4.5(119)
Nursery center offering plants, fish & landscaping products, plus installation of ponds & fountains.
IndependentZone 9a
IndependentGarden centerUSDA zone 9a
The Natural Gardener
4.7(605)
About The Natural Gardener
“Charming, organic nursery with a store for planting supplies, plus butterfly & herb gardens.”
The Natural Gardener is an independent combined garden center and plant nursery serving Austin from its location on Old Bee Caves Rd. With a 4.7-star average across 605 Google reviews, it ranks among the best-reviewed garden retailers in the Austin area. Practical extras include delivery, in-store pickup, in-store shopping. 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
✓ Delivery✓ In-store pickup✓ In-store shopping✓ Onsite services
Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair accessible entrance✓ Wheelchair accessible parking lot✓ Wheelchair accessible restroom
Payments
✓ Credit cards✓ Debit cards✓ NFC mobile payments
Parking
✓ Paid parking lot
Planning
✓ Quick visit
Rating breakdown
Based on 605 Google reviews
5 ★
87%
4 ★
6%
3 ★
1%
2 ★
1%
1 ★
4%
Frequently asked questions
›Where is The Natural Gardener located?
The Natural Gardener is located at 8648 Old Bee Caves Rd, Austin, TX 78735. The closest alternative garden center is Leaf Landscape Supply, about 3 miles away.
›Is The Natural Gardener open on Sunday?
Yes, The Natural Gardener is open 9AM-5PM on Sundays. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm by phone before a special trip.
›What plants grow well near The Natural Gardener?
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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