Top 100 Best Selling Garden Center Products

Welcome to our comprehensive article on the top 100 best selling garden center products. In this article, we have carefully curated a list of the most popular garden center products that are currently in high demand among consumers. Our team has conducted extensive research by studying multiple garden centers in the USA and Europe, and this list is based on the analysis of the best-selling products across various categories.

If you are a garden center owner looking to stock up on the most popular products, or if you are a gardening enthusiast looking for the latest and greatest tools and accessories to help you in your gardening endeavors, this article is for you. We understand the importance of offering high-quality products that not only meet but exceed customer expectations. Therefore, we have created this list to provide you with valuable insights into the latest trends and consumer preferences.

Our top 100 best selling garden center products list includes a wide variety of products ranging from gardening tools and accessories, fertilizers and plant food, outdoor decor, plants, and much more. Each product on the list has been carefully selected based on its quality, functionality, and popularity among consumers.

We hope that this article will help garden center owners make informed decisions about their inventory, and that gardening enthusiasts will find inspiration and guidance in selecting the best products for their gardening needs. 

Best Selling Garden Center Items

1. Plants – especially annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, and vegetable and herb starts
2. Potting soil and amendments
3. Shovels
4. Rakes
5. Pruners
6. Garden gloves
7. Fertilizers and plant food
8. Pest control – especially insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides
9. Garden lighting – string lights, lanterns, and tabletop lights
10. Irrigation systems – including drip irrigation, sprinklers, and soaker hoses
11. Garden seeds – seeds of flowers, vegetables, and herbs
12. Garden trovels
13. Mulch – including wood chips, bark, and straw
14. Indoor decorative pots & planters
15. Reinforced grow bags
16. Wheelbarrows
17. Watering cans
18. Watering hoses
19. Garden pots and planters – made from a variety of materials including clay, ceramic, and plastic
20. Garden edging – including stone, brick, and plastic edging
21. Birdhouses and bird feeders
22. Lawn care products – such as lawn fertilizers, weed control, and grass seed
23. Garden buckets
24. Garden insect houses – like this mason bee house (Amazon) a great way to attract garden-friendly pollinators
25. Axes
26. Garden ponds & pond accessories
27. Garden waterfalls, and fountains
28. Garden benches
29. Electric lawn mowers
30. Garden chairs
31. Garden soil amendments – like lime, sulfur, and iron supplements for correcting soil pH
32. Garden tables
33. Small garden greenhouses
34. Garden arbors and trellises (made of wood, metal, and PVC)
35. Garden pathways – especially stone, brick, and gravel pathways
36. Hose nozzles & hose connectors
37. Garden composters
38. Garden tool storage – such as sheds, cabinets, and racks
39. Garden books and magazines
40. Compost
41. Garden fencing
42. Garden decor – e.g. wind chimes, garden flags, and hanging baskets
43. Garden gifts – such as gift cards, gardening gift-baskets, and garden-themed decor
44. Garden hammocks
45. Pitchforks
46. Hedge shears
47. Electric hedge trimmers
48. Weeders & weed pullers
49. Solar-powered lights
50. Plant support cages – e.g. tomato cage
51. String trimmers
52. Garden kneelers
53. Self-watering inserts for pots and planters
54. Garden carts and wagons
55. Electric saws, circular saws
56. Animals fences and barriers for plant protection
57. Raised beds – metal, wooden
58. Saws
59. Canning supplies – canning jars, canning sets, pressure canners
60. Vertical planters
61. Bottom trays for plants
62. Small germination kits
63. Garden hose reels and organizers
64. Garden art – for example wind chimes, garden stakes, and garden sculptures
65. Garden Twine and Plant Ties
66. Garden Gnomes
67. Grills
68. Grill tools
69. Grill coal and lighter fluids
70. Garden Statues
71. Pergolas
72. Electric leaf blowers and vacuums
73. Electric high pressure washers
74. Garden hand sprayers
75. Trellis netting
76. Plant labels and markers
77. Garden aprons
78. Garden stakes
79. Rooting hormones – like this one (Amazon)
80. Soil moisture meters
81. Organic pest control products
82. Rain barrels
83. Garden hand tools for children
84. Soil pH testers
85. Garden Umbrellas
86. Garden irrigation timers
87. Plant stands
88. Power tools – drills, impact wrenches, grinders, powered screwdrivers
89. Garden tool sharpeners
90. Garden pond plants
91. Bird baths
92. Pollinator-attracting plants
93. Garden Consultation Services – some garden centers offer consultation services where experts can provide advice on plant selection, garden design, and landscaping
94. Mosquito and bug repellents for outdoor use
95. Shade sails and sun shades
96. Rain gauges and weather monitoring tools
97. Portable outdoor fire pits and fireplaces
98. Bee hives & beekeeping accessories
99. Disposable instant grills
100. Garden Thermometers

Examples of Popular Garden Products 

The following items are particularly popular:

YAUNGEL Seed Starter Tray
10 Pack 120 Cells Thicken Seed Starting Trays Kit with Humidity Dome/Clear Lids Growing Trays for Greenhouse & Gardens, Green

Available here on Amazon.

