If you are looking for the most impressive selection of plants AND the most beautiful shopping location in the Lake Norman area, look no further! Peruse our gravel paths while viewing beautiful blooming plants, Japanese maples, and rare conifers. Enjoy the soothing sound of falling water as you pass our many fountains.
Visit our koi pond for a zen-like experience as you become mesmerized by the colorful fish and the stunning plantings. Enjoy the whimsy of our many miniature container gardens, complete with tiny trees, mini furniture and adorable little animals and accessories. Explore our many charming out-buildings where you might discover that perfect garden accessory that you didn't know you needed.
Our eclectic gift shop is the perfect place to find a unique gift for a friend or new houseplant for yourself. Enjoy our many display gardens where you will be inspired by the multitude of colorful blooms, contrasting textures, and fascinating foliage.
Visit our koi pond for a zen-like experience as you become mesmerized by the colorful fish and the stunning plantings. Enjoy the whimsy of our many miniature container gardens, complete with tiny trees, mini furniture and adorable little animals and accessories. Explore our many charming out-buildings where you might discover that perfect garden accessory that you didn't know you needed.
Our eclectic gift shop is the perfect place to find a unique gift for a friend or new houseplant for yourself. Enjoy our many display gardens where you will be inspired by the multitude of colorful blooms, contrasting textures, and fascinating foliage.
Services
When you are looking for just the right landscaping to enhance the exterior of your home or business, call Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscaping. We can convert any lawn or garden space into a pleasing and aesthetic masterpiece. We have the skills to beautify the outdoors where you live and work, making the most of what nature has to offer.
Everything about successful gardening begins with the soil. Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscaping has the largest selection of organic soil amendments and fertilizers in the Lake Norman Area, from kelp meal to dried blood to worm castings. We've got your soil needs covered too, with soils and mulches from Fafard, Daddy Petes, and the new line of Espoma organic specialty soils.
At Dearness Gardens, we welcome all critters great and small into our gardens (except Japanese beetles and maybe aphids!), and we encourage you to do the same. We carry an extensive selection of products such as decorative and functional birdhouses, bird feeders, and birdbaths. We carry top USA brand AUDUBON-they have a new line of "Going Green" bird feeders and bird houses made of 90% recycled plastic!
Dearness Gardens Nursery and Landscape Center has a great selection of trees and shrubs for your landscape! From annuals to perennials, we have what you need for a rich and colorful garden that will attract the birds and butterflies. Trees are the biggest investment you will make in your landscape, and therefore need to be chosen with care and planted correctly.
Reviews (25)
Nancy Bass
Nov 27, 2021
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Great local company to work with. Christy helped design our landscape, making extra effort to use local species that will thrive in our climate, as well as address our issue with deer (she chose - non-tasty-to-deer varieties.) The crew who came to install our landscape - Rankin, Jay, Chad and Jeremy could not have been any better - on time, personable, thoughtful, and great at what they do. Absolutely loved working with them every step of the way.
Linda Griffin
Oct 26, 2021
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Nancy Brown
Oct 16, 2021
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Dearness Gardens is extraordinary. Honey bees, birds, flowers, shrubs, bubbling fountains, a haven for all. Our small outdoor painting group returned today to paint. We love the environment. There is a plethora of colorful and captivating subjects everywhere you look. And the staff is very welcoming.
Kristyn Clark
Sep 26, 2021
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Sheila Ijames
Sep 23, 2021
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I don't recommend this nursery!!! The prices here are lower than most in the area but the plants are not guaranteed. Please don't expect any refunds of 50% of the price of shrubs or trees that die. This policy is stated on their receipt. However the owner does not honor it unless you purchase more plants! I found another policy in their brochure that stated 100% refund on shrubs and trees that die within a year (which is also false). The staff has no clue on how to maintain plants or the refund policies. I spent $1,800 here in the spring for 10 shrubs. One plant was almost dead upon arrival. The
Cynthia H.
