Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Zeeland, MI
Outback Greenhouse Retail Center has been a trusted name in horticulture since 1973, when our family first entered the flower-growing industry. Originally established as Berens Flower Gardens, we rebranded in 2013 to reflect our expanded focus on comprehensive gardening solutions. With two locations in Zeeland and Holland, Michigan, we combine three generations of expertise to deliver premium plants and personalized service. Our staff specializes in curating sun and shade annuals, custom planters, and vegetable varieties, ensuring customers receive plants cultivated in optimal greenhouse conditions.We prioritize hands-on care and customer education, offering guidance on plant selection and maintenance tailored to local growing environments. Our commitment to quality extends to specialty containers and decorative planters, with options for both pre-filled and custom-designed arrangements. By maintaining direct oversight of plant cultivation and retail operations, we guarantee freshness and longevity for every product sold. The business remains family-owned, upholding its founding principles of quality, innovation, and community engagement while adapting to modern gardening needs.
Services
Custom Planters
Annual Plants
Vegetable Flats
Perennials
Hanging Baskets
Decorative Containers
Gardening Supplies
Plant Consultations
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1973 with three generations of horticultural expertise
- Two Michigan locations offering locally adapted plant selections
- Knowledgeable staff provides personalized plant care guidance
- Custom planter design service with container and plant choices
- Direct greenhouse-to-retail supply chain ensures plant freshness
Services
Custom Planters
Create personalized garden displays with our custom planter service. Choose from specialty containers or bring your own, then select plants from our greenhouse-grown inventory. Our staff designs arrangements tailored to your sunlight conditions and aesthetic preferences, ensuring optimal plant compatibility and visual appeal. Available in multiple price tiers based on container size and plant selection.
Annual Plants
Browse extensive sun and shade annual varieties cultivated for Michigan's climate. Our inventory includes premium 4-inch pots, hanging baskets, and flats featuring geraniums, petunias, begonias, and specialty hybrids. Plants are grown from seed or cuttings in controlled greenhouse environments to ensure health and vigor before retail display.
Vegetable Flats
Select from 48-plant flats containing heirloom and hybrid vegetable varieties. Options include tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and leafy greens suited for home gardens. Our greenhouse-grown seedlings receive specialized care to develop strong root systems, with planting guidance available for maximizing harvest yields in local growing conditions.
Perennials
Discover 1-gallon perennials adapted for sun or partial shade environments. Our selection features coneflowers, daylilies, hostas, and ornamental grasses that return seasonally. Plants are maintained in greenhouse conditions to ensure proper acclimation before sale, with staff expertise available for companion planting and landscape integration.
Hanging Baskets
Enhance outdoor spaces with pre-designed hanging baskets containing flowering plants like calibrachoa, fuchsia, and trailing vines. Our premium baskets use 11-14 inch coco or wicker containers with mixed varieties selected for complementary colors and growth patterns, priced according to size and plant complexity.
Questions
How do I create a custom planter?
Bring your container or select one from our supply, then choose plants from our greenhouse inventory. Our staff will design and assemble the arrangement based on your sunlight conditions and preferences.
What locations serve customers?
We operate two Michigan retail centers in Zeeland (1134 64th Ave) and Holland (645 Douglas Ave), with identical product offerings and services available at both locations.
When are you open during spring season?
Our regular spring hours are Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-4:00pm (Zeeland) or 9:00am-5:00pm (Holland), with both locations closed Sundays.
Do you offer vegetable plant varieties?
Yes, we provide 18-plant vegetable flats and individual potted plants including tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and leafy greens specifically cultivated for Michigan gardens.
What annual flower types are available?
Our inventory includes sun annuals like geraniums and petunias, shade annuals like begonias and impatiens, plus specialty varieties in 4-inch pots, flats, and hanging baskets.
