Plant shops in New York

Plant shopping in New York: common questions

How many plant shops are there in New York?

We list 174 independent plant shops, nurseries and garden centers across 97 cities in New York: 101 garden centers, 48 nurseries, 9 plant shops, 8 farm and garden shops, 8 greenhouses. Big-box garden departments are excluded.

Which cities in New York have the most plant shops?

New York (36), Brooklyn (9), Rochester (7), Buffalo (5), Albany (3). Between them they account for 60 of the 174 listings in New York.

Where can I buy houseplants in New York?

9 of the 174 New York listings are indoor-plant specialists rather than general garden centers, including Dahling Plants in Brooklyn, Pollyn in Brooklyn, Dahing Plants in New York, Foliage Paradise in New York. Many nurseries and garden centers also keep a houseplant section.

What do New York plant shops specialise in?

The most common specialisms across New York are trees & shrubs (12), houseplants (8), cut flowers (6), christmas trees (2).

Are New York listings kept up to date?

68 of the 174 New York listings carry a phone number or website, so details can be checked directly. Listings come from open data and are not inspected by us — shops close and hours change, so call ahead before travelling.

Guides

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