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Best Garden And Plant Nurseries in San Jose

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Capitol Wholesale Nursery, Inc. logo

Capitol Wholesale Nursery, Inc.

San Jose, CA 95148

Business Description

Capitol Wholesale Nursery, Inc. has been a San Jose garden and nursery center since 1977. The wholesale group is open to the public and sells over 15,000 types of the native plants, drought-tolerant plants, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, vines, and sod lawns and lawn substitutes as well as organic composts, fertilizers, and other supplies for any sustainable gardening project. Customers also benefit from great customer service, knowledgeable and Spanish-speaking staff, and flexible,prompt delivery times, and the company is a member of the California Landscape Contractors Association as well. Capitol Wholesale Nursery is also a certified Green Business, prides itself on its eco-friendly setting, and provides useful information on sustainable landscaping on its site.

Reputation:

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3.9
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (75)
Google
4.3 / 5 (61)
Central Wholesale Nursery logo

Central Wholesale Nursery

San Jose, CA 95126

Business Description

Central Wholesale Nursery has been a San Jose nursery and garden center since 1974. Clients benefit from a wide selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, perennials, and annuals as well as expert advice for a thriving garden, supplies, and garden accessories such as pots, statues, and seeds. The family-owned business runs a self-service wholesale operation as well as retail ornamental nursery and welcomes all to stop by and peruse available inventory during business hours. Individuals can look through a list of the nursery's selection on its site, and the inventory includes vegetables and herbs, organic soils, Japanese maples, fountains, vines and roses, succulents, sod, topiaries, and hanging baskets. Delivery to some areas is available, and plant items are locally grown.

Reputation:

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3.8
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Grass Farm

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Business Description

Grass Farm is a Morgan Hill nursery and garden store backed by almost 50 years of experience in the field. The group is known for it top-quality sod for both homeowners and landscape contractors, and additional products include seed and fertilizer, fountains, furniture, and statues, plants including hand-selected succulents, perennials, natives, and trees, and pottery items such as indoor bonsai pots, poly troughs, and colorful glazed pots. Customers can also look through various garden accents and gifts at the store, check out Grass Farm's useful online Education Center with topics such as Turf Tips and Drought/Water Audit, watch videos on DIY projects on the center's site as well, or attend gardening classes and events held at the nursery.

Reputation:

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4.0
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Greenfield Nursery

San Martin, CA 95046

Business Description

Greenfield Nursery has been selling plants and supplies in San Martin for over 10 years. The family-owned nursery grows hundreds of varieties of plants and trees including perennials, shrubs, fruit trees, vines, palm trees, drought-resistant plants, roses, native plants, Japanese maples, ferns, groundcovers, and tropical plants on 10 acres and offers trees from one gallon up to 36'' boxes. Planting services are available as well, and lists of all products from each category along with size and pricing can be found on the center's website. Retail nursery clients can also find sale specials online as well as various terms and conditions for delivery, availability, payment, and guarantee. Greenfield Nursery is open every day of the week from 7 AM until 5 PM and welcomes homeowners and individual customers as well.

Reputation:

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4.1
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (42)
Google
4.3 / 5 (18)
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Liquid Gardens, Inc.

Cupertino, CA 95014

Business Description

Liquid Gardens, Inc. brings over 20 years of experience to nursery and garden clients in Cupertino. Customers can enjoy the 6,000 square foot showroom with an indoor pond, waterfall, and Japanese koi, and the staff are happy to help with ideas for indoor and outdoor landscapes featuring ponds, water plants, koi, pottery, and other garden decor. Individuals can also review seasonal tips for the proper care of ponds and koi, and residential as well as commercial services are available including design consultations, pond cleaning and maintenance, fountain installs, vacation coverage, pond repair, and emergency service. Liquid Gardens is affiliated with the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce as well as the Saratoga Chamber of Commerce and is open seven days a week with appointment availability during and after normal business hours as well.

Reputation:

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4.2
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (21)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (5)
Google
4.0 / 5 (4)
Payless Hardware, Rockery, and Nursery logo

Payless Hardware, Rockery, and Nursery

San Jose, CA 95122

Business Description

Payless Hardware, Rockery, and Nursery has been a San Jose nursery and garden store for over 40 years. Customers visit the center for fruit trees, Japanese maples, groundcovers, native plants, perennials, cacti and succulents, houseplants, vegetables, and roses as well as various garden pottery and statuary. Sod and bagged soil products are also available including organic soil brands from E.B. Stone and Green All Soil, and clients can always check the nursery's online blog for great tips on xeriscaping, handling different plant varieties, water usage, and other home improvement topics. Payless features a full-service ACE Hardware store as well, a BBQ section, specialty tools and supplies for masons, tile setters, concrete, and plastering contractors, and even a rockery with gravel, boulders, soil blends, composts, and natural flagstone.

