Discovering a better yard with amazing nurseries and gardens

Homeowners and gardening enthusiasts know the importance of a great garden centre. Leaving the heavy lifting, stump removal, and tree trimming to the professionals is the best and safest decision, but that still leaves the opportunity for some horticultural fun, especially in Pennsylvania. The state ranks among the top ten nationally when it comes to garden centers and nursery production. This means that living in State College gives you access to some of the best garden stores and the best nurseries in the United States. 

If you are an avid gardener, you might already be aware of some of these incredible garden supply stores. If you are a new homeowner or starting your journey as a gardener, we have listed four of the best State College Garden Centres to check out. But before you jump on the road to fill your trunk with blooms, first consider the care and maintenance of your lawn, garden and trees.

When you assess your yard’s needs, you should start with the largest plants working down to the smallest. Do you have invasive roots, rotting trees, large or old trees that are in need of pruning or removal? Maybe pests have made homes in your trees or are eating away at precious foliage. Your first step to beautifying your State College garden is to ensure that the area is safe, that trees are well maintained and that any stumps, roots, old or dying trees are removed safely and efficiently. Pro Stump Removal is a top-ranking stump removal, tree removal and tree maintenance company in the State College Area; contact us to prepare your lawn for gardening and landscaping. 

Once your yard is looking close to its best and is ready for flowers, plants and more delicate landscaping, it is time to find the State College garden centre or nursery that is right for you. Check out these favorites, all located conveniently close to State College, Tyrone and Centre Hall, Pennsylvania.

Wheatfield Nursery

1948 General Potter Highway, Route 322, Centre Hall, PA 16828

814-364-2255



Wheatfield nursery is located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania and boasts wholesale-priced plants for all customers. Founded in 2007 by Scott Burk with the support of his wife Kimberly, the garden centre and nursery has quickly become a premier supplier and grower of nursery stock for residential projects and landscape professionals. 

With a solid five-star ranking on google and a wide selection of shade trees, flowering trees, evergreen trees and a complete line of shrubs, a selection of unusual plants and your favorite perennials, ornamental grasses, ground covers and vines, your garden will be lush and blooming in no time. Wheatfield will deliver plants to your door whether you are in state college, centre hall, Harrisburg or Boalsburg.

Fox Hill Gardens

1035 Fox Hill Rd, State College PA 16803

814-237-9087

Fox Hill Gardens in State College is a garden store and landscaping company that offers a range of services around State College, in Port matilda, Centre Hall, Bellefonte and beyond. It was founded in 1990 when owner John Allegar decided to start a homeowner’s nursery.

Fox Hill Gardens offers Pennsylvania-appropriate plants, fertilizer, soil amendment, mulch, straw, stone and other hard and soft landscaping materials. 

This outstanding garden centre has over 450 types of perennials and over 200 types of woody trees, shrubs and ground cover. If you are looking for an all-around gardening option, Fox Hill Gardens is a good place to start.

College Gardens

2481 Commercial Blvd, State College, PA 16801, United States

814-237-6801

College Gardens boasts the largest selection of garden supplies in the area. They have an extensive selection of perennials, trees, and house plants and offer expertise and landscaping services. Their staff are skilled in horticulture, landscaping and nursery management.  They are ready to help guide you toward the best gardening supplies, plants and gardening accessories for your home and yard. 

This locally and family-owned garden centre and nursery has been in business since 1972. They promise to provide everything you need for a beautiful landscape or a unique outdoor living space.

Martin’s Garden Center

3278 Birmingham Pike, Tyrone, PA. 16686

814-669-5008

Martin’s Garden Center is a family-owned and operated gardening store and nursery business in Tyrone, PA. The garden centre is conveniently located close to State College, Altoona, Johnstown, Indiana and Lock Haven. Martin’s Garden Center specializes in nursery stock, garden bedding and vegetable plants. They sell bulk mulch and, soil, hardscapes. They also offer locally grown farm fresh produce.

Martin’s Garden Centre and Nursery has been in business at the current location since 1996, providing their loyal clients with high-quality plants, amazing customer service, fast and reliable landscaping work.

Now that you know where to shop for the best plants and gardening supplies in State College, you’ll need to make some smart decisions about the plants you would like to purchase.  Searching for trees, plants and gardening supplies can be tricky. Even seasoned gardeners or horticulturalists, and long-time homeowners often make gardening mistakes that can be easily avoided by being prepared and keeping a few important planting, climate and foliage-related concerns in mind.

• The internet is a wealth of planting and gardening information. Do your homework. Learn about the best climate for plants, the right growing conditions, and where shrubs and plants are best planted. By choosing the right plants for the right spots, you’ll prevent many costly mistakes.
• Make a list of your favorite plants, trees and shrubs that you want to buy from the garden center. Measure and survey your yard so that you can avoid costly impulse purchases and stick to exactly what and how much you need of each and every plant variety you choose. 
• Look at each of the plants you buy and assess the plants and foliage for wilting, spotted or discolored leaves. Luckily the best nurseries and garden centres in the State College area are highly unlikely to have unhealthy plants in stock. 
• Buy plants and trees with buds that will open at different times later throughout the season. That way, you will have blooming plants for months to come. The best garden centres in the State College area are all equipped to answer your questions about which plants bloom when. 
• Looking for plant foliage? Plants like coleus, hosta and heuchera (coral bells) are favorites for foliage. 
• Ask the horticulture experts, garden experts and landscaping experts at the garden supply store or read the labels thoroughly about the right growing conditions.
• To achieve a professional garden look and feel, invest in multiples of any individual plant. Larger quantities of one or a few types of plants offer maximum visual appeal and affordable gardening prices.
• Try something new. Learn about new plants and try them out in feature areas of your garden.

Are you excited to get started but still wondering if your yard is ready for a landscaping makeover? Pro Stump Removal is available for yard inspection and inspection of trees to ensure that all of the large plants are healthy and safe from pests. Our landscaping, tree stump removal, and tree removal services can create the perfect gardening palette for your perfect yard.