Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in London, ON
VanLuyk Garden Centre has served the London, Ontario community since 1970, establishing itself as a premier destination for horticultural excellence. Our 50,000-square-foot facility combines commercial operations with community-focused initiatives, offering a comprehensive selection of plants, gardening supplies, and professional services. Our team of horticultural experts, led by Dr. Suba Sivakumar with over two decades of plant science expertise, maintains rigorous quality standards through sustainable practices like Integrated Pest Management. We distinguish ourselves through year-round availability of premium houseplants, seasonal decorations, and landscape materials, complemented by delivery and professional planting services. Our commitment to environmental stewardship is demonstrated through on-site plant cultivation and innovative composting programs.As an AODA-compliant business, we prioritize accessibility for all customers while maintaining active partnerships with local schools and employment services to create meaningful training opportunities. Our research collaborations with academic institutions and agricultural organizations position us at the forefront of sustainable gardening innovation. This combination of technical expertise, community engagement, and product quality has earned us recognition as one of the region's most trusted gardening destinations. Our 14-day plant health guarantee and specialized shipping protocols ensure customer satisfaction extends beyond the point of sale. Through continuous investment in staff development and community projects, we maintain our founding mission of promoting healthy lifestyles through gardening.
Services
Houseplants
Landscaping Services
Seasonal Decorations
Gift Cards
Plant Delivery
Garden Consultations
Soil Amendments
Pest Control Products
Container Gardening
Christmas Trees
Details
- Year established: 1970
Highlights and features
- Established in 1970 with decades of horticultural expertise
- Sustainable growing practices with Integrated Pest Management
- Led by PhD-certified plant science professionals
- Community partnerships providing employment training opportunities
- 14-day plant health guarantee with delivery services
What people say
Knowledgeable staff
Friendly service
Reasonable prices
Healthy plants
Relaxing environment
Services
Houseplant Selection
Our extensive houseplant collection features tropical varieties, low-light options, and air-purifying species. Expert staff provide care guidance for both novice and experienced plant owners. All plants undergo rigorous quality checks before sale.
Seasonal Landscaping
Professional landscaping services include seasonal bed installations, hardscaping elements, and custom planter arrangements. We use sustainably grown plants and locally sourced materials for all outdoor projects.
Plant Delivery
Specialized shipping containers ensure plant safety during transit. Orders ship Monday-Wednesday for timely delivery with a 14-day health guarantee included for all delivered plants.
Community Programs
We partner with local schools and employment services to provide horticultural training. Our citizen science projects engage the public in sustainable gardening practices and plant research initiatives.
Garden Supplies
Complete selection of soil amendments, fertilizers, and pest control products supports healthy plant growth. We offer expert advice on proper product selection and application techniques for home gardeners.
People
Dr. Suba Sivakumar
Chief Horticultural Scientist
PhD in Plant Pathology with 20+ years of experience in plant science research and community engagement. Leads our sustainable growing initiatives and scientific partnerships.
Questions
What are your current operating hours?
We're open daily from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide plant delivery within the London area with special shipping options available.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments in-store.
Do you have community involvement programs?
We partner with local schools and employment services for horticultural training initiatives.
What guarantees do you offer?
All plants come with a 14-day health guarantee when purchased with delivery.
Are you accessible for customers with disabilities?
Yes, we comply with AODA accessibility standards for full customer access.
Reviews (7)
Candice Leona Lubick
Sep 16, 2021
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You can find some things here, but don't expect and kind of customer service or knowledgable staff. I also had problems with a lot of my vegetable starts this year having brought pests with them.
David Terner
Sep 14, 2021
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So on the one hand, this nursery has a lot of plants, but not a lot of natives (it does have showy cultivars), and no great section for pollinator plants (small one last year, couldn't find it this year). So for normal suburban gardens, great. For people looking for local native plants, not so much. I tried asking for some locally native larval host plants.. nothing. But they DO have a lot of clematis (grin). Pity, this could be such store!
Kat Hodgins
Sep 09, 2021
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When I first moved to London I loved Van Luyks, but I have become increasingly frustrated over the last couple of years. It seems very hard to find a staff person who has any sort of horticultural knowledge. I will likely still browse on my own from time to time, but when I am looking for specific cultivars or even specific characteristics, or need information or recommendations, I will look elsewhere.
Martin Vs
Aug 18, 2021
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Top notch garden centre with knowledgeable staff and a great selection of gardening supplies. It's my go to garden centre in London ON. Healthy stock and fair prices.
Scott Dunlop
Jul 10, 2021
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The first time I was in the store, I was amazed at ALL the Wonderful plants and flowers that they have there. Some plants I found were a little pricey but overall a fine selection and decent prices!! Most of my plants and flowers that I bought are still alive and growing..
Mandy Gall
May 12, 2021
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Amazing service, ordered a few veggie/herb plants and you truly went above and beyond. 5 gleaming, shimmering 🌟 ⭐ 💫
Catherine Buragina
Oct 21, 2020
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I am very pleased with the service I received from Van Luyk's. Every person I corresponded with was super pleasant and helpful. The plant was delivered in a very timely manner and the plant was perfect (it's the big one in the middle). I highly recommend. Thank you!!