# Perennial Gardens Bedford
> Family-owned luxury garden center, landscape design & construction, wedding florist, and event design studio in Bedford, NY since 1946.
## About
Perennial Gardens is a three-generation family business founded in 1946 by Gus Alvarez on Route 22 in Bedford, New York. Now led by Sean Alvarez (third generation), the company operates three integrated divisions: landscape design & construction, a year-round garden center, and a floral/event design studio. The business serves affluent homeowners, brides, event planners, and trade professionals across Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT.
## Location
- Address: 414 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY 10506
- Phone: (914) 234-6311
- Website: https://www.perennialgardensbedford.com/
- Service area: Within 40 miles of Bedford — Westchester County NY, Fairfield County CT, NYC, Rockland County
## Services
### Landscape Design & Construction
Estate-scale landscape design, hardscaping & masonry, planting design, site work & drainage. Project range: $2,000 to $100,000+. Residential and commercial. No subcontracting of core work.
URL: https://www.perennialgardensbedford.com/pages/landscape-construction
### Wedding & Event Floral Design
Full-service wedding florals: ceremony, reception, and personal flowers. Seasonal design philosophy — only in-season materials. One large wedding per weekend. Pricing: intimate weddings ~$5,000, medium $10,000–$18,000, large $18,000–$25,000+.
URL: https://www.perennialgardensbedford.com/pages/weddings
### Garden Center
Year-round retail garden center. Premium nursery stock, perennials, annuals, native plants, seasonal flowers, tools, and supplies. Expert staff guidance.
URL: https://www.perennialgardensbedford.com/pages/garden-center
### Floral Arrangements & Delivery
Seasonal flower arrangements, orchids, plants, and gifts. Same-day delivery in Bedford, Katonah, Pound Ridge, Armonk, and throughout Westchester County. Weekly and bi-weekly subscriptions available.
URL: https://www.perennialgardensbedford.com/pages/floral-design
### Corporate Events
Corporate receptions, private celebrations, commercial installations, recurring office floral service. Pricing: office arrangements from $500, galas to $15,000+, recurring $150–$1,000+/week. Net-30 billing and PO acceptance.
URL: https://www.perennialgardensbedford.com/pages/corporate-events
## History
- 1946: Founded by Gus Alvarez, Spanish immigrant and WWII veteran
- 1948: Karl Katschke joins as partner
- 1972: Augie Alvarez (2nd generation) takes over operations
- 1978: Current garden center built on Route 22
- 1990: Sean Alvarez (3rd generation) joins the business
- 1997: David Della Vecchia joins (landscape architecture)
- 2000: Stephen Alfano joins management
- Present: Three divisions operating from the original Bedford property
## Key Differentiators
1. 80-year legacy on the same Bedford property — three-generation family continuity
2. Three-division integration — design, source, plant, install, and style from one relationship
3. Seasonal honesty — refuses out-of-season flowers; uses only what's at peak
4. Locally sourced materials — prioritizes local stone and plants
5. Deliberate capacity constraint — one large wedding per weekend
## Hours
- Winter (Dec–Mar): Monday–Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday Closed
- Spring/Summer/Fall (Apr–Nov): Monday–Saturday 8am–5pm, Sunday 9am–4pm
## Social
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Perennial-Gardens-Inc-100063871212829/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perennialgardensbedford/
