Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping & Garden Center in Gilmore City, IA
Established in 2011, Gilmore Garden Center was born from a passion for horticulture and landscape design. Our founder Jason, a graduate of Iowa State University's Horticulture program, began his journey in 2010 with J&M Landscapes, serving Pocahontas and Humboldt Counties. Recognizing the need for a comprehensive garden solution, Jason partnered with his parents Mike and Pat in 2011 to acquire Gilmore Garden & Nursery, expanding our offerings to include annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and full-service lawn care. With decades of combined experience, our team brings expertise in greenhouse operations, landscaping, and customer-focused design. We prioritize quality and diversity in every project, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and innovative solutions. Our process emphasizes collaboration, from initial consultations and detailed design sketches to precise installations that meet individual needs.We specialize in creating functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces through hardscapes, retaining walls, and custom planters. Our lawn care services utilize licensed applications to address common issues like crabgrass, dandelions, and grubs, tailored to each property's unique requirements. Committed to excellence, we strive to deliver exceptional value through competitive pricing on landscape rock, concrete blocks, and bulk materials. Our commercial services enhance business environments with vibrant, low-maintenance planters, while our seasonal displays add festive appeal. Every interaction reflects our dedication to customer satisfaction, community engagement, and sustainable practices that transform outdoor spaces into lasting treasures.
Services
Landscaping
Lawn Care
Commercial Planters
Custom Planting
Landscape Supply
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of landscaping expertise in Pocahontas and Humboldt Counties
- Our family-owned business combines technical knowledge with personalized service
- We provide full-service solutions from design to installation and maintenance
- Our licensed professionals use proven methods for effective lawn care programs
- We maintain a diverse inventory of premium landscape materials at competitive prices
Services
Landscaping
Our comprehensive landscaping services transform outdoor spaces through custom hardscapes, retaining walls, and plant installations. We collaborate with clients through detailed design consultations, providing cost estimates and visual renderings before executing precise installations. Our team ensures every project meets functional needs while enhancing property aesthetics.
Lawn Care
Professional lawn care programs address crabgrass prevention, weed control, and nutrient management using licensed chemical applications. We offer customizable seasonal treatments tailored to specific lawn conditions, including targeted solutions for common issues like dandelions, grubs, and clover infestations across residential and commercial properties.
Custom Planting
Custom planter design services help customers create vibrant seasonal displays for special events or ongoing curb appeal. Clients bring their containers for professional planting using premium annuals and perennials, with seasonal changeover options available. This service includes creative design consultation and hassle-free pick-up/drop-off arrangements.
Landscape Supply
We supply high-quality landscape materials including Midwest-sourced river rock, limestone, and granite in various sizes. Bulk purchasing options provide cost-effective solutions for DIY projects, with delivery available via pail or skid steer bucket. Our Rochester Concrete Products landscape blocks offer durable hardscape construction materials.
Commercial Planters
Commercial planter services enhance business environments with low-maintenance, seasonally updated displays. Our team designs and maintains vibrant plant arrangements for storefronts and office spaces, offering convenient pick-up/drop-off logistics. This service includes holiday-themed displays to maintain year-round visual appeal for commercial properties.
People
Jason
Founder
Jason established J&M Landscapes in 2010 after studying Horticulture at Iowa State University. He leads Gilmore Garden Center's strategic direction, bringing technical expertise in landscape design and installation to every project.
Mike
Operations Manager
Mike transitioned to full-time involvement in 2020 after retiring from Pro Cooperative. He oversees greenhouse operations and supports landscaping projects, applying decades of practical experience in nursery management and plant cultivation.
Pat
Greenhouse Specialist
Pat contributes extensive greenhouse expertise developed through years of horticultural work. She manages plant inventory and seasonal displays, ensuring customers receive healthy, high-quality plants suited to local growing conditions.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including hardscapes, retaining walls, and custom plant installations with personalized design consultations and detailed project planning.
Do you provide commercial landscaping solutions?
Yes, we offer commercial planter services with seasonal updates and holiday displays, including convenient pick-up/drop-off options for business clients.
What lawn care programs are available?
We offer customizable lawn care programs targeting crabgrass, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies using licensed chemical applications tailored to specific property needs.
Can I get custom planter designs?
Yes, bring your containers for custom planting using premium annuals and perennials, with seasonal changeover options available for ongoing displays.
What landscape materials do you sell?
We supply Midwest-sourced river rock, limestone, granite, and Rochester Concrete Products landscape blocks available for bulk purchase and delivery.
What areas do you serve?
We serve residential and commercial clients throughout Pocahontas and Humboldt Counties in Iowa with all our services.
Reviews (2)
Connie Reinert
Jun 30, 2021
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They sent a bill for mowing the yard of a customer who had passed away six months prior. Instead of offering condolences, they said it was our fault for not letting them know. Wow. Such careless customer service. I would not recommend doing business with a company that is so rude.
Zosoacero
Jun 27, 2019
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We got a flocked tree here, it was beautiful and reasonable. They have alot of Christmas things to choose from.