Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Milwaukee
Minors Garden Center has been a trusted name in horticulture since 1932, when Earl Minor began selling plants from his pickup truck. Over decades, we expanded to our current 20-acre Milwaukee location featuring extensive selections of trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and annuals. Our 120 acres of nursery stock across multiple locations support both retail customers and commercial landscapers. Recognized for our expertise in unusual and hard-to-find plants, we maintain a family tradition of excellence established in 1949. Our knowledgeable staff assists with all gardening needs, offering locally grown nursery stock and 20,000 square feet of outdoor design inspiration.With five farms and 73 years of experience, we combine size, expertise, and personalized service to create comprehensive landscaping solutions. Our commitment to quality extends to seasonal decor, flocked trees available in 20 colors, and bulk mulch options. As a one-stop garden center, we provide soil amendments, fertilizers, and home accessories alongside our core plant offerings. Our commercial division supports contractors with specialized plant selections and online ordering capabilities. Through consistent growth and dedication to customer satisfaction, we've become a household name among discerning landscapers.
Services
Trees
Shrubs
Evergreens
Perennials
Annuals
Mulch
Flocked Trees
Commercial Supplies
Seasonal Decor
Plant Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We offer 73 years of horticultural expertise since 1932
- Our family tradition ensures personalized customer service
- We operate as a one-stop shop for all landscaping needs
- We maintain 120 acres of locally grown nursery stock
- We provide 20,000 sq ft of outdoor design inspiration
Services
Nursery Stock
We offer extensive selections of trees, shrubs, and evergreens grown locally across five farms. Our inventory includes both common and rare plant varieties suitable for residential and commercial landscaping. With 120 acres under cultivation, we provide mature specimens and young plants for immediate installation or future growth.
Flocked Trees
Our custom flocked trees come in 20 color options including white, black, and vibrant hues. Available mid-November, these hand-wired trees maintain shape and offer unique seasonal decor. We provide both immediate pickup and custom order options with additional glitter or colored tip enhancements.
Commercial Supplies
Contractors access specialized plant selections and dedicated sales support through our commercial division. Online ordering streamlines procurement of nursery stock, mulch, and landscaping materials. We maintain bulk inventory to support large-scale projects with delivery and stacking options available.
Seasonal Decor
We provide seasonal decorations including cemetery cones, corn stalks, and fall plants. Our inventory rotates to feature appropriate decor throughout the year. Current offerings include limited-supply mums, gourds, and specialty items for autumn and winter celebrations.
Mulch Products
Both bulk and bagged mulch options are available to support landscaping projects. Our selection includes various types to suit different aesthetic and functional needs. We provide calculators to help determine appropriate quantities for specific applications, with delivery available for large orders.
Questions
What are your regular retail hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Do you offer commercial landscaping supplies?
Yes, our contractor division provides specialized plant selections and bulk materials with dedicated sales support.
When are flocked trees available?
Custom flocked trees become available mid-November for seasonal holiday decor.
Do you carry seasonal decorations?
We offer rotating seasonal decor including fall plants, cemetery cones, and holiday-specific items.
Can I calculate mulch requirements?
Yes, we provide online mulch calculators to help determine appropriate quantities for your project.
Is delivery available?
Delivery and stacking services are available for large plant and mulch orders.
Reviews (5)
Larry Budevetch
Oct 04, 2021
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Loved shopping here! All of the staff was great, and the selection was excellent! Quinn was very nice and even drove me around for twenty minutes and showed me their stock to help me find something that interested me! Now that's what I call service! Micah was excellent with his service of helping me load my vehicle. The rest of the staff was very kind and knew what they were talking about when I would ask for help. Definitely going to be coming back here.
Dennis Stappas
Sep 06, 2021
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I purchased 7 Little Bobo Hydraenga shrubs last July. I bought these on the recommendation of two of their staff people. I was very specific that these would be planted in a shaded area; I even showed them a picture of the area . When I bought the plants they were in full bloom. I watered them regularly. In spring of this year , they all came back but only 2 had blooms. When I called Minor's they were of little help. They would not honor their one year warranty because the shrubs had not died. I went to Steins and shared my story. Immediately, the horticulturist said that Bobos will not flower
John E.
Aug 30, 2021
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I'd give it a 5 for variety, if it were easier to find anything. Unfortunately I went on a Saturday in May and the place was packed. No staff to answer
a question or help find something. They need paper maps available! The place is huge. I found myself wondering around with a cart looking for a specific tree. Before giving up, I flagged down a couple employees driving by. The one who spoke English directed me to the general vicinity. After finding the tree I managed to get the same guys to stop and they helped transport it up to the front. A good tip-NEVER go to Minor's on a Saturday and wear
a question or help find something. They need paper maps available! The place is huge. I found myself wondering around with a cart looking for a specific tree. Before giving up, I flagged down a couple employees driving by. The one who spoke English directed me to the general vicinity. After finding the tree I managed to get the same guys to stop and they helped transport it up to the front. A good tip-NEVER go to Minor's on a Saturday and wear
Dan Neubauer
May 29, 2021
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My wife and I were looking to plant a birch and oak tree in our yard. After being floored by the prices to pay someone to do it, we set out on the hunt to do it ourselves.
Minor's had an amazing selection of trees; we spent a few hours across multiple trips browsing their tree selection to make sure we had the right trees. Whenever we had questions, the guys at the information booth were available and helpful in getting us the answers. When it was time to buy, they gave us plenty of time and patience as we walked the property to pick our trees, making sure we were picking the right trees.
Minor's had an amazing selection of trees; we spent a few hours across multiple trips browsing their tree selection to make sure we had the right trees. Whenever we had questions, the guys at the information booth were available and helpful in getting us the answers. When it was time to buy, they gave us plenty of time and patience as we walked the property to pick our trees, making sure we were picking the right trees.
Debra Jensen
May 26, 2021
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My mother bought flowers here back in the early 1970's! Minors has evolved since then into a beautiful nursery with many more gardening options. My granddaughters loved all the flowers, decorations & water features. We found a wonderful smiley face pot to welcome visitors. This is their first time planting flowers and they loved it.
