Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center for Premium Plants in Buffalo Grove
Leider Greenhouses has been a family-owned leader in horticulture since 1898, dedicated to producing and delivering the highest-quality plants. Founded by Michael Leider, Sr., our tradition of excellence continues under fourth-generation leaders Mark and Mary Leider, alongside fifth-generation members Kit Leider Pierri and Elizabeth Leider. With facilities in Buffalo Grove and Knoxville, Illinois, we combine 125+ years of experience with innovative practices like automated Dutch tray systems and sustainable water recycling. Our Buffalo Grove garden center serves the public, while our wholesale operations supply regional demand.We prioritize efficiency through automation, reducing labor costs while maintaining product quality. Our commitment to environmental responsibility includes re-circulating water and fertilizer systems. As pioneers of interior landscaping, we expanded nationally before focusing on core production in 1998. Today, we remain dedicated to advancing our family legacy through fifth-generation leadership and cutting-edge greenhouse technology.
Services
Plants
Garden Center
Wholesale Production
Interior Landscaping
Gift Card Sales
Fundraising Programs
Plant Rentals
Nursery Services
Seasonal Flowers
Custom Combinations
Highlights and features
- Family-owned for 125+ years with expert horticulture knowledge
- Sustainable practices with water and fertilizer recycling systems
- Efficient production using automated Dutch tray systems
- Dedicated fifth-generation leadership ensuring quality
- Two convenient locations serving Buffalo Grove and Knoxville
Services
Plants
We cultivate premium annuals, perennials, and hardy mums across 42 acres of greenhouse space. Our plants undergo strict quality control to ensure vibrant growth and longevity. Customers benefit from our 125-year expertise in plant selection and care.
Garden Center
Our Buffalo Grove garden center offers direct-to-consumer plant sales and gardening supplies. Open daily, it features seasonal displays and combination planters. Customers enjoy expert advice and self-service options for personalized selections.
Wholesale Production
We supply landscapers, retailers, and event planners with bulk plant orders. Our 56 greenhouses ensure consistent availability of seasonal and specialty plants. Clients receive volume discounts and priority shipping coordination.
Interior Landscaping
We design and maintain commercial interior plant installations. Our services include space planning, plant selection, and ongoing maintenance. Businesses benefit from improved aesthetics and air quality in office environments.
Gift Card Sales
We provide discounted gift cards for organizational fundraising. Participants earn 10% profit on sold cards with no inventory risk. Cards are redeemable at our garden center for plants and gardening supplies.
People
Mark Leider
President & Owner
Fourth-generation leader with 30+ years in horticulture. Oversees production and strategic growth. Expanded operations to Knox County in 2007. Focuses on sustainable growing practices and automation.
Mary Leider Barss
Sales Manager
Fourth-generation family member managing customer relations. Develops sales strategies and client partnerships. Ensures quality control for retail and wholesale operations.
Kit Leider Pierri
Garden Center Manager
Fifth-generation leader directing daily garden center operations. Featured in Greenhouse Product News' 40 Under 40. Specializes in customer engagement and product presentation.
David Hennenfent
Production Manager
Manages greenhouse operations at both locations. Implements efficiency improvements in planting and harvesting. Coordinates staff training programs for sustainable growing practices.
Ricardo Hernandez
Garden Center Manager
Oversees plant inventory and display design. Provides customer education on plant care. Coordinates seasonal promotions and special events at the garden center.
Questions
What makes Leider Greenhouses unique?
We combine 125+ years of family ownership with automated Dutch tray systems and sustainable practices. Our fifth-generation leadership ensures quality through innovation.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes, we sell gift cards redeemable at our garden center. Organizations can participate in our 10% profit fundraising program with no inventory risk.
Can I return plants?
We don't accept returns on plant material due to uncontrollable factors like weather and care after purchase. Our staff provides care instructions to ensure plant success.
What locations do you serve?
We operate in Buffalo Grove and Knoxville, Illinois. Our wholesale division serves regional landscapers and retailers across the Midwest.
Do you provide interior plant services?
Yes, we offer interior landscaping design and maintenance for commercial spaces. This service includes plant selection, installation, and ongoing care.
