Garden Centers
Homestead Gardens
Davidsonville, MD 21035301-261-4550
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- 207 ratings
- 83% superior overall quality
- Prices 1% higher than average
- Compare 99 garden centers nearby
- "seem to be focusing on gifts and boutique items, more than plants these days"
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Where to Shop for Plants
Since most garden centers buy—rather than raise—most of what they sell, there is room for tremendous variation in buying ability and buying standards. The opinions we collected from consumers on garden centers reflect this big variation in quality.
Where to Find the Best Prices for Plants
We found tremendous price variation among area garden centers—perhaps more than in any other subject we cover. Unfortunately, we found the lowest prices at big chains, which receive poor ratings from their customers.
How to Plan Your Plant Purchases
It’s easy to make a rough drawing showing your house, other structures, property lines, and desired plants. Get guidelines and ideas from gardening websites, friends with attractive gardens, and the experts listed here.
What Garden Centers Should Provide You When You Buy
When buying plants, take a few precautions.
How to Plant
Your plants will survive and prosper only if you treat them well. The tips listed here will help you avoid common planting errors.
Should You Buy Plants Online or via Catalog?
You don’t have to buy all your plants at local garden centers; various websites and catalogs sell plants by mail. But should you deal with them?
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