The Great Outdoors

The Great Outdoors Under a sprawling canopy of oaks, we’ve been supplying South Austin with all manner of succulents, cacti, veggies, herbs, pottery, plants and more.
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The greenest little spot in Austin, the Great Outdoors Garden Center is a favorite destination for all plant lovers. Tucked under one of the largest live oaks in Central Texas, the nursery is home to an eclectic collection of colorful plants and people, pottery and garden art, tools, seeds, books, and gifts. The cast of characters includes plant-passionate experts on hardy perennials, succulents, trees, tropicals, annuals, veggies, soils, and supplements for the Austin garden. Our goal is to provide the right plants and knowledge for your unique garden environment, and to take the time to make sure your visit is fruitful, educational, and fun. Walk around under the oak trees, visit the parrot in the gift shop, or head to “Austin’s Biggest Wind-Chime” for some Zen tones!

Come snag your Halloween Pumpkins 🎃
10/07/2026

Come snag your Halloween Pumpkins 🎃

Praying mantises are one of the garden’s most fascinating predators. 🌿🦗 They help keep insect populations balanced by hu...
10/06/2026

Praying mantises are one of the garden’s most fascinating predators. 🌿🦗 They help keep insect populations balanced by hunting a wide variety of bugs, while leaving your plants alone. They’re not picky eaters, but that’s part of what makes them valuable—they’re just one piece of a healthy, diverse garden ecosystem. If you spot one, let it do its thing!

Gaura ‘Belleza Dark Pink’ 🌸A tough Texas-friendly perennial with deep pink blooms that dance above slender stems. It lov...
10/03/2026

Gaura ‘Belleza Dark Pink’ 🌸
A tough Texas-friendly perennial with deep pink blooms that dance above slender stems. It loves full sun, heat, and well-drained soil, and once established, it’s surprisingly drought tolerant. The airy flowers keep coming for months, making it a great choice for adding movement and color to a landscape.

Basically: pretty, tough, and not needy. 🌿💗

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

Come check out our Herb & Veg tent. We’re pack with all of your favorites, and some cool new stuff you don’t even know about. 🏄‍♀️

Coreopsis ‘Uptick Gold & Bronze’ 🌼 — basically a tiny flower factory that refuses to quit. Give it full sun, well-draine...
09/30/2026

Coreopsis ‘Uptick Gold & Bronze’ 🌼 — basically a tiny flower factory that refuses to quit. Give it full sun, well-drained soil, and a little room to spread, and it’ll keep cranking out those gold-and-bronze blooms through the heat. A solid choice when you want color without creating another full-time job in the garden.

Give blood with us at The Great Outdoors 😎Receive 10% off with us, a free we are blood t-shirt, and a Great Outdoors T-S...
09/29/2026

Give blood with us at The Great Outdoors 😎

Receive 10% off with us, a free we are blood t-shirt, and a Great Outdoors T-Shirt.

Book with code : E529

09/27/2026

09/25/2026

New Arrivals this week !!!!!

Lots of good color, grasses, citrus, and more ✌️🌺🌵🪴🦋🌈

Ith true. But seriously ya’ll , we are open theven days a week 9am-sixth pm.
09/24/2026

Ith true.

But seriously ya’ll , we are open theven days a week 9am-sixth pm.

Address

2730 S Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
78704

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

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+15124482992

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