Hemlock Hardware

Beautiful setting with a large variety of trees, bushes and plants available. There are also clay…read morepots of all shapes and sizes. There are decorative lawn and garden sculptures. Some annual and perennial flowers and plants. It is great to walk around this large setting to get some landscaping ideas. Prices on the high end, but plants, trees all appeared healthy and well cared for and the layout is gorgeous.

By far the best nursery around here. I love wandering around Oliver's extensive grounds and…read moreenjoying the plants and landscaping. They have a great selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, decorative pots and more. There are many unique plants that I've never seen elsewhere. Most recently, I was searching for succulents, and they had a vast array, with lots of beautiful arrangements to provide inspiration. While Oliver's is a geared toward high-end gardeners, I find their prices to be about the same -- sometimes better -- than those of other garden centers in Connecticut. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and helpful. Oliver's is also community-minded. In my neighborhood, we are working to transform a vacant, overgrown, ugly lot into a nature preserve and bird sanctuary. Oliver's has been a true partner in this endeavor, providing native tress and shrubs that are well-adapted to the particulars of the space and lots of good advice about care, placement, etc.

Izzo & Son Country Gardens

3.0

(22 reviews)

The very Best nursery Beautiful selection of tropical…read moreflowers that you won't find anywhere else

The beautiful hanging baskets and herbs were amazing. The perennials were also wonderful along with…read morethe staff that helped me to get what I was looking for.

Ganim Garden Center & Florist

3.4

(27 reviews)

A local treasure and resource for all things for your lawn & garden…read more Highly recommended!

They have a range of beautiful outdoor indoor plants, shrubbery,and trees it was like a kid in a…read morecandy shop I loved all the different ideas that I saw . Here's a few pictures from the store.

Colonial Gardens

3.0

(13 reviews)

We've been here at least a dozen and we absolutely love this place. Every time we come they have…read moresomething new to offer and the staff is so friendly. It's family owned and everyone is so helpful. Literally every person there knows exactly how to care for each plant. Also the prices are at least 30% less than anywhere else nearby. But by far the #1 best kept secret in Fairfield county is their orchids. Absolutely incredible arrangements. Would recommend to anyone and everyone

Fresh cut flowers. Huge variety of orchids. Pots both…read moreindoor/outdoor. As well as plant food, soil, accents, rocks, & other gardening materials. Huge green house for plants through out the year- house plants/ trees. Seasonal flats of typical & exotic plants/ shrubs flowers, trees, herbs and veggies, both perennials & annuals. They also create their own hanging & patio planters for quick pick up. Carol and her staff are mellow, knowledgable & courteous. They also create for weddings/special events. There are vote red flyer wagons to cart your finding around in/ to your car! A bit out of the way in Greenfield Hill section of Fairfield. Private parking.

Gabriella's Nursery & Florist

4.0

(7 reviews)

Flower shop is decent, service was average, you tell them your budget they'll whip something up for…read moreyou. The bouquet wasn't that great and the flowers didn't last very long, so I wouldn't recommend this spot. Will go elsewhere for flowers.

This is my go-to place. Wonderful fresh plants and beautiful florist designs. Every time I go to…read moreget flowers they make them for my budget and they really surprise. I love it there! Very friendly service.

JP Philbin Landscapes & Nursery

3.4

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I would highly recommend this family owned business to anyone who would like to get their…read morelandscaping project done correctly the first time. We hired James and his dad's company after a terrible experience with our first landscaper to redo our grass areas. I personally did all the flower garden designs and mulch myself so that I can save money and also because I enjoy doing garden landscaping. We renovated our entire 1/2 acre lawn plus our enormous sidewalk, which was full of trees and wood chips and rocks. James and his dad only use high quality seed and soil and kept their word. They promised me an amazing lawn if I followed their maintenance advice which was to use Teed & Brown, another amazing landscaping maintenance company. My renovation project was completed in about 2-3 days in October of 2020 and I waited 9 months to write this review so that the grass could come in 100% and it did. Today my yard looks like it should be on the front cover of a landscaping magazine. Its full, thick, dark green and looks like a carpet. I was told it takes up to 2 years for the grass to grow in nice and thick, but I can't imagine my yard looking any nicer than it does today, only 9 months after the renovation project. From a cost perspective they are a bit pricier than other landscaping companies, but I honestly believe I got what I paid for and nothing less. You cannot go wrong with JP Philbin Landscapes & Nursery, if you are looking to do the job perfectly right the first time!

They have been taking care of my lawn and beds for several years. James really knows his stuff. I…read moredon't like "typical" plantings and he always knows how to make me happy (not always an easy thing to do). The lawn guys are great and super friendly. They also do my plowing and show up no matter how bad it is out. Recently, James bailed me out of a situation from a bad tree removal. Even his dad helped out immediately. They were all amazing. Great company and even better people.

