Spruce Up Your Space: 11 Must-Visit Garden Centers In The Rockford Area

Spring is here and summer is near in Illinois, which means it's time to start making our lawns look pretty!  Here's where you should be shopping for all your plants and gardening needs.

Gardening is truly an art form.  It's a beautiful thing to see homeowners outside working on their gardens, landscaping, and using their yard as a blank canvas!

My dad loves landscaping and my mom is the best at finding the most colorful hanging baskets for their yard.  They'll find any excuse to walk around every Garden Center in town - an addiction I can get behind!

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If you're trying to outshine your neighbors this year, try adding colorful pots, decorative statues, twinkling lights, and some bird baths to your gardens. It's all about making your outdoor space feel cozy and inviting - for friends and wildlife.

Here are some great places to start looking for all your plants and gardening essentials in the Rockford and surrounding areas:

• Rock Valley Garden Center
• The Landscape Connection
• Nicholson Lawn and Garden
• Gensler Gardens
• Village Green Rockford
• Didier Greenhouses
• Lowe's Garden Center
• Garden Center at The Home Depot
• Blain's Farm & Fleet 
• DeMeester's Greenhouse & Appleland Orchard Inc. - Freeport
• The Garden Stop - Beloit

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Whether you're planting flowers, veggies, or just want to add some pretty touches to your garden and lawn, Garden Centers are fantastic places to start your search.  Create the garden of your dreams this summer and grab all your favorite plants, decorations, and gardening tools to make your outdoor space beautiful!