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Trusted Horticultural Sales & Landscaping Services in Hudson Falls, NY
Established in 1888, Watkins Garden Center has served Hudson Falls, NY as a fifth-generation family-owned business specializing in horticultural sales and landscaping services. Our expertise spans annuals, perennials, flowering trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens, complemented by 11,000 square feet of greenhouses ensuring plant quality and variety. We offer comprehensive landscaping solutions including design, installation, and maintenance, with personalized consultations led by Pete Watkins. Our commitment to local communities is reflected in our satisfaction guarantee and dedication to sustainable, long-term landscape investments. With over a century of experience, we combine traditional horticultural knowledge with modern techniques to meet evolving customer needs.

Our team provides expert guidance on plant selection, patio installations, and outdoor living spaces, emphasizing durability and aesthetic value. As active community members, we prioritize transparency, ethical practices, and fostering customer trust through direct owner engagement. Our physical location at 126 River Street serves as both retail hub and demonstration site for landscaping possibilities. Through consistent service excellence since the 19th century, we maintain our reputation as regional horticulture leaders while adapting to contemporary gardening trends.
Services
Landscaping Consultation Plant Sales Patio Installation Shrub Maintenance Vegetable Gardens
Highlights and features
  • We offer fifth-generation horticultural expertise dating to 1888.
  • Our team provides personalized landscaping consultations with Pete Watkins.
  • We maintain 11,000 square feet of greenhouse-grown quality plants.
  • We guarantee customer satisfaction on all plant purchases.
  • We specialize in durable landscaping solutions that increase property value.
Services
Landscaping Consultation
Professional landscape evaluations with Pete Watkins provide tailored design recommendations. Our consultations identify optimal plant placement, hardscaping opportunities, and maintenance strategies. Clients receive actionable plans that balance aesthetic appeal with long-term property value enhancement through strategic outdoor investments.
Plant Sales
We offer regionally appropriate annuals, perennials, and vegetable starts grown in controlled greenhouse conditions. Our inventory includes flowering trees, shrubs, and specialty plants suited to local climate challenges. All plants receive expert care before sale to ensure transplant success for home gardeners and professionals alike.
Patio Installation
Custom patio designs incorporate concrete, brick, or natural stone materials for durable outdoor spaces. Our installation process includes proper drainage planning and integration with existing landscaping elements. Projects combine functional outdoor living areas with aesthetic enhancements that complement property architecture.
People
Pete Watkins
Owner/Landscaping Consultant
Fifth-generation horticulturist specializing in landscape design and implementation. Provides personalized consultations combining decades of practical experience with modern landscaping techniques. Directly oversees all installation projects to ensure quality standards.
Questions
What horticultural products do you offer?
We sell annuals, perennials, vegetable starts, flowering trees, shrubs, and landscaping plants grown in our 11,000-square-foot greenhouses.
Do you provide landscaping design services?
Yes, Pete Watkins offers personalized landscaping consultations for design, installation, and maintenance of outdoor spaces.
Are your plants suitable for local climate conditions?
All plants are specifically selected and grown to thrive in Hudson Falls' climate and soil conditions.
What are your business hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9 AM-5 PM and Sunday 10 AM-4 PM.
Reviews (6)
Bill Coates
Oct 28, 2021 Report
Very knowledgeable and pleasant staff. The plants are grown in-house. I have found the plans to be very productive
Dawn LaCarte
Aug 07, 2021 Report
Watkins is a wonderful family owned business with unique plants. Customer service is always spot on. Highly recommend
Tammy Groom
Jun 08, 2021 Report
They have all kinds of plants and trees. The employees are very kind and helpful. They take very good care of their customers. I full recomend this business
Erika Williams
May 29, 2021 Report
Such a great, local business. I can find gifts and garden decor easily. We walked through the greenhouses and the smell of flowers was so fragrant that I couldn't help but feel completely immersed in Spring!
Calvin Morett
Jan 08, 2021 Report
Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Value
The owner genuinely loves plants and sharing his knowledge. I learned a lot and got some nice plant babes. Thanks Mr. Watkins!
Dawn Tucker
Oct 14, 2020 Report
I only had time to buy a gift certificate but I can't wait to go back. All kinds of really cool things in there. Great for that special gift.