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Holland Bulb Farms
💬 1101 reviews3.4
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Holland Bulb Farms

Bulb and Perennial Nursery. Top products: Flower Bulbs, Perennials, Potted Plant Starts, Vegetable & Herb Plugs, Fruit Plants. Holland Bulb Farms is a specialized horticultural supplier and retailer focused on providing a wide variety of flower bulbs, perennials, and edible plant starts to home gardeners. Their core catalog features an extensive selection of ornamental bulbs, including lilies, dahlias, gladiolus, amaryllis, and peonies, alongside nursery-grown potted perennials and shrubs. Beyond ornamentals, they offer a functional range of vegetable starts, herb kits, and fruit-bearing plants such as strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and asparagus crowns. The business emphasizes seasonal planting, providing tools and digital resources that allow customers to shop based on their specific USDA hardiness zones. Their operations focus on both individual retail sales and pre-packaged collections, serving residential gardeners with various skill levels. By offering both dormant bulbs and established plant starts, they cater to a year-round gardening cycle, supporting both spring and fall planting seasons.

📍8480, North 87th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53224, US
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Minor's Garden Center, Inc.
💬 655 reviews4.4
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Minor's Garden Center, Inc.

Full-Service Nursery and Garden Center. Top products: Trees and evergreens, Shrubs, Perennials and annuals, Vegetable starts and herbs, Bulk mulch and landscaping materials. Minor’s Garden Center, Inc. is a well-established horticultural business with over 73 years of experience in the industry. Operating across five distinct farm locations totaling 155 acres, the company specializes in the cultivation and retail of a vast array of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, evergreens, and seasonal flowering plants. Their operation caters to both residential homeowners and commercial contractors, providing locally grown plants, vegetable starts, herbs, and premium roses. In addition to their nursery stock, Minor’s serves as a comprehensive landscape supplier, offering bulk mulch, stone, sand, fertilizers, grass seed, and gardening tools. The business emphasizes its role as a regional resource for both common and hard-to-find plant varieties, supporting customers through extensive retail and commercial sales departments. Their mission is to provide high-quality plant material and landscape resources from their own extensive growing grounds directly to their community.

📍7707, North 76th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53223, US
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Chief River Nursery
💬 623 reviews4.9
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Chief River Nursery

Bare Root Nursery Supplier. Top products: Bare root tree seedlings, Hardwood trees, Evergreen seedlings, Fruit trees, Conservation shrubs. Chief River Nursery, founded in 1973 and based in Wisconsin, is a family-owned nursery specializing in the large-scale production and distribution of bare root trees and seedlings. They provide a comprehensive catalog of hardwoods, evergreens, and fruit-bearing species designed for diverse applications, ranging from residential landscaping and orchard development to reforestation and wildlife habitat enhancement. Their business model focuses on shipping plants during the dormant season, which facilitates efficient, cost-effective planting for homeowners, landowners, and forestry professionals. In addition to individual retail sales, the company supports mid-to-large-scale projects through tiered wholesale pricing for land managers and government agencies. Their operations are rooted in agricultural expertise, offering detailed guidance on USDA hardiness zones and plant care to ensure successful establishment. By prioritizing bare root and plug stock, they offer a sustainable and practical solution for long-term ecological and timber investments.

📍976 Ulao Rd, Grafton, WI 53024, USA
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Down To Earth
💬 622 reviews4.7
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Down To Earth

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: ornamental plants, seasonal flowers, porch pots, landscape supplies. Down To Earth is a comprehensive retail garden center and destination nursery located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, with additional operations in Cadott. The business provides a diverse array of horticultural products, including seasonal plants, ornamental flowers, and container-grown arrangements like porch pots. Serving both residential homeowners and landscape clients, the company emphasizes year-round gardening through seasonal offerings and educational workshops. Beyond its core nursery operations, Down To Earth integrates a multi-faceted retail model that includes a boutique, a cafe, and a local market, positioning itself as a community-focused destination. Their business model combines retail plant sales with landscape consultation services and community engagement events, such as pollinator advocacy and horticultural education, to support local gardening needs across all seasons.

