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Get Growing This Spring: 8 Garden Centers and Nurseries in Akron and North Canton
Spring is in full swing, and those of us with green thumbs couldn't be happier about it. If you've been wanting to work on your garden this year, now is the perfect time to dive in. North Canton and Akron's many nurseries and garden centers have everything you need to make the most of our area's planting season. Visit these popular local garden retailers to pick up plants, supplies, and a hearty dose of inspiration.
Aquatic Gardens of Ohio
932 S. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720
Not all gardening happens when you're up to your elbows in potting soil. Aquatic Gardens of Ohio stocks everything you need to make your garden's pond shine this spring, including pond plants like water lilies and duckweed, and pond supplies like filters, pumps, and liners.
If you want to stock your pond with fish, they've got live goldfish, koi, and other hardy species that can survive an Ohio winter. Their staff can also give you tips on how to take care of your pond if this is your first spring with one on your property. Getting it set up properly from the start will make maintenance much easier when summer rolls around.
Petitti Garden Center
5656 Dressler Road NW, North Canton, OH 44720
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Petitti Garden Center grows almost all of the plants they sell in company greenhouses, ensuring that only the best ones make it onto the store's shelves. You'll find a wide selection of annuals and perennials here, including color-coordinated selections available through the store's Color Your Garden product line.
They've also got showstopping roses and hydrangeas (some of our favorite options to boost curb appeal quickly!) and plenty of trees and shrubs that are perfect for adding shade and making colorful flowers pop. They even offer planting services for homeowners looking for a little extra help establishing their garden.
North Canton Repair Shop and Greenhouse
1555 N. Main St., North Canton, OH 44720
North Canton Repair Shop is your one-stop shop for landscaping supplies here in town. In springtime, they stock their greenhouse full to bursting with freshly grown plants and the supplies you need to help them thrive. Visit the shop's North Main Street location to pick up potted plants to brighten up your indoor spaces or hanging baskets full of pretty blossoms like geraniums and petunias.
If you're working on your garden beds, shop their selection of established saplings, shrubs, flowers, and ferns that are ready to take root. Their selection of tools, like spades and watering cans, has everything you need to get started.
Greens & Things Nursery
4004 Applegrove St., North Canton, OH 44720
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The same family has run Greens & Things Nursery for more than 45 years, and they're thrilled to be opening their greenhouses again this spring. Stop by this plant paradise to browse dozens of different annuals and perennials, and a few tropical plants like hibiscus and parlor palms—and don't forget to pick up some mulch, potting soil, and peat moss to help your new purchases thrive!
Have you been wanting to try hardscaping? They've got an incredible selection of landscaping stones, including patio tiles and stones for garden walkways. If you're lucky, you might even score a one-of-a-kind piece of salvaged antique garden decor.
Canton Road Garden Center
1881 S. Canton Road, Akron, OH 44312
Canton Road Garden Center's 12,000-square-foot nursery and greenhouse is a dream come true for anyone with a green thumb. They carry a wide range of annuals, perennials, hostas, and ferns with a few rare tropical blooms thrown in for good measure. They're especially proud of their collection of Proven Winner® annuals, eye-catching flowers that are consistently popular with their customers.
Want to spruce up your garden with some ornamental pots, statues, or fountains? They've got those too. They're also partnered with Monrovia Nursery Company, offering in-store pickup of any Monrovia plants you buy online.
Graf's Garden Shop
1015 White Pond Drive, Akron, OH 44320
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Graf's Garden Shop has everything you need to get your garden flourishing this spring. You'll love getting your planting started with their house-made mulch and topsoil, organic growth aids packed with essential nutrients to help your budding plants grow. They also sell established plants, including herbs like basil and mint, flowers like petunias and coneflowers, and even fruit and vegetable plants.
Don't forget to pick up some fresh, locally grown flowers and produce at the shop's farm market. You'll need good food to fuel all that planting!
Akron's Finest Mulch Garden Center
1285 N. Cleveland Massillon Road, Akron, OH 44333
Akron's Finest Mulch Garden Center might not sound like the most exciting place to shop for plants, but they've got much more than mulch and soil on their shelves. Visit their Akron shop to find more shrubs, blooming flowers, trees, and houseplants than you can shake a stick at. They're always adding new plants to their stock, so check back often to see what new finds are waiting for you.
Kern's Florist and Greenhouse
2438 Canton Road, Akron, OH 44312
Kern's Florist and Greenhouse puts a new spin on classic garden center offerings with their handcrafted greenhouse collections. Their adorable planters and baskets are filled with a curated section of live flowers and plants that you can keep intact or place in a special spot in one of your garden beds.
If you're more of an indoor gardener, rejoice: They have oodles of potted trees and leafy plants as well as a few assortments of indoor plants like succulents, ferns, and peace lilies.
It's Time to Get Your Hands Dirty
What will you plant in your Akron or North Canton garden this year?
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