Always a great time at our local Botanical Gardens! It's really amazing what a beautiful day…read moreoutside can do for your mood and NBG is just the place to do it for you. Always clean, great employees, and lots to do. They hold homeschool events and events open to all and for all ages. Our favorite thing is to butterflies, we have used it for both homeschool science and art. Everyone who has worked there and we have interacted with has been extremely friendly. Then if you or your kiddos love planes you can go and watch the planes take off.

The Norfolk botanical garden has been on my list of places to see since I went to the national…read morebotanical Gardens in Washington Washington DC. I'm very glad I had the opportunity to visit and even more excited to become a member. Not only are the grounds impeccably gorgeous there are many ways to view them rather than just on foot. The free tram runs every hour and runs all around the entire property, giving you a good feeling for the gardens. There is a tower lookout, a butterfly garden, a Japanese garden, a rose garden, and even two beautiful redwoods. The most exciting feature is yet to come in September. The garden of the future, which is currently in progress . A stunning glass building that is an architectural feast for the eyes. I can only imagine it in its full splendor when it is complete in September. The garden of the future will include tropical gardens, arid gardens, and a café and when I am most, especially excited to see is Dale Chihuly has several of his pieces incorporated within the exhibits. We had the opportunity to take the boat ride, which I highly recommend Carolyn did an amazing job fighting the winds on our excursion, as Louis described to us the different wildlife that inhabit the water. I am excited to visit in the fall to see the gardens in transition when we come to experience the Garden of the Future.

I came here after going to a sports card show in Norfolk. It wasn't a planned visit but I was just…read morelooking for something interesting to look at since I had a lot of free time and the weather was nice on Saturday. I thought it would be a lot larger but the spot is quite small but it is very nice to walk around. There are also lots of nice areas adjacent to the garden and terrace as well. I parked in front of the garden went around it and then found the USS Wisconsin and the Naval museum just past the garden. I went around and finished checking out the other side of the garden after. The parking was free for 2 hrs in front of the garden and it seemed like parking in general was plentiful and open this weekend. It looked like college dormitories around the garden and some other residential areas around the middle of downtown Norfolk. There were many nice plants in the garden, the terrace was nice but not open as far as I could tell, and the koi pond was nice if someone would clean out the pond scum from the fish pond. There were small bridges over the water and multiple water fountains in the koi pond. There were a few benches to sit on if you wanted to just relax or meditate in the garden. Overall, it was a nice garden but it is not something to go downtown to see, but it is a nice additional thing to see if you are going to the USS Wisconsin and the Naval museum or if you staying in downtown area. Lots of people were exercising (walking and jogging) so it is a nice scene to pass by if you are doing that.

Great spot to walk around. There's ice cream inside too! Very yummy. Beautiful day to explore.read more

Beautiful little spot to enjoy nature. It's well maintained and offers a small gravel parking lot…read moreright off the road. I appreciate how they have most of the flowers and plants labeled & organized by: annuals, full sun, shaded plants, & sensory plants! It's a great lovely spot to stop in for a picnic, lol stroll, or just take in the beauty of nature.

This was such a peaceful and unexpectedly lovely little stop…read more I pass this place all the time on Diamond Springs Road and have been curious about it for a while, so after an appointment, I finally decided to stop -- and I'm really glad I did. I had Lexi with me, the weather was beautiful, and it ended up being the perfect little walk for both of us. What I really liked is that this isn't just a place to look at flowers -- it's actually a really interesting garden and educational space. There were different themed sections throughout the property, including things like water-wise trails, native plant areas, perennial gardens, and herb/plant displays, which made it feel more interactive than just a basic garden walk. Everything was very well kept and thoughtfully laid out. It felt quiet, peaceful, and like a great place to just slow down for a bit. I also appreciated that it was dog-friendly, which made it even more enjoyable for me since Lexi got to come along too. I also loved learning that it's maintained through the Virginia Beach Master Gardeners / Virginia Tech Agricultural Research & Extension Center, because you can really tell there's a lot of care put into it. This was actually my first arboretum/garden stop in Virginia, and it definitely made a great first impression. If you enjoy plants, gardening, nature, or just finding little local hidden gems, this is absolutely worth checking out. Very peaceful, very pretty, and a nice little local gem. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area and want a quiet, scenic walk that feels both relaxing and educational.

Cannot believe that I've never been to the Hermitage Museum and Gardens until yesterday…read more The home is stunning. The wood working, the art collection and the beautiful grounds; all stunning. If you are looking for something to do on a sleepy afternoon this may be the place for you to visit. Almost forgot to mention that they allow dogs to walk the grounds as long as you clean up after your fur baby.

I came expecting "a nice little museum" and accidentally entered the main character phase of my…read morelife. The house looks like Gatsby retired here to start gardening and finally find inner peace. Every room feels fancy enough that you instinctively whisper, even when you're alone judging antique furniture like you suddenly have generational wealth. The gardens? Absolutely disrespectful to regular parks. Trees posing like they know they're beautiful, peacocks walking around with the confidence of influencers, and views of the water that make you question every life decision that didn't involve buying a mansion in 1915. Perfect place for a peaceful stroll, deep thoughts, or pretending you're in a period drama waiting for someone to confess forbidden love near the azaleas.

