Welcome to Expert Gardener® – your source for high quality gardening products to help your plants thrive! Our story begins over 50 years ago, when our founder, John Smith, had a vision to provide gardeners with the best tools and materials for growing healthy, beautiful gardens and landscapes.
John was an avid home gardener himself, who became frustrated with the poor quality and ineffectiveness of many mainstream gardening products. He knew there had to be a better way to give plants the proper care and nutrition they needed. So in 1968, John decided to put his horticulture knowledge to work, left his office job, and started Expert Gardener® out of his garage.
Initially, John began formulating premium potting mixes packed with organic nutrients that perfectly nourished plants and helped them grow strong. As word spread amongst gardening circles about the incredible results achieved using Expert Gardener® mixes, demand rapidly grew. John brought on additional staff to help keep up with orders and expanded into developing other critically important gardening products.
Today, Expert Gardener® offers a full line of top-quality gardening necessities to take your landscape projects to new heights:
- Potting mixes – Our signature blends like the Expert Gardener® All Purpose Potting Mix are specially formulated to give your container plants exactly what they need. Packed with premium ingredients like compost, peat moss, perlite, and our exclusive controlled release plant nutrient, your plants will get superior nourishment. Our potting mixes provide the ideal balance of drainage, moisture retention, and nutrition to allow robust root development and vigorous growth.
- Fertilizers – Proper fertilization is essential for helping plants reach their full genetic potential. Expert Gardener® Plant Food gives your gardens a steady feeding all season long for lush growth and abundant blooms. This all purpose fertilizer is made from premium ingredients that slowly release key macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Just a single application nourishes for up to 3 months!
- Hoses & hose accessories – Every gardener needs a good quality hose for essential watering tasks. The Expert Gardener® Flexible Garden Hose is built tough to withstand years of use. This lightweight, maneuverable hose won’t kink or tangle, making watering simple and efficient. We also offer a wide assortment of useful hose attachments like nozzles, repair couplers, splitters, and more!
- Soils & soil amendments – Prepare new planting beds or improve existing soils with Expert Gardener® Topsoil and organic amendments. Our premium topsoil is enriched with essential nutrients plants need. Blended with organic matter like compost or manure, it creates an ideal growing medium for flowers, vegetables, trees, and more. We also offer handy soil amendments like peat moss for moisture retention and perlite for drainage.
- Grass seed – Growing a lush green lawn starts with high quality grass seed. Our Expert Gardener® Grass Seed Mix contains a blend of elite turf-type tall fescue, perennial ryegrass, and bluegrass varieties. This mix germinates readily and establishes a durable, dense lawn that withstands heavy use and resists diseases. Specially formulated for a variety of climates.
- Gardening tools – Every gardening project requires the right tools for the task. The Expert Gardener® Tool Collection provides essential, high-quality tools for planting, digging, weeding, pruning and more. Tools like trowels, hand pruners, rakes, and shovels are made from durable materials that withstand rugged use. Designed to make gardening easier and more enjoyable.
- Watering equipment – Proper watering is crucial for healthy plants. We offer a range of watering equipment to streamline irrigation for all your gardening needs. Choose from oscillating and pulsating sprinklers, soaker hoses, drip irrigation kits, and more. Plus quality garden hoses and accessories that make watering simple and efficient.
- Pest & weed control solutions – Contending with weeds, insects, and diseases is part of gardening. Our safe, effective organic and natural care products help keep these problems in check. Choose from insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and repellents that work with nature – not against it. We also offer beneficial insects that naturally control common garden pests.
- Season extenders – Lengthen your growing season and protect plants from harsh weather with season extending products. Our polyethylene greenhouses, cold frames, row covers, and shade cloth allow earlier planting and later harvests. Sturdy designs stand up to wind, rain, frost, and snow.
Every Expert Gardener® product is rigorously tested by horticulture professionals to ensure optimal effectiveness and quality. We are committed to providing gardeners with premium solutions that really work – guaranteed. When you choose Expert Gardener®, you can feel confident your plants will get exactly what they need to reach their growth potential and keep your landscape thriving all season long.
Our Commitment to Customers
Since our founding, the goal of Expert Gardener® has always been simple – to supply gardeners with the best products and knowledge for growing successful gardens. We are passionate about improving gardeners’ experiences by offering:
- Innovative Products – Our in-house research and development team is continuously working to formulate and source new gardening products that solve problems and get results. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of product innovation.
- Convenience – We strive to make Expert Gardener® products easy to find and purchase through our nationwide network of retailers and global online store. Inventory is always fully stocked so products are ready when you need them.
