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Earl May Garden Center retail store in Hastings, Nebraska.

The Earl May Story


We operate 28 family owned and operated stores throughout Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri and Kansas. At your local Earl May Garden Center you’ll find more than just plants. You’ll find friendly, helpful staff and everything you need to enhance your outdoor living space.


Several different types of weeds in a lawn.

Weed Free Living

If weeds are popping up in your lawn, you’re not alone. From dandelions and clover to crabgrass and creeping charlie, unwanted invaders can quickly take away from an otherwise healthy, green yard. The good news? With the right approach, you can tackle weeds effectively and strengthen your lawn at the same time.
Red chile peppers on a pepper plant.

From Mild to Wild: The Scoville Scale

If you’ve ever bitten into a pepper expecting a little kick and ended up reaching for a glass of milk, you’ve experienced the power of the Scoville Heat Scale firsthand. Whether you’re planting a mild salsa garden or chasing serious heat, understanding this scale can help you choose the right peppers for your taste buds—and your recipes.
Line of green arborvitae trees.

Plants for Screening

A natural solution to block a view is doing so with plants. Greenery provides a soft look without the harshness of a fence or other structure. We offer plant screening solutions for patios, decks, pools, backyard play spaces, fences, A/C or other utility units, or the sight of structures outside of your property.

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