
Moving into a new place, one of the first things you'll want to do is get the garden going: determine which plants you want, which ones will grow best in your soil, and how to care for any plants already there. It helps to start with professionals who know the area for both plants and advice. There are plenty of great plant nurseries near South Bend homes for sale and Saint Joseph homes for sale. Here are a few of our favorites.
- Mitchell & Sons Nursery and Garden Center - 23405 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628
If you're looking to do not just basic gardening but more extensive landscaping, go to Mitchell & Sons Nursery and Garden Center. They'll help you find plants that will look great in your yard, as well as assist you in figuring out your layout, and even installing them for you. Plus, they can supply you with whatever fertilizers and pesticides you need: weed and crabgrass killers, fungicides, deer repellent, birdseed, and more.
- Brookside Nursery - 5415 Tilly Road, St. Joseph, MI 49085
With plants sourced from local Michigan growers, Brookside Nursery knows what flora will thrive in which areas. Open Wednesday through Saturday or by appointment, so confident are they in the quality of their stock that they offer replacements on most plants for up to one year.
- Roseland Garden Center - 125 S. Dixie Way, South Bend, IN 46637
If you want a flower garden to brighten up your yard, Roseland Garden Center has a wide variety to choose from. In addition to seeds, their hanging baskets feature a rainbow of different colored flowers, fully bloomed and ready to go. They also have seasonal offerings, from pumpkins in the fall to bouquets of roses around Valentine's Day, as well as classes, workshops, and other events throughout the year to help you care for your plants, create beautiful arrangements, and more.
- Creative Tree Center - 5360 M-139, St. Joseph, MI 49085
If you'd rather have trees and shrubs than flowers, Creative Tree Center is the place for you. You can get shade trees to help you with the hot summer sun, colorful shrubs to edge your property, and more. They also have flowers and other plants, plus a variety of mulches, fertilizers, and topsoils. And if you need help with installation or design, their landscapers can assist you. Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Creative Tree Center can help you make your yard into whatever you want it to be.
- Martin's Greenhouse - 3614 W. Western Ave., South Bend, IN 46619
For great quality plants at some of the lowest prices in the area, Martin's Greenhouse is where you want to go. They've got a huge selection of flowers, potted plants, herbs, vegetables, and seeds. Open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., their knowledgeable staff will help you find exactly what you need.
- Kaiku - 402 State St, St Joseph, MI 49085
If you're looking for houseplants, the place to go is Kaiku. They're a thrift and consignment store, but they also have everything you need to put some greenery in your home, including beautiful, decorative pots, plus plants of all types that can thrive indoors. In addition to plants, they also host regular pop-up events, where local vendors sell everything from art to pottery to baked goods.
Contact us to find a home with plenty of outdoor space for gardening and landscaping. Our real estate agents will help you get what you need in a neighborhood you'll love.