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January
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Richmond Garden

While winter weather is here in the Richmond area, you can still start planning ahead for your spring garden! After all, starting a plan now is key to gardening success. Nothing says spring like colorful plants and produce peeking up out of the ground. Thanks to these wonderful nurseries and gardening stores near Richmond homes for sale, our real estate agents can get started on their gardening goals for 2024. 

  • Sneed's Nursery - 8756 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, VA 23235
    Sneed's Nursery began as a successful general store right next door to the current location. In 1976, the third generation decided to pivot, motivated by their interest in landscaping and supported by grandmother Tooie. Supplied with a pickup truck, shovel, and plenty of Christmas trees, brothers Bob and Tommy built the business into the full-service garden center of today. Need a little jump start? We Plan, You Plant is a design service that provides guidance to DIY gardeners. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday until March when they expand to noon - 5 p.m. Sunday.

  • PlantHouse - 3356 W. Moore St., Richmond, VA 23230
    Greenery adds a welcome touch of nature to the interior of any home. PlantHouse features supplies and a variety of workshops enabling you to design your own terrarium. Workshop topics include air plants, succulents, bonsai, and jellyfish terrariums for kids. Turn gardening into a social event with Tipsy Terrarium & Tasting workshops. If you want to fly solo, book time for DIY terrarium-building. PlantHouse is open 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday.

  • The Greenhouse - 5615 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23226
    For more than 50 years, family-run The Greenhouse has been the source of top-quality plants for generations of gardening enthusiasts in the RVA area. Even today, visitors are greeted by George Miles, son of founders Gilbert and Margaret Miles. Inventory changes frequently to showcase the best flowers and plants of the season. Freshen up the rest of your yard with their selection of shrubs, bushes, and grasses. Hours are 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. every day but Sunday.

  • Strange's Florist - 12111 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23233
    In the 1930s, postal worker Gideon A. Strange turned his hobby of raising plants into a part-time business. Gideon sold Strange's Florist in 1947, and it took off from there. With more than 110,00 square feet of indoor space, Strange's is not only one of Virginia's largest greenhouse growers, but it's also one of the largest retail garden centers in the country. The Pea Pod Club uses entertaining activities to instill in kids ages 4-10 an appreciation of gardening and nature. Strange's is open 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday.

  • Prince George Nursery, Inc. - 2863 County Dr., Petersburg, VA 23803
    Do you dream of a HGTV-worthy yard? Prince George Nursery, Inc. has the products and professionals to turn your landscaping vision into reality. Boost the curb appeal of Petersburg homes for sale with a fully-realized landscape upgrade, from design to implementation. Once completed, keep your yard looking fresh with the help of Prince George Nursery, Inc.'s comprehensive maintenance services. Hours are 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekdays. 

  • Boulevard Flower Gardens - 2120 Ruffin Mill Rd., South Chesterfield, VA 23834
    Whether you're looking for flower and veggie seeds, ground cover, or tropical plants, you'll find it at Boulevard Flower Garden. Founders Maybelle and George Landa began serving the community around South Chesterfield homes for sale in 1955. The second and third generations continue to uphold their ancestor's standards of quality products and elite customer service. Hours are 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday. 

Want more tips on maximizing your home's appearance in online listings? Contact us at Napier Realtors ERA.

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