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.