Best Garden Nurseries in Houston, Texas

Sally Ann Murphy
April is the beginning of spring in Houston, Texas - or rather the beginning of summer, since Houston only has two seasons - summer and not summer. But with the departure of the colder weather comes plans for summer gardening, and you may be in search of a garden nursery where you can purchase new plants, tools, fertilizer and garden guides. Whether you are looking for flowers, vegetables, fountains or landscaping tips, you can find it all in Houston, Texas. Here are my top picks for garden nurseries in Houston. You'll note that most of these are located in the historic Heights area of Houston, a great place to shop and visit even if you're not looking for garden nurseries!

Buchanan's Native Plants. Buchanan's Native Plants in Houston, Texas has tons of plants to choose from, from flowers and bushes to herbs, vegetables and clumping bamboos. They carry lots of how-to books, garden furniture and gifts, home décor and even jewelry. Visit them in the Heights on East Street in Houston, Texas, or click here for more information.

The Backyard Gardener. The Backyard Gardener is another garden nursery located in the Heights, this one on North Main Street. In addition to flowers, shrubs, herbs and the usual garden nursery plants, The Backyard Gardener has exotic fruit trees and types of roses you won't find anywhere else. They also do landscaping, so if you're having trouble designing your backyard yourself, give them a try. Click here for more information.

Joshua's Native Plants. Joshua's Native Plants is located on West 19th Street in, you guessed it, the Heights, Houston, Texas. In addition to flowers, shrubs and accessories, this garden nursery carries antiques and pottery, fountains and iron works, and much more. Joshua's Native Plants also specializes in uncommon varieties of local plants and plants to attract wildlife, including butterflies. Click here for more information.

Cornelius Nursery. Cornelius Nursery has two Houston, Texas locations, one on South Voss and one on Dairy Ashford. They carry flowers, vegetables, collectibles, indoor plants and everything else you might need. This Houston garden nursery also hosts free clinics on topics such as landscaping, floral arrangements and others, as well as paid workshops, contests and other events. You can join the Cornelius Nursery Garden Club and get involved with other gardeners in their online community. I recommend stopping by and browsing at either location, as you never know what you will come across at these eclectic garden nurseries. Click here for more information.

Source List:

www.buchanansplants.com

www.backyardgardenerhouston.com

www.joshuasnativeplants.com

www.corneliusnurseries.com

Published by Sally Ann Murphy

Sally is an attorney who enjoys good wine, excellent food, bird watching and learning about gardening in her adopted home of Little Rock, Arkansas. She has a special interest in cultivating roses, and is the...  View profile

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  • Sandy James4/5/2010

    Great report. I always visit nurseries wherever I go.

  • David Mangusan Jr., PTRP4/3/2010

    Good garden nursery picks!

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