East Coast Garden Center

East Coast Garden Center is a retail and wholesale nursery located in Millsboro, Delaware. The garden center, established in 1990 by Valery, Rick, and Steve Cordrey, is known for its vast selection of unique and high-quality trees, evergreens, flowering shrubs, grasses, natives, perennials, annuals, house plants, tropicals, and more. Our garden center offers custom container creation, landscape design, and installation services to cater to our customers' diverse needs. We are proud recipients of the Delaware Nursery Landscape Association's "Best Large Landscape" Resident Category award in 2010, 2013, and 2014.

Destination Nursery and Events

East Coast Garden Center aims to be more than just a nursery. Our garden center features display gardens to inspire customers, a beautiful houseplant showroom called the Cordrey Center, and the Enrichment Center for hosting classes for all ages. Expanding our Children's Garden area is an ongoing initiative to create a captivating destination location. We pride ourselves on providing not only a wide range of plants but also a welcoming space for learning, relaxation, and appreciation of outdoor spaces filled with plants.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission: Our mission at East Coast Garden Center is to provide unique, high-performing, and high-quality landscape material to customers and clients in Southern Delaware and surrounding areas.

Vision: We envision East Coast Garden Center as a beautiful space that not only serves as a retail and wholesale store but also has gathering spaces for all ages who want to learn about and enjoy outdoor spaces with plants.

Values: At East Coast Garden Center, we value positive attitudes, working hard and smart, innovation, and cultivating interesting plants. We believe in fostering a strong relationship with our customers, employees, vendors, and the larger community.

Our Services

At East Coast Garden Center, we distinguish ourselves through our wide range of services and expertise:

1. Plant Selection: We boast an extensive and diverse inventory, with a commitment to bringing in plant material from around the country to ensure our customers have access to the newest plants in the area.

2. Landscape Design and Installation: Our team of experienced professionals provides custom landscape design and installation services that cater to your specific requirements, enhancing the beauty and functionality of your outdoor space.

3. Container Creation: Our custom container creation service allows you to choose from a variety of unique plants and containers, crafted by our skilled team to suit your personal style.

4. Community Involvement: We are committed to engaging with our local community through hosting special events and offering gardening classes for all ages and skill levels. Our classes enrich participants with education on new skills and techniques, facilitating their growth as gardening enthusiasts.

5. Resources: We provide helpful resources, including a soil test kit, monthly gardening tips, plant info sheets, plant spacing calculator, and soil calculator, to ensure our customers have the necessary tools for successful gardening projects.

East Coast Garden Center is your destination for a comprehensive garden and landscaping experience. We pride ourselves on creating a space that serves the needs of homeowners, landscaping professionals, and wholesalers who seek high-quality, unique plants and services in Southern Delaware and surrounding areas.