Custom Planting and Design That Blooms All Year
Let Guilford Garden Center create stunning seasonal containers and vibrant annual beds for your home or business—we do the planting, you enjoy the beauty.
Keep your outdoor spaces bursting with color all year long. Whether you need show-stopping container arrangements or lush annual bed plantings, our expert team will design and install beautiful displays using the best plants we have to offer. We create seasonal designs for spring, summer, fall, and winter—or any combination of seasons you choose.
Why Choose Our Custom Planting Services
Ever found yourself ready to plant but unsure if you have the right plants or enough soil? Love selecting plants but don’t have time to get messy? Need help creating a stunning, harmonious design?
We make it easy:
- Expert plant selection and design consultation
- Professional soil preparation and installation
- Bring your own containers or choose from our selection
- Pick up in-store or enjoy doorstep delivery (containers)
- On-site installation for beds and containers
- All you do is water. Easy peasy!
Perfect for gifts, too!
Container Gardening Guide
First time planting a container? Download our free container gardening guide before your visit. It will help you select the perfect flowers and containers for your space.
Choose Your Planter Design Service
Keep your planters bursting with color all year long! We offer two convenient ways to get professionally designed containers.
Option 1: In-Store Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Design your own stunning seasonal container!
- Drop off your pot at our Lawndale location (or choose one in-store)
- Select your favorite flowers and color palette
- We’ll plant it for you—ready to bloom all season long!
Offered on specific dates throughout the year. Check with our staff for availability.
Option 2: On-Site Custom Container Design
Get personalized containers designed and installed at your home or business.
How it Works
Step 1: Initial Consultation
- Submit the Design Request Form
- We’ll contact you to schedule
- We assess placement, sunlight, and style
Step 2: Choose Your Program
- One-Time Seasonal Containers – Includes custom design, soil top-off, fertilizer, seasonal plants, and installation
- 4-Season Subscription – Everything above, refreshed 4x/year
Step 3: Maintenance Plan (Optional)
Protect your investment:
- Monthly or Bi-weekly visits
- Seasonal check-ins
- Vacation watering
Includes: Deep watering, fertilizing, deadheading, pruning, organic pest & disease care
Step 4: Proposal
- Estimate sent in 2 business days
- 50% deposit to reserve install date
- Final invoice after completion
Pricing based on time/materials. We’ll notify you of major changes. Soil fill-ups billed separately.
Step 5: Installation Day
We handle everything—cleanly and professionally—so you can sit back and enjoy your beautifully arranged containers.
Annual Bed Planting Services
Transform your landscape beds with vibrant seasonal color! Our annual bed planting service brings professional design and installation to gardens of any size throughout Greensboro and the Triad area.
Expert Plant Selection for Thriving Beds
With over 60 years of local expertise, we know exactly which annuals thrive in Greensboro’s climate and soil conditions. During your consultation, we’ll assess sunlight exposure, soil type, drainage, and your color preferences to create a custom planting plan.
Popular annuals we install:
- Begonias – Perfect for shade and part-sun beds
- Petunias – Bold color all summer long
- Pansies & Violas – Cool-season favorites for fall and spring
- Impatiens – Shade-loving classics
- Vincas – Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant
- Lantanas – Pollinator magnets with vibrant blooms
- Marigolds – Cheerful and easy-care
- Zinnias – Cut-flower favorites
- Salvia – Stunning vertical interest
- And many more!
We specialize in native plants, pollinator-friendly selections, and unique varieties you won’t find at big-box stores.
What’s Included in Every Installation
Complete bed planting service:
- Custom plant selection based on your site conditions
- Soil assessment and amendment for optimal growth
- Professional installation with proper spacing
- Fresh mulch application for a polished, finished look
- Expert placement for maximum color impact and plant health
Why mulch matters: Mulch isn’t just beautiful—it regulates soil temperature, retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and protects your investment. We recommend refreshing mulch annually for best results.
Flexible Programs to Fit Your Needs
Unlike competitors who require full-service contracts, we offer flexible options:
One-Time Seasonal Planting
Perfect for homeowners who enjoy maintaining their own beds but want professional design and installation.
Includes:
- Site consultation and custom design
- Soil preparation and amendment
- Annual flower installation
- Mulch application
- Planting care instructions
Multi-Season Subscription
Keep your beds looking fresh year-round with 2-4 seasonal refreshes.
