United States Garden centre

custom garden center located in ohio.

some of items can found in garden centers (us spelling), called nurseries, include annual , perennial flowers, trees , shrubs, roses, container gardens, hanging baskets, houseplants, water gardening, seeds , bulbs, potting mixes, soil amendments , mulch, fertilizers , chemicals, pottery, garden tools , supplies, fountains , garden decor, uk counterparts.

many garden centers have other departments including wild bird feeding, floral, gift, outdoor furniture , barbecue grills, home decor, landscape design, landscaping services , pet supplies. garden centers have large christmas department during holiday season. garden centres have added cafe or coffee bar, not restaurants found in european garden centres.

both of largest home improvement stores in us—lowe s , home depot—refer gardening departments garden centers.

greenhouses commonly part of garden center. greenhouses protect plants late cold snaps, allow stores keep houseplants in prime condition, , keep customers dry on rainy days.

garden centers employ horticulturists can diagnose problems , make recommendations gardeners. provided free service in store , of bigger garden centers have classes open public.

most garden centers independently owned. there regional chains, there no national garden center chain, unlike in uk there several.

many garden centers belong buying cooperative. largest master nursery garden centers under 800 members followed home , garden showplace (part of larger cooperative true value company) 260 members, northwest nursery buyers association 46 members , finally, ecgc 14 large garden center members.

the trade associations of independent garden centers in garden centers of america , american nursery & landscape association.