I had a squiz at this garden centre when I stopped to get a coffee at Cigana which is just 50…read moremetres away from it. I'm not much of a gardener but I do appreciate a good stroll around a good garden centre. There's always a bit of a serenity about it. And this is exactly what the Sunhill Garden Centre is like. As soon as I walked in the shop assistant asked me how I was going and if I needed anything. The other staff member was busy helping a man with the best plants for his garden. She obviously was so knowledgeable plants and had so much information for him. There were loads of different plants and a cute gift shop too. I really love my fresh herbs and I was delighted to see they sell three herb punnets for $10! That's so cheap and they smelt amazing. Basil pasta here I come!

For being located on such a busy road, Sunhill Garden Centre is surprisingly peaceful. Perhaps it…read moreis the tree-bound setting combined with the trickle of the water features that distracts you from the sound of traffic, I don't know. But what I do know is that Sunhill Garden Center has a really great wide range of plants, from perennials and succulents to dwarf shrubs and citrus, which are all clearly labelled and well organised in the garden out the back. You can also pick up Oakdale Organics vegetable and herb seedlings starting from 3.99 each or 3 for 10, which seems to be a good deal. Inside you will find all sorts of gardening supplies and also plenty of gifts, such as potted plants, ornaments and various gardening accessories. And if you have a little one with you, then Sunhill has arranged for that too, with a small playground at the back overlooking the Apirana Reserve.

Had a delicious lunch today of Eggs Benedict. First time at a cafe that it didn't taste of vinegar…read morein the poached eggs. Potato Rosti was crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked inside. Service was excellent, only reason it isn't a five star review is that the cabinet food was scarce at 1pm as it had all been eaten and the outdoor seating was very hot with no air movement.

Such a lovely garden centre this, I mean they do all look very similar but this one has a few…read morequirks that makes it special. Number one and the most significant in my opinion is their fake flowers section. It's a large area totally dedicated to artificial flowers and the presentation of them is just stunning. They are all colour coded and I had to literally feel all of them to make sure they weren't real because I just couldn't believe they were fake. Today they had a huge display of swan plants all on special for $3.99, no caterpillars or butterflies yet but I guess that's what happens when you take them home. Their staff are super helpful, some are so passionate about plants you just have to love them. Great onsite carpark too, the only thing that is difficult about this place is trying to get out again onto the main road!

Who knew that tucked in the backstreets of Otahuhu was this beautiful green oasis?!…read more This was my first visit to the garden centre, Natural Tree Products (NTP), who have the largest range of indoor plants in NZ, and I must say I was impressed. There were Cycads, Ficus Trees, Queens Palms and a whole host of Sub-Tropical plants. My green fingers were quite literally tingling as I walked from greenhouse to greenhouse. Whilst Natural Tree Products specializes in Plant Hire, their nursery is also open for the public from Monday to Saturday and with prices lower than most garden centres, this place is well worth checking out. On my trip to NTP, I also discovered (and fell in love with) Woolly Pockets. Originally hailing from San Francisco and sold locally by NTP, these clever little planters are an accessible and affordable way to create your very own living wall. Made 100% from recycled plastic and starting at only $50 a pop, these things are genius and as soon as our kitchen is renovated I will be installing a succulent wall ASAP! Also good to note, is PalmCo, the big palm professional is down the same driveway.

For anyone with a green thumb this place is heaven! I could get lost for hours walking through the…read morearray of palms, ferns and specialty plant life. I get so bored of the limited selection and quality at standard garden centers so was absolutely chuffed when I heard of this gem in Otahuhu that has an enormous selection and premium quality without the premium price tag. These guys know their plants too so can offer some great advice and help plan for every type of garden. If you are lucky you might spot the adorable sausage dog Frank who is lucky enough to call this place his second home. Get in quick before the rest of the green thumbs out there discover this hidden sanctuary!

Stirling's Garden Center in Greenwoods corner sits beside a busy bus stop but only because of a…read morerecent accident did I finally manage to look inside the store. It isn't much to look at from the road: a dirty window showing a converted courtyard full of plants languishing in the shade of the house/ store. But due to a collapsed awning and fear that I would never get to look inside this little garden center, I decided to check it out. And the interior was unsurprisingly uninspiring. Stirling's seems like a confusion of business and personal life. It has a rather disjointed and awkward feel, with no friendly service to buffer this. Is this a garage or a store room or part of the shop? It's easy to see why most of the small, independent garden centers fell before the corporate big-wigs.

Just found the reincarnation of this place. It's LGS around the corner on Westfield place…read more Joe is still there from pacific growers with all the info you need about the products. Good products and fair prices.

I just received a Parking fine for $135 from Wilson Baycorp for driving into the Palmers Remuera…read morelot for 15 minutes to take a phone call - at 8:00 at night ! I went to Palmer's to talk to the manager - not to beat up on them, but to understand why this happened. The manager apologized, and explained Wilson now issue a parking fine for cars that enter the car park after business hours. I checked the signs and this is in very small print on a couple of signs. The manager did put in a call, and she arranged for the fine to be waived, which I am really happy about as I was going to fight it out with Wilson. So, kudos and thanks the the manager at Palmers, but also please be very careful about using the car park at all, even for a few minutes after hours. They should put a chain up to stop access at all after hours !

VERY DISAPPOINTED! We met a friend at Palmers Remuera for coffee and lunch and had a pleasant time…read morecatching up and enjoyed wandering around the garden centre prior to meeting our friend. We were there for 3 houurs and 18 mins. HOWEVER we certainly didn't appreciate receiving a parking breach fine of $85.00 for exceeding the parking limit time (The photograph of our car show our car alone in the carpark with no other cars in sight) from Parking Enforcement Services, the company contracted to patrol the Palmers carpark - WE WILL NEVER BE RETURNING TO PALMERS REMUERA and will certainly be advising everyone we know of our experience. Unfortunately we didn't look for or see any signs at Remuera - as we frequently visit two Palmers on the Northshore and enjoy them both and they offer FREE parking - so just assumed Remuera Palmers would be the same - alas we wont be going back!

This place is a solid reliable hardware, plant and timber store to buy generic items. They stock an…read moreok range of everything you need for DIY and have an average cafe. The range is sometimes a bit limited, for instance the power tools and the staff often don't know anything about the products. I have an account here and often times the discounted price is less than 1% off. I prefer shopping at Mitre 10 as this store is pretty good as far as Bunnings go but still not as clean and organised as Mitre 10. The returns policy is well implemented here, they don't even ask you why you are returning anything!