Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Destination in Valencia, PA
Founded in 1986 by Tom McMeekin, Quality Gardens has grown from a 9,000-square-foot greenhouse to a comprehensive horticultural destination spanning over 50,000 square feet of greenhouse and nursery space. Our operations include a unique glass garden center, chrysanthemum production fields, and full-service landscape design and installation divisions. We specialize in providing regionally appropriate plants for Western Pennsylvania gardens, including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and water plants. Our team of knowledgeable horticulturists offers expert guidance for plant selection and problem-solving, ensuring successful gardening outcomes. The 2015 addition of Bloom Cafe expanded our offerings to include refreshments and casual dining in a garden setting.We maintain year-round availability of seasonal plants, from winter-hardy varieties to summer color displays, with special promotions like 30% off winter-hardy plants in September. Our landscape services include delivery, installation, and custom design for residential and commercial properties. We prioritize sourcing from northern nurseries to ensure plant hardiness in our climate zone. Special order capabilities and delivery services accommodate unique customer needs. Our commitment to quality extends to organic gardening products, pest control solutions, and educational resources for gardeners of all skill levels.
Services
Plant Sales
Landscape Design
Delivery Services
Garden Center
Seasonal Plant Promotions
Bloom Cafe
Special Orders
Pest Control Products
Organic Gardening Supplies
Tree & Shrub Installation
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 30% off winter-hardy plants during September planting season
- Our staff includes expert horticulturists with regional gardening expertise
- We provide full-service landscape design and installation year-round
- We maintain 50,000+ sq ft of greenhouse space with year-round plant availability
- Our delivery service accommodates large landscape material orders
Services
Plant Sales
We offer extensive selections of regionally appropriate plants including 500+ perennial varieties, 200+ annual types, and hardy trees/shrubs. Our inventory includes seasonal holiday plants, houseplants, and specialty collections like bromeliads and succulents. Knowledgeable staff assist with plant selection for various growing conditions.
Landscape Design
Our professional team provides full-service landscape design and installation for residential and commercial properties. Services include site assessment, custom design creation, and implementation of hardscape and planting elements. We offer delivery and installation of nursery-purchased materials year-round.
Garden Center
Our 5,000-square-foot glass garden center features gardening supplies, decor, and unique artisan items. We stock soil amendments, fertilizers, pest control products, and organic gardening solutions. The center also offers special order capabilities for hard-to-find gardening items.
Seasonal Promotions
We implement seasonal pricing strategies including 30% off winter-hardy plants in September. Our inventory rotates with seasons featuring holiday plants, spring flowering varieties, and summer color displays. Special collections include winter mini-roses, Easter lilies, and Christmas poinsettias.
Bloom Cafe
Located in our former farm market space, Bloom Cafe provides refreshments including coffee, fresh juices, ice cream, and specialty sandwiches. The cafe offers patio seating surrounded by garden displays, creating a unique dining experience within our nursery environment.
People
Tom McMeekin
Owner/Operator
Founder of Quality Gardens since 1986, Tom established the business as a 9,000-square-foot greenhouse that has expanded to include multiple nursery divisions and landscape services.
Christine McMeekin
Cafe Operator
Daughter of founder Tom McMeekin, Christine opened Bloom Cafe in 2015, transforming the former Hawkins Farm Market space into a popular garden dining destination serving specialty beverages and meals.
Questions
When is Quality Gardens open?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-5pm year-round.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver trees, shrubs, mulch, and garden goods with variable pricing based on order size and location.
Can you help with landscape design?
Our professional designer creates custom plans and our crew handles full installation of plants and hardscape elements.
Do you grow your own plants?
We grow most seasonal annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables on-site from seed and plugs.
What gardening products do you carry?
We stock soil amendments, fertilizers, pest control products, organic solutions, and gardening tools.
Can I special order plants?
Yes, we accommodate special orders and can typically source requested items within a week.
