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!

I would like to thank the staff at The Natural Gardener. All are knowledgeable, friendly, helpful…read moreand kind. However one of your staff stands out hands and feet above all others. Andy is a GEM! Her personality is effervescent, her smile lights the garden, and her helpfulness is beyond all others who I have worked with in your store and garden. If she does not have the answer, she finds the answer or seeks wisdom and knowledge of fellow workers. She is a true team player and an asset to the garden and store.

After nomming down some Baldinucci, we sought to admire the plants of the nursery. From the…read moreexterior, I underestimated the scope of the establishment, but soon the realization of just how massive and nicely decorated the place was. Most likely you'll first park your vehicle, then walk in the main entrance with its grand rustic signage. Perhaps you might miss the rope swing to your left, and instead you might be drawn to the rows of plants on your right. You might snake in further to under the tarp covered area. Or perhaps you'll venture inside the building at the front. You might check out their aviary, try to find their two tortoises, turtles, or admire their pottery selection. If you go in far enough, lights string themselves between trees towering above you. If you go all the way back, you'll find a sheltered greenhouse area with some neat displays. In the fountain area, water will be aerated, and alligator heads will float around. You might go around reading signage describing various plants, how they can be used, conditions in which they thrive, or how they drip irrigate their nursery plants. Some signs suggest they can source plants for you if needed. You might encounter the friendly people running the place who'll explain to you how everything works. But other, it's a nice e area to walk around. Across the other side of the parking lot, they have a museum set up inside a large garage. Entry to this nursery is free, but if you're looking to buy a plant, you can grab a cart, find your selection, and then bring it over to one of the checkout stations that they have setup. Otherwise, there is plenty of space to walk around and explore.

What a beautiful nursery! The entire place is landscaping backyard inspo. We love the children's…read morearea, the boutique shops, the beautiful selection of pots and plants. The axolotl, turtles and parakeets were a highlight for my daughters! We will come back here again, it felt like being in the Secret Garden.

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.

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.

Bullfrog Ponds was absolutely amazing to work with. From the start, they were incredibly friendly,…read morehelpful, and knowledgeable about everything related to my pond. They took the time to really understand the situation and answered all of my questions without ever making me feel rushed. What I appreciated most was how willing they were to help in any way possible. Since I rent my house, there were certain limitations on what I could do with the pond, but they were very understanding and worked with me to find practical solutions. Instead of offering just one option, they came up with several different ideas and helped me figure out what would work best within those constraints. Their expertise really shows, and you can tell they genuinely care about helping their customers. I highly recommend Bullfrog Ponds to anyone who needs help with their pond, they are professional, creative, and truly great to work with!

Several years ago ( Maybe ten) I bought the components for a " Disappearing water feature for my…read morebackyard. They provided everything that I needed for the project. To make a long story short, it's still working flawlessly with only one cleaning per year. They also have a huge selection of plants and other garden materials. Go there!

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.

I visited the nursery 3-4 times . Each time I chatted with a different sales person. Each one of…read morethem was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. They were not pushy at all, explained each plant and care instructions clearly. They did not rush at all and gave enough time while answering all my questions. I definitely recommend.

Great selection of natives, drought tolerant plants, houseplants and unique and hard-to-find…read moreplants. The greenhouse is really nice and peaceful. Good vibes and a great experience, complete opposite of a big box store. Locally owned small business. A charming hidden gem for sure.

Delightful local gardening spot, thoughtfully selected beautiful plants, with such kind and…read moreknowledgeable staff. My kiddo and I found perfect plants for teacher gifts, and she snapped some gorgeous shots of Green Planet while we were there.

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

We've used the Tree Man twice. Jason is super responsive and a straight shooter. Very…read moreknowledgeable and experienced and easy to work with. Each time he gave us a competitive quote and worked with us on different approaches to accomplish what we wanted. He and his crew completed a substantial amount of work in less than a day and removed all of the limbs and debris. We recommend him without reservation.

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.

Good product but very costly. Maybe not the best choice for people who would rather spend their…read moremoney on a nice dinner for the family vs a few roses. If money isn't an issue then I'd definitely recommend them- pretty flowers presented in a very nice vase.

Come on, folks. This is a store / nursery that carries a huge selection of "Meat-eating plants"…read morewhich in my opinion is definitely keeping Austin 'weird'. It's a pretty cool store.

This place is new and shopping set by appointment only…read more Large selection of carnivores plants! Prices are a little in the high side but the intriguing beauty and the utility of the plants is totally worth it in the end! Staff was kind and had our online order ready, great black Friday deals!

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.