Business Details
38 Years
experience
Your Premier Garden Center & Landscaping Services in Asheville
Established in 1988, B.B. Barns has been a trusted partner for gardening and landscaping needs in Western North Carolina for over three decades. Our 4-acre flagship store in Asheville offers an extensive selection of plants, including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and tropical houseplants, alongside premium landscaping services. Our team of horticultural experts is dedicated to providing personalized guidance through our Garden Coaching service, helping both novice and experienced gardeners bring their visions to life. With core values centered on care, growth, and integrity, we prioritize relationships with our employees, customers, and community while maintaining excellence in the horticulture industry. Our commitment to quality extends to curated pottery, garden decor, and unique gifts, ensuring every customer finds what they need to create beautiful outdoor spaces.We serve homes and businesses within a one-hour drive of our location, offering consultations and projects tailored to individual needs. Our operating hours reflect flexibility for customer convenience, with extended hours on Fridays and Saturdays. As a locally rooted business, we actively engage with the community and environment, fostering sustainable practices and education through workshops like backyard composting. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our knowledgeable staff, diverse inventory, and welcoming atmosphere as key differentiators. Through continuous learning and adaptation, we remain at the forefront of industry trends while upholding our founding principles of care and excellence.
Services
Garden Consultation
Plant Nursery
Landscaping Services
Pottery & Containers
Houseplants
Silk Florals & Gifts
Garden Coaching
Seasonal Plant Sales
Outdoor Furniture
Gift Cards
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- 30+ years serving Western North Carolina's gardening community
- 4-acre facility with the region's healthiest, most diverse plant selection
- Expert Garden Coaching service for personalized outdoor space design
- Knowledgeable staff providing actionable horticultural advice
- Commitment to integrity through sustainable practices and community engagement
What people say
Best selection of plants
Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Low-key and relaxing atmosphere
Many compliments on gardens
Abundant selection compared to others
Services
Landscaping Services
Our professional landscaping team creates customized outdoor environments that enhance property aesthetics and functionality. We offer full-service design, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties throughout Western North Carolina. With expertise in native plant selection and sustainable practices, we transform spaces into beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes that reflect each client's unique vision.
Plant Nursery
B.B. Barns' 4-acre nursery features the region's most diverse selection of healthy plants, including annuals, perennials, roses, shrubs, and trees. Our inventory includes specialty items like heirloom vegetables, rare orchids, and seasonal blooms, all curated for Western North Carolina's climate. Knowledgeable staff provide expert advice on plant care and compatibility for successful gardening outcomes.
Garden Coaching
This personalized service connects clients with professional landscape designers for one-on-one garden consultations. Experts visit properties to assess soil conditions, recommend plant selections, and provide layout guidance tailored to specific needs. Ideal for DIY gardeners seeking professional insights without full-scale landscaping projects, this service empowers customers to create thriving outdoor spaces.
Pottery & Containers
We offer an extensive collection of decorative and functional plant containers for indoor and outdoor use. Our selection includes terra cotta, ceramic, concrete, and self-watering pots in various styles and sizes. Specialized options like window boxes, orchid planters, and decorative containers ensure customers find perfect matches for their plants and aesthetic preferences.
Houseplants
The tropical plant department features trending varieties like Monstera and Fiddle Leaf Figs alongside low-maintenance options such as Snake Plants and ZZ Plants. We also carry collector's items including calatheas, unique ferns, and premium orchids. Staff provide care instructions tailored to specific lighting conditions and maintenance capabilities for successful indoor gardening.
Questions
What services does B.B. Barns offer?
We provide landscaping design/installation, garden coaching consultations, plant nursery services, pottery selection, houseplant inventory, and seasonal gardening products.
Do you offer landscaping services outside Asheville?
We serve homes and businesses within a one-hour drive of our Sweeten Creek Rd location in Asheville, NC.
What are your store hours?
Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday-Saturday 9am-7pm, and closed Sundays for our garden center operations.
Can I get gardening advice from experts?
Yes! Our Garden Coaching service connects you with professional landscape designers for personalized outdoor space guidance and plant selection advice.
Do you have unique plant varieties?
Our nursery features specialty items including heirloom vegetables, rare orchids, collector's calatheas, and seasonal blooms not commonly found elsewhere in the region.
Are gift options available?
We offer gift cards and a curated selection of garden-themed gifts, including decor items, clothing, and unique plant-related products.
Reviews (4)
Jimmy Lamont
Dec 21, 2021
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I've purchased some nice plants here and the staff are always pleasant, but I am pretty disappointed in the greenhouse practices, which have caused me a lot of headache. I bought a $2 quad of discounted black pansies over the summer, which I later realized were infested with aphids and whiteflies, and it spread to some of my other plants indoors - none of which had ever had those pests. I should have inspected/quarantined/treated, but I thought they were safe since BBs is a dedicated nursery. What prompted this review is that yesterday I saw a sign for a plant *indoors* with a 'minor mealybug
Marzy Marrz
Dec 04, 2021
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I went in the middle of January to see a tree. I saw the tree then saw these great wool hats and I bought one. Very sharp in a perfect winter color. A girlfriend saw it and went to BBarnes to buy that hat in a different color. You just can't keep a good hat to yourself.
Marci Lockwood
Nov 27, 2021
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We moved to Asheville in March 2021 and closed on our home on March 11 2021. With a brand new home on .4 acres of land completely undeveloped and woodland we had a ton of hard scaping and planting to do!
BB Barnes has been our go to gardening center!! The staff is awesome, they are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We are from CA and knew very little about native NC plants. The BB Barnes staff were so friendly and helpful! Every trip was a learning experience. We chose trees and shrubs we never would have thought of or even known about had it not been for their advice. Where to plant what
BB Barnes has been our go to gardening center!! The staff is awesome, they are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We are from CA and knew very little about native NC plants. The BB Barnes staff were so friendly and helpful! Every trip was a learning experience. We chose trees and shrubs we never would have thought of or even known about had it not been for their advice. Where to plant what
Monica L. Reid Lioness
Nov 07, 2021
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1st time at this place it is so beautiful I highly recommend it. And a small lady with the long blonde hair helped me and my friend out so much as we were cashing out. I didn't get her name, but her customer service was AMAZING she needs a raise.