A 5 star experience for a recent Mother's Day arrangement of flowers…read more There is no day like Mother's Day and making it special for Mom. So the idea of a permanent planted arrangement seemed like something perfect for the patio. McDonald's was contacted over the phone a week + out before Mother's Day. I worked with Patrice who emailed different ideas they could do from pots to plants etc. He was so passionate about his trade and left me even more excited that he alone would be the point. Ultimately hydrangeas was chosen as the plant with sweet potatoes. They had many pots to choose from, but a more neutral with a butterfly seemed perfect. The cost was $97. Patrice assured that the plant would be watered and ready for pick up days before Mother's Day. On Saturday I went to McDonald's and after locating Patrice he rolled the plant out. I must say I was overwhelmed with the size. It was huge and gorgeous! Patrice did a video of care instructions as he took ownership of seeing everything through. He also at no charge through in a ceramic tray to hep with transport, but also for any leakage of water with a weep hole at the bottom. The delivery was marvelous and enjoyed by Mom. I cannot say enough positive about this experience. Other staff assisted me and were helpful and enthusiastic about their job. You just don't see this in other big box places ole Lowes and Home Depot. McDonald's is a one stop locally owned since 1947 garden center. They can do it all and the visit is impressive to see the selections. Highly recommend.

What a great selection! Wide variety of flowers,herbs,veg,ect. Plenty of space to walk around even…read morethough it was getting busy for the event they have going on. And they do quiet a few so keep an eye out for those since the do child and adult events. It was well organized and set up and I just love the indoor area with the carnivorous and house plants.

Eggleston Nursery is one of my most favorite quiet, happy places! The atmosphere is peaceful, and…read morethe plants are beautifully maintained. What makes it even more special is their mission to hire adults with disabilities, creating an inclusive and supportive environment. The staff is super friendly, knowledgeable, and dedicated, making each visit a positive and uplifting experience. They often have free items available(leave a donation please). The prices on their fresh produce beat the grocery store and aren't covered in waxes and preservatives. Highly recommend!

Pleasant surprise. Stumbled upon this business looking for garden mulch...and not wanting to travel…read moretoo far. Friendly staff. We got what we wanted and then discovered the fresh fruits and vegetables. Good produce prices. Employee loaded the mulch for us. Great find.

The service was highly professional and the end product of our yard had exceeded expectations…read more Would definitely recommend this business to others.

I reached out to Brian for summer lawn care and quickly got a response and a fair quote. We were…read moreable to set things up remotely and he was nice enough to send me pictures of his fine work after he finished. Seems like a good guy just starting off with a new business and does great work to back it up! I'm looking forward to continuing a working relationship and letting him take care of all my lawn care needs in the future. Thanks Brian!

I don't typically like to give a sub-par review due to the nature of companies circumstances at…read morethat given time; however, after doing business with the owner directly I have decided to do so. Originally, I was extremely optimistic as he was knowledgeable. He pushed back on a few of the items my wife and I wanted completed but, I took his word as the subject matter expert. First day, his team was a no show (no phone call or email notifying us). Second day, his team showed (without notice) and did the bare minimum of what he quoted leaving some plants in the front and back of our house. With that, his team only did a portion of the front and the back. We had to call and ask what the issue was. He commented that he is short personnel and would be back to complete the following day. He kept his word and finished; again, it looked like the work of a novice gardener. My wife asked why he didn't keep his promise of replanting and why it looked like it was poorly done. He replied with, "are we done here." That is not the way to treat a customer when running a business. Not being a Karen, just want others to avoid going through the same experience.

Gary and his crew are diligent professionals who truly care about leaving a magnificent footprint…read morebehind with everything they create. Gary is a master of the growing zone here in Hampton Roads, and freely gives great advice on the projects you wish to maintain. He has done magnificent work with our garden space and I can't recommend Gardens By Oz enough!

Service is outstanding and a good price for materials. Better than big stores. Plus they deliver…read morecertain items

The hours are wrong on apple maps, they were closed when we tried to visit this sunday :(read more

What a lovely arboretum. It is a good size for this area. Tons of trees and spring is amazing…read more Camillas are everywhere and are gorgeous. Great walk. Mostly dirt path. Views: TREES, water areas. Barns and structures, bridges, flowers, wildlife , great for adults and kids , gazebo . Also great to book events. Easy hike and even in the summer it is great because it is shaded wooded area My favorite when we arrived one of our visits there was knowledgeable parks and rec. gave us a history lesson that was AWESOME!!!!!!!!

Came here on a whim but probably should have made sure I was ready to visit here. When I arrived,…read moreI actually had to use the restroom. Bad timing as there is only a portapotty in the parking lot for needs. It was so so clean but I wanted to wash my hands after and there was no water, water fountain no water, water hose, sink, and spigot no water. So I used my drinking water fountain for hand washing. Not ideal. After that fiasco, I walked across the street and went to the trails. I luckily took a picture of the map as I almost immediately got lost in the trail while thinking I was going to make it to the lake. There are bridges that are luckily marked and trees that are marked to kind of mark where you are. I found this out only after 30 minutes lost in the woods. There are many splits in the path that throws your sense of direction off. Anyway, I guess I enjoyed being lost on the trail and there was not much to see except a few bugs, squirrels, and trees. There was only one bush that had flowers and the lake was nice, full of turtles but other than that this is just a peaceful walk around the forest. There are little creeks, lots of homes, and different species of trees that line the trail. There also has been some vandalism as there are burn spots where it looks like some firebug was trying to start a fire on the trail. Overall, a peaceful walk but make sure you take a picture of the map in the beginning and pay attention to the markings on the trees and bridge so you don't get lost.