Ward's Nursery & Garden Center

Category: Garden center in Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Address: 600 Main St, Great Barrington, MA 01230, USA

Phone: +14135280166

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–5PM

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: 8AM–5PM

Reviews

Ardee West

Aug 28, 2022

Went there for houseplants so this rating is strictly for houseplant selection. They had a decent selection of plants. Quality was ok. Prices were very high compared to other nurseries and locally owned plant shops in the berkshires and quality was not as good, lots of plants wilting, or sickly looking. They do have a nice selection of Hoyas which are reasonably priced, but everything else was about 10-50$ more than other small nurseries/plant shops. They did have a nice selection of pots also which were reasonably priced.

Chip Brian

Aug 30, 2021

Some of the nicest staff I've ever experienced in an outdoor store. Whether it's a holiday tree a plant or a question everyone at this place is a thoughtful considerate professional who offers only the best genuine advice to help you make a decision for your gardening needs Boy have I bored these people to death with some of these questions I ask. Thanks words for always being there for my greenery shrubbery and gardening needs we rely on you and appreciate everything you do to run such a economically thoughtful professional operation

Patricia Pritchard

Jun 24, 2021

Ward’s has supplied the shrubs for the new Pittsfield Beautiful gardens at The Colonial Theater, Courthouse, Redding Park, and Summer Street. The shrubs are healthy, strong, and full plus the folks at Ward’s have been most helpful and accommodating. Great place and wonderful staff.

Amber D

May 16, 2020

Lots of cool plants,lots of things to look at! Annuals,perennials, air plants,ferns,trees,you name it! Went on May 6th,2020 so open during pandemic

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Questions & Answers

Is it possible to return all the containers for plants that we bought. It seems terrible to throw all this plastic away when it can be used again.

Suky Werman | Sep 6, 2019
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Sep 6, 2019

Hi Suky. Yes! We have a spot for dropping CONTAINERS for recycling. Please knock out as much dirt as possible and when you bring them to the store (8am-6pm), please try to put them with 'like' containers. We sort and reuse what we can and are in the process of confirming our hauler will take them for recycling. Pots for recycling are accumulating across from the shed, deep into our parking lot (and before you go around to loading). Just containers and plastic flats please. No tags or other plastic. We will be closed for Memorial Day, Monday May 27.

Do you sell bonsai trees?

Amber D | Sep 5, 2020
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Sep 5, 2020

We have a few. I can get a list to you tomorrow. Monday 6/29/20: We have a Juniper, Schefflera (2) and Ficus (2). They are $49.95 each.

Do you have million bells hanging plants and how much do they cost

Lorraine Roman | Jun 7, 2022
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Jun 7, 2022

Yes. Hanging baskets of Million Bells are currently available for 34.95 per 10" basket or 49.95 per 12" basket.

Do you sell Colorado Blue Spruce trees about 3-4 fet tall?

Marcia Bernstein | Sep 5, 2021
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 5, 2021

Marcia, we have Colorado blue spruce -Picea pungens glauca - currently in 3 gal containers for 59.95 each. Height is about 2 feet in the ground, I believe. Larger 5-6ft are also available from our holding yard for $399. If the larger size is of interest , we can have some brought up for you to see at the store by mid-week.

Do you sell Lyndon Gold Forsythia?

Karen LeRiche | Sep 5, 2021
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Sep 5, 2021

Lynwood gold is the variety of forsythia sold at Ward's. Not sure of the availability today. Stop by! We have many spring blooming shrubs!

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Sep 5, 2022
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 5, 2021

Masks are required. High touch areas are sanitized throughout the day. Number of patrons at one time is limited

Do you have small pots, or flats, of annual blue salvia yet ??

Alice Yoakum | Sep 5, 2020
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Sep 5, 2020

There have been a few. They come and go quickly.

Do they have grave

Gail Nemcik | Sep 6, 2019
Margaret Powell | Sep 6, 2019

Might want to clarify your question to enable someone to properly assist you

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would you have jack frost siberian bugloss, spring perennial?

dorothy devoti | Sep 6, 2019
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 6, 2019

Yes- we offer this perennial-- Brunnera 'Jack Frost'. I'll double check in the morning that it is available now, but probably! And I'll snag one too! I love the non-invasive forget-me-not flowers over sturdy foliage but don't have one yet in my garden.

