About
Tucked into Sewell, New Jersey, The Garden Center & Pond Supplies is a family-run operation that has quietly become the go-to destination for pond keepers across Gloucester County. Run by a mother-and-daughter team, the shop pairs a full garden center — flowers, shrubs, mulch, stone, Christmas trees — with a dedicated pond supply section that draws hobbyists dealing with everything from small backyard water features to sprawling koi ponds with waterfalls. The pond side of the business is what sets this place apart from typical garden centers.
Customers regularly praise the staff's willingness to walk them through pump selection, pond maintenance procedures, and plant care step by step. One reviewer recounted inheriting a large koi pond and waterfall after a move, knowing nothing about upkeep — the team not only educated them on how their system worked but connected them with local professionals to get it running again. That kind of hands-on guidance is a recurring theme in reviews.
Pond plants are a particular draw, with returning customers picking up hardy varieties year after year and relying on staff recommendations for species selection. The shop also stocks healthy pond fish, and kids apparently love visiting to see them. Beyond the pond aisle, the garden center offers a wide selection of seasonal flowers, vegetables, potted arrangements, and fresh-cut bouquets at reasonable prices.
Seasonal offerings expand to include pumpkins, Halloween décor, flocked Christmas trees with delivery, and free Santa photos that families rave about. Service is clearly the backbone here. Staff members like Andrea, Kim, Chris, and Q are called out by name across dozens of reviews, and repeat customers say they're greeted by name on return visits.
The shop is open seven days a week, which is a genuine convenience for weekend project warriors who can't get to a supplier during the week. For pond owners in South Jersey looking for knowledgeable, patient guidance and reliable supplies, this is a proven local resource.
What they offer
Livestock, services, water
- Livestock & products
- Services
- Specializes in
- Pond
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-run mother-and-daughter operation with deeply personalized service
- Extensive pond supply section with pumps, plants, and healthy pond fish including koi
- Staff provides hands-on pond maintenance education and step-by-step guidance
- Hardy pond plants restocked annually with knowledgeable planting recommendations
- Open seven days a week with delivery available for larger items
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Awesome service. Very accommodating and responsive”
— Claudia Avicolli5.02 months ago“Great place for pond supplies. I always find something I love.”
— Barbara Kershaw5.05 months ago“This was my first visit here and I was impressed! I am definitely not a gardener… in fact I have a black thumb. However, I will definitely be returning and recommending this establishment to all of my friends. The employees were very friendly and extremely helpful. They also have a beautiful store filled with awesome decor items!”
— T5.07 months ago“I love this Garden Center. They have the most beautiful flowers and decor! Friendly staff and pond supplies too!”
— Heather McNamara5.08 months ago“I came here when I was a kid my parents brought me here. Today I brought my twin boys, stepdaughters, w/ my wife. Went to get a flower for my mom and got yelled at, not sure what happened. It was hard to tell who works there and who’s a customer, who’s in line or not. I would like to apologize to anyone if I was rude and cut in line unknowingly. You ever go somewhere and feel like you’re doing something wrong and aren’t sure what you’re doing wrong…? Then you just wish you didn’t come here?”
— John DiPatri1.08 months ago“Very helpful and pleasant people, they had the pond items I needed, definitely a regular stop for me now”
— christine scheider5.09 months ago“Great place. Highly recommend!”
— Geri Benedetto5.09 months ago“Andrea is awesome and incredibly intelligent”
— John Palatucci5.0a year ago“Good People Great customer service fair prices”
— Linda Alexander5.02 years ago“Very friendly and helpful staff! Came for some pond supplies and left with Halloween items too! They have lots of great items.”
— Mark Smith5.02 years ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (856) 468-8241 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting The Garden Center & Pond Supplies.