Spring is here, and after a wild winter, it's none too soon for most of us on Long Island. When you feel that warm sunshine and the birds start to sing, you might suddenly get the urge to visit a garden center. If that's true for you, here are some good ones to visit, right in Nassau County. Let's go buy some flowers!
A & T GARDEN CENTER & NURSERY, INC, Island Park, Long Island, NY
4373 Austin Blvd
Island Park, NY 11558
Phone: (516) 431-6821
At their convenient location between Long Beach and Oceanside, A & T Garden Center and Nursery, Inc. offers a fine selection of high-quality shrubs, trees and flowering plants. You'll also find all necessary landscape materials, organic products, and planters for your flowers, and all at reasonable prices.
If your grass is looking a little shabby, A & T can come to the rescue with full service lawn maintenance. There's a florist on the premises, too. Give them a try.
ATLANTIC NURSERY & GARDEN SHOP, Freeport, Long Island, NY
250 Atlantic Avenue
Freeport, Long Island, NY
Phone: (516) 378-7357
Atlantic Nursery & Garden Shop has been owned and operated by the same family since 1929, and their 2.5 acres are home to a superior selection of quality plants, trees, shrubs, and flowers. Atlantic will often have just what you need, even when the big chains are sold out. The friendly staff is always helpful, and there's plenty of parking.
And you can't beat the location. Atlantic Nursery is just two blocks west of Freeport's famous "Nautical Mile", so after you've stocked up on all your garden needs, be sure to make a little side trip. You can check out the boats, maybe play some miniature golf, and grab a great meal at one of the many outdoor restaurants. It'll be a fun afternoon.
DEES' NURSERY AND FLORIST, Oceanside, Long Island, NY
69 Atlantic Ave
Oceanside, New York 11572
Phone: (516) 678-3535
Another family-owned company, this one started back in 1958 as a simple flower stand on the street corner of its current location. And my, how it's grown! From the minute you walk through the doors, you'll be enchanted by the flowers and the wide variety of garden treasures. In addition to a great plant selection, you'll find fountains, statuary, garden tools, bird accessories, you name it.
You're not likely to leave empty-handed, and they're always happy to help you carry your treasures to your car. Dees' is open year round, with something seasonal always on tap. If you live anywhere near Oceanside (or even if you don't), be sure to give Dees' a try.
FURY LANDSCAPING & GARDENS, Garden City, Long Island, NY
124 Nassau Blvd
Garden City, NY 11530
Phone: (516) 538-4499
On special trips to all parts of the country, Fury's owner hand-picks the unique selection of shrubs, plants, trees and flowers that you'll find there. A specialty of Fury is the Bonsai Topiary and crafted material. You'll also find water gardens and the goldfish (Koi) to populate them.
Fury also offers a special service: garden design by computer imaging of your yard. Theirs is a convenient location in Garden City - check it out.
HICKS NURSERIES, INC., Westbury, Long Island, NY
100 Jericho Turnpike
Westbury, NY 11590
Phone: (516) 334-0066
The oldest garden center on Long Island, Hicks was founded in 1853 (yes, the 19th century), before any of us were born.They offer a huge selection of plants, both indoor and outdoor, as well as garden furniture, accent pieces, etc.
Hicks Nurseries follows the seasons. They're open all year round, so come enjoy the fall festival, animated holiday show at Christmas, and perhaps best of all, the popular, two-week Flower and Garden show every March.
MARTIN VIETTE NURSERIES, East Norwich, Long Island, NY
6050 Northern Blvd
East Norwich, NY 11732
Phone: (516) 922-5530
Another biggie, the full-service Martin Viette Nurseries is located in Long Island's lovely "Gold Coast" area. On its 42 acres of landscaped property, Martin Viette offers the highest quality and most unique plant material and garden accents. The staff is friendly and well-versed in all things to do with gardening.
Viette's is open 365 days a year. Check out the website for an all-season, virtual tour; lovely.
NORTH SHORE GARDEN CENTER, Port Washington, Long Island, NY
53 Avenue A
Port Washington, New York 11050
Phone: (516) 883-8066
In addition to being a full service nursery, carrying flowers, trees and shrubs, family-owned North Shore also offers full landscaping services. North Shore can take you all the way through, from the original design and blueprint to the actual installation work. Their number one priority is always the customer's satisfaction, so when you're in Port Washington, stop in and check them out.
TOO MANY TO MENTION
This is just a sampling of the many garden centers and nurseries in Nassau County, Long Island, NY. There are lots of others, each with its special charms. It's spring, and the flowers are calling. Go and see!
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