4.4(29)
Garden center in Austin, Texas, 710 E Ben White Blvd.
National chainZone 9a
IndependentGarden centerUSDA zone 9a
The Great Outdoors
4.6(931)
About The Great Outdoors
“One-stop shop for indoor & outdoor plants, garden furniture, decorations, wind chimes & pottery.”
The Great Outdoors is an independent combined garden center and plant nursery serving Austin from its location on S Congress Ave. Shoppers rate it 4.6 stars across 931 Google reviews. Practical extras include in-store shopping, onsite services. It's open seven days a week, including Sundays. Because Austin sits in USDA zone 9a (winter lows of 20 to 25°F), local stock here tends to be adapted to the region's conditions, worth asking the staff what's planted well for other customers lately.
Services & amenities
Service options
✓ In-store shopping✓ Onsite services
Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair accessible entrance✓ Wheelchair accessible parking lot✓ Wheelchair accessible restroom
Amenities
✓ Wi-Fi
Payments
✓ Checks✓ Credit cards✓ Debit cards✓ NFC mobile payments
Parking
✓ Free parking lot✓ Free street parking✓ Paid parking lot
Planning
✓ Quick visit
Rating breakdown
Based on 931 Google reviews
5 ★
82%
4 ★
9%
3 ★
3%
2 ★
2%
1 ★
5%
Frequently asked questions
›Where is The Great Outdoors located?
The Great Outdoors is located at 2730 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704. The closest alternative garden center is Walmart Garden Center, about 1 miles away.
›Is The Great Outdoors open on Sunday?
Yes, The Great Outdoors is open 9AM-6PM on Sundays. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm by phone before a special trip.
›What plants grow well near The Great Outdoors?
Austin is in USDA hardiness zone 9a, with winter lows of 20 to 25°F. 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.
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