Verified Business Showcase|CO—100 - 2026|Customer Champions
Sugar Creek Gardens
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Learn MoreSugar Creek Gardens is a family-owned garden center and specialty plant nursery that has served the St. Louis area since 1990, offering one of the region's largest selections of perennials, trees, shrubs, and Missouri native plants. Founded by horticulturist Ann Lapides from a small stand at the Kirkwood Farmers Market, the business has grown into a destination for gardeners seeking more than 2,500 varieties of exceptional and hard-to-find plants, along with expert guidance and personalized service. Now led by a second generation of the Lapides family, Sugar Creek Gardens combines decades of horticultural expertise with services including free in-store garden consultations, landscape design, and plant delivery to help customers create thriving outdoor spaces. The nursery carefully selects its inventory through ongoing research, visits to trial and botanical gardens, and relationships with leading growers, ensuring customers have access to high-quality plants that perform well in the St. Louis region. By blending a passion for horticulture with education and personalized design services, Sugar Creek Gardens has become a trusted resource for both experienced gardeners and first-time plant enthusiasts.
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2026 Honoree in Customer Champions
Sugar Creek Gardens has been recognized as a Customer Champion in the CO—100. This category celebrates businesses that have set themselves apart through outstanding customer service and innovative engagement strategies. These businesses have not only prioritized customer satisfaction but have also significantly expanded their customer base by employing unique and creative approaches. The CO—100 is the annual list of the 100 best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses in America.
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Abby Lapides
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6-20 employees
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