5.0(535)
Funky shop in a house selling a variety of live plants as well as pots, crystals and gifts. Friendly staff and knowledgeable staff.
IndependentZone 9a
Garden centers in Austin, Texas
Few Texas cities take their nurseries as personally as Austin. Of the 48 garden centers in our directory, 38 are independent, one of the highest ratios among the state's big metros, and several are destinations in their own right. EDEN HOUSE BOTANICALS LLC has built a 5.0 average across 535 reviews, an almost unheard-of record at that volume, while The Plant Society holds the same score across 115.
Geography splits Austin gardening in two. West of the Balcones fault, yards sit on inches of soil over limestone, where caliche and deer set the rules. East of I-35, deep Blackland clay takes over. The same plant list rarely works on both sides of town, which is exactly why local nurseries, most of them stocked heavily with natives and adapted plants, outperform generic advice here. Zone 9a winters (lows of 20 to 25°F) leave a long growing calendar in between.
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All 48 garden centers in Austin
Sorted by rating and review volume · 43 open on Sundays
5.0(115)
Home-decor and gift shop offering popular and rare species, plus pots, accessories and jewelry.
IndependentZone 9a
4.8(1,005)
Longtime, family-run floral shop offering arrangements & gift baskets, plus same-day local delivery.
IndependentZone 9a
4.8(409)
Open-air cacti & succulent nursery offering special occasion arrangements & landscaping design.
IndependentZone 9a
4.8(373)
Former ranch turned garden depot housing a selection of Central Texas plants & landscaping supplies.
IndependentZone 9a
4.8(207)
Spacious outdoor nursery featuring a variety of flowers & plants, including native grasses & cacti.
IndependentZone 8b
4.8(114)
Hydroponics equipment supplier in Austin, Texas, 14611 Burnet Rd ste 110.
IndependentZone 9a
4.7(605)
Charming, organic nursery with a store for planting supplies, plus butterfly & herb gardens.
IndependentZone 9a
4.7(216)
Landscaping supply store offering materials such as soil, rocks, and gravel, plus delivery.
IndependentZone 9a
4.8(70)
Nursery specializing in non-invasive clumping bamboo for privacy screens and hedges and delivered plants, plus installation.
IndependentZone 9a
4.7(178)
Resource for plants and landscape supplies with some offering delivery.
IndependentZone 9a
4.8(59)
Plant nursery offering drought-tolerant plants and other specimens for landscaping and gardening, plus organic lawn-care products.
IndependentZone 9a
4.6(931)
One-stop shop for indoor & outdoor plants, garden furniture, decorations, wind chimes & pottery.
IndependentZone 9a
4.9(28)
Interior plant service in Austin, Texas, 8708 S Congress Ave Ste 570.
IndependentZone 9a
4.6(258)
Popular, independent nursery stocking a range of succulents, tropical houseplants, pottery & soil.
IndependentZone 9a
4.6(145)
Garden center known for a nice selection of plants, including succulents.
National chainZone 9a
4.7(41)
Resource for landscaping materials & supplies, including compost, mulches, sand & natural flagstone.
IndependentZone 9a
5.0(15)
Landscaper in Austin, Texas, 6505 Guadalupe St.
IndependentZone 9a
4.5(636)
Family-run farm store selling everything from western wear to Texas-inspired gifts to livestock.
IndependentZone 9a
4.5(119)
Nursery center offering plants, fish & landscaping products, plus installation of ponds & fountains.
IndependentZone 9a
4.5(111)
Cool nursery & plant shop offering build-your-own terrarium sessions for individuals & groups.
IndependentZone 9a
4.5(86)
Contemporary boutique specializing in rare houseplants, unique planters & modern decor.
IndependentZone 9a
4.4(719)
Outdoor nursery growing a large selection of plants & trees, with delivery & installation services.
IndependentZone 9a
4.4(420)
Garden center with an extensive selection of landscaping supplies from flora to tools.
IndependentZone 9a
4.5(37)
Wholesale plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 443 Bastrop Hwy.
IndependentZone 9a
4.5(31)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 5510 S I-35 Frontage Rd.
National chainZone 9a
4.4(87)
Wholesale plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 15403 Farm to Market Rd 1325.
IndependentZone 9a
4.4(84)
Garden center chain with plants, lawn care supplies, and gardening tools, as well as landscaping materials.
National chainZone 9a
4.5(26)
Wholesale plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 16019 Milo Rd.
IndependentZone 8b
4.4(32)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 8000 Shoal Creek Blvd.
National chainZone 9a
4.4(29)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 710 E Ben White Blvd.
National chainZone 9a
4.4(17)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 1200 Barbara Jordan Blvd.
National chainZone 9a
4.3(9)
Plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 1515 W 35th St Bldg b.
IndependentZone 9a
4.2(158)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 13201 Ranch to Market Rd 620 Bldg. G.
