It has become a holiday tradition to make the trek from Chicago to Kolzes Corner Gardens in…read moreWoodstock, Illinois. And why you ask? They grow and sell ten varieties of the most beautiful, long-lasting, and unique poinsettias that you can find in northern Illinois. And this year, they offered a lovely, double-petaled variety that is upright and almost looks like a rose. The people are friendly, the greenhouse is big and beautiful, and they sell Christmas trees, greenery, wreaths and other holiday trimmings. It's a wonderful place out in the country. Yes, you can probably get bigger poinsettias at a big box store like Home Depot, but they will not last as long or be as special. And after your done at Kolzes, drive a bit north and stop in at Woodstock's downtown square. It's really beautiful, and it was where the movie Groundhog Day was filmed. It's a Duesy! From what I see not their website, I am sure that Kolzes is great during other seasons, too. I just love supporting small, family-owned businesses.

Random stop as we're going somewhere to check out the mum and pumpkin selection. Their plants are…read moreso healthy at a reasonable price point. Was able to get what I was looking for and enhance my curb appeal.

Paul Hackett installed a Red Maple tree and a Hydrangea Bush he was very professional and did a…read morefantastic job.I would highly recommend his company to anyone looking for his services.Bruce G.

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The staff was wonderful assisting in picking out replacement bushes, providing planting and…read morewatering instructions.

We love coming here every single spring and summer for the best selection and the BEST prices…read morearound. We have gone to multiple other retailers and although some prices are very similar, Whispering hills has the best selection of plants that keep their health throughout the years. Have have been coming here for about five years already and everything flourishes every year.

I was in need of a new tree after my previous one died and the village refused to replace it. I…read morehave heard about Pine View from numerous neighbors, so I decided to call and see what trees they had in stock and how soon they could come out and plant. I was offered to come and pick out my own tree on the nursery. I took advantage of that, and it was a very joyful experience being part of that process. Tony was extremely knowledgeable about everything and very informative. I felt very comfortable from the first conversation we had. Once I chose my tree, he was able to come within days to install and rip out the roots from the old tree that was left behind. Tony not only called to check on my tree but went out of his way to come check and make sure everything was going exactly how it should. I would absolutely recommend Tony and Pine View for any tree, shrubs, or landscaping needs. I promise you won't be disappointed!

I have been using Pine View Nursery for over 7 years. I kicked & screamed when Tony suggested I use…read morethe high grade mulch. I am so thankful to be working with a true master gardening company. Professional crew, trucks & equipment. Before going to Pine View Nursery we spent so much more time weeding. His mulch creates a crust that keeps weeds from rooting easily. The trees we bought from local places were dying or struggling because we found they imported them from other states. Tony grows all his own stuff which makes it better for you. When someone grows a tree in this state they don't need to warranty it. I bought into the others warranty thing but trees kept dying & it's a pain in the butt to get people back. I will continue to use these guys for every tree or landscaping need. Truly grateful for your team Pine View Nursery. Don't fall for the lowest priced people. You get what you pay for with these guys.

Friendly knowledge service. Purchased 12 trees installed. The crew was great, again knowledgeable…read moreand helped me with placement. Did an amazing job and cleaned everything after. Trees look perfect in our yard and very glad I went with Wasco Nursery.

We were looking for a new place to go this year half way between us and the family who we were…read moremeeting. It looked impressive from what I read, and it did not disappoint. It's large, and well organized and the employees are knowledgeable and helpful. The prices may be a bit high, but the selection and quality seem to also be very high. We definitely found everything we were looking for and more that we didn't know we were looking for. We were happy with everything we bought and did find some real deals. We will likely be using this as our main nursery going forward. It's nice to have everything you need in one place.

The venue is beautiful. After reading some of the reviews, it is obvious that it has evolved…read morethrough the years. We were here for a wedding and spoke to the owner. He has owned it for 19 years and now it is strictly for weddings. No store ~ nothing to buy. Lovely grounds, plants, ponds, waterfalls, gazebo, arbor, water fountain, and twinkling lights in the trees. There is a lovely outdoor area set up for the ceremony and then we moved indoors for the cocktail hour. It is open and bright. However, one toilet for about 100 people was interesting. There is a tent, that is airconditioned and probably heated based on the season and weather. Plenty of room to move about so moving around the tables was easy. Just a heads up: they lock the doors for the indoors after everyone has moved to the tent. That means, you must use the toilet facilities attached to the tent. Better than a port-a-potty, but . . . Currently, Swanson is blocked off so you have to drive around the road block.

WOW! From the very beginning, we knew this was our dream venue. Not only was Mike up front about…read morehow everything worked, what was included, things we could add on, etc, but he was such a pleasure to work with! It's no wonder they've been in business so long! The Gardens are not far from our house, but it's this little slice of paradise tucked away from all the nearby commotions. We loved EVERYTHING about The Gardens. The property is dreamy and beyond well-kept. The flowers, fairy lights and small waterfalls and creek winding through the gardens just give you total serenity and joy. We could not have made a better choice for such a beautiful place to start our new lives together as a married couple. Even all our friends and family could not stop gushing about how stunning the whole place was! Honestly, I hope someone we know gets married here soon because I want to go back and relive those special moments we had from our own wedding. Ladies, when you found your hunny and you just knew that was it, they were the one...well that's how this place made us feel. It was absolutely perfect and am so happy we found it. The Gardens are truly a hidden gem, a little paradise tucked away to get lost in the magical moments of your wedding day!!!

We made the trip up here out of curiosity, after hearing about this place on talk radio WRMN 1410AM…read morein Elgin, Il. Their main selling items are mulch and firewood, which we did not need but we found several accessory items that come in handy for my BBQ grill and griddle.

Mr. Bean delivered the BEST face cord of Oak we have ever purchased. Have had several fires here…read moreand it burns great. I have a moisture meter and every piece was below 15% which is ideal.

Kathleen and her crew have done an excellent job of landscaping in my yard. They have done spring…read moreclean up, edging my beds, and delivering mulch for several years. Kathleen responds promptly to inquiries and requests and always follows up after a job is completed to make sure I am happy with the work. Neighbors are frequently stopping to ask who does my landscaping.

Nice folks, some unique items, veggies seem fresh however they are not very organized. Most folks…read morego to a garden center to become inspired or pick up items to enhance the exterior of a home. Here they seem to go 70% of the way but then loose steam and don't bring it all the way home. My feeling is they could be more successful if they did so. I will go back but I would love to see improvement.

We hired Stonetree Landscapes Mike McNulty in October 2025 with the guarantee that there would be a…read more1-year warranty for defected shrub, trees, etc. Since April my husband and I have left him numerous phone messages, and texts along with pictures of the 5 dead 3 gal Golden privet shrubs. Also, 4 out of the 6 Black Hill Spruce trees planted were put in crooked. All we are asking is that he honor his policy and replace the 5 Golden privet shrubs and straighten up the crooked Black Hill Spruce trees. By ignoring our calls and texts this will NOT go away. There has to be a better way to treat your good customers. Their customer service is the worse I have ever experienced. Once they have your money, you no longer matter. We are senior citizens that are just trying to make our neighborhood here in Lake Geneva, WI look good. We paid Mike $10,500 now we get to look at 5 dead bushes and crooked trees every day. Not what we signed up for.

Talk to Mike, he is the best. Great family owned and run company with the best service and quality…read moreyou can find.