With spring right around the corner, get out your gardener's pads and gloves, and get ready to get a little dirty planting flowers and trees. Here are some Valley nurseries and plant shops, ripe for the picking.

Baker Nursery

Winning awards from both New Times and azcentral.com, this nursery has all your planting needs. From extreme sun plants to bonsai supplies, you're set for the garden. Liven up your garden with exotic pebbles and fountains ranging from simple spheres to Buddha statues. 602.955.4500, www.bakernurseryaz.com.