April showers bring May flowers, but they need a helping hand along the way. When our real estate agents do their spring planting, they turn to these great nurseries and garden shops near Belleville homes for sale.

Top Nursery and Garden Shops Around Belleville, IL

Dintelmann Nursery & Garden Center - Belleville, IL

Address: 1710 Centreville Ave., Belleville, IL 62220 

After 134 years and counting, the namesake family's fourth generation carries on their patriarch's legacy at Dintelmann Nursery & Garden Center. The Dintelmanns aren't satisfied with simply providing top-quality gardening products. They're committed to offering first-rate customer service to everyone who walks in the door.

"Spruce" up your yard with greenery from:

• Shade trees
• Ornamental trees
• Evergreen trees

Hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday.

Sandy's Back Porch Gardens - Belleville, IL

Address: 2004 West Blvd., Belleville, IL 62221

No need to rely on guesswork when you shop at Sandy's Back Porch Gardens. As a Proven Winners Destination, the garden center has access to the finest annuals, perennials, and shrubs from around the world.

Proven Winner selections include: 

• Black-eyed Susan
• Dogwood
• Hydrangea

Sandy's Back Porch Gardens is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Eckert's Garden Center & Plant Nursery - Belleville, IL

Address: 951 S. Green Mt. Road, Belleville, IL 62220

There's no such thing as a "quick trip" to Eckert's Garden Center & Plant Nursery. The shop is just one of the facilities at Eckert's Farm, which has been a beloved Belleville institution for more than a century.

Be sure to check out these other favorites at Eckert's:

• Country Store
• Country Restaurant
• Mr. E's Donut & Custard Shop

Hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. every day but Sunday.

Terry's Home & Garden - Cahokia Heights, IL

Address: 6200 N. Missouri Ave., Cahokia Heights, IL 62207

When you spot impressive yards around Cahokia homes for sale, chances are that Terry's Home & Garden had something to do with them. The family-owned business is headed up by award-winning couple Lee Ann Terry, who designs landscapes, and husband Mike Terry, who manages the installation side.

Other services offered include:

• Outdoor lighting
• Hardscaping, from patios and pavers to retaining walls
• Irrigation installation, maintenance, and repair

Spring hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Sunday.

Crain Tree Farm & Nursery - Caseyville, IL 

Address: 1406 S. Clinton Road, Caseyville, IL 62232

Want to improve the curb appeal of Caseyville homes for sale? According to the experts at Crain Tree Farm & Nursery, planting trees is the second-best way to increase property value, behind painting a home's exterior. Over 40 years of trial and error, the family that runs this popular nursery has determined which tree species are best suited to the local environment.

Here are a few factors that make Crain's trees stand out:

• Locally grown
• Multiple root prunings, which build resilience
• Attention to the root flare to provide proper draining and ventilation

Crain Tree Farm & Nursery is open by appointment. Visit the website for seasonal hours.

Bronx Zoo Boutique - Belleville, IL 

Address: 1300 E. Main St., Belleville, IL 62220

Don't fret: there's no need for a lengthy road trip to visit the Bronx Zoo Boutique. Conveniently located in historic downtown Belleville, Bronx Zoo Boutique offers an assortment of delightful yard and garden decor items to add a personal touch to your home's exterior. 

Hours are noon - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday.

Real Estate Is Coming Up Roses in Belleville, IL

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