Looking for a real garden center in Eau Claire, WI — not a corner display at a big box store? You'll find one at Green Thumb Landscaping & Excavating, located at 6700 Hwy 12 East, Eau Claire. We grow and stock plants suited to Wisconsin conditions, carry quality bulk landscape materials, and the same crew that designs and installs landscapes is on hand to help you pick the right thing.
What we stock
- Annuals — geraniums, petunias, calibrachoa, marigolds, salvia, vinca, impatiens, and seasonal favorites
- Perennials — daylilies, hostas, coneflower, black-eyed Susan, sedum, ornamental grasses
- Hanging baskets & planters — ready-grown for instant porch impact
- Shrubs & small trees — hydrangea, spirea, ninebark, juniper, arborvitae, and Wisconsin-hardy options
- Hardwood mulch & dyed mulch — natural, brown, black, and red
- Decorative rock — river rock, granite, limestone, pea gravel
- Bulk topsoil & screened compost
- Edging, fabric, and landscape supply — what you actually need for the job
- Soils & amendments for vegetable beds and container gardens
- Vegetable starts & herbs in season
Open seasonally — roughly April 28 through October 31
Like most plant nurseries in Wisconsin, our garden center is a seasonal operation. We typically open in late April and run through the end of October. Our general business hours are Monday through Friday 9 AM – 5 PM and Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM (closed Sunday). Hours and stock vary slightly with the season — call (715) 832-4553 if you're driving in for something specific.
Bulk pickup or delivery
Need a yard of mulch, decorative rock, or topsoil? We sell in bulk by the cubic yard and either load your truck or deliver. If you're getting an install or landscape refresh from our crew, we can roll the materials into the project quote so you only pay one bill.
Why a real garden center matters
Plants from a real garden center are sourced for the climate, watered properly, and not stuck on a baking parking lot for weeks. The result: a much higher survival rate after planting. We also actually know what we're selling — if you bring us a soil sample, photo of the spot, and a sense of how much sun the area gets, we can recommend things you'll still love three years from now.
Pair the garden center with installation
Many customers buy plants and DIY install them — and that's great. But if you'd rather not haul mulch and dig clay yourself, our team can install everything for you. Combined with our excavating and grading services, we can handle whole yards from soil prep to last plant in the ground.
Visit us
6700 Hwy 12 East, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Easy access right off Highway 12. Bring the kids — and a picture of the spot you're trying to fill in. Questions before you drive out? Call (715) 832-4553 or use the contact form.