📍6025 Arndt Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
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Klein's Floral And Greenhouses
💬 596 reviews4.5
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Klein's Floral And Greenhouses

Full-service nursery and florist. Top products: annuals, vegetables, perennials, shrubs, houseplants. Klein's Floral and Greenhouses is a longstanding, full-service horticultural center located in Madison, Wisconsin. Operating as both a traditional nursery and a professional florist, the business distinguishes itself by producing a significant portion of its inventory—including annuals, vegetable starts, herbs, perennials, and shrubs—on-site in their own greenhouses. This operational model allows them to maintain high quality and offer a diverse, seasonally relevant selection. Beyond their primary plant production, Klein's operates as a comprehensive garden center, supplying homeowners and gardening enthusiasts with soil, organic fertilizers, pest control products, decorative pottery, and lawn ornaments. They also maintain a significant retail footprint for indoor and blooming plants, supported by expert staff who provide professional potting services. As a staple in the Dane County community, Klein's also functions as a full-service florist, providing custom floral designs for diverse occasions. The business emphasizes education and community engagement, offering ongoing horticultural advice through their 'Mad Gardener' resource and hosting a variety of gardening-related events throughout the year.

📍3758, East Washington Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, 53704, US
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Ebert's Greenhouse Village
💬 485 reviews4.9
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Ebert's Greenhouse Village

Full-Service Retail Greenhouse Nursery. Top products: Annuals, Perennials, Trees and Shrubs, Fruits and Vegetables. Ebert's Greenhouse Village is a prominent, family-operated horticultural destination marking 50 years of operation. Located in a specialized village setting, the business functions as a comprehensive garden center and greenhouse facility. Their core operations revolve around the propagation and retail sale of a diverse array of plant materials, including seasonal annuals, perennials, flowering shrubs, ornamental trees, and edible varieties such as fruits, berries, and vegetable starters. The nursery emphasizes both aesthetic and functional gardening, offering a wide selection of cultivars ranging from classic landscape favorites like Hostas and Hydrangeas to specialized fruit-bearing trees and vegetable crops. Catering primarily to residential gardeners and plant enthusiasts, Ebert's Greenhouse Village distinguishes itself through extensive in-house growing practices and a commitment to horticultural education. Their business model integrates a retail shopping experience with expert plant care guidance, serving the community through a seasonal operation that celebrates the full lifecycle of home gardening.

📍Fox Road, Town of Ixonia, Wisconsin, US
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Jung Garden Center
💬 392 reviews4.3
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Jung Garden Center

Retail Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: Nursery trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Seeds, Soil mixes, Fertilizers. Jung Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural enterprise established in 1907. The business operates as a full-service garden center providing a diverse array of plant materials, including nursery stock, trees, shrubs, and perennials. A core component of their operation is their in-house germination team, which oversees the quality control of seed inventory to ensure high standards. In addition to plant sales, Jung Garden Center provides a comprehensive range of horticultural supplies, such as soils, fertilizers, and pest management products from reputable industry vendors like FoxFarm, Espoma, and Bonide. The company positions itself as an educational resource for gardeners, utilizing professional staff and in-house horticulturalists to provide technical advice for project planning and plant troubleshooting. By combining long-standing family traditions with science-backed resources, they serve both novice and experienced growers, maintaining a guarantee on their bare root and nursery stock.

📍6192, Nesbitt Road, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, 53719, US
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Fitchburg Farms
💬 391 reviews4.8
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Fitchburg Farms

Retail greenhouse and nursery. Top products: Christmas trees, Mums, Pumpkins, Poinsettias, Hanging baskets, Indoor plants. Fitchburg Farms is a prominent regional greenhouse and garden center that provides a diverse selection of seasonal plants, ornamental flowers, and horticultural goods. The nursery serves a broad customer base, ranging from local homeowners looking for seasonal decor such as pumpkins and Christmas trees, to professional landscapers seeking reliable, high-quality inventory for client installations. Their core offerings center on seasonal blooms, including extensive collections of mums and poinsettias, as well as a variety of indoor house plants and hanging baskets. Beyond plant sales, Fitchburg Farms differentiates itself through community engagement by hosting educational and creative workshops, covering topics such as terrarium building, wreath making, and custom planter design. The business is characterized by its accessible, greenhouse-focused retail environment, emphasis on knowledgeable staff assistance, and consistent quality, positioning it as a primary destination for gardening enthusiasts and professional planting projects alike.

