Lowe’s Greenhouse Has Been Gardeners’ Go-To for 99 Years: Best of the East

A full-service garden center, florist and landscaping firm, Lowe’s Greenhouse, Florist & Gift Shop has deep roots in Bainbridge, Ohio — 99 years’ worth, to be exact. 

It’s safe to say the center has grown quite a bit since founder Carlton Lowe started a roadside stand in 1926 centered around the Tuberous-Rooted Begonia, a flower he brought back from Europe after being stationed there during World War I.

While the greenhouse changed ownership in the 1950s to the Griff family and again in 2019 to Bob Scott and Sam Delpra, one thing hasn’t changed: Lowe’s dedication to helping customers beautify their yards.

“We want to make customers’ yards feel so inviting that it’s just as comfortable to be outside as inside,” Scott says.

Plant It: Much like Lowe’s has stood the test of time, so too will these varieties. 

Baptisia, Blue False Indigo: This plant features short, spiky stems and long-blooming blue flowers. It prefers full to part sun and will grow to approximately 4 feet tall and wide.

Peonies: This spring specimen features sturdy stems and large, dazzling blooms, making it an ideal centerpiece in a garden. It can reach 1.5 feet tall and 2.5 feet wide.  

Perennial Geranium: With a mature size of 2 feet tall by 2 feet wide, this plant offers long-lasting color in a compact, low-growing plant. Its deep-green foliage is highlighted with bright bloom options. It prefers part to full sun and is known for its hardiness.
16540 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-5123, lowesgreenhouse.com