Independent
Dennis Perennials
4.9 ★ (41 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
216 W 100 S, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Plant Nurseries & Garden Centers in Valparaiso, IN
Where to buy plants here
Where to buy plants in Valparaiso, IN: big-box vs. independent
Valparaiso, IN has 7 independent nurseries and 6 big-box garden centers in this directory's own classification. Independent, big-box, and grower are separate business-structure categories on file for each listing, not a ranking of one over another.
Independent, named
Plus 4 more in the listings below.
Big-box, named
Plus 3 more in the listings below.
Growing conditions
- USDA hardiness zone
- 6a
- Avg. minimum winter temp
- -10°F
- Median frost dates
- First ~Oct 26 · Last ~Apr 20
Frost dates: NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, nearest station (VALPARAISO PORTER CO MUNI AP, IN US, 3.2 km away) .
What's plantable right now
Nothing in our crop table has an open planting window for this ZIP right now, check back soon.
Planting windows and crop timing here are computed from USDA/NOAA climate data and the university extension sources cited below, not a site visit or soil test. Treat this as a starting point: local conditions vary, and a local nursery or extension office can advise on your exact site. See our full Disclaimer.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Independent
Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery
4.5 ★ (62 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
226 E U.S. Hwy 6, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Big Box
Big Box
Garden Center at The Home Depot
4.3 ★ (3 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
2430 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Independent
Great Oaks Nursery & Garden Center
2.8 ★ (12 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
1021 N State Rd 149, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
In Bloom Florist
4.8 ★ (141 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
456 S Campbell St Unit B, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Independent
M & M Maintenance LLC
4.8 ★ (21 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
789 W US Hwy 30, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Big Box
Big Box
Meijer
4.4 ★ (2,550 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
405 Porters Vale Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Big Box
Big Box
Menards Garden Center
4.0 ★ (6 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
351 Silhavy Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Independent
Ogden Botanical Garden
4.8 ★ (275 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
451 Harrison Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Independent
Reed's Nursery
4.0 ★ (96 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
2253 IN-2, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Independent
Small's Garden Center & Department 9
3.0 ★ (2 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
35 Tayside St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Big Box
Big Box
The Home Depot
4.2 ★ (1,232 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
2430 Laporte Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Big Box
Big Box
Tractor Supply Co.
4.5 ★ (480 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
2500 Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Big Box
Big Box
Walmart Garden Center
3.8 ★ (6 Google reviews) as of 2026-08-06
2400 Morthland Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Licence: not checked, no IN registry held
Planting calendar
The full year, at a glance
Number of crops in our table with an open planting window each month, computed from this ZIP's median frost dates.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start indoors | 1 | 1 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Direct-sow | – | – | 8 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Transplant | – | – | 5 | 11 | 6 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Fall planting | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | 11 | – | – | – |
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