Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery for Fresh Plants and Expert Gardening Solutions
Frantz Garden Center has been serving the Central Valley community since 1979, offering fresh plants and landscaping materials directly from our family-owned wholesale nursery. Founded by Tim and Mitzi Frantz, our business has grown across 400 acres while maintaining a commitment to quality, affordability, and sustainability. Our team of horticultural experts provides personalized guidance for both novice gardeners and professional landscapers. We operate as an outlet for Frantz Wholesale Nursery, eliminating middlemen to deliver cost savings. With daily rotations of acclimated plants and a focus on drought-tolerant solutions, we help customers create thriving landscapes.Our investments in solar energy, water recycling, and composting demonstrate our dedication to environmental stewardship. As a locally rooted business, we prioritize community needs while maintaining industry-leading standards through our 300+ employees. Our facility features five acres of retail inventory, including specimen trees, citrus varieties, and bulk materials like custom soil blends. We pride ourselves on combining generational expertise with innovative practices to serve residential and commercial clients alike.
Services
Citrus Trees
Specimen Trees
Native Plants
Succulents
Bulk Soil Mixes
Landscaping Rocks
Water Recycling Systems
Solar Energy Solutions
Composting Services
Delivery Options
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer plants grown locally for Central Valley climate resilience
- We provide daily fresh rotations from our 400-acre growing grounds
- We pass savings by operating without middlemen between grower and customer
- We maintain 300+ experienced employees dedicated to horticultural excellence
- We invest in solar energy, water recycling, and composting systems
Services
Citrus Trees
We cultivate a diverse selection of citrus trees in CDFA-approved facilities, including lemons, oranges, and limes. Our trees are acclimated for Central Valley climates and come with expert planting guidance. Each tree undergoes quality checks to ensure optimal growth potential for residential and commercial landscapes.
Bulk Materials
Our department provides soil mixes, bark, gravel, and mulch in bulk quantities for delivery or pickup. Products include Frantz Planting Mix with excellent drainage and black bark mulch for moisture retention. We offer weekend pickup availability and delivery options with minimum requirements across Central Valley locations.
Native Plants
We offer California native plants that conserve water while maintaining aesthetic value. Our staff educates customers about species that thrive in local conditions, including ornamental grasses and flowering varieties. These plants support regional ecosystems while reducing irrigation needs for sustainable landscaping.
Specimen Trees
We provide mature trees for immediate landscape impact, including shade and ornamental varieties. Our inventory rotates daily from growing grounds to ensure freshness. Each specimen receives expert pruning and root preparation to ensure successful transplantation in Central Valley environments.
Sustainability Solutions
Our environmental initiatives include solar power generation, water recycling, and composting programs. We operate 70% on solar energy through 1800 panels and recycle 500,000 gallons of water daily. Green waste gets converted into soil amendments, creating closed-loop systems that benefit both customers and the environment.
People
Armando Huerta
Store Manager
Armando Huerta, Store Manager at Frantz Garden Center, leads with over a decade of horticultural expertise, ensuring customers receive personalized care and top-quality plants. His team specializes in matching clients with perfect landscaping solutions for Central Valley climates.
Esteban Ramirez
Assistant Manager
Esteban Ramirez, Assistant Manager, manages daily operations with 15+ years in nursery management. He oversees inventory systems that ensure fresh plant rotations and maintains the facility's 5-acre retail inventory for optimal customer experience.
Michael Frantz
Co-Owner
Michael Frantz, co-owner and second-generation leader, oversees business expansion while maintaining the family's commitment to quality. He drives sustainability initiatives and ensures the company adapts to changing agricultural needs in California's Central Valley.
Questions
What are your nursery's operating hours?
We're open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with Sunday closures. Bulk material pickup follows the same schedule.
Do you deliver landscaping materials?
Yes, we offer local deliveries Monday-Friday with a 3-yard minimum. Delivery fees vary by location and product type.
How do you ensure plant quality?
All plants come directly from our 400-acre growing grounds and rotate daily to maintain freshness. Our staff inspects each plant before retail display.
Are native plants available?
Yes, we carry drought-tolerant native species specifically acclimated for Central Valley conditions. Our staff provides planting guidance for these water-efficient options.
Can I purchase in bulk quantities?
We offer bulk purchasing for soil mixes, mulch, and rock materials with volume discounts available for commercial clients and large projects.
What sustainability practices do you implement?
We generate 70% of our energy through solar panels, recycle 500,000 gallons of water daily, and convert green waste into compost for our growing operations.
