I discovered this Austin gem last year and I can't stop going back for their high‑quality plants…read moreand incredible selection. The best part of shopping here is the staff--they're knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to answer every question I have about plant care. I've spent a small fortune on plants, soils, succulents, and pots, but it's absolutely worth it. The Natural Gardener has become one of my true happy places, and I especially appreciate the free monthly classes they offer. It's a wonderful spot for both new and experienced plant lovers. Highly recommend!

This is been one of the best nursery experiences. I've had. We went in on a lark in the middle of…read morewinter and came away with tons of new information advice, and even more looking forward to the spring. David helped us with peach tree pruning Robb helped us with orchids, and James helped us with picking out the right seeds for bountiful tomato and pepper harvest. Even though we live 45 minutes away, this place will be a regular and frequent destination.

We stumbled onto Barton Springs Nursery almost by accident after seeing their showroom on Lamar and…read morerealizing there was an actual nursery a little farther west. Somehow I had never heard of it, despite it having been around for decades. I was not prepared. This is less a traditional nursery and more a beautifully designed place that happens to sell plants. The property is shaded by huge mature oaks, with gravel paths winding through incredibly healthy plants, weathered wood structures, limestone, pottery, little seating areas, a greenhouse, ponds, and thoughtfully placed pockets where you can just sit. Everything feels considered without feeling precious. I kept trying to describe the aesthetic and eventually realized the most accurate reference point is the Animal Crossing island I always intended to create but absolutely never did. It is genuinely one of the most beautiful retail environments I've experienced in Austin. We were only stopping in between errands with our five-year-old and 11-month-old, so we barely scratched the surface and didn't actually purchase anything. Even so, several staff members took time with us. Everyone we encountered was warm, knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely happy to talk about plants and the property. The Genus Bar is particularly cool. It isn't just clever branding. You can bring actual plant problems to their horticultural experts for help, and they have equipment on hand to dig into what may be happening with a plant. One gentleman walked us through the space, explained some of what they do there, gave us some history of the nursery, and was completely open to whatever plant questions I wanted to throw at him. There are also a surprising number of things for kids to discover. Turtles, enormous tortoises, an axolotl, ponds and other little bits of wildlife are worked into the property. Our five-year-old loved feeding and watching the turtles and tortoises. One of the staff members caring for the tortoises also made sure we knew not to touch them because of the salmonella risk. How did I make it this far into adulthood without knowing that? Another unexpected detail was the nitro yaupon tea. I initially thought I was being offered cold brew coffee, which was challenged the moment I smelled it. Yaupon is a native holly whose leaves have a long history of being brewed as a caffeinated tea, and the person serving it gave us the whole background while preparing it. It was light, fragrant and really pleasant. Just another small thing that made the visit feel less transactional. The major caveat is price. This is NOT where I would necessarily come for a budget-conscious haul of plants I could easily find elsewhere. The nursery is in Westlake, the products are highly curated, and the pricing reflects the environment and clientele. That said, the plants we saw looked exceptionally healthy, the garden and home goods felt carefully selected, and there appeared to be some more unusual plant options mixed into the broader selection. You're paying for a noticeably different experience. And honestly, the experience is the reason give it five stars. We came in intending to look around for a few minutes and left wishing we'd had considerably more time. I tend to linger in nurseries anyway, but Barton Springs Nursery seems almost specifically engineered to encourage that behavior. Next time we'll come when we're not wedging botanical exploration between chores. Even if it isn't where you buy every plant for your yard, it's worth visiting at least once. We'll absolutely be back.

Such a gem for anyone who loves plants -- this place is a joy to walk around! The staff here is so…read morenice and helpful, and there are plenty of wheeled trolleys for use when your plant selections become too much to carry, haha. There's a giant garden gnome out front, plus two resident tortoises, parakeets, a pond with turtles, and even an axolotl inside the gift shop! It's so lovely to walk around here, admire their space, and gather inspiration from the wonderful assortment of plants they have. My cousin buys so many plants here for her home as well as for her business. Happy to support such a wonderful place!

If you purchased a LivingSocial deal for Garden-Ville, I wouldn't recommend cashing it in at this…read morelocation. If you insist, you must print out your voucher before coming. I didn't, having never done so for any other Living Social deal, but this location of Garden-Ville doesn't "have the scanners and equipment to redeem" from a smart phone. To which I said, "Well, I wish you'd have mentioned that when I called half an hour ago." You shouldn't even need such equipment - the employee just didn't know what to do. So I drove home empty-handed, having wasted an hour (and 30 miles). I'd just hoped for a nice drive and to check out a different garden shop. But this place isn't a garden shop, it's only really set up for dealing with contractors and wholesale operations, not individuals. Again, I wish their web page or the LivingSocial deal had made that clear. So, 1-star experience. However, the price list looks promising. And the just-learned fact that Garden-Ville is the composting and recycling component of Texas Disposal Systems is redeeming.

Since the Natural Gardener had to quit selling bulk soil, I've been looking for a new place…read more Gardenville has a number of choices and all at a decent price. They sell everything from fill soil to compost to rocks. My first problem is that my truck is just a 90's mini truck. They don't sell soil by the half yard. I tried putting a yard of their Superior Soil in my truck and about a half yard in, the truck couldn't take any more. The guy was cool enough to stop filling the truck and he charged for about a half yard. Would be nice if I could just get a half yard. My second problem is that their products aren't exactly the greatest. The Superior Soil was acceptable I suppose. I'm used to getting Revitalizer from Natural Gardener, and Gardenville's Superior comes up short in comparison. They did have a decent deal recently on shredded mulch and the mulch was fine. The location has been paring down their offerings. They had a crazy sale to liquidate all of their pots. Now they're selling all of their tools. Not sure if they're focusing on the bulk business or what.