📍1839, County Road MM, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, 53575, US
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Green Oasis
💬 362 reviews4.5
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Green Oasis

Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Garden Decor, Seasonal plants. Green Oasis operates as a comprehensive outdoor services provider and garden retailer with deep roots in the Wisconsin and Minnesota region, spanning over 45 years. While the company maintains a robust service division focusing on landscaping, lawn care, pest control, irrigation, and carpentry, they also operate a dedicated 'Garden Center and Wildflower Boutique.' This retail arm serves as a nursery and greenhouse destination for local homeowners, offering a curated selection of plants, garden supplies, and seasonal decor. By integrating a physical nursery location with their landscape contracting operations, they provide a full-spectrum experience for clients seeking both professional installation services and the ability to source specific ornamental plants, trees, and shrubs for their own gardens. Their business model is built on providing customized property assessments and long-term maintenance, positioning themselves as both a supplier of horticultural goods and a partner in landscape design and property care.

📍1403 122nd St
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Kellner Greenhouse
💬 332 reviews4.8
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Kellner Greenhouse

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Annual plants, Houseplants, Fertile soil, Planters and pots. Kellner Greenhouses Inc. is a well-established retail garden center and nursery located in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The business serves local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts by providing a wide variety of plant life, including a broad selection of annuals and houseplants. Beyond plant inventory, Kellner Greenhouses supports the local gardening community by supplying essential horticultural products such as fertile soil and a curated selection of pots and containers. The business promotes the therapeutic benefits of gardening, positioning itself as a community resource for both novice and experienced growers. In addition to its primary nursery operations, Kellner Greenhouses leverages its unique aesthetic environment to serve as an event space host, offering a modern, plant-filled venue for various occasions. The company maintains a physical retail location with regular weekly operating hours and emphasizes personalized customer service to assist with gardening needs.

📍3258,3260, North Humboldt Boulevard, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53212, US
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Tulip World
💬 316 reviews3.4
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Tulip World

Perennial and Bulb Nursery. Top products: Flower Bulbs, Perennials, Potted Clematis, Amaryllis, Garden Tools and Fertilizers. Tulip World is a specialized horticultural supplier and retailer focusing on high-quality flower bulbs, perennial plants, and ornamental gardening supplies. Their extensive inventory features a wide variety of bulbs—including tulips, lilies, dahlias, begonias, and amaryllis—alongside popular perennials such as hostas, peonies, clematis, and daylilies. The company serves a primary customer base of residential home gardeners and hobbyists looking to enhance their landscapes through curated planting collections. In addition to their core plant offerings, Tulip World supports the gardening lifecycle by providing essential horticultural accessories, including specialized fertilizers, ergonomic planting tools, bulb planters, and pest repellents. They utilize an e-commerce platform that allows customers to filter products by bloom season, sunlight requirements, and hardiness zones, facilitating successful gardening outcomes for diverse climates.

📍8480, North 87th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53224, US
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Caan Floral & Greenhouses
💬 311 reviews4.6
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Caan Floral & Greenhouses

Retail Greenhouse and Garden Center. Top products: Hanging Baskets, Flowering Plants, Bulk Soils, Mulch, Outdoor Pottery. Caan Floral & Greenhouses, located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, is a multifaceted retail garden center and florist with a long-standing reputation for horticultural excellence. Serving both residential homeowners and the local community, the business specializes in a wide array of seasonal plant life, including signature hanging baskets and diverse ornamental varieties. Beyond live plants, Caan’s provides comprehensive gardening supplies such as high-quality bulk soils and mulches, available for convenient home delivery. Their facility operates as a full-service garden center that integrates a floristry department with greenhouse production. The company is highly integrated into the regional industry through affiliations with the Commercial Growers of Wisconsin and Garden Centers of America. Consistently recognized as the best greenhouse and florist in Sheboygan County since 2011, their operation emphasizes expert horticultural advice, seasonal decor, and premium outdoor living products.

