Sloat Garden Center is a premier garden center in Northern California. We offer a wide selection of fresh plants, high-quality garden tools, soils, pottery and garden expertise by our knowledgeable nursery professionals. We'll help you grow the plants you love! It was 1958 when G.E.T. Department store opened up a neighborhood plant nursery at the corner of 45th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in San Francisco.
In 1968 the small store moved to a larger location (G.E.T's former tire shop and gas station), just down the block, and and the name changed to Sloat Garden Center. In 2000 we moved to our current, and much larger, location between 45th & 46th Avenues. Over the following five decades, 12 more stores were added in San Francisco, Marin and Contra Costa counties.
Sloat Garden Center has grown to become the Bay Area's largest independent, locally owned garden center. Sloat Garden Center started in 1958 in the Sunset district of San Francisco. Dave Geller, the original owner, ran the business out of an old building at the corner of 45th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.
In 1968 the small store moved to a larger location (G.E.T's former tire shop and gas station), just down the block, and and the name changed to Sloat Garden Center. In 2000 we moved to our current, and much larger, location between 45th & 46th Avenues. Over the following five decades, 12 more stores were added in San Francisco, Marin and Contra Costa counties.
Sloat Garden Center has grown to become the Bay Area's largest independent, locally owned garden center. Sloat Garden Center started in 1958 in the Sunset district of San Francisco. Dave Geller, the original owner, ran the business out of an old building at the corner of 45th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard.
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View our useful soil conversion PDF to understand how much soil will be needed for your project.
Amending your garden soil with compost at planting time contributes organic matter to the soil.
Sloat Organic Compost is a great all-purpose outdoor planting mix that will improve soil vitality in all soil types.
It is OMRI certified and made with genuine, "no-poo" compost.
Our Potting Soil is a ready-to-use mix for container gardening with added horticultural sand.
The sand adds weight to the mix for improved plant anchorage increased resistance to "pot tipping" from windy or top-heavy conditions.
Amending your garden soil with compost at planting time contributes organic matter to the soil.
Sloat Organic Compost is a great all-purpose outdoor planting mix that will improve soil vitality in all soil types.
It is OMRI certified and made with genuine, "no-poo" compost.
Our Potting Soil is a ready-to-use mix for container gardening with added horticultural sand.
The sand adds weight to the mix for improved plant anchorage increased resistance to "pot tipping" from windy or top-heavy conditions.
Sloat Garden Center offers quality, locally-sourced soil mixes, barks and mulches, and construction materials to our East Bay customers.
Quick delivery (often the same day) and affordable pricing will make any backyard project easier, whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional gardener.
Need less than a truckload or have your own truck?
Pick-up pricing for yard and above is available.
East bay delivery only.
Please note: our Top Soil dept is located behind our Diablo Rd. store.
An acidifying soil amendment good for Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, ferns and other acid-loving plants.
Quick delivery (often the same day) and affordable pricing will make any backyard project easier, whether you're a weekend warrior or a professional gardener.
Need less than a truckload or have your own truck?
Pick-up pricing for yard and above is available.
East bay delivery only.
Please note: our Top Soil dept is located behind our Diablo Rd. store.
An acidifying soil amendment good for Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, ferns and other acid-loving plants.
Please note that we have both on-site and virtual appointments available for Marin and SF.
For the East Bay we have virtual appointments only until further notice.
From San Francisco's small jewel box gardens to Marin's larger Oak groves and terraced hillsides, we've created custom design solutions for various bay Area clients since 1995.
Whether your garden is a place to entertain, work, play, or just relax and take in the view, we can help with a one-hour consultation and follow up with a design as needed.
For the East Bay we have virtual appointments only until further notice.
From San Francisco's small jewel box gardens to Marin's larger Oak groves and terraced hillsides, we've created custom design solutions for various bay Area clients since 1995.
Whether your garden is a place to entertain, work, play, or just relax and take in the view, we can help with a one-hour consultation and follow up with a design as needed.
Custom Planter Designer Jennie Strobel shows how to plant up a container design at a recent workshop.
Look for Custom Planters at all Sloat Garden Center locations (designed by our talented staff and perfect for your front door).
Created by our designer staff.
We choose our favorite plant combinations and pottery colors, and put them together for you.
Perfect for your front doorstep, a gift (weddings, birthdays, showers and housewarmings), events, or a garden accent.
We can create Terrariums, Orchid arrangements, Air plant creations, and seasonal planters.
Look for Custom Planters at all Sloat Garden Center locations (designed by our talented staff and perfect for your front door).
Created by our designer staff.
We choose our favorite plant combinations and pottery colors, and put them together for you.
Perfect for your front doorstep, a gift (weddings, birthdays, showers and housewarmings), events, or a garden accent.
We can create Terrariums, Orchid arrangements, Air plant creations, and seasonal planters.
For more than 50 years, Sloat Garden Center has supported Bay Area communities by donating thousands of dollars to schools and civic groups.
We are continuing this support by expanding our Growing up Green program.
Your school signs up for Growing up Green and then members of your school community can mention your school to the cashier when they shop during the event dates.
Sloat Garden Center will then donate 10% of all pre-tax sales generated by your school back to your school in the form of a gift card to be used for school gardening, gifts, raffles, auctions, or other fundraising efforts throughout the year.
We are continuing this support by expanding our Growing up Green program.
Your school signs up for Growing up Green and then members of your school community can mention your school to the cashier when they shop during the event dates.
Sloat Garden Center will then donate 10% of all pre-tax sales generated by your school back to your school in the form of a gift card to be used for school gardening, gifts, raffles, auctions, or other fundraising efforts throughout the year.
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