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I would love to hear some testimonials on favorite local garden nurseries. (not to be confused with a baby nursery - way done with that!!) We are in our new house and want to work on adding some plants and spring bulbs when the time is right. I love to buy local for the expertise of the staff on what will grow the best in our climate. Plus the it is always fun to see what the different nurseries offer.
We are living in the Inman/Wellford area, but I do not traveling to find great nurseries. My husband golfs and I explore nurseries and plant!
I just have to share what I overheard the other day while visting I was in a local nursery and a customer (male) said to the owner with great enthusiasm: "this place is great!! I took my wife to Lowe's to buy some plants and it got the same reaction as if I took her to McDonald's for our wedding anniversary." I laughed all the way home.
I look forward to learning of more hidden treasures in the area to satisfy the urge to plant!
I second the recommendation of Lichtenfelt. They are a little more expensive than the big box stores but have a great selection of perennials, trees and shrubs. It is a HUGE, well-organized place. Shrubs are arranged by type and size. The staff is super helpful and knowledgeable. I took a landscape drawing and a staffer went around with me to pick out the plants, offering her opinion on each one. They also have the best mushroom compost around. Stinky but good. :-) They have good quality annuals but not the biggest selection. They focus on the more permanent plants. For annuals, I really like Country Boys on Woodruff Rd.
If you don't have time to make it to Wayside Gardens, they have a good website. You can buy local, without the drive.
I go to Underwood and Lichtenfelt for specialty products that you can't find at the big box stores. They are both more expensive, but worth it when I know exactly what I want/need.
Thanks everyone! I look forward to exploring and will let you know what I find. I have tried to go to Lichtenfelt twice. I read about in Southern Gardener Magazine. Both times they were closed! I have now learned I should call before I go. I felt like a kid denied access to the candy store! I could see all these cool plants and could not get in!
Thanks everyone! I look forward to exploring and will let you know what I find. I have tried to go to Lichtenfelt twice. I read about in Southern Gardener Magazine. Both times they were closed! I have now learned I should call before I go. I felt like a kid denied access to the candy store! I could see all these cool plants and could not get in!
My parents have been buying from Litchtenfelt, Country Boys, and Underwood for a long time and seem to always be pleased. I had to go every time, which was pretty miserable at the time, but they do have great selections. I'm no plant expert, but I do know they have lots of 'em!
I just recently took interest in a small garden bed, and I really have no idea where to start. I live in a condo and I only have @ 9x5ft bed that I just filled up with Mulch over the years. However my nieghbors really took the prize this spring as we both started to develop our curve appeal, needless to say he did not stop and he has really done it up. I was not sure on which plants grow when in what conditions and where to start so lets just say I have an empty pallet and he has this beautiful jungle. There are so many beautiful landscaping jobs in my neighborhood I really hate being the rookie. However, that is just how I am treated at some of the nurseries that I have been to. I really need assistance and I really would like to start this journey and end it myself, that is without calling upon the HOA or a landscaper. So I will also be visiting some of these nurseries recommended in the thread. Thanks Bunches!
I know this is an old thread but I didn't want to post a new one just for this, so I'm just adding to this thread.
Today's Groupon is for Country Boys. The deal is good for the next two days. Pay $10 and get $20 worth of stuff. Just know that it does expire Dec. 11, 2011
A good option for hydroponic and indoor gardening supplies is The Green Thumb on Rutherford.
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I am so happy this thread is here!
