Feb 11, 2025 - Things to Do

Trendy Gardener plant shop moves to Des Moines

Linh Ta

A man on the left and the trendy gardener bar area on the right — Hunter Frescoln and a counter and moss installation at his new Des Moines shop. Photos: Courtesy of Trendy Gardener.

There's a new local plant shop to check out for Valentine's Day gifts.

Driving the news: The Trendy Gardener recently moved from West Des Moines to the second level of the 1201 Keo Building in Des Moines, which also houses Northern Vessel.

How it started: Founder Hunter Frescoln's plant passion began nearly a decade ago after he bought and almost killed a plant from Art Terrarium.

Nursing it back to health "sparked" something in him, Frescoln tells Axios.
His hobby grew to "hoarding," and after selling plants on Facebook Marketplace and pop-ups around town, Frescoln started his own business, the Trendy Gardener, in 2022.

State of play: Now, along with his storefront, Frescoln is known for "plantscaping" work in homes and businesses, as well as renting out plants for people wanting to incorporate more greenery into their spaces.

The intrigue: The latest trend he's creating for clients are "preserved moss walls," which add real moss to living spaces.

The Trendy Gardener is also selling real preserved roses, which don't die or require maintenance.

If you go: Open 10am-6pm daily; 1201 Keosauqua Way, #205, Des Moines.

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