Wakeman Town Farm

4.7

(3 reviews)

A magic place in Westport CT where everyone can recharge the energy!!…read moreA lot events, for family, adults, kids, teenagers.... I am Vita where in Tim's kitchen I had an amazing lunch and learn.... from September more.... check it out.... https://www.vitapastalab.com/workshops September 12 Come and make lasagna! Thanks Vita

Green Village Initiative (GVI) is a volunteer-based grass roots 501(c)(3) organization established…read morein Fall 2008 to support citizens passionate about making environmental and community change through local action. GVI's mission is to make our entire region a model of what is possible -- so that they may encourage global systematic change. Their focus is sustainability and community-building through regionalization, local food production, water/power/garbage efficiencies, and education. They focus on tangible projects with the highest chance of success in order to make the most immediate contribution to the whole. In short, it's CSA that started as an organic demonstration farm that is open to the public in many regards.

Reynolds Farms Nursery

3.3

(21 reviews)

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Genuinely had the best experience here picking out two indoor plants. Liliana was INCREDIBLE,…read moreKNOWLEDGEABLE and understood my vibe and answered all of my questions !!!! 10/10 experience !!

This review is for the landscaping services specifically. We hired Reynolds Farms to redo the…read morelandscaping on our property. They made some good recommendations on trees and plants and we spent thousands of dollars on the materials and the labor. Problem: there were two snow fountain cherry trees they planted in the backyard that were right up against the house. While the workers were here we asked them THREE TIMES to NOT plant the trees too close to the house and to move them away. Despite our multiple requests they continued on with their work and assured us it would be no problem to move the trees in the spring if we were unhappy. When the trees started growing right into our house they told me to prune the side closest to the house which made the trees look lopsided. In the spring I asked them to come take a look and make good on their promise to move the trees- I assumed this would be at no charge. The guy who came out said it would cost another $800 to move the trees- this after they told us it wouldn't be a problem to move them! I don't think it's a good practice to not do a good job the first time and then try to charge customers to fix the problem later.

Ring's End

4.9

(16 reviews)

I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kristian Middlebrook, a color specialist and decorator…read moreat Ring's end and I couldn't be more impressed! I was feeling overwhelmed by the endless paint color choices, but Kristian's instincts were spot on. The man is the guru of hue! He quickly and confidently identified the perfect palette for my space and also advised on wallpaper as well. Beyond that, Kristian helped my partner and me select window treatments and even went the extra mile to deliver draperies to our home in Washington Heights. Aside from his excellent taste and eye for detail, Kristian is incredibly personable and just a joy to be around. I couldn't recommend him more highly - he truly made the decorating process so much easier and his advice and counsel have helped create a beautiful home. Thank you Kristian!

I recently moved to the area and bought a house that I remodeled. This was my first time remodeling…read moreanything, and it was a big project. Someone suggested reaching out to Kristian Middlebrook at Ring's End to help me select paint colors. It was great, since he comes to your house and sees the space--something that's so important. I am incredibly grateful for him and can't imagine having done this project without his help. He is so talented and has such a knack for color selection. The colors were spot-on on the first try! He's basically like having your very own designer. We started with paint color, and I liked him so much that we moved on to wallpaper, then window treatments, and even fabric to recover two chairs. I love it all. In addition to his many talents, he is also a pleasure to work with and makes the process easy and fun. I can't say enough good things about Kristian--he is AMAZING!

Goodwill

3.3

(47 reviews)

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I was surprised at the prices of some items here. It seems crazy that some of the men's button up…read moreshorts I was looking at were $17.99 and $24.99. Overall the store is messy and the clothes were not well sorted by size. I probably won't bother going back to this location.

As an avid thrifter I was very excited to visit this Goodwill - it's in an affluent area and…read morereceives many donations. it was a sad depressing mess of a store. clothes on the floors, clothes piled on top of other things, clothes unorganized and mixed sizes and types all over the place. shoes in cubbies by color but not size. the front end was a mess and staff seemed to not give a darn when they walked by merchandise on the floor. the people who donate deserve better as do the people who shop. it needs an overhaul.

Henry Rodriguez

(10 reviews)

One more review from me! Henry just did another job-- repair (practically re-built!) a deck…read more Honestly, I cannot say enough good things about Henry Rodriguez! He does such a great job, is reasonably priced, and professional. Thanks again, Henry!

Henry and his crew are friendly and efficient. Helping me out more times than I can remember, from…read moredriveway removal/replacement to moving/trimming landscaping/trees, and shrubs, concrete repair, and replacement , including stairs and much more ! Henry always works within my budget and spends lots of time listening to my goals and planning my jobs. To me he is indispensable. Grateful to have found him.

Westfair Shoe Repair

4.4

(20 reviews)

Rude and dishonest. He denied additional damage he did to my shoe and accused me of not knowing…read morethe condition of my shoe when I brought them in.

George is the best at what he does. He's an expert shoe repair person and also fixes leather bags.read more

Christine Vaughn Mobile Notary Public

Christine was fabulous. She was flexible when I needed to reschedule. On the day of our…read moreappointment, she kept me informed of her arrival time during Norwalk to Branford rush hour. The appointment was seamless. She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and efficient. I wholeheartedly recommend her.

Friendly and fast! I had an urgent request that needed immediate attention. Within 60 minutes,…read moreChristine (1) took my call, (2) came to my home, (3) notarized the documents. On a very stressful day, she was a calm bright spot!

