Back Alley House Plants
Garden Centers in Ames, Iowa
4.9 (157)
| Category | Garden Centers · Bonsai plant supplier, Plant nursery |
|---|---|
| Address | 501 Main St, Ames, IA 50010 |
| Street | Main Street |
| Area | Ames, Iowa |
| Phone | (515) 766-4258 |
| Google rating | 4.9 (157) |
| Source | Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 18, 2026 |
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 12–6 pm |
| Thursday | 12–6 pm |
| Friday | 12–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | 12–6 pm |
About Back Alley House Plants
House plant retailer in Downtown Ames, IA. Specializing in tropical house plants, rare house plants, carnivorous plants, locally-made pottery and art, plant care, soil, pest treatment, plant workshops and botanically-themed gifts and merchandise.
Back Alley House Plants is a garden center in Ames, Iowa. It is listed at 501 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, which places it among the local businesses of Ames that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under bonsai plant supplier, plant nursery, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
Hours are published for 5 days a week. Typical hours are 12–6 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours in the United States do change around federal holidays and long weekends, so a quick call before a special trip is sensible. The listed phone number is (515) 766-4258. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. Its website is backalleyhouseplants.com, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.
Customers rate it 4.9 out of 5 on Google across 157 reviews.
How Back Alley House Plants compares with other garden centers in Ames
- It shares Main Street with 4 other listed businesses.
- Nearest other garden centers: Earl May Garden Center (1.2 mi)
Before you buy
- Check your area's zone on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map; plant tags list the coldest zone a plant survives.
- Ask whether plants were grown locally and what the nursery's guarantee covers.
Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
Mary Teare a month ago
Love the green gifts and home decor you can get from this store. My 9yo daughter loves to browse after our music lesson upstairs from the shop. Thanks for the nice service and relaxing atmosphere.
Chelsey Breer 5 months ago
Staff is friendly and they have a great selection of house plants, I always seem to find something I didn’t know I needed! I love that they have the houseplant chunky mix!
Kelly B 6 months ago
One of my favorite shops. I have been in a few times and every time they are AMAZING. If you want all the plants along with hard to fine ones, this is the place to go. They are helpful and extremely nice. I would give 10 out of 5 stars. I love this place and Marian is the BEST. She always answers my questions and will give great suggestions and support.
Sarah J' 6 months ago
I absolutely love this place! A great variety of beautiful plants along with their prices are really good. The staff is always so friendly, able to answer any questions you may have. I definitely recommend everyone to check them out!!
Brittney Robey 8 months ago
Such a great curated collection of plants! From the hard to find, Monstera Mint and Albo, to the classic Philodendron or Hoya! They have such a great selection and the staff is very knowledgeable about plant care and helping find the perfect plant for you. If you are a long time collector and plant Mama or a beginner this plant shop will have something for you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Back Alley House Plants located?
Back Alley House Plants is at 501 Main St, Ames, IA 50010, in Ames, Iowa. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Back Alley House Plants?
Back Alley House Plants is listed as a garden center and is also tagged on Google as bonsai plant supplier, plant nursery.
What are the hours of Back Alley House Plants?
Published hours are Monday: Closed; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 12–6 pm; Thursday: 12–6 pm; Friday: 12–6 pm; Saturday: 10 am–6 pm; Sunday: 12–6 pm. It is closed on Monday, Tuesday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Back Alley House Plants open on Sunday?
Yes, on Sunday it is open 12–6 pm.
What is the phone number of Back Alley House Plants?
You can call Back Alley House Plants at (515) 766-4258.
How is Back Alley House Plants rated on Google?
Back Alley House Plants has a Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 157 reviews.
Does Back Alley House Plants have a website?
Yes, the website of Back Alley House Plants is backalleyhouseplants.com (linked on this page).
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