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30 Years
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Your Trusted Garden Center in Sparks, NV
Rail City Garden Center has been a trusted local resource for gardeners in the Truckee Meadows area since 1996. Our team of passionate horticulturists provides expert guidance on plant selection, landscape design, and maintenance tailored to High Sierra conditions. We combine extensive product offerings with educational support to empower customers to create thriving outdoor spaces. As a community-focused business, we contribute to local initiatives through free gardening classes, UNR extension programs, and our involvement in the Garden Show. Our nursery features unique water elements, a comprehensive inventory of plants and gardening supplies, and specialized services like professional sharpening and arborist care.

With decades of combined experience, our staff cultivates a welcoming environment where customers receive personalized solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with trusted brands like Bio Green Fertilizer and Arborjet, ensuring sustainable plant health solutions. We maintain full licensing and bonding for all services, including commercial snow removal across 40+ Greater Reno locations. By blending technical expertise with neighborly service, we help transform gardening visions into reality while supporting community well-being through initiatives like children's charity programs.
Services
Landscaping Commercial Snow Removal Arborist Services Water Features Professional Sharpening Arborjet Treatments Bio Green Fertilizer Plant Sales Fertilizer Supply Pest Control
Details
  • Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
  • Locally owned since 1996 with deep regional gardening expertise
  • ISA-certified arborist on staff for professional tree care
  • 40+ commercial snow removal locations across Greater Reno
  • Award-winning water feature design and installation specialists
  • Partners with UNR Extension for community gardening education
Associations and certifications
  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  • Nevada Contractors License #49148
  • C-18 Masonry Contractors License #0076665
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Services
Landscaping Services
Our expert team transforms outdoor spaces with functional, aesthetically pleasing designs. We handle projects of all sizes, from residential gardens to commercial properties, incorporating water features, plant selection, and hardscaping. With specialized knowledge of local growing conditions, we create sustainable landscapes that thrive in High Sierra climates while maintaining year-round beauty and property value.
Commercial Snow Removal
We provide reliable snow removal for businesses across Greater Reno using professional equipment and experienced crews. Our services ensure safe, accessible properties during winter months, currently maintaining over 40 commercial locations. We prioritize timely response and damage prevention through proper snow management techniques and regular site maintenance.
Arborist Services
Our ISA-certified arborist offers comprehensive tree care for residential and commercial properties. Services include pruning, disease diagnosis, soil management, and risk assessment. Using scientific understanding of tree biology, we develop customized care plans to enhance tree health, longevity, and safety while maintaining compliance with local regulations and industry standards.
Water Features
We specialize in creating custom water features that add tranquility and value to outdoor spaces. Our expertise includes pond and fountain installation, aquatic plant selection, and ongoing maintenance. With Northern Nevada's largest inventory of water gardening supplies, we design systems that balance aesthetics with ecological sustainability for easy year-round enjoyment.
Professional Sharpening
Our expert sharpening service restores cutting tools to peak performance using professional equipment. We handle knives, mower blades, and specialty tools with precision grinding techniques. Customers receive sharpened tools in approximately two weeks, ensuring optimal performance for gardening and landscaping tasks while extending tool lifespan through proper maintenance.
People
Pawl Hollis
Owner
Pawl Hollis has led Rail City Garden Center since its founding in 1996. Known as Reno/Sparks' 'Master of Gardens,' he combines decades of horticultural expertise with community leadership through UNR extension programs and the weekly Garden Show. His vision created Northern Nevada's premier garden destination.
Questions
What services does Rail City Garden Center offer?
We provide landscaping design, commercial snow removal, ISA-certified arborist services, water feature installation, tool sharpening, and plant health treatments using Arborjet and Bio Green products.
Are you open year-round?
Our nursery operates Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm year-round, with seasonal adjustments for holiday hours. Snow removal services operate during winter months as needed.
Do you serve both residential and commercial clients?
Yes, we serve both homeowners and businesses with landscaping, snow removal, and tree care services tailored to each client's specific needs and property requirements.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve the Truckee Meadows area including Sparks and Reno, with commercial snow removal extending to 40+ locations across the Greater Reno metropolitan region.
Can you help with difficult landscaping challenges?
Our team handles complex projects using specialized knowledge of local growing conditions. We've successfully completed diverse installations incorporating water features, specialty plants, and sustainable design elements.
Do you offer plant health treatments?
Yes, we provide Arborjet tree injections and Bio Green organic fertilizers to address insect infestations, disease, and nutrient deficiencies using environmentally responsible solutions.
Reviews (4)
Tamara Clifton
Dec 04, 2021 Report
Love that they carry so many things year round that other centers only carry for a few months. Super knowledgeable and helpful.
Lurana Cancilla
Nov 15, 2021 Report
Rail City Garden Center either has everything you need or can advise you where to get it. VERY HELPFUL.
Alicia Bowlen
Nov 03, 2021 Report
Terrible business. We Bought two mature tress for 375 each (ouch), but we were confident in the quality after speaking to the owner. Two weeks later, one of the two trees would not root and was dying. We called the owner, and he said it was "lack of water". We watered both trees the same amount, yet this tree still would not thrive. We went back after two more months of excessive watering, and asked if there was anything he could do. He said, well they're now 25% off but we don't guarantee anything. I WILL NEVER do business here. It's tough to support a local business when they aren't willing to
Amy Oo
Oct 31, 2021 Report
In the area.. wanted to stop by to see if they had next year's calendar.... The calendars are great because the have very useful gardening tips!

Wasn't really expecting to purchase anything...

Unfortunately, they had 25% off shrubs..
and I found some great ones! Will be back again for the calendar...