Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Corbin, KY
Since 1972, Laurel Gardens has been a family-owned and operated garden center dedicated to providing exceptional plants and landscaping solutions. Founded by John and Betty Gill as Laurel Landscaping Co., our business evolved from a small office to a 3-acre facility with 12 greenhouses and a diverse selection of zone-appropriate plants. After 45 years of operation, we transitioned ownership to Mark & Tracie Young, who grew up immersed in the garden center's culture and continue its legacy. Our team combines generational expertise with a passion for horticulture, offering personalized assistance in plant selection and garden design. With over 50 years of collective experience, we pride ourselves on nurturing both plants and community relationships.Our four-acre operation now includes seasonal plants, landscaping materials, and curated garden accents to meet diverse customer needs. We remain committed to Southeastern Kentucky's gardening community, blending tradition with innovation to ensure every customer's project thrives. Our staff's deep knowledge and hands-on approach guarantee tailored solutions for residential and commercial landscapes alike. From initial design concepts to final plant selection, we provide comprehensive support to transform outdoor spaces. This enduring commitment to quality and service has made us a trusted name in the region's horticultural industry.
Services
Garden Design
Plant Selection
Landscaping Supplies
Nursery Services
Online Plant Sales
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1972 with generational horticultural expertise
- Specialized in zone-appropriate plant selection and landscaping
- Pampered plants nurtured in 12 state-of-the-art greenhouses
- Knowledgeable staff provides personalized garden design assistance
- Curated selection of premium landscaping materials and garden accents
Services
Garden Design
Our expert designers create customized garden layouts tailored to your property's unique characteristics and climate zone. We combine aesthetic principles with practical considerations to maximize plant health and visual impact. From concept sketches to material selection, our team guides you through every stage of creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.
Plant Selection
Choose from our extensive inventory of premium plants carefully cultivated in 12 climate-controlled greenhouses. Our staff provides expert guidance on selecting appropriate species for your specific growing conditions and maintenance capabilities. We offer both seasonal and permanent plantings to suit residential and commercial properties throughout the region.
Landscaping Supplies
Access comprehensive landscaping materials including decorative stones, mulches, and hardscaping elements. Our curated selection features products that complement our plant inventory while meeting practical requirements for drainage and soil health. We provide bulk materials and specialized products for both large-scale projects and small garden enhancements.
Nursery Services
Benefit from our decades of experience in plant cultivation and care. Our nursery staff maintains optimal growing conditions across 3 acres of production space, ensuring healthy, vigorous plants. We offer planting guidance, maintenance schedules, and seasonal care tips to help your landscape thrive year-round.
Online Plant Sales
Explore our plant selection through our convenient online ordering platform. This service provides access to our full inventory with detailed growing information for each species. Customers can place orders for pickup or delivery, supported by digital resources to help make informed planting decisions from the comfort of home.
People
John Gill
Founder
Co-founded Laurel Gardens in 1972 as Laurel Landscaping Co. Built the business from a small office to a 3-acre facility with 12 greenhouses over 45 years of dedicated service.
Betty Gill
Co-Founder
Helped establish Laurel Gardens as a premier garden center. Contributed to the business's growth through customer service excellence and horticultural expertise over 45 years of operation.
Mark Young
Current Owner
Purchased Laurel Gardens in 2017 after growing up immersed in the business. Brings continuity through family connection while introducing modern approaches to garden center operations.
Tracie Young
Current Owner
Co-owner with deep family ties to Laurel Gardens. Combines generational knowledge with fresh perspectives to maintain the business's legacy while adapting to contemporary gardening needs.
Questions
What services does Laurel Gardens offer?
We provide garden design, plant selection, landscaping materials, nursery services, and online plant sales. Our experts assist with both residential and commercial projects.
Are you open year-round?
We operate seasonally, closing during winter months from December 24 through January 30 each year.
Do you offer online ordering?
Yes, our website allows online plant purchases with options for pickup or delivery during our operating season.
What makes your plants special?
We nurture all plants in 12 climate-controlled greenhouses, providing specialized care to ensure optimal health before sale.
Can you help with landscape design?
Our experienced staff offers personalized garden design assistance, creating customized plans that consider your property's unique characteristics and climate zone.
Do you serve commercial clients?
Yes, we provide landscaping materials and plant selections for commercial properties, supported by our staff's extensive horticultural expertise.
Reviews (4)
Leanne Young
Dec 12, 2021
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Love this place. Always knowledgeable, friendly staff. The have a large selection to choose from, even some more high end stuff thats just fun to look at and get inspiration from. Picked up an awesome chicken coop from them, excited to get this thing filled with chickens. Its a beautiful addition to our garden.
Angela Jordan
Jul 19, 2021
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Always a positive experience when we visit, excellent selection of flowers, shrubs and trees. We travel from Tennessee to Laurel Gardens, just to have a selection of quality to choose from !
Savage Fury
Jun 27, 2021
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Loved the selection, everything was nice and well maintained, just way over priced, they have$400 flower pots?? Just large glazed flower pots, nothing special, priced for$398. The younger girl at register was not friendly, border line rude, I arrived 30 mins. Before closing, so maybe she was ready to go home or was having a bad day, she didn't want to be bothered with any questions, and when I arrived and approached them with asking if they had certain plant she just said what number greenhouse it was in, all snappy and then turned back towards her"desk", which had her back towards me and never
Steve Menkhaus
Apr 20, 2021
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This place is fantastic for finding beautiful plants and other garden items. Very nice people as well.