Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscaping is located Huntersville, North Carolina, just north of Charlotte. Established in 1995, Dearness Gardens occupies 3 acres on a rustic 1920's farmstead in the heart of downtown Huntersville. We are well-known for our impressive selection of Japanese Maples & unusual conifers; tried-and-true garden favorites as well as new and trendy plant selections; and we are a destination for highly sought-after Southeastern native trees, shrubs, and perennials.
Our business was originally opened with the intention of creating an independent, family-owned destination garden center with character and quaint charm (that certain corporate garden centers lack) and a staff of enthusiastic and knowledgeable plant geeks.We believe we have succeeded admirably, but we will let you be the judge!
Our business was originally opened with the intention of creating an independent, family-owned destination garden center with character and quaint charm (that certain corporate garden centers lack) and a staff of enthusiastic and knowledgeable plant geeks.We believe we have succeeded admirably, but we will let you be the judge!
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If you are looking for the most impressive selection of plants AND the most beautiful shopping location in the Lake Norman area, look no further! Peruse our gravel paths while viewing beautiful blooming plants, Japanese maples, and rare conifers. Enjoy the soothing sound of falling water as you pass our many fountains.
When you are looking for just the right landscaping to enhance the exterior of your home or business, call Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscaping. We can convert any lawn or garden space into a pleasing and aesthetic masterpiece. We have the skills to beautify the outdoors where you live and work, making the most of what nature has to offer.
Everything about successful gardening begins with the soil. Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscaping has the largest selection of organic soil amendments and fertilizers in the Lake Norman Area, from kelp meal to dried blood to worm castings. We've got your soil needs covered too, with soils and mulches from Fafard, Daddy Petes, and the new line of Espoma organic specialty soils.
At Dearness Gardens, we welcome all critters great and small into our gardens (except Japanese beetles and maybe aphids!), and we encourage you to do the same. We carry an extensive selection of products such as decorative and functional birdhouses, bird feeders, and birdbaths. We carry top USA brand AUDUBON-they have a new line of "Going Green" bird feeders and bird houses made of 90% recycled plastic!
Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscape Center has a great selection of trees and shrubs for your landscape! From annuals to perennials, we have what you need for a rich and colorful garden that will attract the birds and butterflies. Trees are the biggest investment you will make in your landscape, and therefore need to be chosen with care and planted correctly.
Reviews (17)
Nancy Bass
Nov 27, 2021
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Great local company to work with. Christy helped design our landscape, making extra effort to use local species that will thrive in our climate, as well as address our issue with deer (she chose - non-tasty-to-deer varieties.) The crew who came to install our landscape - Rankin, Jay, Chad and Jeremy could not have been any better - on time, personable, thoughtful, and great at what they do. Absolutely loved working with them every step of the way.
Linda Griffin
Oct 26, 2021
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Nancy Brown
Oct 16, 2021
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Dearness Gardens is extraordinary. Honey bees, birds, flowers, shrubs, bubbling fountains, a haven for all. Our small outdoor painting group returned today to paint. We love the environment. There is a plethora of colorful and captivating subjects everywhere you look. And the staff is very welcoming.
Kristyn Clark
Sep 26, 2021
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Madeline Brooks
Sep 01, 2021
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We absolutely loved this cute little nursery. They have so many plant options and the way the merchandise is displayed is definitely worth the visit. It’s beautiful there! We definitely wanted to stay longer and look at everything they had more than once. It’s a great weekend outing. Thank you Dearness for our cute plant babies! They’re still healthy and thriving
Anne S.
Aug 20, 2021
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Cq Q.
May 24, 2021
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Barbara Baran
Apr 01, 2021
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Kevin Garcia
Dec 28, 2020
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I loved this plant nursery! They had a great selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as trees and bushes. I also liked their decor and the signs are very cute and funny. There are many plant nurserys throughout Charlotte but this one is by far one of my favorites for their selection and sense of humor.
Dana B.
Jun 08, 2020
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I have purchased many house plants from Dearness and they are all absolutely beautiful! Each time that I have come in, Logan has always been extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and excited to help me find plants that work for me (I preferred plants that needed little care) -- she has picked out beautiful plants for me each time and they are all thriving. Dearness gardens grounds are beautiful and they have such a variety to choose from whether you just wants plants for your home or if you'd like to do gardening! I love walking around and looking at everything they offer. They will help you any
Natalie K.
May 11, 2019
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Had such a pleasant experience today while picking out plants for my mother in law! The staff could not have been friendlier both while my son and I were looking around and while checking out. They even let me pick out a Mother's Day gift which I thought was so sweet. Not to mention it's a beautiful nursery with a huge selection to choose from. One of the girls also mentioned that they will be holding workshops soon too. I will definitely be back!
Anne N.
Oct 20, 2018
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I keep trying to enjoy this place for it is local and family run but I always leave disappointed. There are some pretty areas to get ideas but that is the extent of the positive. I have yet to meet a friendly employee, they seem irritated with customers and have more than once overheard them hoping for rain so they can "close early". They talk more amongst themselves than to guests. When inquiring about certain products I have gotten the response "we can't make any money off those so we don't sell it". The other main down fall is the prices are double that for Lowe
Krista B.
Apr 22, 2018
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Jason G.
Oct 09, 2017
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My wife and I are new to the area and stopped into this place hoping to find a local lawn and garden center to use as we started sprucing up our new home. The facilities are large and can be somewhat daunting and the maps that are provided are of little help. When we approached some staff about certain plants, we were told where to look and sent on our way. When we returned with more questions, as obvious novices, we were again pointed in a direction and told to go. Multiple staff members were pretty unwilling to move from their hut and walk us through the selection. It was quite off-putting as
Tony K.
Jul 26, 2015
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It's the closes landscaping, garden center near us but I wish there were more. It's not so much the selection, it's just that when we have a question or need assistance that it's hard to find anyone.
We have bought plants and shrubs here before but don't go in with high expectations, you'll be disappointed too.
I will say that if your the kind of person that likes to be left alone then this is the garden center for you. I suggest that when you first walk in, grab someone then otherwise it's a ghost town
We have bought plants and shrubs here before but don't go in with high expectations, you'll be disappointed too.
I will say that if your the kind of person that likes to be left alone then this is the garden center for you. I suggest that when you first walk in, grab someone then otherwise it's a ghost town
Kenny R.
May 05, 2014
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Great selection. A little pricey though.
What a wonderful place to walk around. Beautiful layout with a wide variety of plants. That said, this isn't the place to go find 3 packs of tomatoes for 1.75 for your spring garden. A lot of the plant and herb starts were $4.50 a piece. They stay busy though, so customer service, location, and variety must be their niche.
What a wonderful place to walk around. Beautiful layout with a wide variety of plants. That said, this isn't the place to go find 3 packs of tomatoes for 1.75 for your spring garden. A lot of the plant and herb starts were $4.50 a piece. They stay busy though, so customer service, location, and variety must be their niche.
Jonathan U.
Aug 13, 2013
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Stepping into Dearness Gardens is like stepping into a fairytale land. I had often driven past here to and from work while living in Cornelius and wanted to check it out. When I finally did I was pretty blown away. The first two-thirds of the layout here are best enjoyed with a slow walk in the evening or morning. Have a look over all the decorative plants perfect for any backyard setting you may be planning. Want a pond? They've got one for inspiration. Want stone lanterns, busts and statuettes? They've got 'em. There's also an indoor shop with more decor related items like
