Wilmore Nurseries Garden Center & Greenhouse

What Wilmore Nurseries Garden Center & Greenhouse does

Wilmore Nurseries Garden Center & Greenhouse is a locally owned, independent garden center operating from a single 2+ acre site at 711 E. County Line Road in Littleton, Colorado. Founded in 1886 by W.W. Wilmore, the business sells live plants (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants, vegetable starts, herbs, and roses), gardening supplies (containers, tools, soil, mulch, fertilizers, pest control), sod and grass seed, bird-related products, and seasonal merchandise (Christmas trees, wreaths, pumpkins, gift items), and resells seeds from regional suppliers including Lake Valley Seed, Botanical Interests, and Beauty Beyond Belief. The company's core technology is greenhouse cultivation and plant propagation adapted to Colorado's climate, with plant selections informed by Colorado State University plant trials and the Plant Select program co-administered by Denver Botanic Gardens and CSU.

The business generates revenue through three streams: in-store retail plant and supply sales (the dominant stream), at-home landscape consultation services priced at $195 per 45-minute visit delivered by certified nursery professionals, and seasonal merchandise including Colorado-grown produce (Palisade peaches, Olathe corn, Rocky Ford melons). The go-to-market motion is direct-to-consumer physical retail, augmented by an email club, a blog with seasonal gardening tips, free in-store classes, and SEO-optimized plant category pages. The customer base is primarily DIY homeowners across the south Denver metro (Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Wheat Ridge), with a secondary segment of landscape professionals who source materials and refer clients.

Wilmore has been family-owned across three generations of stewardship: W.W. Wilmore (founder, until 1924), his son Scott Wilmore (who added trees, shrubs, and the garden center concept and developed the Gray Gleam juniper), and since 1972 Steve and Abby Driftmier, who consolidated operations into the current Littleton site in 1989. The company today employs 9 people, has no disclosed institutional ownership, no funding history, and operates as a traditional retail nursery with no software platform, app, or proprietary AI capabilities.

Name

Wilmore Nurseries Garden Center & Greenhouse

Legal name

Wilmore Nursery & Garden Center

Website

https://wilmorenurseries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wilmore Nurseries is a 138-year-old, family-owned independent garden center in Littleton, Colorado, selling Colorado-adapted plants, gardening supplies, and seasonal merchandise from a 2+ acre retail site, and offering paid at-home landscape consultations to DIY homeowners across the south Denver metro.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Garden Center and Nursery

NAICS

Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Nursery and Floriculture Production (11142)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)

akta.pro primary industry

Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers) (CRAIAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nursery Production (Woody Ornamentals: Trees, Shrubs, Roses) (AFAGAHAF), Native Species & Restoration Plant Nurseries (AFAMADAF), Raised Garden Beds & Planter Box Installation (HSAIAFAK)

Keywords

• Retail garden center
• Live plant nursery
• Landscape consultation
• Colorado hardy plants
• Drought tolerant landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Plant Sales: In-store retail sales of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants, vegetable plants, herbs, seeds, roses, and native/drought-tolerant plants. Also includes pottery, containers, garden tools, fertilizers, soil amendments, mulch, and pest control products.
2. Landscape Consultation Services: At-home landscape consultation service priced at $195 for 45 minutes. Provides DIY homeowners with expert advice on landscape design, plant selection, pruning techniques, and garden maintenance.
3. Seasonal Products and Gifts: Seasonal merchandise including Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, pumpkins, gourds, fall decorations, and gift items. Farmer's market produce including Colorado-grown peaches, corn, and melons during summer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wilmore Nurseries is a locally-owned independent garden center and greenhouse operating a 2+ acre retail site in Littleton, Colorado, selling live plants (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants, vegetables, herbs, roses, native and drought-tolerant varieties), seeds, bulbs, and a full line of gardening supplies (containers, soil, mulch, fertilizers, pest control, tools, bird products). The company complements retail with at-home landscape consultation services, free in-store educational classes, and seasonal merchandise such as Christmas trees and wreaths.