Dear Greg, Mike, and Everyone! I am trying to improve my lawn..it is uneven for a "flat" space, and is not growing well....spotty growth amd mud spaces. No one walks on that area. Therefore, there is nothing disturbing it's growing time. I know.

Fran Hunt | Sep 6, 2019
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Sep 6, 2019

Hi Fran. Likely the soil is compacted clay so grass has a hard time rooting. It is also probably too acidic and adding lime could help. First do a soil test. We have pH soil test kits here or you could bring it to us to do on Saturday May 18 OR you could send a sample to the UMass Extension (instructions here: https://wardsnursery.com/soil-testing/ ) The soil should be aerated, (maybe limed as indicated by the results from a soil test) and then amended with a thin layer of compost. Compost has a mixed size of soil particles that allows grass roots to get air and water without getting pinched or flooded. You should consider renting a 'corer', a type of roller that pulls soil cores and opens holes in the packed mud areas. Next spread your lime if necessary and then spread compost over the top of the lawn areas- 1/4" deep is enough. Then spread a fresh grass seed mix labeled for the growing conditions. We offer Jonathan Green for Dense Shade, Sun and Shade or Full Sun.

Do you have apple trees? What kinds and what do they cost?

Treasa Pattison (Mother Tree) | Sep 6, 2019
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 6, 2019

Hello. Our most popular apple trees are in 7 gallon containers because of the easy-to-transport and plant size. We have a few espalier, too. I'll let you know varieties available tomorrow. One is $79.95 but if you buy 3 of any 7gal fruit tree, you'll save 20%. More tomorrow. As of April 18, Apple trees in 7 gal containers available are: Braeburn, Cortland, Cox's Orange Pippin, Empire, Gala,Ginger Gold, Honeycrisp, Jonagold, Macoun, McIntosh, Pound Sweet, Yellow Transparent, and the edible Crabapple: Whitney. The espalier are $199 and have three varieties grafted together: Gravenstein, Yellow Delicious and Yellow Transparent. For detailed information on these varieties including harvest time and pollination requirements, see our suppliers website: http://www.hollybrookorchards.com

Do you sell Earthboxes?

Loring Mandel | Sep 6, 2019
Robert Feuer | Sep 6, 2019

You might give Ward's a call to find out.

Do you sell fertilizer sticks for Arbor Vitae trees?

Mary Regina Guidette | Sep 6, 2018
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 6, 2018

Yes we do. Find them in the fertilizer section just to the left as you enter the garden center building and across from the customer service desk.

Do you have red Japanese maples in stock? If so what is the price range?

Liz Dg | Sep 6, 2018
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 6, 2018

Hello- yes, we have Acer palmatum and Acer palmatum dissectum, red selections. Prices range from $99 to $899. The Acer palmatum dissectum are currently on sale at 20% off!

I am interested in Dierama pulcherrimum: do you have that or can do point us to a nursery that would have it? Thank you verymuch

madelon sann | Sep 6, 2018
Ward's Nursery & Garden Center | Sep 6, 2018

Hello. Sorry we don't usually offer this. It would be on our unusual annual table. I'll check with Greg about adding it to our spring 2019 orders. I don't see it offered by our New England wholesale nurseries. You might try online. It looks very cool! Sincerely, Jodi at Ward's Nursery & Garden Center

do you sell Mulberry trees?

Heidi Strickland | Sep 6, 2018
michael madison | Sep 5, 2021

Can you sell 3 Norway spruces 10' high. How much does it costs including instillation ?

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I would like to know if you have any Tokyo Bekana (A loose-head chineese cabbage) either in seed or plant form? Do you wax begonia's ready to buy? Thanks , JOhn Mck.

John McKinstry | Sep 6, 2018
Jodi Cahillane | Sep 6, 2018

Ward's has many varieties of vegetable and flower seeds still available and suitable to sow directly in the garden.

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