List: 10 highest-rated plant nurseries near Denver
DENVER (KDVR) — As the weather in Denver is warming up for the season, Coloradans are getting outside with gardening and yard work.
It might be a little early to plant things just yet, but the time is coming soon. According to historic records from the National Weather Service, the average last freeze of the season in Denver happens around May 5, though freezing temperatures have happened after that point before.
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Notably, Pinpoint Weather Meteorologist Travis Michels said the late-April snowstorm will likely be the last of the season for Denver.
Playing in the dirt might be more fun when you can envision what you might plant and where. So, FOX31 rounded up a list of the best nurseries in the Denver metro area where you might look to get ideas and inspiration as you plan your landscape.
These 10 Denver-area nurseries had overall ratings of over four stars with over 100 reviews on Google:
Green Lady Gardens: 4.8 stars, 144 reviews
744 Santa Fe Dr., Denver
Plant Garage: 4.8 stars, 183 reviews
1000 Acoma St., Denver
City Floral Garden Center: 4.3 stars, 533 reviews
1440 Kearney St., Denver
The Herbery: 4.8 stars, 125 reviews
819 E. 6th Ave., Denver
ReRoot: 4.8 stars, 130 reviews
1218 34th St., Denver
Country Fair Garden Center: 4.4 stars, 170 reviews
7150 Leetsdale Dr. #415, Denver
Elliott Gardens: 4.6 Stars, 178 reviews
6321 Lowell Blvd., Denver
The Terrorium Shop: 4.9 stars, 461 reviews
4416 Yates St., Denver
Al’s Pine Garden: 4.9 stars, 102 reviews
6815 W 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge
Southwest Gardens: 4.8 stars, 274 reviews
4114 N Harlan St., Wheat Ridge
There are rain showers in the forecast for the rest of the week that have the potential to turn into snow, but it’s not likely. Michels said temperatures for the end of April and the start of May will likely be above average.
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