Top 5 Garden Centers near Salt Lake City, according to Yelp

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — As the weather continues to warm up, many Utahns may be thinking about starting their gardens. If you’re looking for a place to start, here are a few spots that Yelp recommends as the top garden centers near Salt Lake City.

1. 42nd Street Greenhouse

42nd Street Greenhouse is a small, local business that has been offering blooms to the local community for over 40 years. They opened for the 2025 season earlier this month, with their spring catalog including vegetables, herbs, fruit, and flowers. Selections include tomatoes, peppers, herbs, roses, perennials, and much more. View a full list on their website.

4221 S. 700 E. Millcreek, UT 84017

2. Cactus & Tropicals

Cactus & Tropicals, with locations in Salt Lake City, Midvale, and Draper, has a rich history going back to 1911. It originally started as a saloon, and over time, it has evolved many times, becoming a drug store and soda shop before turning into the garden center it is today.

Its inventory includes foliage, blooms, orchids, succulents, and cacti. Its Salt Lake and Draper locations also include venues you can rent to host events. In addition to being a stop for your gardening needs, Cactus & Tropicals is currently offering a range of gifts for Mother’s Day.

2735 S 2000 E Salt Lake City, UT 84109

7696 S Main Street Midvale, UT 84047

12252 Draper Gate Drive Draper, UT 84020

3. Western Garden Centers

Western Garden Centers has been in business since the 1950s, offering plant material, roses, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, and herbs. They also have a range of pot and, landscaping materials. Additionally, if you’re experiencing any issues with your garden, visitng with one of Western Garden Centers’ plant doctors, who can offer solutions for issues that may arise in your garden.

550 S 600 E Ste 101 Salt Lake City, UT 84102

4050 West 4100 South West Valley, UT 84120

4. Millcreek Gardens

Millcreek Gardens has a range of plants to beautify your garden, such as roses, trees, shrubs, perennials, as well as herbs and vegetables.

Millcreek Gardens’ story began in 1955, when Vernon and Murriel Smith started a small nursery and landscape design services, which grew into what it is today. In addition to a scope of products for your gardening needs, Millcreek Gardens also hosts events, such as a Seed Starting Class and a Beginner Dahlia Class.

3500 S 900 E Millcreek, UT 84106

5. Kuwahara Wholesale

Kuwahara Farms have been selling plants for generations, and are currently offering early spring plants through June. These include annuals, vegetables, herbs, hanging baskets, pots, and perennials. In the fall, they also hold a fall festival and a pumpkin patch.

8565 State St Sandy, UT 84070

Kuwahara Draper Stand 762 West 12300 South Draper, UT 84020