Product overview

Wilmore Nurseries Garden Center & Greenhouse is a locally-owned independent garden center offering a comprehensive range of gardening products and services. Their product portfolio centers on live plants (annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, houseplants, vegetables, herbs) combined with essential gardening supplies (containers, soil, mulch, fertilizers, tools, pest control). They provide related products including sod, grass seed, bird supplies, and seasonal/gift items. Services include at-home landscape consultation and referrals to landscaping professionals. The company operates as a traditional retail nursery rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plants (Annuals, Perennials, Trees, Shrubs, Houseplants, Roses) Live plants including flowering annuals, perennials that return yearly, trees, shrubs, houseplants for indoor use, and roses. Plants are selected based on Colorado climate suitability through CSU plant trials and include multiple size options.
• Vegetables, Herbs & Seeds Edible plants including vegetable starts and herb plants, plus vegetable and flower seeds from suppliers including Lake Valley Seed, Botanical Interests, and Beauty Beyond Belief. Includes heirloom, certified organic, and hybrid varieties, all GMO-free and untreated.
• Seeds and Bulbs Vegetable and flower seed inventory from suppliers including Lake Valley Seed, Botanical Interests, and Beauty Beyond Belief, plus spring and summer bulbs including tulips, daffodils, crocus, and summer-blooming varieties.
• Containers & Pottery Various pots and containers in plastic, ceramic, clay, and wooden options, including self-watering pots, hanging baskets, and specialized pots for orchids, African violets, and bonsai.
• Soil, Mulch & Amendments Soil amendments, compost, bagged potting soil, and mulch products for planting beds and container gardens, including plant-based and manure-based combinations.
• Fertilizers Both organic and synthetic fertilizer formulations for various plant types including vegetables, flowers, bulbs, citrus, and orchids, with N-P-K ratios available for specific Colorado soil needs.
• Sod & Grass Seed Kentucky bluegrass sod in 6 square foot sections and bulk grass seed including drought-tolerant varieties such as a no-mow clover mix and a water-less grass seed mix requiring one-third the water of typical bluegrass lawns. Locally sourced, weed-free options available.
• Pest, Disease & Weed Control Both organic and synthetic solutions for pest control, including beneficial insects (ladybugs, praying mantis), repellents for deer and rabbits, and fungicides.
• Garden Tools & Supplies Hand tools, shovels, rakes, tomato cages, plant ties, trellises, watering equipment, garden gloves, and other supplies needed for gardening maintenance.
• For The Birds Products Bird feeders, houses, seed, and hummingbird nectar feeders, with bulk seed options available.
• Seasonal & Gift Items Seasonal merchandise including Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias, pumpkins, gourds, and fall decorations, plus gift items like wind chimes and garden gnomes. Wilmore gift cards are also available.
• At-Home Landscape Consultation On-site professional consultation in which a certified nursery professional visits the homeowner's property for 45 minutes to provide personalized advice on landscape design, plant selection, pruning techniques, and garden maintenance. Priced at $195 per session.
• Gray Gleam Juniper (Juniperus scopulorum 'Gray Gleam') Proprietary evergreen juniper variety originally grafted by Scott Wilmore from a gray-green upright juniper found southwest of Morrison, Colorado. Sold as a signature landscape plant adaptation to Colorado's climate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of plant problems are related to soil - proper amendment and plant selection prevents most issues

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plant SelectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWilmore is a member of the Plant Select program administered by Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University. The program identifies the best plants for the inter-mountain region and high plains, many being drought-resistant and ideal for xeriscaping. Wilmore carries as many Plant Select varieties as available.
• Colorado State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-administrator of Plant Select program. Wilmore relies on CSU plant trials and other plant data to select plants that will be successful in customer gardens. Also references CSU Extension resources and Master Gardener program.
• Denver Botanic GardenscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-administrator of Plant Select program with Colorado State University. Jointly identifies best plants for regional landscaping challenges.
• Lake Valley SeedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoulder-based seed supplier providing vegetable and flower seeds including organic and heirloom varieties. All seed is GMO-free and untreated. Seeds available year-round at Wilmore.
• Botanical InterestsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroomfield-based seed company specializing in organic and heirloom seeds. No GMO seeds, all untreated. Provides seed inventory for Wilmore's seed room.
• Beauty Beyond BeliefminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBoulder-based supplier specializing in wildflower seeds, heirloom and organic heirloom vegetable seeds, and native grasses. All seed is GMO-free. Supplies bulk seed offerings at Wilmore.
• New Roots DesignminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLandscape design partner offering basic planting plans, in-person shopping assistance, and full landscape design services. Refer customers to Wilmore for plant materials.
• Weston LandscapingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended landscaper providing labor services. Refer customers for installation work.
• Altitude LawnscapeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended landscaper providing labor services for plantings and landscape projects.
• A Natural GardenerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended organic-focused landscaper providing labor services.
• Colorado Premier Tree CareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended partner for tree trimming and removal services.
• Schaffer Lawn Sprinklers Inc.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended partner for irrigation installation services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Echter's Nursery & Garden Center: Long-established, family-owned independent garden center in Arvada, Colorado. Directly comparable: similar size, similar Colorado-climate plant specialization, similar retail-and-consultation model serving the Denver metro.
• Tagawa Gardens: Independently owned garden center based in the south Denver metro area (Centennial). Comparable as a regional Colorado nursery competing for the same Front Range homeowners with similar plant and supply offerings.
• Sturtz & Copeland Greenhouse & Garden Center: Boulder, Colorado-based independent garden center offering plants, garden supplies, and landscape services. Comparable as a long-standing independent Colorado nursery with similar retail-plus-services mix.
• Country Fair Garden Center: Independently owned Denver-area garden center selling annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and garden supplies. Comparable mid-sized independent competing for the same Denver metro DIY homeowner customer.
• Hilltop Gardens: Colorado-based independent garden center serving the Front Range with plants, landscaping services, and seasonal merchandise. Comparable regional independent with similar product breadth and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Lowe's: National big-box home improvement retailer operating in the same trade area with full garden centers offering plants, soil, tools, and supplies. Comparable as a mass-market competitor pressuring pricing on common SKUs.
• Home Depot: National big-box home improvement retailer with multiple Denver metro locations selling plants, garden supplies, and equipment. Comparable as a primary competitor for the same DIY gardener customer on commodity plant and supply categories.

Others

• Botanical Interests: Colorado-based (Broomfield) specialty seed company specializing in organic and heirloom seeds. Comparable as a regional supplier/partner Wilmore already resells; useful peer for understanding the Colorado specialty seed supply chain.
• Plant Select: Regional plant introduction program administered by Denver Botanic Gardens and Colorado State University. Wilmore is a member retailer; comparable as the strategic program shaping Wilmore's differentiated plant assortment.

Regional players

• Armstrong Garden Centers: Multi-location independent garden center chain operating primarily in California with a comparable retail nursery and landscape services model. Comparable as a larger independent nursery operator, though in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wilmore-nurseries-garden-center-&-greenhouse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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