Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center in Durham, NC
Durham Garden Center is a locally-owned, plant-first shop dedicated to fostering a community of plant enthusiasts. Our team combines academic expertise and hands-on experience to provide tailored horticultural guidance. With a focus on education and accessibility, we offer curated plant selections, soil enhancers, and gardening supplies for both seasoned horticulturists and beginners. Our philosophy centers on empowering customers to cultivate thriving green spaces through personalized support and community engagement. We prioritize sustainable practices in sourcing and maintenance while maintaining a welcoming environment for knowledge-sharing.Our staff includes certified professionals with diverse backgrounds in horticulture, landscape design, and ecological restoration. We actively collaborate with local organizations to promote gardening education and environmental stewardship. Our commitment to quality extends to our inventory curation and customer service approach. We recognize the unique challenges of regional gardening and provide specialized advice for temperate and deer-resistant plant varieties. Through social media engagement and in-store resources, we strive to make plant care accessible to all skill levels.
Services
Houseplants
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Gardening Supplies
Highlights and features
- Locally-owned with horticulture-certified staff
- Specialized expertise in temperate and native plant species
- Community-focused approach with educational resources
- Curated inventory for both hobbyists and professionals
- Diverse plant selection with regional adaptability
Services
Houseplants
We offer a diverse selection of houseplants suitable for various light conditions and care levels. Our inventory includes tropical varieties, low-maintenance options, and rare specimens. Expert staff provide guidance on optimal placement, watering schedules, and pest management for indoor environments.
Trees
Our tree selection features native and ornamental species adapted to North Carolina's climate. We provide planting guidance, growth projections, and maintenance recommendations. Staff expertise includes disease-resistant varieties and urban planting considerations for residential and commercial properties.
Shrubs
We curate shrub varieties for foundation plantings, hedges, and seasonal interest. Our selection includes evergreen and deciduous options with varying bloom periods. Horticulturists offer advice on spacing, pruning techniques, and deer-resistant cultivars for local landscapes.
Perennials
Our perennial inventory features pollinator-friendly species and seasonal bloomers for continuous garden interest. We provide soil preparation guidance and companion planting recommendations. Staff expertise includes native plant communities and ecological gardening practices.
Gardening Supplies
We offer premium soil amendments, fertilizers, and planting containers to support plant health. Our inventory includes organic options and specialized mixes for different plant types. Staff provide recommendations for soil testing and nutrient management tailored to local growing conditions.
People
Keith
Manager & Horticulturist
NC State horticulture graduate with advanced studies in public horticulture. Transformed the store into an educational hub during the pandemic. Specializes in temperate landscape plants and conifers.
Ryan
Landscape Specialist
Former landscape business owner with 16+ years in horticulture. Expert in houseplant care and pest management. Enthusiastic about sharing plant knowledge with customers.
Rosa
Inventory Specialist
22-year nursery veteran with exceptional plant identification skills. Manages inventory and plant health. Bilingual horticultural expert with extensive disease prevention experience.
Aaron
Technology Coordinator
Tech-savvy plant enthusiast managing inventory systems. Specializes in aroid and tropical plant care. Creates educational plant tags for customer reference.
Jo
Horticulture Advisor
Environmental science graduate with 5+ years in ecological restoration. Expert in medicinal plants and pollinator gardens. Provides deer-resistant landscaping solutions.
Questions
What types of plants do you carry?
We offer houseplants, trees, shrubs, perennials, and seasonal plants. Our inventory includes native species, pollinator-friendly options, and deer-resistant varieties.
Do you provide plant care advice?
Yes, our certified horticulturists offer personalized guidance on plant selection, care routines, and problem-solving for both indoor and outdoor plants.
What are your operating hours?
We're open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, seven days a week, including most holidays.
Do you have a return policy?
Non-plant items may be returned within 30 days if unopened and undamaged. All plant sales are final.
Are there special discounts available?
We offer 10-20% discounts for seniors, veterans, service industry workers, and horticultural organizations. Ask about current promotions during your visit.
Reviews (7)
Han VanderHart
Jan 28, 2022
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Sweet store, kind stuff. CHECK OUR THEIR AMAZING NATIVE PLANTS OUT BACK!!! Omg! I was so overwhelmed and pleased to see the ROWS of native plants! Get yourself a native pollinator and make all the bees and birds and butterflies in your yard happy this spring and summer. Thank you! (Also they have an entire tent of soil selections I still need to check out! Durham Garden Center is WAY MORE than a small shop with fancy houseplants!)
Dexter Blackwell
Nov 30, 2021
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We had the Durham Garden Center assist us with outfitting our offices with plants and pots. They were super helpful in both selecting the plants and getting them potted/delivered. Highly recommend them!
Angela Scannell
Oct 01, 2021
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Great shop- staff is always friendly and helpful. All of the indoor plants are marked with a paw print to indicate pet-safe! Very nice pots with better prices than big chain stores. Extensive outdoor landscaping plants and trees, too!
Kathryn Camitta
Sep 28, 2021
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Very helpful and knowledgeable. Asked for recommendations for an indoor plant and the first question was if I needed it to be pet safe. My main concern
Marilyn Moore
Aug 24, 2021
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Fantastic selection of plants and shrubs indoors and out. Well curated and organized by shade requirement, type (perennials, annuals, and such), all suitable for landscaping or your garden. A store in front has loads of gifts, accessories and potted plants ready to stage at home.
Nikki
Jul 17, 2021
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Excellent selection. Extremely knowledgeable. Took a lot of time explaining options, what would and what wouldn't work/fit my specific gardening needs. Highly recommend, definitely worth the trip!
Adam Seroka
Jul 17, 2021
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I want to like this place a bit more. Maybe ive just been here at off times of the year but I do love their aesthetic. Their entryway partial sun canopy is decorated nicely, and they had a drcent selection out back, but many of yhe plants looked pretty stressed (annuals/fruit/veg). Some plants can be a tad pricey.
