Ted Lare Garden Center is located just 10 minutes south of Des Moines in Cumming, IA on 88 acres of land. We are open 7 days a week from mid-March through early December every year, with seasonal hours during the winter. Our goal is to inspire our community to create outdoor escapes in their own backyards and help them accomplish that from start to finish. You can find flowers for every season, annuals and perennials, shrubs, trees, houseplants, garden art, handmade local art and so much more here. When you shop with us, you have our support for the entire lifespan of that plant and even after! We are eager to share our knowledge and help you find success in gardening.
My wife wanted a cottage garden oasis for retirement. We contacted Ted Lare and they sent Jeff out. He was prompt, accessible, and listened to what she was thinking. The design he came back with was over the top amazing. It was a long summer with all the rain, but to see how happy she is sitting in her little slice of paradise with our two dogs this fall, makes it so worth it. Thanks so much Jeff.
Visiting the area with family and we stopped in to check it out on their grand opening for the garden center. Great options for plants and garden decor! Check them out for your gardening needs.
When my husband and I moved to Iowa from Florida, we were used to having beautifully landscaped yards—something our new home was missing. We considered doing the work ourselves, but we quickly realized we weren’t familiar with the local soil, plants, or climate. After visiting several garden shops, we found Ted Lare, and we were thoroughly impressed from the start. They sent a specialist to our home to understand our vision, and the detailed plans and options she presented were exceptionally helpful. From there, we worked together to create exactly what we wanted—and all within our budget. When landscaping day arrived, we were amazed. The team’s expertise, work ethic, and equipment completely transformed our front yard, giving us the curb appeal we had hoped for. They truly exceeded our expectations! A few months later, we decided to add some fall colors to our landscape—something we had never experienced in Florida. Our wonderful specialist, Amber, returned and designed a custom plan that brought stunning autumn beauty to our yard. The results were absolutely incredible! I can’t say enough great things about Ted Lare. They are knowledgeable, professional, reliable, and reasonably priced for the outstanding quality they provide. We’ve already scheduled a spring maintenance visit and look forward to working with them again. If you’re looking for expert landscaping and a team that genuinely cares, we wholeheartedly give Ted Lare Design + Build our highest recommendation!
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