📍4422 Co Rd KK, Sheboygan, WI 53081, USA
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Jung Garden Center
💬 311 reviews4.5
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Jung Garden Center

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Nursery stock, Trees and shrubs, Perennials, Seeds, Soil and fertilizers. Jung Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural retailer with a history dating back to 1907. The business operates as a comprehensive garden center, offering a diverse array of nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and perennials. Their operations prioritize quality control through an in-house germination team that rigorously tests seeds, alongside a guarantee on bare-root stock and nursery plants. Jung Garden Center serves as both a supplier of plant materials and an educational resource, employing professional horticulturists to assist customers with garden planning and troubleshooting. Beyond live plants, the center stocks a broad range of horticultural supplies, including specialized soils, fertilizers, and pest control formulations from established brands like FoxFarm, Espoma, and Bonide. The company emphasizes local sourcing for its nursery inventory, catering to home gardeners looking for reliable, science-backed horticultural support and high-quality plant materials for various landscaping projects.

📍1313, Northport Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53704, US
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K & W Greenery
💬 305 reviews4.6
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K & W Greenery

Full Service Garden Center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Seasonal Plants, Greenhouse Plants. K & W Greenery is a comprehensive horticultural enterprise based in Janesville, Wisconsin, serving as both a retail garden center and a professional landscaping firm. The business operates a full-scale nursery and greenhouse facility, providing a wide variety of high-quality, healthy plants including trees, shrubs, and perennials tailored for the regional climate. Beyond plant retail, K & W Greenery offers extensive commercial and residential landscape design and installation services. Their campus features an on-site gift shop and frequently hosts horticultural workshops and community events. They cater to a diverse clientele, ranging from local homeowners looking to enhance their residential gardens to commercial property managers seeking professional landscaping solutions. With a history of serving the Janesville area, the nursery emphasizes quality control in their growing operations to ensure plant viability and aesthetic success for their customers' specific environments.

📍1348, Humes Road, Janesville, Wisconsin, 53545, US
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Kopke's Greenhouse
💬 295 reviews4.9
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Kopke's Greenhouse

Retail Ornamental and Vegetable Greenhouse. Top products: annual bedding plants, perennial plants, vegetable starts, flowering hanging baskets, topiaries, shrubs, container gardens. Kopke's Greenhouse, established in 1981, is a family-owned nursery and greenhouse operation located in the township of Dunn, south of Madison, Wisconsin. The business specializes in the retail sale of a wide range of horticultural products, including annual and perennial bedding plants, vegetable starts, shrubs, and custom flowering containers. Serving both experienced plant enthusiasts and novice gardeners, Kopke's focuses on providing high-quality, healthy plant stock alongside expert cultivation advice. Their facility is designed as a destination experience, offering a broad selection of gardening supplies and decorative plant materials. The operation emphasizes sustainable, healthy living through gardening, catering to diverse needs ranging from small-scale apartment patio gardening to traditional backyard vegetable and flower cultivation. They are known for maintaining a welcoming environment, including family-friendly amenities, while providing consistent quality and knowledgeable staff support for regional home gardeners.

📍1828 Sand Hill Rd, Oregon, WI 53575, USA
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Watter Farms
💬 294 reviews4.8
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Watter Farms

Greenhouse and Nursery Grower. Top products: basil, potted plants, greenhouse-grown ornamentals. Watter Farms is a dedicated greenhouse and nursery operation established in 2014, currently operating out of a facility with a forty-year history of horticultural production. Originally founded as a specialized facility for indoor herb cultivation, the business has expanded its operations into a full-scale greenhouse environment. Watter Farms focuses on the cultivation of a diverse range of plant life, catering to local homeowners and gardening enthusiasts. Their growing methodology emphasizes hands-on care, technical knowledge, and quality control to ensure robust plant health. By leveraging both legacy greenhouse infrastructure and modern growing techniques, they provide a selection of plants meant to bring growth and color to the local community. They operate as a retail-facing destination, inviting customers to visit their physical location to purchase grown-on-site products and discuss plant care.