Captiva Designs 4-Burners Propane Gas BBQ Grill
Grill with Side Burner & Porcelain-Enameled Cast Iron Grates, 42,000 BTU Output Stainless Steel Grill for Outdoor Cooking Kitchen and Patio Backyard Barbecue

Available here on Amazon.

Garden Shovel – Heavy Duty Gardening Hand Trowel
Carbon Steel Garden Trowel with Rubberized Handle, Trowel Garden Tool for Diligent Farmer Soil Planting Digging Transplanting

Available here on Amazon.

DeeCoo 2 Pack Ceramic Plant Pots Indoor
Flower Pot Set 5.5 + 6.5 Inch, Blue Planters for Plants, Clay Plant Pots with Drainage Hole for Snake Plants, Orchid, Succulent, Cactus – Outdoor Garden Pots

Available here on Amazon.

Delxo 5 Pack 10 Gallon Potato Grow Bags
Garden Planting Growing Bag with Flap, Double Layer Breathable Nonwoven Cloth for Potatoes/Planter/Vegetable/Tomato Fabric Pots with Handles Green

Available here on Amazon.

VIVOSUN Outdoor Tumbling Composter
Dual Rotating Batch Compost Bin, 43 Gallon Black Door

Available here on Amazon.

Ultra Bright Solar Outdoor Lights Decorative 10 Pack
Faster Charge Solar Pathway Garden Lights Up to 12H Auto On/Off, Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof for Walkway Yard Lawn

Available here on Amazon.

NYMPHY Solar Lights Outdoor
Waterproof IP68, 56 LED 3 Lighting Modes Solar Powered Garden Yard Spot Lights for Outdoor Landscape Decoration- 4 Pack (Cool White)

Available here on Amazon.

Garden Tool Set CHRYZTAL
Stainless Steel Heavy Duty Gardening Tool Set, with Non-Slip Rubber Grip, Storage Tote Bag, Outdoor Hand Tools, Ideal Garden Tool Kit Gifts for Women and Men

Available here on Amazon.

Read also: TOP 20 Best Things to Sell in a Flower Shop

How To Make Garden Center More Profitable

Using creative marketing strategies, creating a special and unique atmosphere and interacting with customers in various ways are some of the methods to make your garden center more profitable and attract new customers. Some of the most effective ways to make your garden center more profitable include:

• Expand your product offerings
  Consider adding more premium and exclusive items to your inventory to attract customers who are willing to pay a premium price for high-quality items.
• Create a loyalty program
  Offer rewards or discounts to customers who regularly purchase from your garden center. This can help to increase customer loyalty and encourage repeat business.
• Host garden workshops
  Organize paid or free workshops on various gardening topics to attract new customers and educate existing ones. This can also be an opportunity to showcase new products or highlight existing ones.
• Promote on social media
  Use social media to promote your garden center and create a buzz around special promotions and events.
• Offer gardening services
  Offer gardening services such as landscape design, lawn care, and tree trimming to increase revenue streams and provide more value to customers.
• Create a relaxing atmosphere
  Make your garden center a relaxing and inviting place for customers to visit by adding benches, fountains, or other features that enhance the ambiance.
• Partner with other businesses
  Partner with other businesses in the community to cross-promote each other’s services and products.
• Invest in online sales
  Create an online store to sell your products and reach a wider audience.
• Offer delivery and installation services
  Make it easy for customers to purchase and install their garden products by offering delivery and installation services.
• Hold events
  Host special events such as garden shows, plant sales, or outdoor concerts to attract more customers and create a sense of community around your garden center.

Read also: TOP 50 Best Ways to Get New Customers

Garden Center Event Ideas

To attract more customers and promote your garden center business, it’s worth organizing various events. This will enable more people to learn about your business, improve their perceptions of it, and increase the popularity of your garden center within the local community.

• Seasonal Festivals
  Hosting festivals during various seasons like fall, spring, and summer is a great way to attract customers.
• Planting Workshops
  Conducting workshops on planting techniques and tips to help customers learn the basics of gardening.
• Garden Tours
  Organizing garden tours to showcase different types of plants and flowers, and their arrangements.
• Children’s Activities
  Providing engaging activities like treasure hunts, planting activities, and face painting for children.
• Farmer’s Market
  Hosting a farmer’s market with locally-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
• Expert Talks
  Inviting gardening experts to give talks on specific topics like organic gardening, hydroponics, etc.
• DIY Classes
  Offering classes on DIY garden decor, furniture, and accessories.
• Garden Competitions
  Organizing garden competitions for customers to showcase their gardening skills.
• Food Tastings
  Offering food tastings of recipes made with fresh ingredients grown in the garden center.
• Social Media Contests
  Conducting social media contests for customers to participate and win prizes.

And in your opinion, what are the most popular products sold in garden centers? Share your opinion with us in the comments section below!