Creating the Foundation for Your Garden
Plants grow best in nutrient-rich soil, and creating that healthy foundation for your garden requires a strategy that may involve garden soil, compost, and mulch. Your selections will depend upon your own yard and the type of plants you want to grow there; our knowledgeable team can help you determine what's best for you.
Garden soil is not the same as potting soil. Getting the wrong one might seem like a simple mistake, but it can have big implications for the plants. Potting soil is designed for use in containers, and it's specifically formulated without the use of natural soil. Garden soil, on the other hand, is natural soil mixed with compost. It creates space in the hard Frisco, Texas clay to allow for healthier root growth.
Compost serves as a fertilizer to enrich the soil naturally with organic material, while mulch has a variety of purposes and benefits, depending upon your desired results. All three products have their place in a healthy garden, so we invite you to visit our garden center to learn more about each. While you're here, we'll ask you about your plant life to get a better understanding of what you need.
We have 25 years of experience in Frisco, Texas (and over 40 years in the horticulture business) and we know native plants inside and out. It's our goal to simplify gardening in this region and make it fun for you again.
Come for the Garden Soil, Stay for the Attentive Service and Extensive Plant Knowledge
Unique. Knowledgeable. Native. When you visit Shades of Green Nursery + Landscape, you get more than a fully-stocked garden center with all the garden soil and mulch you'll ever need. You get access to a wealth of horticulture knowledge from a team who fully understand native plants and the unique growing conditions you work with in Frisco, Allen, McKinney, and the whole North Texas region. We can help:
- Choose a compost that will nourish your soil.
- Teach you how to make your own compost.
- Choose the mulch that's right for your plants and can help you meet the goals you have for your yard while limiting your need for chemical fertilizers.
- Select a specialized garden soil according to your desired plant life.
- Plant your trees, install mulch, design your new backyard, and more.
Plan Your Visit to Our One-of-a-Kind Frisco, Texas Nursery and Garden Center
We specialize in the native and adapted plants we know will grow in this area, and we make it as easy as possible for you to enjoy them in your yard. We want you to get the most out of your visit to the nursery, so take a look at your yard and be prepared with the answers to questions like these:
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Are your flower beds in the shade or the sun?
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Which direction does your yard face?
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Are your plants against the house or out in the open?
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How much space do you have?
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Do you enjoy tending your garden, or do you want a self-sufficient landscape?
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What's your irrigation like?
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Do you have HOA regulations?
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What are your favorite colors?
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Do you prefer a formal or casual look?
From there, visit our contact page to check out our schedule. You can look at our inventory online to get an idea of what we have available and what you like. Then come on by! Tell us about your yard and what type of plants you enjoy, and we'll help you choose the ones that will thrive in your environment.
What We Have to Offer: Unique. Knowledgeable. Native.
Establishing a healthy, low-maintenance garden starts with the right plants and some helpful guidance. We've got both. Call upon our extensive plant knowledge as you browse our inventory to find the ideal plants for your outdoor environment, and work with us for landscape design, planting, seasonal clean-up, and more:
Plants and Supplies
From our large selection of native plants and trees to mulch, organic fertilizer, rocks, and other lawn and garden supplies, our nursery and garden center are well-equipped with what you need for your best yard yet. Don't know what you're looking for? Our knowledgeable staff can help.
Free Clinics and More:
We love to share what we've learned over 40 years in business and 25 years in Frisco, Texas. Stay tuned for information about clinics and workshops, and subscribe to our newsletter for more news and horticulture education.
Landscaping Services
Our in-house design and installation team can create the outdoor space of your dreams. Take a closer look at all the services we offer.
Start Your Career With an Established Local Company
If you love the outdoors and are passionate about sustainable horticulture, we'd love to hear from you! We offer our full-time employees paid time off, a health care stipend, and, starting in 2021, 401k matching—not to mention a sweet discount on all our products. Take a look at our Careers page to learn more and see if you might be a good fit for our company.
We're Only Successful if Your Garden is Successful
With our expertise and years of experience, we've matched countless customers with the ideal plants for their homes and yards. Take a look at what they have to say about their experience with our nursery and landscaping team:
Contact Us to Change Your Soil For the Better
Choosing the right mulch for your garden doesn't have to be overwhelming. With decades of horticulture experience, we can answer all your questions about mulch to make sure you're getting the right material. There are a variety of options available in our Frisco, Texas garden center, so stop by or give us a call to learn more.
