Highly recommend Olivas for all your countertop needs. The entire team is professional, kind, and…read morepassionate about their trade. Helen met with us at their warehouse to talk us through their products and share with us samples of the exact material used in their installations. Eduardo and his crew arrived promptly on the day of the install, including demo of our old counters and kitchen sink, and immediately got to work. Our new countertops and sink (final connections by others) was complete in under 6 hours! They cleaned all the demo'ed material and product up and even constructed a modified sill/ledge over our oven/stovetop better than we could have imagined. Thanks, Jake & Rachael (Western Springs, IL)

I worked mostly with Helen and Eduardo here, but everyone there seemed really friendly. From first…read moremeeting them to finishing the install, it took less than a month (new home). They were able to get us the exact same granite and quartz that I brought in samples of (from a larger granite place). They were really helpful with explaining the different stone and helped us make a decision based on a couple options we compared. The installation/craftsmanship is flawless. We did a kitchen island, kitchen counters, and a fireplace surround. All around awesome experience. Do not hesitate!! It's a family business and we felt very well taken care of, and much better that we went with them vs the other places we were looking at. Thank you Olivas!!!

I love this site. Tim is always present and very helpful. The grass seed is wonderful and the…read moreflower selection is beautiful and priced affordably. The place is full of cats, which are lovingly attended and not a pest to customers. I would go back in a heartbeat.

Friendly and helpful service. Stock is fresh and things like sunflower seed are full grown, large…read moreseeds. I've been coming here for years.

Always pleased with the prices- particularly the great "pay less a yard" when you buy a whole lot…read more I have purchased 11 plus yards of meduim quality mulch from them a few times and have gotten same day delivery- and they are very talented at putting it exactly where I want it on the driveway. I have not had problems with weeds or junk in the mulch ever. Great to deal with- don't take credit cards though.

Easy to work with. Firewood mix is good. Delivered and stacked in backyard within a week of…read morecalling.

We stumbled into The Growing Place on a rainy Father's Day after a farmers market left us wanting…read moremore, and walked out two hours later completely enchanted. In the rain. Nobody complained once. This is not a garden center. It is an experience. The grounds are laid out in a way that feels less like retail and more like exploration, with magical little pockets of gardens tucked throughout that pull you deeper in at every turn. Twenty six gardens maintained across the property, each one more beautiful and considered than the last. We were mesmerized, all of us, adults and kids alike, just wandering and discovering in the drizzle like we had nowhere else to be. The plant selection is exceptional with a strong emphasis on natives, which is exactly what we have been hunting for as we plan out our garden for next year. Prices are reasonable and feel fair for the quality of what they carry. But the real story here is the staff. Joanne has worked at The Growing Place for over 35 years and helps maintain those 26 gardens herself. When our daughter bought a rose bush recently Joanne spent genuine unhurried time with her, walking her through exactly how to care for it. That kind of knowledge sharing and patient generosity is rare and it is clearly baked into the culture of this place. Four generations of family ownership spanning nearly 90 years will do that. You can feel the legacy in every corner of those grounds. They also run community events and educational classes for aspiring gardeners of every level. This is a place that genuinely wants you to grow, literally and figuratively. Our new forever garden center. No question.

We went for their Garlic & Cider event and were pleasantly surprised how nice this Garden Center…read morewas. Their plants looked healthy and they offered a great variety. This is a family owned business with a very knowledgeable staff. They also have a nice gift shop selling garden and home accents and containers. Thru out the year they offer classes and tours as well as seasonal events. The Garlic & Cider event was smaller than we expected with only a handful of vendors. We did end up buying a few succulents plus they gave us a FREE mint plant. With 2 locations, Aurora and Naperville..they have grown into a garden oasis for everyone!

Glad I went It had a good selection and prices The staff…read morewas friendly There is parking in a small lot across the street

Been going here for almost 20 years. Sue and Mike are great. They are my go to for flowers every…read moreyear. Fabulous quality! I love supporting a small neighborhood business.

I called 844dirt because I needed a plan to resuscitate my lawn after the crabgrass massacre …read more Micheal took time to answer my questions about soil, compost and seed. He offered names and numbers of resources for seed, areator and dethacher machine rental and was quick to inform me that he receives no kick backs for sending customers to them. The seed resource even offers high quality custom mixes if you want that level as well! Micheal even advised me on what I needed to request to get exactly what I wanted. All of this time and sharing before I had even bought any product from him! As I write this, I have all resources scheduled and work begins next week. I will be ordering the gopher mix from Micheal as soon as we finish areatiing. Thank you so much Micheal. Exemplary customer service prior to purchase!

Great Service and Quality Mulch Delivered. Been using Michael and his crew for years, always…read morefriendly and prompt.

Patty Florek was very helpful throughout the purchase process. She was professional, responsive,…read moreand made everything easy. Highly recommend!

We just had Joe Ciro out to go over everything with our new HotSprings hot tub. He was incredibly…read moreknowledgeable with these. He was very nice and there to answer any questions we had. The hands-on tutorial was a definite plus and really put our mind to ease that everything was being done correctly. Thank you so much!

I was very impressed by Ruby's professionalism, and kind nature. My fiancee and I came in to shop…read morearound, trying to find a good price on quartz which had been difficult due to the expensive look we were going for. The Stone illusionz show room had dozens of samples from many top manufactures of quartz that we were interested in. They also carried some cabinets that allowed us to color match the sample on site which was very helpful. Plus, Ruby showed us the fancy sinks that would be included with a purchase at no charge, and even let me use the washroom (which was beautifully designed/decorated). Here is the best part. Ruby provided a great price and could have the quartz measured, fabricated and installed within 10 days! I highly recommend Stone Illusionz, and I look forward to working with them on future renovations.

Used Stone Illuzions for my Kitchen! Ruby again, was great to work with, she was very involved…read morewith purchase and install. very quick and efficient!