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Western Garden Nursery

Pleasanton, CA 94566

Business Description

Western Garden Nursery has been a Pleasanton nursery and garden store since 1961. The company strives to help homeowners with their gardening and landscaping projects with shrubs, trees, and bedding plants from premium growers, organic fertilizers, a selection of drought-tolerant plants, eco-friendly pest controls, fountains, and other garden accessories. Interested parties can look through some of the center's suppliers on its site, and additional services include landscaping consultations, tree, shrub, and color planting, insect and disease diagnosis, and fruit tree and rose pruning as well. Customers can also take advantage of various fine statuary, fountains, busts, benches, tables, columns, pedestals, and bird baths as well as handcrafted accents from Al's Garden Art. The nursery won the Readers' Choice award from Pleasanton Weekly in 2016, is open every day of the week, and offers gardening classes as well.

Reputation:

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4.0
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (72)
Yamagami’s Nursery logo

Yamagami’s Nursery

Cupertino, CA 95014

Business Description

Yamagami’s Nursery has been serving the Cupertino community as a nursery and garden center for almost 70 years. Customers appreciate an ever-changing inventory of color plants and groundcovers, edible plants, herb and vegetables, houseplants, and landscaping plants, and the staff also create custom container designs with color varieties, mixed herbs, cacti and succulent gardens, and mixed edibles. Customers can also find convenient garden guides on Yamagami’s Nursery's website for everything from planting different plants and trees to guides on fruits, vegetables, lawns, and houseplants to guides on specialty plants, Japanese maples, water-wise plants for pollinators, and frost protection. Monthly Garden Planners are also available online, and the center provides delivery service to over 60 zip codes, lawn care reminders, and planting services as well.

Reputation:

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4.4
Yelp
4.0 / 5 (240)
Google
4.6 / 5 (220)
Facebook
4.8 / 5 (92)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Introduction

    Buying plants from a garden center or plant nursery is a way to pick up healthy plants that are naturalized and ready to plant. Garden centers and plant nurseries don’t always serve the same clientele, so it can help to know the difference between the two. With these types of businesses, you may pay a slightly higher price because you’re getting healthy plants that have been professionally grown.

    Some other details to keep in mind when visiting a garden center or nursery to choose plants for your garden include:
    • Choosing the right plants for your gardening zone
    • If you need help learning how to garden
    • If you want to practice organic gardening
    • The type of gardening you want to do, including container, hydroponic and permaculture
  • What is a plant nursery?

    A plant nursery is an agricultural facility that starts and grows plants to an age that’s appropriate for selling. Plants can be started from seeds or cuttings and grown in greenhouses or nursery fields. Additionally, some nurseries only sell to other businesses while others sell to the public.

  • What defines a garden center?

    A garden center is a retail establishment that sells plants and gardening supplies to the public. Some garden centers also run plant nurseries to provide customers with plants. Some other garden centers purchase plants wholesale from nurseries and sell the plants at retail prices to the public.

  • Is it cheaper to buy plants at a nursery?

    It usually costs more to buy plants at a nursery. However, the plants purchased from a nursery are generally healthier due to being raised by an agricultural professional. That can include naturalizing plants that were started in a greenhouse to withstand outdoor weather conditions.

  • How do plant nurseries work?

    Plant nurseries start seeds in soil that meets optimum growing conditions. When seeds sprout, growers tend to the seeds by watering and watching for signs of disease. Nursery workers can also use cuttings to start some types of plants. Plants are then sold to customers or buyers for other businesses.

  • How do I buy plants from a wholesale nursery?

    To buy plants from a wholesale nursery, you usually need to get a vendor’s license so wholesalers can sell to you without adding sales tax. Additionally, you typically need to have your business registered with the state and have a business checking or credit card to complete the purchase.

  • What are the different zones in gardening?

    In the United States, Canada and Mexico, there are 11 growing zones. These are also called hardiness zones. A 10-degree Fahrenheit difference divides each zone. Different plant types thrive in each zone. The coldest zones are in Canada, and the hottest are in Mexico and Hawaii. The bulk of the zones are in the United States.