- Education & Inspiration – Growing a beautiful landscape requires know-how. Our blog, videos, guides and dedicated customer support staff provide practical gardening advice and inspiration for both beginners and experts. We want to inform, educate and motivate people to grow gardens they’re proud of.
- 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed – We stand behind every product we offer with a 100% money back satisfaction guarantee. If you’re ever unsatisfied, just let us know and we’ll make it right. Your complete satisfaction is our top priority.
Our founder John Smith established Expert Gardener® on principles of integrity, honesty and exceeding customer expectations. We aim to continue honoring those principles today through fair business practices, caring customer service, and delivering on product claims. Our goal is for every gardening experience with Expert Gardener® to be enjoyable and fulfilling.
Our Team
Behind every great company is an amazing team. The staff at Expert Gardener® are truly the heart and soul of our business. From product development, to customer service, to order fulfillment and beyond, our employees work diligently every day to serve gardeners’ needs and spread the joy of gardening.
Our team includes:
- Horticulture Experts – Our product developers and advisors include degreed horticulturists, agronomists, plant scientists and lifelong gardeners. They translate their extensive plant knowledge into creating products that work.
- Customer Experience Champions – Our customer support staff are deeply knowledgeable about all Expert Gardener® products. They provide personalized advice tailored to each gardener’s needs via phone, email, social media and live chat.
- Operational Wizards – Behind the scenes team members manage inventory, purchasing, order processing, shipping and more to ensure smooth business operations and timely product deliveries. Their commitment to efficiency allows us to serve customers seamlessly.
- Innovation Leaders – We invest in constant research, development and sourcing of new products to continually expand the Expert Gardener line. Our innovation team is always looking to improve gardening practices.
- Quality Control Stewards – From raw materials to finished goods, we carefully inspect and analyze products to verify they meet strict quality benchmarks. We are driven by producing only the highest quality gardening solutions.
Every employee contributes their unique skills, passion and energy to fulfilling our mission of helping gardeners succeed. When you choose Expert Gardener®, you have an entire team of gardening experts supporting you!
Giving Back
In addition to serving gardeners, Expert Gardener® believes in giving back to enrich our communities and the environment. Some of the ways we are making a positive difference include:
- School Gardening Partnerships – We are proud sponsors of school gardening programs across the country. Our products and grants help schools establish gardens that teach students hands-on science and nutrition lessons. Nurturing their curiosity about nature brings us joy.
- Community Garden Support – We regularly donate products and materials to support neighborhood gardens that increase access to fresh food and provide community green spaces. Gardens unite people and strengthen communities.
- Sustainable Practices – From recycled packaging, to locally sourced ingredients, to renewable energy in our facilities, we implement sustainable practices to reduce environmental impact. Small steps make a collective difference.
- Charitable Contributions – Each year we contribute a portion of profits to nonprofit organizations focused on issues like conservation, urban greening, horticulture education, and food security. We are committed to social and environmental stewardship.
Caring for our planet and communities is embedded in Expert Gardener® culture. We strive to nurture more than just plants, but also opportunities to learn, prosper and connect through gardening. When you choose our products you join our efforts to cultivate sustainable, beautiful landscapes and stronger communities.
The Future of Expert Gardener®
In the over 50 years since our founding in a small garage, Expert Gardener® has certainly come a long way. But in many ways, we are still just at the start of our journey to empower gardeners to find more fulfillment, meaning and joy through gardening.
Some of our goals for the future include:
- Continuing to innovate by searching the globe for promising new ingredients and technologies to enhance our products’ effectiveness
- Expanding our product lines to offer gardeners an unrivaled selection of solutions for every gardening task and challenge
- Growing our online information hub packed with practical tips, techniques and inspiration for all gardeners at every skill level
- Forming new partnerships, collaborations and sponsorships to spread our message and share the transformative power of gardening more broadly
- Exploring new ways we can use our business as a force for good – whether by reducing waste, supporting our communities or mentoring future generations of gardeners
We are so thankful for the opportunity to have served millions of gardeners over the past 50+ years. With your continued trust and support, we eagerly look forward to the next half century of helping gardeners cultivate their most beautiful, thriving landscapes yet.
If you’re new to Expert Gardener®, we extend a warm welcome and thank you for considering our products for your garden. Please explore our website to find the solutions that are right for you – and contact us any time with questions. We’re always happy to help a fellow gardener succeed!
To experienced Expert Gardener® customers, thank you for making us your go-to resource year after year. We truly appreciate your loyalty, trust and passion for gardening. Let’s grow together!
Happy Cultivating,
The Expert Gardener® Team