Shop · Shops · 2026
The best plant shops in New York.
Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 9 places.
If you’re looking for the best plant stores in New York City you’ve come to the right place. I was a botanical bro long before the plant boom and have spent years cultivating relationships with my local plant shops in NYC. I’ve found the stores with the most knowledgable staff, widest variety of plants and the best pots. In this article I’ll share my favorites, so let’s dive in!
- Chelsea Garden CenterStore · Red Hook & WilliamsburgThe Chelsea Garden Center is also one of the best plant stores in New York City because they’re one of the few to offer outdoor gardening equipment and plants.
- Dahing PlantsStore · Lower East Side
- GRDNStore · Boerum HillMade for “the urban gardener” GRDN is breath of fresh air in the bustling city landscape.
- Greenery UnlimitedStore · GreenpointGreenery Unlimited is the most beautiful plant store in New York City.
- Natty GardenStore · Bed-Stuy & Prospect HeightsThis black-owned plant store in New York City is the quintessential neighborhood nursery.
- RosecransStore · Greenwich VillageRosecrans combines two of my biggest loves: plants and coffee.
- Tula HouseStore · GreenpointCarrying all the basic plants plus a few rarities, where Tula really sets itself apart is in their dedication to quality.
- Union Square Green MarketMarket · Union SquareEvery Wednesday, Friday & Saturday there’s a greenmarket on the north end of Union Square Park, full of vendors that provide some of the best plant shopping in New York City.
- Urban Garden CenterStore · East HarlemWith such expertise behind the wheel I have no doubt the Urban Garden Center will continue to be one of the best plant stores in New York City for years to come.
Chelsea Garden Center
Store · Red Hook & Williamsburg · 444 Van Brunt St & 87 Havemeyer St
The Chelsea Garden Center is also one of the best plant stores in New York City because they’re one of the few to offer outdoor gardening equipment and plants.
GRDN
Store · Boerum Hill · 103 Hoyt St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Made for “the urban gardener” GRDN is breath of fresh air in the bustling city landscape.
Greenery Unlimited
Store · Greenpoint · 91 West St, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Greenery Unlimited is the most beautiful plant store in New York City.
Natty Garden
Store · Bed-Stuy & Prospect Heights · 383 Marcus Garvey Blvd & 636 Washington Ave
This black-owned plant store in New York City is the quintessential neighborhood nursery.
Rosecrans
Store · Greenwich Village · 7 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY 10014
Rosecrans combines two of my biggest loves: plants and coffee.
Tula House
Store · Greenpoint · 59 Meserole Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Carrying all the basic plants plus a few rarities, where Tula really sets itself apart is in their dedication to quality.
Union Square Green Market
Market · Union Square · Union Square W &, E 17th St, New York, NY 10003
Every Wednesday, Friday & Saturday there’s a greenmarket on the north end of Union Square Park, full of vendors that provide some of the best plant shopping in New York City.
Urban Garden Center
Store · East Harlem · 1560 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029
With such expertise behind the wheel I have no doubt the Urban Garden Center will continue to be one of the best plant stores in New York City for years to come.
Best plant shops in New York, 2026
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