Suburban Lawn & Garden began in the early 1950s, when Bill Stueck started mowing lawns while he was still in grade school. What began as a small lawn care business has grown into a trusted, family-owned Kansas City garden center serving customers across the metro area. Today, Suburban has three nursery locations in Martin City, Lenexa, and Overland Park, along with retail, wholesale, and our local growing operations. Through it all, Suburban remains dedicated to growing quality plants, providing excellent service, and delivering great value to our customers.
Our local growing operations are an important part of what makes Suburban different. Suburban has two growing facilities that supply nearly 75% of the trees, shrubs, annuals, and bedding plants sold at our nurseries. Growing many of our own plants locally allows us to better control quality, timing, and availability. It also means our plants are grown with Kansas City’s climate, seasons, and growing conditions in mind, helping customers take home plants that are ready to perform well in their landscapes and gardens.
Suburban’s Yard Waste Recycling Center is a dedicated facility in Kansas City that responsibly processes organic yard and landscape materials into usable compost and mulch. Since 1989, Suburban has helped keep millions of tons of yard waste out of landfills by transforming plant-based debris into valuable resources that support healthier gardens and landscapes.
This facility is regulated by the USDA, EPA, and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and operates with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility, safety, and quality.
Suburban’s truck shop supports and maintains a fleet of vehicles used for product deliveries, and nursery operations. At this facility, Suburban also bags the soils and mulches sold at our nurseries under the Summer Field Farms label. A dedicated crew prepares these mulch and soil products for our nursery locations.
During the height of the spring season, our team grows to more than 500 employees, with roles ranging from cashiers and nursery staff to drivers, growers, lawn care professionals, and construction crews. Every Suburban employee plays an important role in upholding our standards for quality, customer service, and friendly, helpful support.
