Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Milwaukee, WI
Minors Garden Center has been a family-owned and operated business since 1932, starting with Earl Minor's nursery operations and evolving into a premier destination for landscaping and gardening needs. With 5 farms spanning 155 acres and 73 years of industry experience, we specialize in providing locally grown nursery stock, including trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, and annuals. Our 20-acre retail garden center in Milwaukee features 20,000 square feet of outdoor design ideas and a comprehensive selection of over 2,000 plant varieties. We combine generational expertise with modern horticultural practices to serve both residential customers and commercial contractors. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our unique inventory of hard-to-find plants and guaranteed nursery stock.The business maintains a strong focus on customer education through detailed planting guides, disease management resources, and personalized consultation services. Our commercial division supports landscaping professionals with bulk orders and specialized plant selections. The garden center also offers soil amendments, mulch varieties, and gardening tools to complement planting projects. Seasonal promotions and daily restocked inventory ensure customers access to fresh products throughout the planting season. With operating hours designed for convenience and delivery services available, Minors Garden Center remains dedicated to meeting Wisconsin's landscaping needs while maintaining its founding principles of quality and service.
Services
Trees & Shrubs
Perennials
Mulch Sales
Commercial Landscaping
Plant Consultation
Soil Amendments
Seasonal Decor
Delivery Services
Gardening Tools
Lawn Care Products
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- 73 years of family-owned horticultural expertise since 1932
- 155 acres of nursery stock across 5 Wisconsin farms
- Daily restocked inventory of locally grown plants and trees
- 20,000 sq ft outdoor design display for landscaping inspiration
- Specialized contractor sales division with bulk ordering options
Services
Nursery Stock Sales
Minors Garden Center offers over 2,000 varieties of locally grown trees, shrubs, and evergreens from 155 acres of nursery stock. Our inventory includes specialty and hard-to-find plants suitable for Wisconsin's climate. With daily restocking and multiple farm locations, we provide fresh, guaranteed plant material for both residential and commercial projects.
Commercial Landscaping
Our dedicated contractor division serves professional landscapers with bulk plant orders and specialized inventory. We offer convenient ordering through online forms and maintain 120 acres of nursery stock specifically for commercial needs. Delivery services and expert consultation support large-scale landscaping projects across southeastern Wisconsin.
Mulch & Soil Products
We provide bulk and bagged mulch options including hardwood, painted mulch, and playground chips. Our soil amendments include organic compost and fertilizer solutions for both residential and commercial use. A mulch calculator helps customers determine proper quantities for their projects, with delivery available for bulk orders.
Seasonal Plant Sales
The retail garden center features seasonal plants including annuals, perennials, vegetables, and houseplants. We offer 20,000 square feet of outdoor design displays with fountains, yard art, and trellises. Seasonal decor items like pumpkins, cemetery cones, and holiday arrangements are available throughout the year.
Horticultural Consultation
Our knowledgeable staff provides expert guidance on plant selection, lawn care, and disease management. Detailed FAQs address common gardening challenges including planting techniques, pest control, and winter protection. Personalized assistance helps customers choose the right plants for their specific growing conditions.
Questions
What are your regular retail hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we deliver plants and bulk materials throughout southeastern Wisconsin with fees based on location.
What types of mulch do you sell?
We offer bulk and bagged mulch including hardwood, painted mulch, hemlock mix, and playground chips.
Can I place bulk orders for landscaping projects?
Yes, our commercial division handles large orders with online ordering and dedicated sales support.
Do you have gardening advice available?
Our staff provides expert guidance on planting techniques, lawn care, and pest management through in-person consultation and detailed FAQs.
Is your nursery stock locally grown?
Yes, most of our plants are grown locally at our five Wisconsin farms spanning 155 acres.