Mountain Fresh Spring Water

I finally decided to use a water delivery service. I was worried since I had friends who signed up…read morewith other companies and weren't happy. I was told about Mountain Fresh from my local moms group. I am so grateful I found them! John has been a pleasure to work with. The prices are absolutely reasonable and even better, it's a locally owned company that if I need to I can call or text. I recommend Mountain Fresh to everyone who is looking for a water delivery service.

I was contemplating getting water delivery since the shortages and didn't want purified water which…read moremost of the delivery options have. Someone on FB recommended John (the owner) so I gave him a call. He does everything including the delivery which is nice. His pricing is very reasonable and it's nice knowing your helping a local business.

Westy Self Storage

Absolutely the best. Very prominent location in Fairfield. Building feels like a 5* hotel, roomy,…read moreimmaculate. Easy check in process with very pleasant and welcoming check in person. He even stayed late when mover was still bringing items after closing time. Easy process for mover to get to loading area, enter building, get large carts to wheel to storage unit. Comfortable and very attractive waiting area for unit renter to sit. Storage units easy to get to. Many on main floor, others require using an elevator. Well-designed with metal walls, tall doors to allow big furniture to be wheeled in, high ceilings to provide extra space. Good lighting, heated, well worth the price for all these amenities. Rest rooms clean and well-equipped, well-located. Alice K. for Kings Highway Westy

John at the Kings Highway location has been a friendly and helpful part of my very happy 3 years at…read moreWesty Self Storage! In fact everyone who works there gives us excellent customer service. The facility is super clean and it is conveniently located. I've had many storage units here over the years. I've referred Westy's to many of my friends. The best there is!!

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Jac C.

15 years ago

Honestly, Hemlock Hardware is a welcomed "throwback" to the days when storekeepers took pride in the service they provided to their customers. A great selection of just about everything you might need, excellent and knowledgable service, and prices are only slightly higher than at Home Depot. It's worth the extra $. They even have lollipops for the kids! read more

Laura J.

13 years ago

I just moved to town in June, from NYC. I was never much of a handyman because i always lived in an apartment building. Hemlock was recommended to me by two of my neighbors. WOW what a great store! they have everything, their level of service is amazing. They will deliver anything, fix anything and their prices are great. read more

Paul P.

13 years ago

The biggest and best hardware store in town. Now refreshed with lower prices and the best service anywhere make Hemlock Hardware THE destination for home improvement needs. They will match or beat anyone's prices on anything. It is the only place to purchase a Weber Grill. Best in town bar none! read more

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These guys always seem to have just what I need - and they are really great about explaining how to…read moreuse their products. DOn't let the small size fool you - I suspect they have a Mary Poppins' bag of materials downstairs based on some things I've requested but didn't see on display. Voila!

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What an excellent repair shop for all our power tools! Ron and his crew do a good job, getting…read morerepairs done quickly and explaining all that needs to be or has been done. The give instructions if needed. And they are reasonably priced.

I dropped my lawnmower & leaf blower off for a tune-up in mid-April and it's a little over a month…read morelater and I still do not have them back yet. When I dropped the machines off I was told it would be at least 2 weeks but now it's 5 weeks later. I have called twice to follow-up with them and 2 of the 3 people that's spoke with over the phone were 2 of the rudest people I have ever spoken to! The woman today even hung up on me while I was trying to find out how much the cost of this service would be...unbelievable!!! I think the only reason that they are still in business is because there are not a lot of other lawnmower service businesses in the area. This is the first time I have ever used them AND IT WILL BE THE LAST TIME!!!! My suggestion would be if you need to have your lawnmower serviced take it somewhere else ANYWHERE ELSE!!!!!!

Izzo & Son Country Gardens

3.0

(22 reviews)

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Bethel Handyman Hardware

3.4

(10 reviews)

I know there is reviews for pretty much anything nowadays but I have to give one review…read more. Tucker is 5 stars alone..

I just found this hardware store recently and it has everything you can imagine in an old fashioned…read morepre-corporate era hardware store with the benefit of being able to converse with the owners. The owner was really attentive and so was his employee. I was amazed at how many different products they had in the store for the size of the place. A lot of the hardware stores in my area went out of business years ago leaving me only with options like HD and LHI. I have always preferred to shop in small local businesses rather than corporations when I can get what I need from them. I really believe in supporting brick and mortar stores in this day and age because the Internet has made it very difficult for them. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. I really enjoyed just browsing around and then picking up a bunch of stuff that had been in the back of my mind for some time. Sometimes I just have to walk around stores to get ideas on how to fix what needs to be repaired. There's plenty of space to walk around and do that here. I should also mention that the store is very clean and neatly organized so that you can find what you're looking for. I will definitely be going back in the future for my hardware needs.

Filanowski Farms

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Anthony and Jacki (sp?) have an amazing selection of CT grown annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees,…read morepotting soil and mulch. They are so knowledgeable and friendly. We just found them last weekend and have already been back for bee balm and azaleas as well as three bags of potting soil. Their prices are reasonable and parking is plentiful. Go with complete confidence.

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