10 Best Houston Nurseries For Plants, Trees, Flowers & More

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Whether you want to liven up your home workspace or add some color to your landscaping, a visit to a nursery is a great way to find exactly what you need. Houston Nurseries sell exotic plants, native plants, houseplants, and outdoor plants, basically plants for all plant lovers. Several nurseries even specialize in rare plants. To help you determine which one might have what you’re looking for, we’ve put together a list of the best nurseries in Houston.

Houston Plant Nurseries

1. The native plants of Buchanan

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The native plants of Buchanan home to many native plants and organic gardening supplies. The advantage of buying native plants is that you won’t have to worry too much about how the Houston climate will affect them. Beginner gardeners will find it easier to start with plants that don’t require as much maintenance, and the staff at Buchanan’s are always ready to help guide them in the right direction.
Or: 611 E 11th St, Houston, Texas 77008

2. Cornelius Nursery

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Nursery Cornelius is a good place to visit if you are looking for houseplants, bulbs, or shrubs. Cornelius is one of the more affordable nurseries in Houston and often has seasonal sales. In addition to indoor and outdoor plants, the garden center sells premium soil, garden tools, and a small selection of home decorations.
Or: 2233 S Voss Road, Houston, Texas 77057

3. Joshua’s native plants

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Joshua’s native plants is another place for low maintenance native plants. The nursery has drought tolerant plants that do not need special soils or fertilizers to thrive as they are native to the Gulf Coast. Joshua’s also sells colorful pottery, standing planters, garden statues, and other garden decorations.
Or: 502 W 18th St, Houston, Texas 77008

4. Plants for all seasons

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Plants for all seasons is a local, family-friendly garden center with a wide selection. Here you can find shrubs, succulents, vegetables, grass, houseplants, outdoor trees and more. The nursery is known for keeping up with trends and will often be one of the first nurseries in Houston to stock newly popular tropical plants. You can also take advantage of the centre’s gardening classes or their tailor-made potting service.
Or: 21328 TX-249, Houston, Texas 77070

5. Maas nursery

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Nursery of the Meuse covers all the bases, including annuals, perennials, trees and ground cover. The garden center spans 8 acres, so it may take you a while to explore all they have to offer. Check out their outdoor decor, which includes fun surprises like tiered fountains and dinosaur statues.
Or: 5511 Todville Road, Seabrook, Texas 77586

6. Houston Garden Centers

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Houston Garden Centers is a chain with multiple locations in the greater Houston area. It’s a great place to buy outdoor plants, especially annuals, perennials, shrubs, ferns, and trees. If you need soil or mulch, this garden center is a good place to get a lot of it for an affordable price.
Or: 10763 I-10 West, Houston, Texas 77079

7. Another place in time

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On the other side of the spectrum Another place in time is a small local nursery specializing in rare and tropical plants. The nursery also has weekly deals and promotions, so the prices for even rare items are reasonable, so it’s very popular among collectors.
Or: 421 W 11th St, Houston, Texas 77008

8. BRF nurseries

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BRF nurseries offers a great selection of shrubs and trees native to the Gulf Coast, so it’s a great place to get some hardy outdoor plants for beginners. The garden center has been growing native plants for over 40 years and can certainly help you start your own collection. In addition, RCW offers hundreds of varieties of roses. Some require more care than others, and the staff at RCW are here to advise you on how to choose the right rose for your skill level and how to care for it. Plus, the center is home to several rescue birds, which you can see flying above your head as you navigate.
Or: 15809 Texas 249 Access Road, Houston, Texas 77086

9. Kingwood Garden Center

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Kingwood Garden Center home to trees, shrubs and many tropical plants. What sets them apart, however, are their herbs, fruits, and vegetables. Choose from the seed wall or grab a sapling fruit tree and enjoy the sense of accomplishment that comes with consuming the foods you have grown yourself. Plus, there’s nothing like freshly picked herbs to spice up a dish. You can also check out Kingwood’s housewares, which includes everything from statues, wind chimes, and outdoor pillows to candles, lotions, and accent furniture.
Or: 1216 Stonehollow Drive, Kingwood, Texas 77339

10. The king of the cacti

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The king of cacti sells… well, cacti. If you are looking for succulents and cacti, The Cactus King is for you. In fact, this family-owned nursery has the largest collection of the two for sale in the world, spread across 15 greenhouses. In addition to many thorny plants, you will find unusual carvings throughout the nursery, some without a head. Customers say the plants are affordable and the staff are more than happy to help find the best fit for you, not what would make them the most money. Note: The King does not accept debit or credit cards, so bring cash (or a check, if you have it).
Or: 7900 I-45, Houston, Texas 77037

If you’d like to see plants in the wild, check out our list of the 10 best lakes in the Houston area for parks teeming with local flora.

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