christmas Trees and Holiday Decor, Garden Accessories. Dee-sign Landscaping & Garden Shop is a comprehensive horticultural and landscape services provider based in Omaha, Nebraska. Operating as both a retail garden shop and a full-service design-build landscaping firm, they cater to residential and commercial clients. The nursery portion of the business stocks an extensive inventory of plant material, including flowering, shade, fruit, and evergreen trees, as well as a wide selection of sun and shade-loving perennials, shrubs, succulents, and tropical plants. Beyond standard plant sales, they offer custom seasonal planters, hanging baskets, and a variety of garden-specific hard goods such as pottery, birdbaths, fountains, and outdoor furniture. Their mission integrates professional landscape architecture, installation, and maintenance with retail access to high-quality plant stock, native species, and organic plant care solutions. The company also hosts seasonal workshops and serves as a retail destination for holiday greenery, including fresh-cut Christmas trees and winter decor.

📍8540, Blondo Street, Omaha, Nebraska, 68134, US
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The Nursery & Garden Center Market in Nebraska

Nebraska's horticultural landscape is defined by its resilience and regional adaptation. With 59 verified nurseries across 14 active cities, the market is strategically concentrated in high-density population centers. This distribution ensures that professional-grade plant stock remains accessible to both residential homeowners and commercial landscaping firms. The sector is dominated by a mix of specialized private garden centers like Mulhalls and Loveland Grass Pad, and regional heavyweights such as the Earl May Garden Center network. This diversity in the nursery market provides a balanced supply chain for everything from annual bedding plants to mature woody ornamentals suitable for the Great Plains.

Top Cities for Nurseries & Garden Centers

The concentration of garden centers tracks closely with the state's population density. Omaha leads the state with 15 verified nurseries, followed closely by Lincoln with 13. These two urban hubs serve as the primary retail and logistical engines for the state's green industry. The high count in Omaha and Lincoln allows for a competitive market environment, driving quality and service standards for businesses like Canoyer Garden Center and Campbell's Nurseries & Garden Centers Inc. Beyond the primary metros, smaller hubs such as Norfolk (4), Kearney (3), North Platte (3), and Papillion (3) act as crucial local providers. These secondary hubs are essential for regional agriculture, providing localized support for native prairie-style landscaping and high-wind-resistant plant varieties that perform better in the open landscapes of western and central Nebraska. Market presence in locations like Grand Island, Bellevue, Hastings, and Columbus further secures a widespread network for the local supply of field-grown and greenhouse-reared stock.

Nebraska Climate & Plant Selection

Nebraska’s climate presents a rigorous test for any nursery or garden center. Spanning USDA hardiness zones 4a through 5b, the state experiences extreme temperature fluctuations, ranging from brutal winter freezes to sweltering summer heat. Soil profiles vary significantly, featuring heavy, nutrient-rich silt loams in the east and sandier, thinner soils as one moves west toward the Platte River valley. Consequently, successful nurseries in Nebraska must pivot away from temperamental species toward robust, drought-tolerant alternatives. Field-grown nursery stock in Nebraska often emphasizes deep-rooting native grasses, like Little Bluestem and Switchgrass, which are optimized for survival in low-rainfall periods. During the summer, western winds can desiccate unprotected foliage, leading nurseries to favor wind-hardy trees like the Kentucky Coffeetree or various hackberry cultivars. Greenhouse-grown stock is a critical sub-sector here; because the frost-free growing season is relatively short, many garden centers rely on controlled environments to propagate annuals and vegetables that demand a longer heat unit cycle than the natural Nebraska spring provides. Selecting plant material from local growers is essential; locally-raised plants are already acclimatized to the state’s specific photoperiod and soil pH, significantly increasing the probability of transplant success compared to imported box-store stock.

Sourcing Plants Locally in NE

To ensure high success rates in Nebraska’s unique climate, buyers should prioritize local expertise. Use these strategies to find the best plant material for your project:

  • Prioritize native-focused suppliers: Seek out nurseries that emphasize Nebraska-native cultivars, as these are inherently adapted to our specific rainfall and soil conditions.
  • Verify nursery longevity: Look for businesses with established track records, such as long-standing local favorites like Mulhalls or Landmark Nursery and Landscaping, which often employ experienced horticulturalists who understand regional pest and disease cycles.
  • Assess physical stock quality: When visiting a garden center, inspect the root development of containerized plants to ensure they aren't root-bound, a common issue in retail environments that can stunt future growth.
  • Inquire about sourcing methods: Ask if the nursery grows their own trees and shrubs on-site or if they source from regional growers. Local field-grown stock typically suffers less transplant shock.
  • Check specific site ratings: Utilize customer reviews for specific locations, such as the varied ratings seen across the Earl May Garden Center locations, to gauge the specific expertise and inventory management of your closest branch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the best native plants for Nebraska landscapes?