10 OUT OF 10!!!...will wander again. :-D…read more Absolutely blown away. Hill Country Water Gardens isn't just a nursery...it's a full-blown botanical mini-adventure. It's the kind of place where you come for a plant and end up staying for the vibes. Think of it as a garden center meets a peaceful mini outdoor museum. Everything is beautifully organized by plant type, making it easy to find what you're looking for...or, more likely, making it easy to get joyfully distracted while you wander. There are cozy benches for daydreaming, koi ponds full of personality, colorful lily pads that pop out and wave at you, and the kind of friendly staff that actually makes you want to ask questions. Inspiration? It's everywhere. From the water features, to the whimsical sculptures, to lush displays that make you rethink your whole gardening vision. There are restrooms if nature calls, and there are plenty of delightful garden goodies to buy/take home. It's rare to find a place that feeds your inner gardener, your creative soul, and your serotonin all at once...but somehow, this place pulls it off. I'm so glad it exists.

Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery is located on 183 local (Bell Blvd) a smidge north of the…read moreWhitestone intersection. The place is organized into a few sections. There are statues, fountains, and water-dwelling plants. Koi fish and gold fish are available in different sizes and colors. They have potted trees with tags that indicate hardiness in different weather conditions. Herbs and other edible plants have their own section in front of the greenhouse. Inside the greenhouse you can find indoor plants. It's a pretty nice place to walk around and explore. There's not too much shade there, however. The rectangular ponds holding the water lilies also attract dragonflies that zip around there, so it's a nice place to watch them.

Needed to purchase African Violet Soil, only place that stocks it. A pleasant surprise- same cost…read moreas last year! Same prices for their plant fertilizers. The service is excellent - staff very helpful. Bought a Jungle Jack Plumeria here 2 years ago, and just started blooming.

We discovered Calloway's Nursery today nestled on N. Bell Road. While this nursery has been open…read morefor over three years, it was virtually unnoticeable until today. This nursery has everything. When I say everything I mean everything - flowers, plants, vegetables, small trees, herbs, etc. They also have an large assortment of clay pots, gardening equipment, and plants foods. To our surprise that also has live miniature Christmas trees. You literally spend hours at Calloway's. The staff was super friendly and helpful. The cost seen to be on par or better most nurseries. We are coming to visit when have more time to explore. A very pleasant visit.

Lots of good plants in for fall. Was happy to see a native Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) for sale!read more

Super helpful and knowledgeable staff!! They helped us find what plants we were looking for.read more

Jason and his crew are fast, very reasonable and clean up when they are finished. This was our 3rd…read moretime using the Tree Man and each time we are more impressed than the last!

Good quality work, knowledgeable about trees, and fair pricing. Listens to customer needs,…read moreaddressed them well and cleaned up after.

Cute store. Lots of beautiful clothing, jewelry and baby clothes…read more So many gifts all throughout the store. Candles, cards, perfume, and beautiful flowers. Today I wasn't really looking for anything. But I bought myself a small flower arrangement, and small hand lotion for my car, and a chocolate raspberry truffle. Everyone was very helpful and cheerful when they asked if I needed any help. This is a boutique type flower gift shop, so you can see a higher price tag for some things.

My sister called this company from out of state. They executed their job perfectly. My sister…read moreordered a nice gift for my 81yr old mother and also requested a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Magpie called me with the pre-delivery confirmation and time of delivery... everything was as expected and at a fair price point. They made my sister proud, made my mother's birthday extra special and make everyone around us have a wonderful day. I would recommend this company 110%

We visited Carnivero last month, making the drive out to the outskirts of Austin after attending…read morethe Carnivorous Plant Show at Bad Astronaut Brewing. Since Carnivero did not participate in the event, we decided to make the trip to their nursery to see what they had available. Just like our first previous visit, we thoroughly enjoyed browsing their impressive selection of carnivorous plants. We were amazed by how healthy, vibrant, and beautiful all of their plants looked. I completely lost track of time while carefully admiring and inspecting their fascinating collection of exotic carnivorous plants. During our visit, I picked up a tiny Tillandsia, commonly known as an air plant or sky plant. This evergreen flowering plant is incredibly low-maintenance, absorbing moisture and nutrients from the air, making it an easy and interesting addition to any plant collection. Overall, it was another satisfying visit to Carnevero. We enjoyed admiring the wide variety of exotic and new plants they have for sale. It is always worth the drive to this hidden gem outside the Austin area.

Great selection. Knowledgeable staff. Very friendly. Stop by this store if you enjoy terrariums…read moreand carnivorous plants! Everything a carnivorous and terrarium plant freak loves is here.

I've been coming to Shangri-la for the past twenty years, since it was at its previous location. I…read morehave always loved it's east Austin vibe. Recently, they opened a secret bar in the back. While I understand such bars are becoming trendy in Austin, this one is worth visiting. $15 drinks, first off. And high concept. Not your smoke or gelatin ball level but def up there. And it matches the vibe of Shangri la. Chill, cozy, and it feels like Austin.

This place is full of really unique and interesting pieces of furniture and decor. Things are on…read morethe high end for prices but it's a fun walk around the store just looking at all the cool things. The store is 3 stories tall but thankfully there is an elevator. Parking is a bit scarce. It's a fun distraction before or after visiting the Oasis up the road.