About Great Lakes Yard
Great Lakes Yard is an independent hardware store in Chicago, Illinois, at 2651 West Lake Street. For gardeners in and around Chicago it is a local, staffed alternative to the big-box aisles, the kind of place where you can see plants in person and get advice suited to your own yard.
Gardening in Chicago
The Midwest climate here is continental (often USDA zones 4 to 6) with hot, humid summers and cold, snowy winters, so timing and hardiness matter. That makes a nearby store genuinely useful, because its stock leans toward hardy perennials, sweet corn and tomatoes, spring and fall vegetables, and cold-tolerant trees and shrubs that actually do well here. It is worth asking staff about right-plant, right-place choices for your specific spot, soil and sun.
Plants and supplies
Expect the sort of stock a hardware store carries: tools and fasteners, paint and plumbing and electrical supplies, and a garden section with soil, plants, hoses, fertiliser and outdoor-power basics. What is on the benches changes with the season.
Visiting and hours
Great Lakes Yard is at 2651 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612. To confirm current stock or hours you can call +1-773-475-6202, or reach the store through its website and social pages linked on this listing. Hours can change on public holidays, so a quick check before a special trip is wise.
Common questions
Where is Great Lakes Yard located?
2651 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612.
How do I contact the store?
You can call +1-773-475-6202, or use the website and social links on this page.
