One Friday I was at home thinking about plants, as one does, and decided today was the day I get…read moreone of my wishlist plants, either a Hoya Kerri or a Hoya Hindu Rope. I called & facebook messaged every nursery in town and up to an hour and a half away to try and find these special plants! The only nursery that replied back with a "We do have a hindu rope plant" was Wild Thymes! And to my surprise they were a mere 30 minutes from my house! I'd heard of Wild Thymes before, at a Covington Farmer's Market years ago my best friend and I had purchased air plants from them. Boy am I lucky that they invited me onto their property to buy some BEAUTIFUL and RARE plants! Not only is the property & greenhouse LUSH and WONDERFULLY GREEN, the owners are incredible and were SO MUCH FUN to talk with! I enjoyed every second of my time in their secret garden! They have an enormous collection of cactus, sanseveria, and quite a few begonias. There are plenty of different sizes to choose from, and they're all special plants, taken care of by people who truly love them. I'm actually sentimental about this place and I plan to go back a bunch!

They're the best. Desiree has the patience of a saint and helps me with my plant dilemmas when I…read moreneed it. They have beautiful plants.

Best pine straw, at best prices on the Northshore, in Mandeville. Standard bales are $6.00 compared…read moreto $6.80 at the big box stores (10/06/2024). Staff loads you up at no charge. Delivery available for reasonable charge. Larger round bales available also. They advertise as Louisiana's Largest Pine Straw Producer. These folks have pine straw when no one else does. Highly recommended!

I have only used this company once so far. This company was recommended by one of my neighbors…read moreafter I found a bunch of debris to include thorns and pieces of bushes in the pine straw, we purchased from Garden Spot in Mandeville. The pine straw that was delivered by Gomez was free of debris, but it was dyed red and got bright red dust all over my freshly painted white brick, all over my driveway, and the red dye/powder was so bad that we had to throw away my shoes and clothes after putting it down because it wouldn't wash out. It should be noted I ordered regular undyed pine straw and even used multiple neighbors addresses as examples to describe exactly what I wanted. I contacted the company after the order issue and within a few days George called me back. He explained that someone in the office made an error and sent me the red pine straw that none of my neighbors use but that my HOA uses for the main areas. He sent one of the workers out to pick up the remaining roll I had and to refund the 1 roll that they picked up. He further advised that the red dye would not harm all our freshly done landscaping and sprinkler system. I have mixed feelings about this company. I am disappointed that they made the mistake in the first place and of course charged me for and gave me the more expensive pine straw that I didn't want. But I do give them credit for taking accountability and not making excuses. I plan to give them one more try when it's time to freshen up our pine straw and allow them the chance to get a 4 or 5 star and keep our business.

They called me when an opportunity came they could install early and sent someone to check on…read morereadiness of my yard. Super knowledgeable. Gave me lots of options and insights. Solved a potential gutter/ drainage issue before it was a problem. I LOVE this company.

The sod grass is usually full of weeds. The outside helper is amazing!!!…read more I bought sod here several times and it is always full of weeds. Even though it was laid and watered according to industry standards there is a 50-50 chance on whether the grass will live or die.

I know it's a bit of a drive to get out there (at least for me!), but it's worth it and a fun…read morevisit, especially if you've never been there! Mark (the owner) is so sweet, and his variety of plants you can choose from make this place a must-visit if you're looking to add plants to your garden. His nursery feels like a beautiful forest garden. Bonus, some cute cats live there who may or may not let you give them some love too. He really focuses on bamboo plants, but he has a lot more to offer too if you're interested. I bought a gorgeous papyrus plant that I've never seen nor heard of and it's currently thriving on my patio. I love it so much, it's height makes it stand out a lot! I'll definitely have to go back for another visit when I need more plants. I got a few bamboo plants from Mark as well. He has several kinds of non-invasive bamboo that won't take over your whole yard. He says that you have to cut it down every once in a while to keep the growth manageable (as with most plants), but he's very knowledgeable and will give you specific instructions on care and management. Love this local nursery! You can tell Mark has put in a lot of love and care into this place!

Mark was extremely knowledgeable and very helpful!!! He…read moretook the time to make sure that I got the right bamboo for my project.

Comfort and Joy florals is an absolutely charming shop! The owner and master florist, Cara, is so…read morefriendly, and she listens to exactly what you want for your flower arrangements. You can make your own bouquets, or Cara can design some thing for you. There are also many gifts that are unique and charming as well. The prices are very reasonable, Comfort and Joy Florals is a gem!

I have had 3 opportunities to use Comfort and Joy florals. Each time I have been impressed with the…read morevalue I have gotten in the beauty and design of the arrangements. Cara's attention to selecting the flowers and presentation is amazing. You won't be disappointed.

The arrangement I chose was delivered almost exactly as pictured. There were a few substitutions,…read morebut I can understand that all flowers are not available all the time. I added a little bear which was adorable. Since it was being delivered to my elderly mother, I asked that she be called when they arrived, which they did. My mother didn't answer, so they called me and I was able to get hold of her so they were able to hand her the bouquet. She was delighted. I have ordered from Christy's before and have been pleased, and will do so again.

My husband purchased an 80+ dollar arrangement a week ago online. He picked them up himself so that…read morewas not including any delivery. The flowers were all red and white filler flowers, the vase still had a $1 dollar store sticker still attached on the bottom and the card envelope had been pre-sealed prior. I never leave a review but honestly this wasn't even a try on the flower shops part.

Willow Grove has been an amazing company to work with for our outdoor patio renovation. From the…read moreinitial design with the landscape architect to the amazing craftsmanship, our project turned out better than imagined. I can't say enough good things about the entire Willow Grove team. Every single employee we worked with was extremely hardworking, kind, and respectful. I would highly recommend their company

In the Fall of 2017 before we moved in, Matt Knick and his team designed a drainage, irrigation and…read morelandscaping plan for our brand-new home at Countryside Gardens in Covington. They completed the work ahead of time and helped with so many things - an extra drain to help with the water into the swale which was diverted to keep from undermining the neighbors garden (which was over on our property), to mention just a one. Everything is thriving now that we have reached the hot, humid summer weather and we are secure in the knowledge that our drainage system (here in wet Louisiana) will function to take the run-off water out to the street and not drown our grass or plants. Matt recently came out to assess the drainage after a new garden bed was installed and they will install two more drains to cover this. Many thanks, to Matt, Aaron and the rest of the team!