National chainZone 9a
4.0(10)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, Svc Rd Sb Walmart Supercenter #3569, 12900 N Interstate Hwy 35.
National chainZone 9a
4.1(50)
Home-improvement chain offering garden supplies such as plants, furniture, and tools.
National chainZone 9a
3.8(12)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 10515 N Mopac Expy.
National chainZone 9a
3.7(51)
Established family business offering a wide range of trees and plants, plus landscaping ideas and services.
IndependentZone 9a
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Plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 5900 Balcones Dr Ste 17662.
IndependentZone 9a
No ratings yet
Wholesale plant nursery in Austin, Texas, office, 4131 Spicewood Springs Rd Ste N4.
IndependentZone 9a
No ratings yet
Plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 1303 Alexander Ave.
IndependentZone 9a
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Wholesaler in Austin, Texas, 10249 Missel Thrush Dr.
IndependentZone 9a
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Plant nursery in Austin, Texas, 1500 E Riverside Dr.
IndependentZone 9a
Planting in Austin: zone 9a quick guide
Subtropical gardening with only light, brief freezes most winters. Cool-season vegetables thrive all winter, citrus is possible with protection, and summer gardening means heat- and humidity-tolerant varieties. Typical growing season: ~280 days, from the last frost in mid February to early March to the first freeze around early to mid December.
Austin's signature look comes from plants that treat drought as normal: Texas mountain laurel, cenizo, salvia greggii, blackfoot daisy, and yucca on the limestone side; possumhaw, Turk's cap, and inland sea oats in the eastern clay and shade. Spring vegetables need to move early, tomatoes transplanted in mid-March beat the June heat wall, and the fall garden, planted in late August and September, is the one most Austin gardeners call their best. Wildflower seed, bluebonnets included, goes down in October, not spring.
July
Plant now
Fall tomato seeds indoors, Southern peas
Garden tasks
Deep water, heavy mulch
August
Plant now
Fall tomatoes (transplants, early), Peppers, Beans (late)
Garden tasks
Fall garden begins in the heat, shade new transplants
September
Plant now
Broccoli & cabbage transplants, Squash (early), Green beans (early)
Garden tasks
Second spring begins
Local gardening tips for Austin
- Know which side of the Balcones fault you garden on; a plant list for west-Austin limestone fails in east-Austin clay, and vice versa.
- In deer country west of MoPac, shop the deer-resistant tables first, local nurseries mark them because they field the question daily.
- Check current watering-schedule rules before summer; Austin enforces assigned watering days most years.
- Plant trees and perennials in October so roots establish through the mild winter ahead of the first 100°F test.
- Sow bluebonnet seed in fall, scarified or rain-softened, and leave spring plants standing until seed pods brown if you want them back.
Austin garden center FAQs
›What grows in the shallow limestone soil of west Austin?
Plants that evolved on the Edwards Plateau: Texas mountain laurel, evergreen sumac, cenizo, agarita, salvias, and most yuccas and agaves. They root into fractured rock and resent rich, wet soil. For anything hungrier, build a raised bed on top of the caliche, digging meaningful holes in it is a losing proposition.
›How do Austin gardeners handle the deer problem?
By plant choice more than fencing. Deer pressure west of town is heavy enough that repellents alone fail during dry spells. Lean on reliably resistant plants, lantana, salvia, rosemary, mountain laurel, esperanza, and protect new plantings for their first weeks, since deer sample even resistant species when stock is fresh.
›Are watering restrictions a problem for new landscapes in Austin?
They are a planning input, not a blocker. Austin's conservation rules typically assign one or two watering days a week in summer, with hand-watering allowed any day. New landscapes can qualify for a temporary variance, and drip irrigation under mulch stretches every allowed gallon. Design around the rules, natives plus drip, and the restrictions barely register.
›When should I plant bluebonnets in Austin?
October is the honest answer, though September through mid-November works. The seed needs fall rain and a winter of root growth to bloom in March and April. Spring-sown bluebonnets almost never flower the same year. Buy scarified seed, press it into soil contact, and be patient, stands thicken noticeably by their second and third autumns.
›How many garden centers are there in Austin, TX?
Our directory currently lists 48 garden centers and plant nurseries in Austin, Texas, 38 independent and 10 chain locations.
›What is the best-rated garden center in Austin?
EDEN HOUSE BOTANICALS LLC is currently the top-rated garden center in Austin, with a 5.0-star average across 535 Google reviews.
›What USDA hardiness zone is Austin, TX?
Austin is in USDA hardiness zone 9a (average annual minimum temperature 20 to 25°F). The last spring frost typically falls in mid February to early March, and the first fall frost arrives around early to mid December.
›When should I start planting in Austin?
In zone 9a, set out warm-season vegetables and annuals after the last frost in mid February to early March. Cool-season crops go in earlier, and fall planting (September to November) is excellent in Austin for trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Garden centers near Austin
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