A Family Tradition Since 1989
Growing Community Through Gardening
Welcome to Soviero’s Tri-County Garden Center. We’re more than just a garden supply store. In fact, we’re a family-owned business from High Point, NC dedicated to helping our community grow.
The Heart of Tri-County Gardening
Since 1989, Soviero’s has stood as the heart of gardening, lawn, and landscape in our region. Located in High Point, NC, our garden center sits right where Forsyth, Davidson, and Guilford counties come together. For over three decades, our family business has helped local gardeners, homeowners, and landscapers bring their outdoor dreams to life.
From Small Beginnings to Complete Solutions
What began as a small plant nursery has blossomed into a complete garden center. Today, we offer everything from seasonal flowers and vegetables to premium soils and bulk materials. Additionally, we provide specialty garden supplies and expert gardening advice throughout the Traid.
Our Commitment
Through changing seasons and gardening trends, we’ve maintained our commitment to three things.
- Quality plants suited to our local climate.
- Personal service that makes a difference.
- Honest advice you can trust.
These aren’t just words on our website—they’re the daily practices that have kept customers coming back for over 35 years. This commitment has been our foundation since the very beginning, when one man’s lifelong dream took root in High Point and grew into the trusted family business you know today.
The Soviero's Family's Story
The Soviero family story represents the American dream—one filled with challenges, setbacks, and the unwavering determination to build something meaningful. What started as Clem Soviero’s lifelong dream has grown into a three-generation commitment to serving the High Point gardening community.
After nearly three decades in New York’s landscaping industry, Clem Soviero had a dream. He wanted to open his own garden center.
When health concerns led doctors to recommend leaving New York’s air pollution, Clem saw an opportunity. Consequently, in 1989, he and his wife Pat moved to High Point. They invested in the old wooden building on N. Main Street that had housed Albertson’s Garden Center for thirty years.
Initially, Clem planned a quiet retirement. However, he found himself restless. As he later explained, *”I started getting very impatient and just plain bored silly. I didn’t know what to do with myself.” *¹ And so the venture began…
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Building the Dream
That July, the Sovieros committed their life savings to the project. They spent months scrubbing, painting, renovating, and stocking the space. Finally, Soviero’s Tri-County Garden Center opened its doors. The venture showed immediate promise. Furthermore, they successfully reconnected with former Albertson’s customers while building new community relationships.
When Dreams turn to Ashes
Just two months after opening in 1989, disaster struck. A suspicious late-night fire on September 3rd destroyed everything—inventory, buildings, and newly renovated facilities. Instead of giving up, Clem showed the resilience that would define Soviero’s. “After the fire, we were devastated,” he said. “We had nothing left. Then I thought, it’s only money. Everyone was all right, and we could always work and make money and rebuild.”
Rising Stronger
The rebuild wasn’t easy. With savings gone and limited insurance, Clem borrowed $10,000 from his father and took a second mortgage. For eighteen months, the family operated from a tiny house next door while rebuilding. Customers loved the cozy, country store feel—inspiring Clem’s vision for the log cabin design you see today. Clem’s favorite saying carried him through every challenge: “We sometimes lose what we go after, but we always lose what we don’t go after.”Today, Soviero’s Garden Center stands as proof of what’s possible when family values, community commitment, and determination come together. The same vision that drove Clem through cancer treatments, devastating fires, and starting over continues to guide the garden center.
When you visit Soviero’s, you’re becoming part of a story that spans generations, survived setbacks, and keeps growing stronger each season. The Soviero family understands that gardens, like families, require patience, care, and sometimes the courage to start fresh.
Carrying on the Family Tradition
The Heart of the Operation
Patricia Soviero has been the steady foundation of Soviero’s Garden Center since its founding alongside her late husband, Clem. As co-owner, Patricia brings decades of gardening wisdom and sharp business sense to every aspect of the garden center. Her warm presence and dedication to customer care have helped create the welcoming atmosphere that defines the Soviero experience.
Today, Patricia continues working alongside Ralph, ensuring that Clem’s dream lives on while adapting to meet the evolving needs of the High Point gardening community.
Continuing the Family Dream
Ralph Soviero carries forward his father’s passion as the current owner and operator. He brings both inherited wisdom and hands-on experience to the business. Ralph maintains several greenhouses where he grows quality plant varieties. This ensures Soviero’s offers unique options you won’t find at big box stores.
You’ll often find Ralph answering questions and helping customers find the perfect plants. He shares practical advice drawn from decades of local gardening experience. As one customer put it, “If Ralph doesn’t know the answer about plants, it’s probably not important.
Our Values
- We hold ourselves to the highest standards. We expect only the best from our plants, tools, and products.
- Our experience comes from more than 30 years serving High Point and the Triad area.
- We guide our customers every step of the way. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, our team is here for you!
- As a family-run business in High Point, NC, we support local growers and participate in community events.
"Cultivating Healthy Food, Community, Work, and Earth"
Growing By The Numbers
For over three decades, Soviero’s Garden Center has grown to become High Point’s complete source for quality plants, bulk landscaping materials, and gardening expertise. Here’s what makes our family-owned garden center special.
36+
36 Years of Growing
115+
5-Star Reviews on Google:
1,000's+
Plant, Tree & Shrub Varieties:
100's
Quality Product Categories
Our Knowledgeable Garden Center Staff
Behind every plant at Soviero’s is our dedicated garden center staff, who bring genuine enthusiasm and local growing experience to each interaction. Unlike big box stores where employees might rotate between departments, our team is passionate about plants and gardening.
Most of our staff members have been gardening in the Triad for years, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities of our local growing conditions. From answering questions about pest control to helping you select the perfect shade tree for that tricky spot in your yard, they provide the kind of personalized attention that’s increasingly rare in today’s retail world.
When you visit Soviero’s, you’re not just meeting employees—you’re connecting with fellow garden enthusiasts who genuinely care about your success.
What Drives Us?
We’ve been doing this for over 30+ years in High Point, and here’s what matters to us at Soviero’s Garden Center.
Quality Comes First
Every plant we stock needs to be healthy and suited to North Carolina’s climate. Same goes for the soil mixes, bulk materials, and tools—if it won’t perform well in the Triad area, we don’t carry it.
Experience counts
We know what works in local soils and weather patterns because we’ve been watching gardens grow here since 1989. We stay current on new techniques, but we also trust the methods that have worked for generations.
Work with nature, not against it.
That’s why you’ll find organic solutions right alongside traditional products. We highlight native plants that support local wildlife and promote landscaping practices that make sense for our shared ecosystem.
Straight answers.
Whether you’re planting your first tomato or redesigning an entire landscape, we’ll take time to understand what you need and give you honest advice. No upselling, no runaround—just help from people who genuinely want your garden to thrive.
Community matters.
As a family-run business, we support local growers, show up for community events, and take real pride in helping neighbors create outdoor spaces they’ll enjoy for years.
That’s our approach. And here’s what it means w you shop with us:
Healthy plants adapted to High Point’s growing conditions
Knowledgeable advice whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener
Fair pricing on premium plants, garden supplies, and bulk landscape materials
A welcoming atmosphere where every question gets a real answer
A selection that blends proven gardening traditions with modern landscaping solutions
From flower beds to vegetable patches to full landscapes—we’re here to help you make it happen.
Visit Soviero’s Tri-County Garden Center today. Stop by, meet the team, and see why local gardeners across Forsyth, Davidson, and Guilford counties keep coming back.
