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Ankeny, IA
Garden Center

Explore Earl May Garden Center in Ankeny, IA, for a selection of premium plants, gardening tools, and expert advice to kickstart your gardening journey. Visit us today and discover everything you need for a vibrant garden at our Ankeny location.
Find garden supplies and services including landscaping, planting, garden seeds and lawn care in Ankeny, Iowa.



Contact Info & Hours

1509 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023

Phone: 515-964-2884

M - F - 8:00 am to 7:00 pm

Sat - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sun - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm


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



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
Russ Sampson

History: I started with Earl May in 2023. I moved up to manager in 2025.

Favorite Place to Visit: I enjoy visiting the local baseball field to watch my son pitch. I also enjoy gardening, concerts and traveling.

Favorite Houseplant: Monstera

Favorite Tree: Willow

Top 3 Perennials: Russian Sage, Coreopsis, Salvia

Why Work at Earl May?
"I enjoy problem solving with guests and using my horticulture degree to do so."

Current manager at the Earl May Garden Center in Ankeny, Iowa.