📍2015 County Rd II, Neenah, WI 54956, USA
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The Bruce Company
💬 276 reviews3.5
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The Bruce Company

Full-service Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Native perennials, Blooming houseplants, Trees and shrubs, Patio furniture, Landscape design materials. The Bruce Company, based in the Madison, Wisconsin area, is a prominent, award-winning horticultural business that operates as a full-service garden center and landscape firm. With a legacy spanning several decades, the company serves as a comprehensive resource for residential and commercial customers. Their core horticultural offerings include an extensive selection of native perennials, ornamental trees, shrubs, and blooming houseplants, supported by expert gardening advice and a dedicated blog authored by their staff. Beyond plant retail, they provide professional landscape design and construction services, specializing in backyard transformations, pond and water features, and irrigation systems. They also offer hardscaping essentials, including luxury outdoor furniture and grills. The Bruce Company distinguishes itself by combining retail nursery operations with large-scale landscape maintenance, snow management, and interiorscaping services, making them a primary destination for both amateur gardeners and commercial landscape development projects in their region.

📍Donna Drive, Middleton, Wisconsin, 53562, US
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Robinson Florist & Greenhouses LLC
💬 273 reviews4.9
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Robinson Florist & Greenhouses LLC

Retail Greenhouse and Garden Center. Top products: annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, herbs, shrubs, floral arrangements. Robinson Florist & Greenhouses LLC is a long-standing horticultural establishment located in the Valley, boasting over a century of combined industry experience. The business operates as a multi-faceted garden center and full-service floral provider. Their horticultural division functions as a certified Proven Winners destination, offering a comprehensive selection of annuals, perennials, vegetable starts including tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, as well as various culinary herbs and ornamental shrubs. The nursery caters to both home gardeners looking to enhance their landscapes and individuals seeking professional-grade plant material. In addition to their retail greenhouse operations, they maintain a floral design studio that provides custom arrangements for funerals, weddings, and other special occasions. By combining seasonal plant retail with professional floral services, Robinson Florist & Greenhouses serves as a primary source for both landscape gardening supplies and decorative botanical products.

📍444 S Washington St
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Easy To Grow Bulbs
💬 230 reviews4.3
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Easy To Grow Bulbs

Specialty Bulb and Perennial Nursery. Top products: Flower bulbs (Lilies, Dahlias, Caladiums), Perennial roots, Potted houseplants, Vegetable seeds, Garden tubers and corms. Easy To Grow Bulbs is a specialized horticultural retailer and supplier with over 20 years of experience in the plant industry. They focus primarily on the direct-to-consumer market, providing home gardeners with a wide array of high-quality flower bulbs, perennial roots, tubers, and corms, as well as an expanding selection of potted houseplants and vegetable seeds. The company serves as a vital resource for both amateur and experienced gardeners, offering educational tools such as 'planting zone' finders to ensure product success, backed by a 100% grow guarantee. Their inventory spans a diverse catalog of ornamental perennials, tropical favorites like Caladiums and Calla Lilies, and seasonal garden staples. By sourcing and distributing specialized plant materials, they cater to residential customers looking to enhance their landscapes or indoor spaces, often providing curated 'adventure packs' and collections designed for specific growing conditions and aesthetic preferences.

📍8480, North 87th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53224, US
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Blodgett Garden Center
💬 214 reviews4.7
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Blodgett Garden Center

Retail Garden Center and Nursery. Top products: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, bird seed. Blodgett Garden Center, located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, operates as a comprehensive retail horticultural destination. From April through October, the business maintains a garden center stocked with a wide variety of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, designed to serve homeowners and local gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces. Beyond its plant offerings, the center functions as a multi-departmental retail space that supports hobby farmers and animal enthusiasts. Their product range includes a specialized Pet & Feed Shed providing supplies for companion animals such as dogs, cats, and rabbits, as well as livestock including chickens, ducks, and horses. Additionally, the business maintains a dedicated bird room featuring professional-grade feeders and custom bird seed blends, such as their signature 'Jack's Blend.' The company emphasizes experienced service and quality products, catering to the local community's needs for gardening, animal husbandry, and gift items.

