Perennial Gardens History / Timeline
1946 -
Gus Alvarez buys a small farm on Route 22 in Bedford, NY
1948 -
Gus partners with Karl Katschke to develop a garden center, selling nursery stock, annuals and perennials.
1968 -
Gus's son Augie joins family business, and begins maintenance division at Perennial Gardens.
1972 -
Augie buys Karl's share of business and designs new garden center.
1978 -
The new garden center is built. Perennial Gardens starts snow plowing, masonry, and landscaping.
1990 -
Augie's son Sean begins working at Perennial Gardens. Landscape Division expands with project manager, project coordinator, and office staff.
2016 -
Today, Perennial Gardens' services have grown with a fabulous staff that offers Landscape Construction, a Garden Center, and a Florist.
