Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Saco, ME
Moody's Nursery & Garden Center has been serving the Saco, Maine community since 1935. As a family-owned and operated business, we combine over 80 years of experience with modern horticultural practices to provide premium plants and landscaping solutions. Our team of certified professionals specializes in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, with expertise in hardscaping and I.C.P.I-approved techniques. We offer an extensive selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, and specialty trees, including Proven Winners and American Beauty Native selections. Our product range includes Espoma Organic fertilizers, birding supplies, and premium soil amendments.We remain committed to community involvement through partnerships with local organizations like the Saco Bay Garden Club and Dyer Library. Our 2017 expansion into hardscape restoration services demonstrates our dedication to evolving with customer needs. We maintain rigorous standards through proper material sourcing and installation techniques to ensure long-lasting results. Our gift certificate program provides flexible options for gardening enthusiasts. Continuous inventory updates and personalized customer service reinforce our position as Maine's trusted garden resource.
Services
Annuals
Perennials
Landscape Design
Mulch Sales
Gift Certificates
Birding Supplies
Landscape Maintenance
Hardscaping
Tree Planting
Soil Amendments
Details
- Year established: 1935
Highlights and features
- We have operated continuously since 1935 as Maine's original independent garden center
- Our staff includes I.C.P.I-certified hardscape installation specialists
- We maintain six greenhouses with regularly updated plant selections
- Rob, our lead landscaper, brings 30+ years of personal excavation experience
- We support local communities through partnerships with Saco Bay Garden Club and Thornton Academy
Services
Landscape Design
Our professional landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces tailored to your property's unique characteristics. We combine artistic vision with practical considerations for drainage, sunlight exposure, and maintenance requirements. Our designers work closely with homeowners to develop plans that enhance property value while meeting aesthetic goals.
Perennials
We offer an extensive selection of perennials including native species that thrive in Maine's climate conditions. Our inventory includes both sun and shade varieties that return year after year. Each plant is carefully cultivated to ensure optimal health and transplant success when you take it home.
Mulch Sales
We provide both bulk and bagged mulch options including organic varieties that improve soil quality over time. Our mulch selection helps with moisture retention, weed suppression, and temperature regulation in garden beds. We offer delivery services for large quantity orders.
Tree Planting
Our specialized tree planting service handles large specimen trees with proper installation techniques for long-term health. We offer both planting and pruning services using appropriate equipment and safety protocols. Our staff follows industry standards for root ball sizing and soil preparation.
Birding Supplies
We carry a complete line of bird feeders, houses, and seed varieties to attract different bird species to your yard. Our inventory includes specialized feed blends for cardinals, finches, and other common songbirds. We offer guidance on creating bird-friendly habitats through strategic plant selection.
People
Rob
Lead Landscaper
With over 30 years of hands-on experience in landscaping and excavation, Rob ensures every project meets our quality standards. He specializes in proper grading techniques that prevent water drainage issues and maintains certification in professional hardscape installation methods.
Questions
Is Moody's Nursery a locally owned business?
Yes, we've been family-owned and operated in Saco, Maine since our founding in 1935.
What types of plants do you carry?
We offer annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, vegetable plants, and specialty selections like Proven Winners.
Do you provide landscaping services?
Yes, we're a full-service landscape company offering design, installation, and maintenance services.
Are your staff members trained professionals?
Our landscaping team includes I.C.P.I-certified professionals with decades of combined experience in hardscaping.
Do you offer gift options for gardeners?
We provide customizable gift certificates available in any amount for plants or gardening supplies.
What are your store hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm, Saturday-Sunday 8am-5pm.
