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Your Ultimate Destination for Plants, Inspiration, and More

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Our Garden Center Services

Explore a wide range of offerings tailored to your gardening needs.

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Plant Selection

Choose from annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants, and more. You’ll find what you need.

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Garden Supplies

Stock up on soil, fertilizers, seeds, pottery, and tools to keep your garden thriving. Your yard will thank you for it.

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You Pick, We plant

Select your plants, and let us handle the planting. Your landscape gets a fresh look without the heavy lifting.

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Seasonal Favorites

Bring the spirit of the season to your home with pumpkins, Christmas trees, and other seasonal offerings.

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Food, Drink, Entertainment

Sip beer, wine, cider, or Sunset Slush at The Potting Shed. Soak in the garden vibes, live music, and rotating food trucks.

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Resident Animals

Say hello to our donkey, goats, chickens, ducks, and geese! Grab a snack bag from the cashiers.

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Events & Classes

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community experience with our events and classes.

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Mulch Delivery

Whether you’re refreshing your landscape beds or giving your yard a complete makeover, we make it easy.

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“We’re truly grateful for the extra time we gained as a family thanks to your reliable and professional care.”

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the work your crew has done over the years. We started using your services when our children were very young, and having your team handle our lawn care allowed us to focus on spending quality time with them.

We’re truly grateful for the extra time we gained on weekends as a family thanks to your reliable and professional care. Thank you again for your great service—it’s been very much appreciated.

— Matt, Lawn Maintenance client

“All the employees are highly knowledgeable and friendly.”

My favorite place to go for plants. They have a variety of plants and flowers that are good quality. All the employees there are highly knowledgeable and friendly. In 10 minutes, an employee picked out the perfect arrangement for my flower box. It’s absolutely gorgeous; they are very talented. I also appreciate that they teach classes.
— Sarah, 5-Star Google Review

“Absolutely amazing customer service, and beautiful plants!”

My office was last minute looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for our colleagues. When I came into For Garden’s Sake, Morgan was eager to help! I gave her our price range and she laid out different options for me. I was a little weary as I don’t have a lot of experience with plants, but how experienced and friendly she was reassured me. They were able to put together and deliver almost 100 beautiful plants and pots in just a few days. Absolutely amazing customer service, and beautiful plants! I would recommend For Garden’s Sake to everybody!

— Desiata, 5-Star Google Review

“Hands down the BEST garden center I have been to.”

Hands down the BEST garden center I have been to. It’s so much better to support smaller businesses like this place than big brand name stores. The staff is incredibly helpful with answering questions and extremely knowledgeable, not forgetting to mention how kind they have always been to me and my family. They’ve taught me many things about each of the plants I’ve gotten there. I can’t say enough good things about them.

— Miller, 5-Star Google Review
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Why Choose Us

We make outdoor transformations stress-free, fun, and reliable. Here’s why homeowners in Durham and all over the Triangle trust us:

  • An Experience Like No Other: Visit our garden center to see inspiration in action while enjoying a drink or Sunset Slush from our Potting Shed, engaging with our goats, chickens, and ducks, and enjoying live music.
  • Outstanding Communication: With a large administrative staff, you’ll always get timely responses and clear communication.
  • Community-Trusted Stability: With 25 years in Durham, our garden center is a testament to our commitment and reliability.
  • Knowledgeable Team: Passionate experts with years of experience provide insights and solutions you can trust.
  • A One-Stop Shop: From design, build, and maintenance to our garden center, we provide everything you need for your outdoor space.
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Did You Know We Offer Landscape Maintenance Services?

While you’re here picking up plants, mulch, or garden supplies, our team can also take care of the hard work—like mowing, trimming, and seasonal cleanups.

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Proudly Serving Durham & Surrounding Areas

From your first consultation to the final build, we’re here for homeowners across Durham and the greater Triangle, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Hillsborough, Raleigh, and Pittsboro.

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Our Process

Creating your ideal landscape is simple:

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Consultation

Discuss your vision and needs with our team. We put ourselves in your shoes to understand your budget and needs.

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Planning

Receive a customized design and proposal for your property. We work with you to ensure your vision becomes a reality.

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Execution

Once finalizing your landscape design and proposal, sit back while our experts bring your space to life.

Ready to Visit the Garden Center?

Come for the plants, stay for the inspiration, and leave with everything you need for your garden.

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