Popular combinations:
- Spring & Fall – Pansies in fall, petunias in spring
- 3-Season Color – Spring, summer, and fall rotations
- Year-Round Interest – All four seasons including winter plantings
Each refresh includes plant removal, soil refresh, new annuals, and mulch top-off.
Add Professional Maintenance (Optional)
Want your beds to look magazine-ready all season? Our maintenance plans keep plantings healthy and beautiful without the work.
Choose your schedule:
- Monthly visits
- Bi-weekly visits (peak season)
- Seasonal check-ins
Every visit includes:
- Deep watering
- Fertilizing for continuous blooms
- Deadheading spent flowers
- Pruning and shaping
- Weed removal
- Organic pest and disease care
You get all the beauty, none of the work.
How it Works
Step 1: Initial Consultation
- Submit our Design Request Form or call us
- We schedule an on-site visit to your property
- We assess beds, sunlight, soil, drainage, and your style preferences
Step 2: Receive Your Custom Proposal
- Detailed quote sent within 2 business days
- No minimum bed size required—we work with spaces of all sizes
- Pricing based on bed size, plant selection, and site conditions
- 50% deposit reserves your installation date
Step 3: Installation Day Our team arrives with everything needed:
- Quality soil amendments
- Healthy, locally-sourced annuals
- Premium mulch
- Professional tools
We handle soil prep, planting, and mulching cleanly and professionally. You get instant curb appeal.
Step 4: Enjoy & Maintain
We provide care instructions, or let us handle maintenance for you with our optional service plans.
Bed Renovation & Site Prep Services
Need more than just new flowers?
We also offer:
- Bed edging and reshaping
- Complete soil renovation
- Weed barrier installation
- Existing plant and debris removal
- Mulch refresh (without new plantings)
- Perennial integration with annuals
Mention these needs during your consultation for a comprehensive quote.
Business Planting Services
Professional Container & Bed Design for Greensboro Businesses
Our planting services cater to restaurants, offices, retail spaces, HOAs, and commercial properties throughout Greensboro and the Triad area. From festive Christmas planters to lush summer bed displays, we create designs that reflect your brand and welcome customers with style.
Ideal for:
- Office complexes and corporate campuses
- Restaurants and retail centers
- HOA common areas and entrances
- Apartment and condo communities
- Medical facilities and senior living
Full-service solutions include:
- Custom design consultation
- Professional installation for containers and beds
- Delivery and on-site planting
- Seasonal refresh programs
- Ongoing maintenance plans
We’ve worked with popular local businesses across the Triad, delivering award-winning results every time. Make a lasting impression with professionally designed outdoor spaces that enhance curb appeal and attract customers.
Maintenance Plans for All Custom Plant Container Services
Protect Your Investment
Whether you have containers, beds, or both, our maintenance plans keep your plantings healthy and beautiful all season long.
Choose your schedule:
- Monthly visits – Ideal for high-visibility areas
- Bi-weekly visits – Perfect for peak growing season
- Seasonal check-ins – Great for low-maintenance plantings
- Vacation watering – We’ve got you covered while you’re away
Every visit includes:
- Deep watering
- Fertilizing
- Deadheading spent blooms
- Pruning and shaping
- Organic pest and disease care
- Weed removal (beds)
Keep your outdoor spaces looking their best without lifting a finger.
Additional Services
- Container Sourcing: Need the perfect planter? We’ll help you find containers that fit your space, style, and budget.
- Soil & Mulch Delivery: Running low? We deliver quality soil and mulch for DIY projects.
- Garden Tool Sharpening: Keep your tools in top shape with our sharpening service.
Why Choose Guilford Garden Center?
- 60+ years serving Greensboro – We know what thrives here
- Flexible programs – One-time or subscription, your choice
- No minimums – We work with spaces of any size
- Personal service – Not a big-box store or corporate crew
- Native & pollinator plants – Unique varieties you won’t find elsewhere
Ready To Get Started?
Start Your Custom Container Project
Fill out our Design Request Form to tell us about your space, preferences, and goals. Whether you need containers, annual beds, or both—and whether it’s a one-time seasonal refresh or year-round care—our design team will schedule a consultation and create a plan that fits your vision.
What are you interested in?
- Container Design
- Annual Bed Plantings
- Both
- Maintenance Plans
Serving Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Summerfield, and surrounding areas in North Carolina.
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