Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Shop in Wheat Ridge, CO
Southwest Gardens has been serving Wheat Ridge, Colorado since 1989 as a premier destination for plants and gardening supplies. Founded by Cary West, whose passion for plants began during his high school years at Denver's North High, we combine decades of hands-on experience with expert knowledge. Our inventory features extensive collections of perennials, annuals, houseplants, and Colorado's largest succulent selection, complemented by organic fertilizers, pesticides, and soils.With over 70 years of combined staff experience and an onsite Herbalist, we provide year-round solutions for both indoor and outdoor gardening needs. Our commitment to quality extends to our pottery selection and specialized plant care products, ensuring customers find everything needed to cultivate thriving green spaces. As a locally owned business, we maintain deep roots in the community while continuously expanding our offerings to meet evolving gardening demands.
Services
Plants
Gardening Supplies
Organic Fertilizers
Pottery
Herbalist Services
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We offer over 70 years of combined horticultural expertise
- Our onsite Herbalist provides specialized plant knowledge
- We maintain Colorado's largest succulent collection
- We carry exclusive organic gardening product lines
- We operate year-round with consistent seasonal availability
Services
Plants
We offer extensive plant selections including perennials, annuals, and houseplants. Our inventory features Colorado's largest succulent collection and specialized cacti varieties. Seasonal offerings include non-stop begonias, impatiens, and winter-hardy agave for both residential and commercial landscaping needs.
Organic Fertilizers
Our organic product line includes fertilizers, pesticides, and soil amendments. We carry premium brands like Fox Farm and Happy Frog to nourish gardens naturally. These solutions support both indoor plants and outdoor landscaping while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Pottery
We provide diverse container options including Mexican pottery, terracotta, and glazed ceramic pots. Our selection features both functional and decorative pieces in various sizes, from small indoor planters to large outdoor containers for specimen plants and patio displays.
Cacti & Succulents
Our specialty collection includes echeveria, aloe vera, jade plants, and rare lithops. We offer both common and exotic varieties suited to Colorado's climate. These drought-tolerant plants come in various sizes for rock gardens, xeriscaping, and indoor collections.
Gardening Supplies
We stock essential gardening tools and accessories including hand tools, hoses, and watering wands. Our inventory covers soil mixes for different planting needs, from raised beds to container gardening. We also offer mulches, compost, and planting accessories.
People
Cary West
Founder
Cary West founded Southwest Gardens in 1989 after developing his passion for plants at Denver's North High School. His early experience with orchids evolved into a lifelong dedication to cacti and succulents, leading to the establishment of West Wholesale Greenhouse before creating Southwest Gardens.
Questions
What are Southwest Gardens' operating hours?
We are open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM throughout the year.
Do you carry organic gardening products?
Yes, we offer a complete line of organic fertilizers, pesticides, and soil amendments.
What makes your succulent collection special?
We maintain Colorado's largest selection of cacti and succulents, including rare and exotic varieties.
Do you have gardening experts available?
Our staff includes an onsite Herbalist and horticulturists with over 70 years combined experience.
When was Southwest Gardens established?
We've been serving the Wheat Ridge community since 1989, with founder Cary West's plant expertise dating back to 1967.
Reviews (4)
Mindlessbuddha
Jan 16, 2022
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Excellent collection of succulents and cacti, which is obviously their specialty. Some rare and hard to find ones. From large specimens to small 2" pots. Prices are fair. Small but quality selection of pots. Make their own cactus/succulent mix. Friendly and helpful staff. I highly recommend this place for the succulent and cacti enthusiast.
Jessica Abderson
Jan 10, 2022
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They always have something if not multiple things on my plant wishlist with a ever changing stock. Friendly staff amazing quality of your not shopping here , your wrong
Kellen Wittkop
Dec 31, 2021
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Wonderful selection, reasonable prices, and friendly and professional staff. I always enjoy my trips to Southwest Gardens. I highly recommend them for your plant and gardening needs!
Gocci
Nov 30, 2021
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I love this store SO MUCH!!! Quality of the plants are , very good selections of succulents and cactus! Prices are unbelievably affordable! I'd say so much better than big box stores such as Lowes and Home Depot. So where would you buy plants from? Southwest Gardens with super affordable price and good quality vs Lowes, Home Depot with poor quality and higher prices? I would chose to go the the Southwest Gardens. I'll support cute grandpa who owns this store! I have too many positive feedbacjs I can't even write everything down. I assume owner of the Southwest Gardens is super sweet and all
