Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Des Plaines
Pesche's Garden Center Garden Center is a family-owned business operating since 1924, making it a third-generation institution in Des Plaines, Illinois. Founded by Fred Pesche and now led by Chris Pesche, the business has grown from a 5-acre site into an 8-acre facility featuring greenhouses, a garden center, flower shop, and gift store. The company specializes in high-quality plants, including annuals, perennials, tropicals, and native species, while maintaining a commitment to natural growing methods. With a team of plant experts, Pesche's Garden Center provides personalized service and expert advice to help customers solve gardening challenges.The business emphasizes sustainability by refusing to sell harmful chemicals like Roundup and promoting organic alternatives. Its grounds showcase designer pottery, fountains, and curated home decor, creating a destination for both indoor and outdoor living inspiration. Over four generations, Pesche's Garden Center has maintained its focus on community involvement, quality assurance, and educational outreach about environmentally responsible gardening practices.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Advice
Lawn Care Products
Disease Control
Custom Planters
Flower Arrangements
Gift Shop
Garden Decor
Sustainability Consultation
Seasonal Displays
Details
- Year established: 1924
Highlights and features
- We are a third-generation family-owned business with 100 years of gardening expertise
- We grow most of our plants on-site to ensure quality control
- We maintain a strict sustainability pledge by avoiding harmful chemicals
- Our staff includes knowledgeable plant experts with decades of combined experience
- We offer unique curated home decor and gardening solutions in one location
What people say
Quality plants
Knowledgeable staff
Unique displays
Family-owned atmosphere
Educational resources
Services
Plant Sales
Offering the largest selection of quality plants in Chicagoland, including annuals, perennials, tropicals, and native species. Our plants are grown on-site using natural methods. Expert staff provides guidance for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Gardening Advice
Personalized gardening solutions from experienced horticulturists. We help with plant selection, garden design, and problem-solving for both residential and commercial clients. Knowledgeable staff available daily.
Lawn Care Products
Comprehensive selection of organic lawn care solutions and products. Includes soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest control options that prioritize environmental safety and effectiveness.
Custom Planters
Design services for unique container gardens and seasonal displays. Our experts create custom arrangements using premium plants and designer containers for both indoor and outdoor spaces.
Flower Arrangements
Custom floral designs for all occasions, including weddings, funerals, and celebrations. We use fresh-cut flowers and offer both traditional and contemporary arrangement styles.
People
Chris Pesche
Owner
Third-generation owner with 120-hour work weeks, maintaining family commitment to quality plants and community service while expanding sustainable practices and educational outreach.
Questions
What makes Pesche's Garden Center different from big-box garden centers?
We're a family-owned business with three generations of gardening expertise, offering personalized service and refusing to compromise on plant quality.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Yes, our staff includes experienced horticulturists who provide free gardening guidance and problem-solving assistance.
Are your plants grown locally?
Most plants are grown on-site at our 8-acre facility using natural methods.
Do you sell organic lawn care products?
Yes, we offer a complete line of organic lawn care solutions and environmentally friendly alternatives.
What are your operating hours?
Open Monday-Friday 8am-7pm, Saturday 8am-6pm, and Sunday 8am-5pm.
Do you offer custom floral arrangements?
Yes, our flower shop creates custom arrangements for all occasions using fresh, high-quality flowers.
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