Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Shakopee, MN
Minnesota Valley Garden Center has been family-owned and operated since 1962, establishing itself as one of the Twin Cities' premier nurseries. Our expertise spans over six decades of providing high-quality trees, plants, statuary, and landscape services to homeowners and businesses across Minnesota. Our team of knowledgeable horticulturalists remains dedicated to offering personalized guidance for all gardening needs. We specialize in tree spading services using advanced equipment to transplant mature trees for immediate landscape impact. Our inventory includes a diverse selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty plants to suit every gardening project.We maintain a comprehensive collection of decorative garden elements including statuary and pottery to enhance outdoor spaces. Our commitment to quality extends to bulk mulch and soil products available through dedicated loading hours. The Garden Center features unique attractions like Sugar the pest control cat and Henri Studio Fountains to create an engaging customer experience. We offer diagnostic services through our Plant Doctor program to help restore plant health. With locations strategically positioned near major highways, we ensure convenient access for both retail customers and professional contractors.
Services
Tree spading
Landscape services
Plant diagnostics
Nursery sales
Bulk soil delivery
Statuary sales
Gift items
Pest control
Tree transplantation
Garden design
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 60+ years of horticultural expertise
- Specialized tree spading services using Big John equipment
- Comprehensive plant health diagnostic services available
- Diverse inventory including 40+ tree varieties and specialty plants
- Dedicated loading hours for bulk landscape materials
What people say
Expert plant advice
Quality tree selection
Helpful staff
Successful tree transplants
Great garden solutions
Services
Tree Spading
Our specialized tree spading service utilizes Big John equipment to transplant mature trees for immediate landscape impact. This technique preserves root systems while enabling relocation of specimen trees for instant shade or privacy solutions. Professional arborists oversee the entire process to ensure tree health and successful establishment in new locations.
Landscape Services
Comprehensive landscape services include custom design consultations, plant selection, and installation. We provide seasonal planting solutions featuring annuals, perennials, and ornamental grasses tailored to Minnesota's climate. Our team offers ongoing maintenance recommendations to ensure long-term landscape vitality and aesthetic appeal.
Plant Diagnostics
The Plant Doctor program offers expert diagnosis for struggling plants and trees. Customers can bring samples for analysis and receive targeted treatment recommendations. Our horticulturalists provide solutions for disease prevention, pest control, and environmental stress factors affecting plant health in Minnesota landscapes.
Nursery Sales
Our nursery features over 40 tree varieties including Autumn Blaze Maples, Northern Red Oaks, and Colorado Spruces. Seasonal inventory includes annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty plants suited to Minnesota growing conditions. We maintain quality standards through careful cultivation practices and regular stock rotation.
Bulk Material Delivery
Bulk mulch and soil delivery services operate through dedicated loading hours for efficient material distribution. We offer premium soil blends and mulch products to support healthy plant growth and moisture retention. Professional-grade materials are available in volume quantities for both residential and commercial projects.
People
Bernie
Resident Horticulturalist
Bernie provides expert plant advice with decades of experience in Minnesota horticulture. He specializes in diagnosing plant issues and recommending climate-appropriate species. His expertise covers tree care, disease prevention, and seasonal landscape maintenance tailored to local conditions.
Questions
What tree spading services do you offer?
We use Big John Tree Spade equipment to transplant mature trees for instant shade or privacy. This service requires advance appointment scheduling with our arborists.
Do you provide plant health diagnostics?
Yes, our Plant Doctor program offers free diagnosis for struggling plants. Bring samples to our nursery for expert analysis and treatment recommendations.
What are your seasonal plant offerings?
We carry annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty plants year-round, with expanded inventory during peak gardening seasons like spring and fall.
Can I get bulk landscape materials delivered?
Yes, we offer bulk mulch and soil delivery services with dedicated loading hours Monday-Saturday. Call ahead to confirm availability.
Do you serve commercial clients?
Yes, our wholesale division serves contractors and nursery professionals with B & B trees, potted plants, and landscaping supplies.
Reviews (4)
Ana Van De Hinz
Jul 04, 2021
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We bought 3 arborvitaes here last fall and deployed their team to plant them for us. The guy that planted all three gave us no instructions on how to even care for them afterwards just left after planting and didnt even water them. We did water assuming that was probably common sense. Come spring our 3 arborvitaes have some brown spots on them. I add some fertilizer stakes per the recommendation of a friend. And then with the recent drought weve been watering more. We have 1 tree that looks terribly brown so I called the nursery and inquired on what we can do for a replacement with the 12
Caroline Burke
Apr 14, 2021
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Staff was very knowledgeable and helped us size out soil/compost for a raised bed and gave tips on seeds. They went above and beyond, helping make sure our order was complete. We look forward to a successful growing season!
Sam Shirley
Dec 02, 2018
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I came in Thursday morning on June 7, 2018 and was asking about some trees to purchase for a couple of my customers. I was told that I need to wait that he was a little busy with something else and then I went outside and started looking around got a telephone call. I came back up and asked where the gentlemen were?oh you were on your phone so theyre helping other people now. The lady mumbled under her breath thats what happens when youre on your phone. I was told that these people only deal with real customers and they had better things to do. I would never recommend Anyone to go to this
Sarah Grimm
Sep 02, 2018
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If you want to get superior advice talk to Bernie. He is beyond knowledgeable and extremely friendly He is invaluable to MN Landscape. Thank you for all your help Bernie!!