📍1222 Janesville Ave, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538, USA
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K&A Greenhouse
💬 184 reviews4.8
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K&A Greenhouse

Full-service retail plant nursery. Top products: Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Houseplants. K&A Greenhouse is a locally owned, family-operated horticultural business with two retail locations serving the greater Madison, Wisconsin area. Established in the early 1980s and acquired by current owners Chris and Angie in 2005, the company has grown from a single greenhouse into a comprehensive gardening destination. K&A specializes in high-quality, locally grown ornamental plants, offering a wide inventory that includes annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and indoor houseplants. Beyond plant material, they operate a garden center that stocks essential gardening goods, pottery, fountains, and outdoor statues. The business is noted for its commitment to community support, acting as a sponsor for local garden tours and maintaining a retail partnership with Seed Savers Exchange to promote seed diversity. Their core mission centers on providing expert horticultural advice and exceptional service to home gardeners, supported by a knowledgeable staff and educational resources such as online gardening videos. They serve both casual enthusiasts and dedicated gardeners looking for locally acclimated plant stock.

📍Mineral Point Road, Town of Middleton, Wisconsin, 53593, US
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Brush and Blooms
💬 170 reviews4.6
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Brush and Blooms

Retail Garden Center Nursery. Top products: Annuals and Perennials, Shrubs and Berry Plants, Vegetable starts and seeds, Custom planters, Seasonal decor and wreaths. Brush and Blooms operates as a comprehensive retail garden center and nursery focused on supporting home gardening through all four seasons. Their inventory includes a wide selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and vegetable plants, supplemented by essential horticultural supplies such as bagged soils, mulches, fertilizers, and pest control products. The business distinguishes itself through seasonal offerings, ranging from seed potatoes and spring bulbs to fall-blooming mums and winter evergreen porch pots. Beyond retail sales, Brush and Blooms provides professional services including custom planter design and repotting, alongside an educational component featuring hands-on planting and design workshops. They serve local residential gardeners by providing both the raw plant materials and the expert guidance necessary for successful cultivation. Their operational model blends traditional nursery plant sales with seasonal decor and community-oriented horticultural education.

📍505 N Main St, Thiensville, WI 53092, USA
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Jung Garden Center
💬 167 reviews4.3
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Jung Garden Center

Full-service retail garden center. Top products: nursery trees, shrubs, perennials, seeds, soil mixes, fertilizers. Jung Garden Center is a fourth-generation, family-owned horticultural business established in 1907. Operating as a comprehensive garden center, the company serves home gardeners by providing a diverse range of plant stock, including trees, shrubs, perennials, and high-quality seeds. Their operations feature an in-house germination team tasked with maintaining rigorous quality control standards for their seed inventory. Beyond live plant material, they function as a horticultural supply hub, offering a wide array of soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest/disease control products from reputable brands like FoxFarm, Espoma, and Bonide. The business emphasizes a commitment to regional sourcing and long-term sustainability. They distinguish themselves by providing science-backed gardening resources and expert advice from in-house horticulturalists, aiming to assist customers through the various stages of project planning and plant care. Their business model combines retail nursery operations with professional-grade gardening supplies and education.

📍113, East Klubertanz Drive, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, 53590, US
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Jung Garden Center
💬 165 reviews4.1
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Jung Garden Center

Full-Service Retail Garden Center. Top products: Nursery trees and shrubs, Perennials, Seeds, Bare root stock, Soil amendments and fertilizers. Jung Garden Center is a multi-generational, family-owned horticultural business established in 1907. Operating as a comprehensive garden center, the company specializes in the retail sale of high-quality nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, and perennials, alongside a proprietary seed program maintained by an in-house germination team. They cater primarily to home gardeners, providing both plant materials and essential horticultural supplies such as fertilizers, soil mixes, and pest control formulations from industry-leading brands like FoxFarm, Espoma, and Bonide. The business emphasizes a science-backed approach to gardening, employing in-house horticulturalists to provide troubleshooting and planning assistance to customers. By prioritizing locally sourced vendors and maintaining rigorous quality standards for their bare root and nursery stock, Jung Garden Center positions itself as a cornerstone resource for regional gardening, supporting projects ranging from residential landscaping to seasonal planting.