Sep 23, 2021
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For those of you who had a bad experience with Dearness Garden such as dead trees, no call backs and the return policy; please email me at champton320@yahoo.com. I am taking them to court for not adhering to their policy and selling a bad batch of trees. The policy on the brochure is different from the one on the receipt. I am willing to add you to the lawsuit at no charge. Something needs to happen when establishments choose choices to treat their customers after making purchases like the dirt that they sell.
Cynthia H.
Sep 20, 2021
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Purchased 10 trees which was planted by Dearness staff. The trees all struggled to live and I returned for the 50% refund due me for the dead trees. I was told I had to buy more trees in order for the guarantee to be fulfilled. Not..just
.lost $1800 on dead trees and they wanted me to spend another $750 to committ to their warranty. Also said I re dived a landscape discount that I knew nothing about. I am not a landscaper..if I were I would have put the trees in myself..Shady Place..
.lost $1800 on dead trees and they wanted me to spend another $750 to committ to their warranty. Also said I re dived a landscape discount that I knew nothing about. I am not a landscaper..if I were I would have put the trees in myself..Shady Place..
Madeline Brooks
Sep 01, 2021
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We absolutely loved this cute little nursery. They have so many plant options and the way the merchandise is displayed is definitely worth the visit. It’s beautiful there! We definitely wanted to stay longer and look at everything they had more than once. It’s a great weekend outing. Thank you Dearness for our cute plant babies! They’re still healthy and thriving
Lindsay H.
Jul 12, 2021
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Hunter P.
May 17, 2021
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Barbara Baran
Apr 01, 2021
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Leigh Flowers - Hiking Realtor Charlotte - N. C. Real Estate
Mar 22, 2021
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I’ve been breezing by this place for years and have never take the time to stop in. Honeeeee .... yyyyy !!! This is a Field Trip all day long 😅😂🤣!!! They have EVERYTHING you can imagine from fresh herbs, vegetables, shrubs, flowers, indoor/outdoor plants, and unique and rare species of trees and plants. The garden ornaments, planter pots, accessories are different from what you see inside the big box stores. They also have amendments, garden supplies, landscape pavers, and so much more. Got a couple hours to kill ? Here’s your Spot !! They are super nice here, prices are fair and plants
Zahra S.
Feb 24, 2021
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Kevin Garcia
Dec 28, 2020
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I loved this plant nursery! They had a great selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as trees and bushes. I also liked their decor and the signs are very cute and funny. There are many plant nurserys throughout Charlotte but this one is by far one of my favorites for their selection and sense of humor.
Dana B.
Jun 08, 2020
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I have purchased many house plants from Dearness and they are all absolutely beautiful! Each time that I have come in, Logan has always been extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and excited to help me find plants that work for me (I preferred plants that needed little care) -- she has picked out beautiful plants for me each time and they are all thriving. Dearness gardens grounds are beautiful and they have such a variety to choose from whether you just wants plants for your home or if you'd like to do gardening! I love walking around and looking at everything they offer. They will help you any
Michelle B.
May 09, 2020
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I finally stopped in to visit on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Let me start by saying the staff are great and helped me with my questions. There are so many plants and shrubs to see...big ones and small ones! You need to allow enough time to take it all in. You'll need time to sniff everything. If you are into gardening or simply want to step up your curb appeal, stop in to visit Dearness Gardens and enjoy all there is to see. I found the plant prices to be comparable but the accessories (pots) were a bit steep. I left with some fragrant lavender plants.
Chelia S.
Mar 02, 2020
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There is an enchanted feeling about this place. I visited in search of fallen pots, which I did not find. Still I enjoyed browsing around, checking out the selection. There are so many adorable items. In addition to yard/garden decor plants/flowers/trees/seeds are also available for purchase. Parking is located on each side of the display lot. I would recommend wearing rain boots (or shoes that you are not particular about. There is no concrete walk path so at times you may encounter mud/water. Still, I enjoyed the rustic style here. Most items are displayed outdoors, but there are at least 2
Keke M.
