3 plant shops & garden centers in Ames, IA

Plant shopping in Ames: common questions

How many plant shops are there in Ames, IA?

We list 3 independent plant shops in Ames: 2 garden centers, 1 greenhouse. Big-box garden departments are excluded. Coverage comes from open data and may be incomplete, so if you know a shop that is missing you can add it. Add a missing shop

Are there dedicated houseplant shops in Ames?

None of the Ames listings describe themselves as indoor-plant specialists, so the nurseries and garden centers here are your best bet for houseplants. Many carry a houseplant section even when it is not their focus — call ahead to check.

Can I check stock before visiting a plant shop in Ames?

2 of the 3 Ames listings have a phone number or website on file, so you can call or check online first. Independent shops turn stock over quickly and rarely list live inventory, so phoning is usually the faster answer for a specific plant.

Before you go

• Plant shop or garden center? What the difference actually meansHouseplant boutiques, nurseries, garden centers and big-box garden departments sell overlapping things to different people. Here is how to tell which one you need.
• How to spot a good plant shop in the first ninety secondsSeven things to look at when you walk into an unfamiliar plant shop — and the ones that should make you leave without buying.
• Where to actually buy rare houseplantsRare plant buying without getting burned: what 'rare' really means, what a fair price looks like, and how to avoid the common scams.
• Buying your first houseplant: a guide that starts with your windowsMost first houseplants die of light, not neglect. How to read your space, what to buy for it, and the questions to ask in the shop.