📍Main Street, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54482, US
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The Nursery & Garden Center Market in Wisconsin

Wisconsin supports a robust horticultural sector with 236 verified nurseries serving a diverse range of climate needs. The industry is characterized by a mix of long-standing, family-owned garden centers and specialized production nurseries. Consumers in the state have access to high-quality plant stock, ranging from hardy perennials to specialized bulb suppliers like Holland Bulb Farms and Tulip World. Data shows that the market is highly concentrated, with activity anchored by strong regional demand from homeowners and commercial landscapers looking for species acclimated to the Upper Midwest. The overall market health is strong, evidenced by high ratings for institutions such as Chief River Nursery and Ebert’s Greenhouse Village, where customer satisfaction scores frequently hit 4.9. This stability suggests a sophisticated customer base that prioritizes quality and local expertise over big-box convenience.

Top Cities for Nurseries & Garden Centers

The distribution of nurseries and garden centers across Wisconsin is not uniform; it follows economic density and population centers. Fitchburg leads the list with 13 nurseries, functioning as a primary hub. This concentration is likely driven by its proximity to the Madison market and available agricultural zoning that allows for large-scale greenhouse and field production operations. Green Bay, Madison, River Falls, and Milwaukee follow, each hosting 11 verified nurseries. These cities serve as essential supply nodes for their respective regions. Smaller but significant hubs like Mequon (10 nurseries) and Superior (7 nurseries) demonstrate the decentralized nature of the supply chain, which ensures that gardeners in northern and coastal areas have access to locally adapted nursery stock. The prevalence of nurseries in Muskego and Oconomowoc highlights that residential growth in these suburban corridors is directly supporting the expansion of the garden center retail market.

Wisconsin Climate & Plant Selection

Wisconsin’s climate is the primary architect of its nursery inventory. Spanning USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 5, the state experiences significant temperature fluctuations, including frigid winters and humid, temperate summers. Nurseries here must specialize in cold-hardy stock. This has led to a focus on native species like Bur Oak, Purple Coneflower, and various cultivars of native grasses that are genetically programmed to withstand deep freezes. Soil types across the state vary widely, from the fertile, well-draining silt loams of the south to the heavier, clay-rich soils near the Great Lakes. Local garden centers and nurseries play a critical role here by providing soil amendments and diagnostic services to help gardeners manage these diverse textures. Rainfall patterns, while generally sufficient, can be erratic in late summer, driving a market demand for drought-tolerant perennials and shrubs. Nurseries have pivoted toward 'acclimated production'—growing plants in local conditions rather than importing them from milder climates—which significantly increases the survival rate of the stock sold at venues like Klein’s Floral and Greenhouses or Kopke’s Greenhouse.

Sourcing Plants Locally in WI

Finding the right plant for your landscape requires vetting local suppliers. To ensure you are buying high-quality, regionally adapted stock, consider the following strategies:

  • Check for Local Propagation: Prioritize garden centers that produce their own stock on-site, such as the operations at Fitchburg Farms or Kellner Greenhouse. Plants grown in Wisconsin’s climate are naturally more resilient than those shipped from warmer southern states.
  • Consult Nursery Ratings: Utilize customer feedback to identify consistent providers. High ratings for establishments like Chief River Nursery often reflect a superior understanding of local hardiness zone requirements.
  • Inquire About Soil and Hardiness Compatibility: When visiting a garden center, ask specifically if their perennials are native to Wisconsin or if they are cultivars developed for the specific USDA zone of your planting site.
  • Seasonal Timing: Respect the local planting window. Nurseries in Wisconsin, such as Minor’s Garden Center, Inc., operate based on the regional frost dates. Purchasing during these windows ensures your plants get established before the ground freezes.
  • Diversify Your Sourcing: Use large, full-service garden centers for heavy structural trees and shrubs, but look for specialized greenhouses for seasonal color and bulb collections.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the best planting times for Wisconsin gardens?

