Romence Gardens, Inc.

- 9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, MI 49024

Since its foundation in 1903, Romence Gardens, Inc. has grown from a specialized celery farm to become one of Southwest Michigan’s largest and most respected independent garden centers and general contractors. Located in Portage, this historic, family-owned Small business is much more than a place to buy plants; it is a full-service horticultural destination and landscaping resource. Their expertise spans over a century and four generations, providing Michigan residents and businesses with everything needed for a picture-perfect lawn, garden, and landscape.

Romence Gardens is a unique combination of a fully stocked Plant nursery, a vibrant Greenhouse, a comprehensive Landscaping supply store, and a professional Garden center that offers full-scale Landscape Design services. They are known for selling plants they grow themselves, ensuring superior quality and a deep understanding of what thrives in the Michigan climate. As one satisfied customer noted regarding their specific selection, They have everything you need for Japanese red dragon lace leaf maples, lots of knowledge. This commitment to specific, high-quality inventory is complemented by exceptional customer service.

Customers frequently praise the staff for being so accommodating and for their willingness to truly work hard to help their customers. One customer living out of state shared a story of how the employees went out of their way to help me deliver a Mother’s Day gift and selected a beautiful, high-quality plant on their behalf. This level of personalized care, combined with a vast inventory of healthy, robust plants and professional landscape design capabilities, firmly establishes Romence Gardens, Inc. as an indispensable partner for any gardening or outdoor project in the greater Kalamazoo area.

Romence Gardens, Inc. is conveniently located in Portage, making it highly accessible for customers traveling from Kalamazoo and other surrounding communities in Southwest Michigan. The current location, established in 1988, is designed to accommodate a large inventory and provide a comfortable shopping experience for all patrons.

• Address: The center is located at 9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, MI 49024, USA. This 10-acre site provides ample space for their extensive nursery stock, greenhouses, and landscape supply yard.
• Parking and Access: The facility offers both Free parking lot and On-site parking. In terms of accessibility, they provide a Wheelchair accessible entrance and a Wheelchair accessible parking lot, ensuring easy access for all visitors.
• Restroom Facilities: For customer comfort, the location includes a Gender-neutral restroom.
• Payment Flexibility: They accept various forms of payment to facilitate transactions, including Checks, Credit cards, Debit cards, and modern NFC mobile payments.

Romence Gardens provides a comprehensive suite of products and services that cater to the needs of both the avid gardener and the professional landscape contractor.

• Professional Landscape Design and Installation:
  • Full-service Landscape Design consultation and planning, often scheduled with Jeff Romence, to help clients bring designs to life.
  • Services include computerized imaging to visualize the proposed landscape.
  • Full-scale landscape installation of plants, shrubs, and trees selected from their own nursery stock.
• High-Quality Nursery and Plant Sales:
  • One of the largest selections of perennial varieties, annuals, and seasonal items in West Michigan.
  • Stocking of hundreds of healthy trees and shrubs, including unique varieties like Japanese maples, roses, and hostas.
  • Growing many of the plants they sell right on-site, ensuring superior quality, vigor, and suitability for the Michigan climate.
• Gardening Supplies and Decor:
  • A wide range of Landscaping supply store products, including specialty fertilizers, quality gardening products, and expert advice.
  • Garden decor, furniture, benches, tables, arches, fountains, and statuary.
  • Bird-focused supplies such as bird baths, feeders, and quality bird food.
• Customer Convenience and Fulfillment:
  • Flexible shopping options including In-store shopping and convenient Curbside pickup.
  • Reliable Delivery services for larger purchases and landscaping materials.
  • Onsite services provided, including custom planting and exceptional custom potting assistance.

Romence Gardens, Inc. stands out from other garden centers due to its deep historical roots, its exceptional quality assurance, and its dedication to customer success.

• Historical and Family Legacy: Operating since 1903, this four-generation family business brings over 120 years of continuous horticultural expertise to the Portage and Kalamazoo region, an unmatched pedigree in the local market.
• Grower Direct Quality: Their slogan, Great Plants– we know they're healthy and vigorous is backed by the fact that they are first and foremost a retail greenhouse that grows the plants they sell. This Grower Direct approach ensures customers receive robust, climate-suited plant material, with many products coming with a one-year warranty.
• Expert Knowledge and Design: Staff members, including family members like Jeff Romence, offer specialized knowledge, not just answering problem-plant questions but also providing full Landscape Design services, from initial concept to installation. Customers frequently cite the staff's lots of knowledge as a key reason for returning.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Their willingness to go out of their way to help customers, as proven by a long-distance Mother's Day gift delivery, highlights their strong commitment to personalized and accommodating service. The friendly, no pressure atmosphere enhances the shopping experience for all.
• Comprehensive Inventory: The 10-acre site stocks hundreds of varieties, including popular, dependable brands and rare finds like specific varieties of Japanese maples, ensuring that both traditional and modern garden visions can be fulfilled from a single source.

For all your gardening, plant nursery, and professional landscape design needs in Portage, Kalamazoo, and surrounding areas, please contact the dedicated team at Romence Gardens, Inc.

• Address: 9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, MI 49024, USA
• Primary Phone: (269) 323-8310
• Mobile Phone: +1 269-323-8310

The best way to begin a large landscape design project is to schedule an appointment with Jeff Romence to discuss your vision and utilize their computerized imaging services. For quick visits and general supply needs, their location is optimized for an efficient Quick visit experience.

Choosing Romence Gardens, Inc. is highly valuable for Michigan customers because it merges the specialized, superior quality of a large-scale grower with the personalized, trusted service of a century-old family business. The single most important factor is the quality guarantee that comes from buying plants that they grow here themselves. This means the plants are healthier, more robust, and specifically suited for the local conditions, translating directly into a higher success rate for your home garden or commercial landscape.

Furthermore, their dual capability as both a supplier and a professional Landscape Design general contractor provides a seamless project experience. Instead of buying plants from one place and hiring a designer from another, Romence can handle the entire process—from the initial consultation and computerized design to the installation of high-quality, guaranteed nursery stock. This holistic approach, supported by a staff whose knowledge is described as very helpful and knowledgeable, ensures that every dollar spent is an investment in a beautiful, successful, and long-lasting Michigan garden.

Romence Gardens, Inc.

9660 Shaver Rd, Portage, MI 49024, USA