Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Louisiana Garden Center Since 1960
Banting's Nursery is a locally owned family business that has been a cornerstone of New Orleans' horticultural community since 1960. We expanded to the Northshore in 2014, establishing a second location in Lacombe to better serve our growing customer base. Our team brings over 200 combined years of expertise in horticulture, offering personalized guidance to help customers select plants that enhance their spaces while supporting local ecosystems.We operate with a farm-like ethos, maintaining extended hours seven days a week to accommodate our clients' schedules. Our specialists emphasize sustainable practices, educating customers on creating landscapes that attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds. We treat plants as living art, requiring care and attention to thrive, and strive to make gardening accessible and rewarding for every customer.
Services
Plant Sales
Delivery Services
Gardening Supplies
Horticultural Advice
Landscaping Materials
Christmas Tree Pre-Sale
Organic Soil Products
Pest Control Solutions
Container Gardens
Fruit Trees
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- We've served Louisiana's horticultural needs since 1960 with generational expertise.
- Our staff combines 200+ years of horticultural knowledge and practical experience.
- We offer the region's largest selection of plants, shrubs, and landscaping materials.
- Our specialists provide actionable advice for creating pollinator-friendly landscapes.
- We maintain extended hours seven days a week for customer convenience.
Services
Plant Sales
We offer the largest selection of ornamental plants, shrubs, and trees in Louisiana. Our inventory includes azaleas, hydrangeas, fruit trees, and native species suited to local climates. Each plant comes with care instructions to ensure successful growth in residential and commercial landscapes.
Delivery Services
We provide delivery across our service areas with tiered pricing: free delivery for orders over $500 and a $65 fee for smaller orders. Our team handles fragile items with care during transport to ensure plants arrive in optimal condition for immediate planting.
Horticultural Advice
Our experts with 200+ combined years of experience offer personalized guidance on plant selection, soil preparation, and ecosystem-friendly landscaping. We educate customers about attracting pollinators and maintaining healthy gardens through sustainable practices and proper maintenance schedules.
Landscaping Materials
We stock premium landscaping materials including topsoil, mulch, and potting mixes. Our inventory features organic options like mushroom compost and specialized soils for container gardens. These products support healthy root development and long-term plant vitality when used with our recommended planting techniques.
Christmas Tree Pre-Sale
Our annual Fraser Fir Christmas tree pre-sale includes free local delivery and a complimentary stand with online orders. Trees become available for pickup in mid-November, with options for customers to select their preferred specimens either in-store or through advance reservations.
Questions
What locations does Banting's Nursery serve?
We operate two primary locations: 3425 River Road in Bridge City and 26300 Highway 190 in Lacombe, Louisiana.
Do you offer delivery services for plant purchases?
Yes, we deliver within our service areas with free delivery for orders over $500 and a $65 fee for smaller orders.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal for both online and in-store purchases.
Are horticultural consultations available?
Our experienced staff provides free planting advice and landscaping guidance to help customers select appropriate plant species for their specific needs.
When is your Christmas tree pre-sale available?
Our Fraser Fir pre-sale runs annually with online ordering available starting in early December, with pickup beginning November 15.
