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Ames, IA
Garden Center

Visit the Earl May Garden Center in Ames, IA, for top-quality plants, expert gardening advice, and all the essentials for a flourishing garden. Explore our diverse range today and discover everything you need to bring your gardening visions to life in Ames.
Find garden supplies and services including landscaping, planting, garden seeds and lawn care in Ames, Iowa.



Contact Info & Hours

Visit us at
1601 S Kellogg Ave
Ames, IA 50010

Phone: 515-232-2929

Business Hours:

M - F - 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sat - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Sun - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm




Our Departments
    - Nursery (Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Ornamental Grasses)
    - Flowering Plants (Annuals, Pre-Made Container Gardens, Hanging Baskets)
    - Garden Seed
    - Gifts & Garden Decor
    - Houseplants
    - Lawn Care & Grass Seed
    - Watering Supplies
    - Weed, Disease & Pest Solutions
    - Wildlife & Birding Supplies



Our Services
    - Landscape Design & Planning
    - Landscape Installation
    - Landscape Maintenance
    - Planting Services
    - Custom Container Potting
    - Delivery Service (see store for details)
    - Weed, Disease & Pest ID (bring in photos or bagged samples)
    - Lawn Checks


Meet the Manager
Jalynn Haught

History: I have been with Earl May for about two and a half years now. I started working part-time at our Ankeny location. Within three months, I decided to move up to full-time, and before I knew it, I was offered a management position.

Favorite Place to Visit: I love the local restaurants in Ames. There is a tea shop not too far from the store called Little Woods: Herbs and Tea that serves excellent tea!

Favorite Houseplant: Painted Lady Philodendron

Top 3 Perennials: Salvia, Coneflowers, Milkweed - any Iowa native flower really

Favorite Tree: Weeping Willows!

Why Work at Earl May?
"As a nature / plant lover, this company hives me an opportunity to immerse myself in all my favorite things. Not only that, but I get to work with amazing people both inside and outside the company. I have met some of my closest friends through this company. Without it, I would certainly be a different person."