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Your Trusted Garden Centre & Landscaping Services in Elmira
St Jacobs Country Gardens has been serving the Tri-Cities community for over a decade with a commitment to transforming outdoor spaces and providing exceptional horticultural expertise. Our team brings over 70 years of combined experience in landscaping, pond design, and plant cultivation, drawing on deep roots in the local agricultural community. We specialize in creating customized landscape solutions, from initial design to construction and ongoing maintenance, while offering Southern Ontario's largest selection of Proven Winners plants. Our nursery features thousands of annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs, complemented by expert advice from knowledgeable staff including Dave the Pond Guy and Andria the potting specialist. We pride ourselves on personalized service that guides customers through every stage of their gardening journey, whether selecting native species, designing water features, or creating custom plant arrangements.Our dedication to quality extends to our award-winning pond construction capabilities and comprehensive planting guides that ensure long-term success for every customer's investment. With a 4.4 Google rating and 5-star Facebook reviews, we maintain a reputation for excellence through friendly service, educational resources, and a passion for helping properties reach their full potential. Our seasonal offerings include holiday decor installations and gift certificates, while our winter closure allows us to prepare for spring reopening with renewed energy and fresh inventory.
Services
Landscaping Design
Pond Construction
Custom Planters
Gift Certificates
Tree Planting
Highlights and features
- Our team has over 70 years of combined experience in local horticulture
- We offer personalized service from design to maintenance completion
- Dave the Pond Guy provides expert pond construction and maintenance advice
- Southern Ontario's largest selection of Proven Winners plants available
- Award-winning landscape design recognized by Landscape Ontario
What people say
Beautiful plants
Large selection
Friendly staff
Expert advice
Wonderful atmosphere
Services
Landscaping Design
Our customizable landscape design and build process transforms properties through expert planning and execution. With over a decade of local experience, we create personalized outdoor spaces that enhance property value and functionality. Our team combines technical expertise with creative vision to deliver sustainable, aesthetically pleasing solutions tailored to each client's specific needs and budget.
Pond Construction
From chemical-free swimming ponds to decorative water gardens, our pond specialists handle every aspect of design and installation. We offer complete solutions including fish stocking, vegetation selection, and maintenance systems. Our award-winning construction team ensures proper water balance and ecosystem health while creating beautiful focal points that increase property appeal.
Custom Planters
Professional-grade custom planters and hanging baskets are designed to enhance seasonal decor and architectural features. Using premium Proven Winners plants, our horticulturists create long-lasting arrangements that thrive in specific light conditions. Services include seasonal replacements and maintenance plans to ensure continuous visual impact throughout the growing season.
Nursery Services
Our nursery offers Southern Ontario's largest selection of Proven Winners plants, including annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Expert staff provide planting advice, soil recommendations, and pest control solutions tailored to local growing conditions. We guarantee plant quality and offer comprehensive planting guides to ensure successful establishment and long-term health.
Garden Maintenance
Professional maintenance programs keep landscapes looking their best year-round. Services include seasonal cleanups, pruning, fertilization, and pest management using environmentally responsible practices. Our experienced technicians monitor plant health and provide timely interventions to maintain optimal growth and appearance throughout the changing seasons.
Questions
What services does St. Jacobs Country Gardens offer?
We provide landscaping design/installation, pond construction/maintenance, nursery plant sales, custom planters, and gardening advice from expert staff.
Do you have pond experts on staff?
Dave the Pond Guy has decades of experience with all pond types and offers expert advice at our Elmira location.
What are your winter hours?
We are closed for winter maintenance and reopen in Spring 2024 for the gardening season.
Can I get planting advice?
Our knowledgeable staff provides free planting guidance, including our Tree/Shrub Planting Guide with purchase.
Do you deliver plants?
Delivery options are available for large orders - contact our landscaping office at 226-266-9781 for details.
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Reviews (5)
A. Freeman
Nov 19, 2021
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Love the selection of Christmas decor. Can't wait to get it set up at home. Also love that #stellabrown was welcome. She got all the loves! Thanks from @browndoglabs
Lynda Reaume
Oct 22, 2021
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Scott and his crew were second to none. Always available to help. Great service. Linda and her crew are very professional and did a fantastic job. Highly recommend!!
Jody Myers
Jul 29, 2021
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The trees we purchased in the fall unfortunately came with needle cast, some worse than others. At first the nursery seemed willing to stand by their product and hounour their guarantee but it has become such a hassle trying to resolve this issue. Communication is a challenge and apparently damage to our property is acceptable to them. The workmanship is disappointing and customer service is terrible. We spent $15-20,000 in total. I have no confidence in a resolution.
S. Biswas
Jul 17, 2021
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A great garden centre to find your typical, and also very unique plants. Their annual selection is much more vast than most nurseries in the spring and fall time, and the staff are very knowledgeable for any questions that you may have. My most recent project was the city trees that are along the street and they helped me find plants that were tolerant to the heavy road salt used in the winter.
Nayara Nascimento
Jun 25, 2021
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The worst customer service Ive ever experienced. Called a couple days before heading over from brantford in regards to an exchange of a pear tree that we bought a few weeks ago and we were told that its fine, to just bring it back. We arrive today after an hour drive and they tell us they cant do an exchange because they dont know if there are bugs on it? Its a small tree that was never removed from pot you can clearly see its been very well taken care of looks incredibly bigger and better than when we first bought it. I called beforehand so I wouldnt need to waste my time
