Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Collinsville, IL
For over four decades, we have dedicated ourselves to cultivating a passion for plants while providing customers with the highest quality and most diverse selection of flora. Founded in 1991 as a modest Christmas tree lot with three greenhouses, our operation has expanded to nearly 20 greenhouses, allowing us to grow the majority of our plants in-house. Our commitment to quality is evident in every step of our process, from filling pots in January to planting patented cuttings in February and preparing plants for customers by April. As the St. Louis Metro East Proven Winners Destination, our certified team offers expert guidance on annuals, perennials, shrubs, and roses. We pride ourselves on maintaining a vast inventory of annuals, perennials, shrubs, vegetable plants, houseplants, and garden decor, including fountains, statuary, and planters.Our loyalty program rewards customers with free merchandise based on purchases, fostering long-term relationships with our community. By controlling the entire growing process, we ensure every plant meets our rigorous standards for health and beauty. Our large hanging baskets and hardy hibiscus collections have become signature offerings that attract visitors from across the region. Through consistent expansion and adherence to our founding principles, we continue to serve as a trusted resource for gardening needs. Our physical location in Collinsville, Illinois, provides a destination experience where customers can explore greenhouses filled with carefully cultivated plants.
Services
Annual Plants
Perennials
Shrubs
Houseplants
Garden Decor
Proven Winners Selections
Hanging Baskets
Hardy Hibiscus
Vegetable Plants
Herb Plants
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have grown plants on-site for 40 years with nearly 20 greenhouses.
- Our staff holds Proven Winners certification for expert plant guidance.
- We control the entire growing process from January potting to May planting.
- Our loyalty program offers merchandise rewards for repeat customers.
- We maintain the largest mum selection and heat-tolerant annuals in the region.
Associations and certifications
- Proven Winners
What people say
Extensive plant selection
Knowledgeable staff
Largest mum selection
Loyalty program benefits
Unique garden decor
Services
Annual Plants
We cultivate a diverse selection of annual plants specifically adapted to thrive in Midwest climates. Our inventory includes heat-tolerant varieties that maintain vibrant blooms throughout summer. Each plant receives three months of specialized care before reaching customers, ensuring robust root systems and healthy foliage. This meticulous growing process guarantees gardeners receive premium-quality plants ready to enhance outdoor spaces immediately.
Proven Winners Selections
As the St. Louis Metro East Proven Winners Destination, we offer patented plant varieties with guaranteed performance. Our certified staff provides expert advice on selecting and maintaining these premium plants. The collection includes award-winning annuals, perennials, and shrubs specifically bred for disease resistance and vibrant color. Customers benefit from our specialized knowledge and direct access to these exclusive plant lines.
Garden Decor
Our garden decor department features fountains, statuary, and container pots sourced directly from Mexican artisans. The inventory includes both functional and decorative elements to complement any landscape design. New pottery shipments arrive regularly, offering contemporary and traditional styles. These handcrafted pieces provide unique finishing touches that enhance plant displays and create personalized outdoor environments.
Hanging Baskets
We create large, vibrant hanging baskets using proprietary growing techniques developed over four decades. Each basket contains carefully selected plant combinations that maximize visual impact and longevity. The specialized care process ensures lush, full displays ready to install upon purchase. These ready-made solutions allow customers to instantly transform porches, patios, and entryways with professional-quality results.
Houseplants
Our houseplant collection includes both common favorites and unique tropical varieties suited for indoor environments. New shipments arrive regularly, featuring trending plants that improve air quality and add natural beauty to interiors. The inventory spans low-maintenance options for beginners to specialty plants for experienced growers. Customers receive care instructions tailored to each plant's specific light and watering requirements.
Questions
What makes Creekside Gardens different from other garden centers?
We grow 90% of our plants on-site in nearly 20 greenhouses, allowing quality control throughout the growing process. Our Proven Winners certification and 40-year expertise ensure expert guidance for all plant selections.
Do you offer plant care advice after purchase?
Yes, our Proven Winners-certified staff provides personalized care instructions for every plant purchase, including watering schedules, sunlight requirements, and seasonal maintenance tips tailored to Midwest climates.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, major credit cards, and gift certificates. Our loyalty program allows customers to earn points toward merchandise rewards, though gift certificate purchases don't earn loyalty points.
When is the best time to purchase seasonal plants?
Our plants become available in April after three months of specialized care. The optimal planting window runs through May, with heat-tolerant varieties remaining available through summer for replacement plantings.
Do you carry Proven Winners plants year-round?
As the St. Louis Metro East Proven Winners Destination, we maintain a year-round inventory of their patented annuals, perennials, and shrubs, with expanded selections during peak gardening seasons.
Are gardening workshops available for customers?
While we don't offer formal workshops, our staff provides personalized planting guidance and design advice in-store. We frequently update plant displays to showcase creative arrangement ideas customers can replicate at home.