A: Nebraska nurseries frequently recommend native prairie species such as Little Bluestem, Purple Coneflower, and Milkweed. These plants are exceptionally drought-tolerant once established and are uniquely adapted to Nebraska's variable rainfall and heavy soil conditions, providing critical support for local pollinators while requiring significantly less supplemental irrigation than traditional turf or non-native ornamentals.

Q: Why is it important to buy from local Nebraska nurseries?

A: Local nurseries provide stock that is acclimated to Nebraska’s USDA hardiness zones 4 and 5. By sourcing locally, gardeners receive plants that have already adapted to the state’s short growing season, extreme wind, and soil chemistry. This dramatically reduces the risk of transplant shock and mortality compared to big-box retailers that ship plant material in from different environmental climates.

Q: When is the best time to plant trees in Nebraska?

A: The ideal window for planting in Nebraska is during the spring, as soon as the soil can be worked, or in the early fall. Fall planting is particularly effective for trees and shrubs because it allows roots to establish in the cooling soil before the intense heat of the following summer, though it must be completed well before the ground freezes.

Q: How do Nebraska nurseries manage the short growing season?

A: Nebraska garden centers rely heavily on greenhouse cultivation to maximize the growing season. By starting seeds and plugs indoors, they bypass the unpredictable late-spring frosts. This allows them to offer healthy, vigorous plants to consumers exactly when the soil temperature becomes warm enough to sustain active root growth for various species, ensuring better long-term survival.

Q: Can I grow drought-tolerant plants in Eastern Nebraska's clay soil?

A: Yes, but soil preparation is critical. While Eastern Nebraska often features rich silt or clay, these soils can hold too much moisture, potentially drowning roots during wet springs. Nurseries recommend incorporating organic matter to improve drainage. Selecting native, drought-tolerant species from local garden centers is still ideal, as these varieties are often more capable of handling local soil density fluctuations.

⭐ 4.6 average rating across 53 verified nurseries in Nebraska

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Robbe Peetz2 days ago

LeEtta is lovely and she has such a great selection or rare plants. She will also order something in if she doesn’t have what you are looking for.

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Liz5 days ago

We had an amazing experience with this landscaping company! Alex and his crew were incredibly hardworking, professional, and communicated with us every step of the way. They paid attention to the details, and the quality of their work really shows. Our front yard turned out even better than we imagined. Every time we pull up to our house now, it brings us a sense of peace and makes us smile. We also had the pleasure of working with Tony, our landscape designer, who was fantastic throughout the entire process. He listened to our ideas, offered great suggestions, and helped bring our vision to life. We highly recommend this team to anyone looking for quality landscaping and excellent customer service. Thank you, Alex, Tony, and the crew for transforming our yard!

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Kimberly Lunda week ago

Great prices. Love the set-up for picking up sod, fertilizer, topsoil etc.

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Danielle Schwanke2 weeks ago

Wonderful variety of native nebraska plants! Cute fur babies to pet while you look too!

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Dustin Wilson2 weeks ago

Mulhall's is an awesome plant store with very knowledgeable employees that are always willing to assist with any plant questions :) their selection is very impressive & I have been able to get a cycad Sago Palm among many other awesome plants such as the astrophytum cactus and multiple Jade plants, even a bonsai version!

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Mike Klassen2 weeks ago

Kaitie answered all of our questions. She was very knowledgeable. Great selection of plants, cacti and others.

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Jessica Scott3 weeks ago

This garden center is a true gem. Because it is family-owned, you can feel the love, care, and pride they put into the business the moment you walk in. The staff here is absolutely wonderful. They are incredibly welcoming, patient, and eager to help, treating every customer like an old friend. The plants are exceptionally healthy and beautiful. It is so refreshing to support a local business that truly cares about its community. I cannot recommend them enough!

Canoyer Garden Center- Lincoln