DeGroot's Nurseries
Today, DeGroot’s Nurseries is a full operating greenhouse that strives to create beautiful gardens and yards. We offer landscape services, as well as high-quality plants and garden supplies, garden care, and a gift shop full of beautiful products. We are proud to serve Sarnia-Lambton and surrounding areas, striving to offer our customers the best customer service, quality, and garden beauty.
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Last updated on Mar 31st, 2026
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BookFest
BookFest is Sarnia's first annual book festival at DeGroot's Nurseries on Saturday, September 19 from 10 to 4, with free entry for all ages. Expect 25 plus bookish vendors, storytime, baskets and prizes, and fundraising in support of the Bluewater Health Foundation.
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Fall overhaul seasonal offerings
DeGroot's Nurseries launched a fall overhaul featuring fresh annuals, seasonal arrangements, and cozy home decor to help you shift your garden and interiors into autumn mode. The announcement highlights seasonal planting and ready arrangements available from the nursery, with more details available through their usual contact or website channels.
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Plant of the Week: Spider Plant
DeGroot's Nurseries features the Spider Plant as this week's pick, praising its long, arching leaves, beginner friendly care, and the baby plantlets that make propagation simple. It thrives in indirect sunlight, requires minimal maintenance, and can help purify the air in your home.
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Pink Chiffon Rose of Sharon in bloom
Proven Winners Pink Chiffon Rose of Sharon is in full bloom at DeGroot's Nurseries, showcasing ruffled pink petals and long lasting summer flowers that pollinators love. This hardy hibiscus thrives in full sun and works well as a flowering hedge, standout specimen, or in a decorative patio pot for low maintenance summer color.
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How to apply beneficial nematodes (fall application)
DeGroot's Nurseries reports beneficial nematodes are back in stock and recommends a fall application to target grubs. Apply when soil temperatures are consistently above 10°C, water the lawn before and after application, mix according to package directions, and apply in the evening or on a cloudy day for best results.
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Beneficial nematodes back in stock
DeGroot's Nurseries has beneficial nematodes back in stock, recommended for fall application to target grubs and protect your lawn. Apply when soil temperatures are consistently above 10°C, mix with water per package directions, and apply in the evening or on a cloudy day while keeping the soil moist.
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Fall seasonal plantings & custom décor
DeGroot's Nurseries is offering fall seasonal plantings and custom decor services with in store custom planter design and custom on site fall decor installations. Browse mums, fall annuals, corn stalks, straw bales, and seasonal decor, then email greenhouse@degroots.ca or gardencare@degroots.ca to start a project for your home or business.
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Tropicals sale
DeGroot's Nurseries is running a one day Tropicals sale on Saturday, September 12, 2026, featuring 25% off all tropicals with additional discounts available throughout the greenhouse. It is a limited time opportunity to save on indoor and tropical plants at the nursery.
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Fall Porch Planter workshop
DeGroot's Nurseries is hosting a Fall Porch Planter workshop on Saturday, September 12, 2026 with two sessions at 10 to 11 AM and 2 to 3 PM. For $129.99 plus tax you get guided instruction, all materials, and one 12 inch fall mum to take home; register via the nursery's event page to save your spot.
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Röcka fossil-stone double-sided block
DeGroot's Nurseries featured the Röcka fossil-stone double sided block from Techo Bloc, a decorative masonry product that delivers a naturally aged stone look for freestanding garden walls. The post highlights the block's fossil stone texture and its double sided finished face, and links to the brand on social with @techo-bloc and #TechoBloc.
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Fall bulb availability
DeGroot's Nurseries says fall bulbs are in stock as of September 9, with allium, tulips, crocus, and garlic available for planting now to ensure spring blooms. Stop by or call the nursery to check current varieties and get planting guidance.
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Backyard transformation with stonework, fire and water features
DeGroot's Nurseries shares a backyard transformation by designer Zach that focuses on stonework, a fire feature, a water feature, and layered gardens and plantings. The project emphasizes a few well planned elements that make outdoor spaces more comfortable and inviting, demonstrating how sound, texture and a defined gathering area can change how a yard gets used.
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Driveway paver styles
DeGroot's Nurseries spotlights driveway paver styles featuring Unilock, inviting homeowners to drop in and explore options that boost curb appeal and lasting style. Visit the nursery to see paver samples and get in person guidance for your next driveway project.
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Labour Day closure and reopening hours
DeGroot's Nurseries will be closed on Labour Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 with regular hours from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. If you planned a holiday visit, return on Tuesday to shop or pick up supplies during normal hours.
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Plant of the Week: Snake Plants
DeGroot's Nurseries spotlights Snake Plants as an easygoing pick that thrives in a range of lighting conditions and prefers to dry out between waterings. Ideal for busy plant lovers and beginners, Snake Plants bring resilient, low maintenance greenery to bedrooms, offices, and small apartments.
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Fascia Wall base
DeGroot's Nurseries is featuring the Fascia Wall base from Techo Bloc, a structural block that carries the load and accepts a separate finished face panel. The product is promoted for its build once then style later approach, with the nursery inviting customers to ask about how the base pairs with finished faces for wall projects.
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Labour Day closure announcement
DeGroot's Nurseries will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026 for Labour Day. The announcement thanks employees and wishes the community a safe long weekend, with normal hours resuming after the holiday.
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70's Retro day
DeGroot's Nurseries is hosting 70's Retro day with costume contests and prize ballots; come dressed as Helen Roper or other classic characters for a chance at DeGroot's giftcards and a gift package. Ballots are available anytime from 10:00 to 16:00, and hippy clothing earns you an entry into the prize drawing on 2026-09-12.
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Life in Knots macrame class
DeGroot's Nurseries is offering a Life in Knots macrame class on 2026-09-12 at 10:00 AM with two morning spots currently available. Register online using the event page to reserve your seat for this small, hands on craft session.
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Cedar Sale
DeGroot's Nurseries has put cedars on sale now while stock lasts, inviting gardeners to stop by and speak with the team. The promotion is current as of 2026-09-03, with availability determined by in store inventory and staff assistance.
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Customer feedback about purchased plants
DeGroot's Nurseries shared a customer note celebrating the enjoyment clients reported after using plants they bought, including a visual example of those plants arranged into a planter. The post highlights real customer satisfaction and encourages gardeners to imagine similar results for their own outdoor spaces.
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Industria
Industria from Techo Bloc is a specification grade paver marketed for both residential patios and light commercial plazas, featuring HD², ADA rating, salt resistance, and compatibility with rooftop and pedestal installations. DeGroot's Nurseries positions the product for projects where technical ratings matter and invites inquiries about how Industria fits specific scopes.
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Shuffle Dance at DeGroot's 70s Retro Day
Join Andrea Kilmer for a one hour Shuffle Dance class at DeGroot's 70s Retro Day on September 12, 2026 from 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM for $10 per person. Andrea combines dance driven cardio and Pilates informed strength work, making this a lively, accessible workout for local participants in Sarnia. Register online at the DeGroot's event page to reserve your spot.
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Payment scam alert regarding fake invoice and email impersonation
DeGroot's Nurseries issued a scam alert on 2026-09-01 warning of a fake invoice circulated by an impostor email profile. The company says official messages come only from @degroots.ca, asks customers to call to confirm payments, and notes that all e transfers go to their office email.
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Scam email warning and verification guidance
DeGroot's Nurseries warns of scam emails asking for event payments that come from gmail accounts and not from their official @degroots.ca addresses. Call the nursery to verify the sender or visit in person to pay on site; a copy of the fake invoice was attached to the notice so customers can compare.
