Our Story
Guilford Garden Center has been helping Greensboro grow for more than 60 years. Founded in 1963 and proudly serving the greater Triad, we’ve built our reputation on quality plants, practical advice, and the kind of personalized service you just can’t get at a big box store.
With two Greensboro locations—Milner Drive and Lawndale Drive—Guilford Garden Center is here for gardeners across the Triad who want healthier plants, better results, and a more personal experience.
A Local Garden Center Built on Expertise (and Great Service)
We’re a specialty garden center in Greensboro, NC, known for friendly, individualized support—whether you’re picking out a single houseplant, planning seasonal containers, or renovating an entire landscape bed. Our team loves questions, and we take pride in helping you make confident choices based on your light, soil, and goals.
You’ll find a carefully selected mix of:
- Annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees
- Native plants, nativars, and pollinator-friendly plants (Especially at our Milner location)
- Herbs and edible garden favorites
- Houseplants and unique plant varieties
- Soils, amendments, and gardening supplies
We’re also honored to have been voted “Best of the Triad” and “Guilford’s Best.”
Milner Drive: Greensboro’s Native Plant Hub
If you’re looking specifically for native plants in Greensboro, our Milner Drive location (701 Milner Drive) is the place to start. We’ve built Milner Drive into our Native Plant Hub—a destination for gardeners who want plants that thrive in North Carolina, support wildlife, and bring long-term beauty to the landscape.
We carry a strong selection of native plants, non-invasives and thoughtfully chosen nativars (cultivated varieties of native plants) to help you match the right plant to your space—whether you’re planting for sun, shade, clay soil, curb appeal, or a backyard habitat. Native plants and many nativars can be easier to maintain once established, more resilient in local conditions, and a powerful way to support pollinators and beneficial insects.
A Better Alternative to Big Box Gardening
We hear it all the time: “I bought something at a big box store and it didn’t make it.” That’s exactly why we focus on education and plant selection. We don’t just sell plants—we help you understand how to care for them, where they’ll thrive, and what to do when something isn’t working.
Services That Help You Love Your Space
In addition to plants and supplies, Guilford Garden Center offers services designed to make gardening easier and more enjoyable:
- Custom container and bed design for homeowners and businesses
- Plant Rentals and Plantscaping for offices, events, and seasonal displays
- Container Drop-Offs to help you design and plant containers with confidence (Lawndale)
- Garden tool sharpening to keep your tools working like they should (Milner)
Whether you want hands-on help or just a little guidance, we’ll meet you where you are.
Visit Us in Greensboro
Stop in, ask questions, and let’s grow something great together.
Visit our Lawndale Store or Milner Drive (Native Plant Hub) or contact us to schedule a custom container or landscape design service.