Mar 02, 2020
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Pam L.
Aug 22, 2019
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My husband And I moved here from California and found Dearness Gardens near our daughter, so we thought we would go visit.
We bought a house in a new development and needed some trees and shrubs.
We spent over $1000 on trees and a couple shrubs which they were happy to sell us. Part of our reason for buying there is their guarantee.
We also paid them about $500 to have them plant everything we purchased to save my husbands back AND this increased the warranty on them.
We explained when we purchased I did not want any fruit bearing trees. Even fruitless plums have little mini plums. I explained
We bought a house in a new development and needed some trees and shrubs.
We spent over $1000 on trees and a couple shrubs which they were happy to sell us. Part of our reason for buying there is their guarantee.
We also paid them about $500 to have them plant everything we purchased to save my husbands back AND this increased the warranty on them.
We explained when we purchased I did not want any fruit bearing trees. Even fruitless plums have little mini plums. I explained
Anne N.
Oct 20, 2018
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I keep trying to enjoy this place for it is local and family run but I always leave disappointed. There are some pretty areas to get ideas but that is the extent of the positive. I have yet to meet a friendly employee, they seem irritated with customers and have more than once overheard them hoping for rain so they can "close early". They talk more amongst themselves than to guests. When inquiring about certain products I have gotten the response "we can't make any money off those so we don't sell it". The other main down fall is the prices are double that for Lowe
Krista B.
Apr 22, 2018
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Jason G.
Oct 09, 2017
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My wife and I are new to the area and stopped into this place hoping to find a local lawn and garden center to use as we started sprucing up our new home. The facilities are large and can be somewhat daunting and the maps that are provided are of little help. When we approached some staff about certain plants, we were told where to look and sent on our way. When we returned with more questions, as obvious novices, we were again pointed in a direction and told to go. Multiple staff members were pretty unwilling to move from their hut and walk us through the selection. It was quite off-putting as
Tony K.
Jul 26, 2015
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It's the closes landscaping, garden center near us but I wish there were more. It's not so much the selection, it's just that when we have a question or need assistance that it's hard to find anyone.
We have bought plants and shrubs here before but don't go in with high expectations, you'll be disappointed too.
I will say that if your the kind of person that likes to be left alone then this is the garden center for you. I suggest that when you first walk in, grab someone then otherwise it's a ghost town
We have bought plants and shrubs here before but don't go in with high expectations, you'll be disappointed too.
I will say that if your the kind of person that likes to be left alone then this is the garden center for you. I suggest that when you first walk in, grab someone then otherwise it's a ghost town
Kenny R.
May 05, 2014
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Great selection. A little pricey though.
What a wonderful place to walk around. Beautiful layout with a wide variety of plants. That said, this isn't the place to go find 3 packs of tomatoes for 1.75 for your spring garden. A lot of the plant and herb starts were $4.50 a piece. They stay busy though, so customer service, location, and variety must be their niche.
What a wonderful place to walk around. Beautiful layout with a wide variety of plants. That said, this isn't the place to go find 3 packs of tomatoes for 1.75 for your spring garden. A lot of the plant and herb starts were $4.50 a piece. They stay busy though, so customer service, location, and variety must be their niche.
Jonathan U.
Aug 13, 2013
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Stepping into Dearness Gardens is like stepping into a fairytale land. I had often driven past here to and from work while living in Cornelius and wanted to check it out. When I finally did I was pretty blown away. The first two-thirds of the layout here are best enjoyed with a slow walk in the evening or morning. Have a look over all the decorative plants perfect for any backyard setting you may be planning. Want a pond? They've got one for inspiration. Want stone lanterns, busts and statuettes? They've got 'em. There's also an indoor shop with more decor related items like
