The Great Outdoors is a distinctively unique Native Plant Nursery and Botanical Garden. The serene botanical setting at The Great Outdoors Nursery will inspire gardeners as they walk through the native plant and garden displays. It is our goal to provide beautiful, healthy and unusual plant life suitable for the New Mexico climate. We have a fine selection of native plants, trees, and shrubs including the largest variety of cacti, yuccas and agaves in central and northern New Mexico. The Plants List on our website includes the wide variety of both xeric and adaptable plants that will enable the gardener to achieve natural beauty while conserving water. Walk along our garden paths and choose from a variety of stone benches, bird baths, stone art, and unique and eclectic garden décor to add to your outdoor space.

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Great Outdoors Nursery will be exhibiting at the 15 Annual Water Conservation/Xeriscape Conference and Expo February 27 and 28. For more information log onto: http://www.xeriscapenm.com Jon Visor, a dedicated staff at the nursery, works passionately on his natural stone creations.  Travertine, mined near Belen, NM, provides Jon with one-of-a-kind specimens for his artistic designs.  See his work on display at the nursery. Sign up for our Great Outdoors Nursery Newsletter let us be your source for gardening information.  We are happy to answer your questions and find just the right plant for your yard.

The Great Outdoors Nursery prides itself on the water features which are designed with native New Mexico stone and displayed on site providing a visual impression for even the most discriminate homeowner. Water features will attract birds and wildlife which can enhance the enjoyment of your outdoor space. The nursery has a large selection of New Mexico Petrified Wood that present a palette of earthy colors.  These stone become amazing water features.  One of the more unique, eye-catching petrified stones is on display as a water feature at the nursery. It is stunning. Take a moment to enjoy this artistically inspired creation located in the beautiful North Valley on 2nd Street, one mile north of Alameda.  Click for map.

10408 Second Street NW,  Albuquerque, NM 87114   (505) 890-5311