Local Garden Centers Spring To Life

No matter what kind of garden you're growing, these experts will help it bloom.
Cheryl De Leon,
Woman Examining Pink Flower Plants At Stall

Few pastimes give back quite like gardening. The time you spend planting, weeding and watering transforms into vibrant blooms, a yard alive with bees and butterflies and a peaceful retreat from the day’s rush—all created with your own two hands.

Whether you’re tending a cozy urban patch or mapping out a full backyard makeover, now’s the moment to start planning. (A quick note for eager green thumbs: You may want to hold off on planting just a bit longer—locally, the last frost typically lands around April 20.)

So where do you find the most beautiful blooms, the right fertilizer and all the must-have tools to bring your vision to life? Your local nurseries and garden centers have you covered—and we’ve rounded up some of the best places to dig in.

Here are last year’s READERS’ CHOICE AWARD winners, all of them waiting for you to stop by. (And don’t forget to vote in the 2026 awards—the polls close April 15!)

  • Cerbo’s. Part of a three-way tie for first place in 2025, this spot has a huge selection of outdoor and indoor plants, plus hardware and other accessories (and stop by on April 23 for the spring open house, filled with flowers, good food and mocktails).
    *440 Littleton Rd., Parsippany, 973.334.2623
  • Morris County Farms. Placing second place in 2025 is this Denville garden center. Trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals, grasses and soil all await you here, plus indoor home décor and artisan goods like soap and perfume.
    *33 Smith Rd., Denville, 973.366.4448
  • Morristown Agway. Also part of the first place tie, you’ll find lots of experience here—the business has been in operation since 1956. Find the perfect selection for any flowerbed, and the perfect bird feeder—it carries a wide range of wild bird supplies.
    *176 Ridgedale Ave., Morristown, 973.538.3232
  • The Farm at Green Village. It’s no surprise this spot, also a first-place nod, bills itself as a “destination.” Wander a 32-acre garden center filled with every plant you can imagine, plus a few new ones. You can also pick up home and lawn décor, beautiful containers and more.
    *403 Green Village Rd., Green Village, 973.377.8703

Did we miss your favorite local garden center? Don’t forget to vote for it today!

 

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