Randy Gaskins of Plants Direct holds a great appreciation for all of their customers, and likes to do everything possible to make them happy. “My wife and I started the company 8 years ago and are proud to be a locally owned company,” Randy said. “We like to take care of our customers with that local, hometown feel, and we will always go a step beyond.”
Randy & Leigh Anne Gaskins in front of their new location on Hwy. 57 in Little River, SC.
The company has two separate divisions that serve the greater Grand Strand area. Plants Direct Inc targets developers and works on larger scale projects like golf courses, universities, in new communities, and with landscaping contractors. “We do lots of work in North Carolina, going all the way from Wilmington to Charleston and service inland all the way to Charlotte,” Randy explained. Larger projects always include wholesale pricing on products based on quantity and purchase levels.
Plants Direct Nursery & Garden Center is the division focused more toward the needs of local homeowners. “Consultation is such an important first step and we like to do that for all of our homeowners. We can help them with design and assist in choosing plant material that does well in our area.” Randy said. Plants Direct will install the design or residents can plant and do the upkeep if they prefer. Locals enjoy stopping by the garden center and will always find competitive retail pricing.
Teresa Nunn manages the Hwy. 544 location. Ryan Graham manages the new Hwy. 57 location.
Not only does Plants Direct offer two distinct divisions to better serve their customers, they now have two locations. The original Myrtle Beach location, located on Highway 544, and managed by Teresa Nunn, is now accompanied by a North location. The new location opened in November 2017 and is on Highway 57 in Little River, near the Brunswick County border. It is managed by Ryan Graham. Both locations offer 3,000 square foot garden centers, filled with plants of all kinds, yard art, wind spinners, fountains, stone, pine straw, mulch, and more. Plants Direct also does paver patios, fire pits, outdoor kitchens, lighting, irrigation, swimming pools, and more.
“Outdoor space is number one right now,” Randy stated, as he has seen a significant shift in more requests for complete outdoor designs. This part of the company is headed up by Eddie Deutsch who has many years of experience and is SC Certified in paver and mason installation.
Eddie Deutsch is the Director of Operations & oversees the outdoor designs & installations.
Another popular request is for outdoor upgrades in private residences and in communities. “We are always available to spruce up both old and new landscapes,” Randy mentioned. Property management companies and HOAs value this service.
When investing in the space around your business or home, you will want to work with a local company that is knowledgeable and experienced enough to successfully design, install, and maintain your new outdoor living space. Schedule a consultation with Randy, or stop in and ask for Teresa, Eddie, or Ryan. With over 60 years of combined experience in the landscape industry, Plant Designs is a company you can trust to create a fabulous outdoor space suited to your needs and desires.
For further information regarding the new Little River location on Hwy. 57 call (843) 390-4200. For further information regarding the Conway location on Hwy. 544 call (843) 347-0157. Visit www.PlantsDirectMB.com or email Randy@PlantsDirectMB.com.
