Unearth the Best Garden Stores in Indianapolis

If you want to make your apartment or yard more beautiful with plants, garden stores in Indianapolis can help.

Just because the summer is almost over doesn’t mean you have to hang up the garden tools just yet. Late summer provides the perfect backdrop for planting fall-harvest vegetables, such as butternut squash, snap beans, cabbage, broccoli, kale and cauliflower, as well as late-harvest tomatoes and bell peppers. And don’t forget about planting late-summer flowers to replace those dried-up spring plantings; look for asters, salvia, goldenrod and certain varietals of daisies. Whether you never got around to planting in the spring or it’s just time to swap out for the fall, dig in and discover the best garden stores in Indianapolis below to get your yard or garden in shape in no time.

Fusek’s True Value
What: Even though True Value is a chain, stores are independently owned and operated. The 10,000 square foot Fusek’s True Value has been around since 2004, when downtown Indianapolis went through a revitalization. The sturdy brick building feels like the sort of place you’d look for shovels, rakes and fertilizer, but the service inside is what makes the business rock-solid. Plus, the store’s smaller size and great selection mean you can easily find what you’re looking for.
Where: 350 E. New York St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Sullivan Hardware & Garden
What: It’s the little things at Sullivan Hardware & Garden that keep customers coming back for more, from the flower selection to the seasonal open houses to the free popcorn, the smell of which wafts temptingly throughout the store as you shop. Sales are frequent, and you can find out more about them, as well as the open houses (with free beer!) ahead of time by signing up for Sullivan’s email list.
Where: 6955 N. Keystone Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46220

Paradise Landscape & Nursery
What: Big-name nurseries and home improvement stores may have large quantities of the same types of plants, but Paradise has a more extensive selection of plant varieties. Its offerings also include residential and commercial landscaping services, for those who aren’t sure where to begin, and a “like” for Paradise’s Facebook page ensures you’re receiving top-notch seasonal plant information with a side of humor.
Where: 11348 Pendleton Pike, Indianapolis, IN 46236

The Garden Center
What: The Garden Center grows nearly half of the non-nursery stock plants they sell, so if you’re not sure how to care for a plant you purchased, they likely have hands-on experience with making sure a plant reaches its full potential. With more than 1,000 varieties of seed and a gift shop, as well as a wide selection of bulbs, foliage, annuals, vegetables, hanging  baskets, perennials, bird supplies, herbs, tools and garden accessories, The Garden Center is a one-stop gardening shop for those times when you do need a big garden store.
Where: 3205 W. 71^st St., Indianapolis, IN 46268

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