Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center in Fort Myers, FL
Riverland Nursery stands as Southwest Florida's premier garden center, offering an unparalleled selection of trees, palms, clumping bamboo, edibles, Florida native plants, and exotic shrubs. Our inventory is carefully curated for proven hardiness in the region's unique climate, sourced from experienced growers across the state. Spanning five acres, our demonstration gardens allow visitors to observe plants in their preferred growing environments, complete with detailed informational signage. Our team of horticultural experts provides personalized guidance to help customers select the perfect plants for their landscaping needs. We prioritize customer education through year-round classes in our air-conditioned classroom and comprehensive online gardening resources.With a commitment to sustainability, we promote plant selections that thrive in Florida's challenging climate while conserving resources. Our facility also features April Flowers, a full-service floral shop operating during nursery hours. Through our monthly newsletters and hands-on approach, we empower both novice and experienced gardeners to create successful landscapes. Our dedication to quality plants, expert knowledge, and customer service has made us a trusted resource in the community. We continually expand our offerings while maintaining our core mission of making gardening accessible and successful for all.
Services
Plant Sales
Gardening Classes
Delivery & Installation
Demonstration Gardens
Gardening Information
Highlights and features
- Our staff includes horticultural experts with decades of local growing experience
- We offer 5 acres of demonstration gardens showing plant growth patterns
- We provide year-round educational classes for all gardening skill levels
- Our plant selection is specifically curated for Southwest Florida's climate
- We maintain partnerships with experienced statewide plant growers
What people say
Beautiful place
Knowledgeable staff
Great variety
Reasonable prices
Inspirational gardens
Services
Plant Sales
We offer an extensive selection of trees, palms, clumping bamboo, edibles, Florida native plants, and exotic shrubs specifically chosen for Southwest Florida's climate. Our inventory includes both mature specimens and younger plants, with detailed information about each plant's growth habits and care requirements. All plants come from experienced growers who maintain the highest quality standards.
Gardening Classes
Our year-round educational program includes hands-on classes covering various gardening topics tailored to Southwest Florida's unique climate challenges. The air-conditioned classroom hosts sessions on plant selection, landscape design, and sustainable gardening practices. Participants receive practical advice and resources to create successful gardens through both in-person instruction and newsletter updates.
Demonstration Gardens
Our 5-acre demonstration gardens showcase plants in their ideal growing environments with detailed informational signage about each specimen. Visitors can observe plant growth patterns, spacing requirements, and mature sizes to make informed landscaping decisions. The gardens feature distinct sections including edible gardens, butterfly habitats, and bamboo displays to illustrate different landscaping possibilities.
Delivery & Installation
We provide professional plant delivery and installation services for residential and commercial landscaping projects. Our experienced team ensures proper planting techniques and placement based on each plant's specific needs. This service includes site preparation guidance and post-installation care recommendations to ensure long-term plant health in Southwest Florida's climate conditions.
Gardening Information
Our comprehensive resource center offers detailed information about gardening challenges specific to Southwest Florida's climate. We provide expert guidance on topics like plant nutrition, pest control, and sustainable landscaping through articles, newsletters, and direct staff consultation. These resources help customers make informed decisions about plant selection and maintenance practices.
Questions
What types of plants do you specialize in?
We specialize in trees, palms, clumping bamboo, edibles, Florida native plants, and exotic shrubs proven to thrive in Southwest Florida's unique climate conditions.
Do you offer gardening classes?
Yes, we offer year-round gardening classes in our air-conditioned classroom covering various topics relevant to Southwest Florida gardeners.
Are your plants suitable for local climate conditions?
All our plants are specifically selected for their proven hardiness in Southwest Florida's climate, including heat tolerance and water requirements.
Do you provide delivery services?
Yes, we offer delivery and installation services for both residential and commercial landscaping projects throughout the region.
What are your nursery hours?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 9am-4pm, and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Is there educational value for visitors?
Our 5-acre demonstration gardens include detailed signage about each plant's growth habits and care requirements, providing valuable educational opportunities for all visitors.
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Reviews (3)
Debbie Marteney Owen
Apr 02, 2018
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One of the best nurseries in South West Florida! Helpful staff and it's great to see the plants actually out and planted so you get an idea of size.
Rebecca Kroseberg Graves
Feb 02, 2018
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We bought all of our new plants here to replace what hurricane Irma had destroyed in our garden. We had a wonderful experience at Riverland Nursery.
Patricia Smiley
Sep 22, 2017
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The best Nursery ever with a knowledgeable, helpful staff and wonderful, caring owners. If it won't thrive at your home, they won't sell it to you.
