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.