A: In Wisconsin, the safest window for planting most nursery stock is between mid-May and early June, after the danger of the final frost has passed. For fall planting, aim for early September to mid-October. This allows root systems to establish in the cooling soil before the ground freezes hard, ensuring better winter survival rates for perennials and woody shrubs.

Q: Why is buying native plants important in Wisconsin?

A: Native plants are evolutionarily adapted to Wisconsin’s specific rainfall patterns, soil compositions, and extreme temperature swings. They require fewer fertilizers and pesticides, promote local biodiversity, and are significantly more likely to survive severe winters compared to non-native cultivars. Local nurseries prioritize these species because they provide essential habitat for local pollinators, which are vital for the health of the entire regional ecosystem.

Q: How do I deal with Wisconsin’s clay-heavy soil?

A: Wisconsin soil often has high clay content, which holds water and can lead to root rot. To improve drainage, incorporate organic matter such as compost or aged leaf mulch into the top 6-8 inches of soil before planting. Many local garden centers offer specific soil amendments tailored to the local dirt profile. Always conduct a soil test to determine the exact pH level before adding large amounts of lime or sulfur.

Q: What are the main climate challenges for Wisconsin gardeners?

A: The primary challenges are the extreme winter temperatures and the potential for frost heaving. Heaving occurs when the ground repeatedly freezes and thaws, pushing shallow-rooted plants out of the soil. Additionally, high winds and variable precipitation can stress plants. Choosing nursery-grown stock that is specifically categorized as hardy for your precise USDA zone is the best defense against these unpredictable environmental factors.

Q: Are Wisconsin-grown plants superior to imported ones?

A: Yes, plants grown in Wisconsin nurseries are generally superior because they are raised in the same climate they will eventually inhabit. This 'acclimation' process ensures that the plant is accustomed to the state’s light intensity, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. Importing plants from nurseries in warmer climates often results in 'transplant shock' and a lower survival rate, whereas local nursery stock arrives ready for the Wisconsin growing season.

⭐ 4.7 average rating across 222 verified nurseries in Wisconsin

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Sheri Leigh21 hours ago

I heard about Lush Lady from a coworker and first checked her out at PlantCon Chicago! Her Philo Billie won first place and is a sight to behold. That along is worth going to visit her store. Bette is friendly and knowledgeable and really caters to your plant needs. I bought a Burle Marx Philo and a violet variegated African violet cutting with pups! I highly recommend this store, it may become your new favorite.

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bradley thurmana day ago

Nice assortment of very healthy pepper plants.

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Marisa Menzel2 days ago

I loved being able to shop for plants online. It was so easy to pick out exactly what I wanted. Delivery was so convenient. Owner was super nice and checked in to see how my plants were doing after delivery.

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Charles Gregorya day ago

Outstanding Big Leaf Hydrangea's ! Packing was superb. Both plants in full bloom, this is the best plant shipment I have ever received in my 89 years. Thank you.

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Floran Lehmann2 days ago

Wonderful selection and excellent service. I loved it

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Bill Carlough2 days ago

The past two years I have been ordering from Holland Bulb Farm. I have found their website to be very helpful in my selection and care of the plants I have purchased. Since I am new to gardening this an invaluable feature. In addition I have had great success with the variety of plants I have purchased and grown. These include Lilies, Hosta, Clematis, Dahlias, and Black-eyed Susan. I will continue to order from Holland Bulb Farm.

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Craig Young2 days ago

Not as big as there north location but worth a stop

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Karissa Luser2 days ago

We had 3 tons of pea gravel delivered, and the entire experience was excellent! Ordering online was quick, easy, and hassle-free. We also got a heads-up when the driver was on her way, which we really appreciated. Bridget was absolutely fantastic. She was so friendly and personable, and she did an incredible job positioning the truck perfectly over our tarp. She dumped all 3 tons exactly where we needed it with impressive precision, making the whole process quick and easy. We couldn’t be happier with the service and would definitely recommend this company

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Jacquie klumb3 days ago

Absolutely the best place for Flowers and Gifts!! Love shopping there and the owner is so Sweet that makes you always come back . Beautiful Shop!!! Everyone should check this Amazing shop out! 😊😊😊

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