Caveat: Those three stars are for the garden center on a good day…read more If I need anything handy my first stop is McCoy's. Even if they don't have something very particular, they have solid advice on what you need for what you're doing. For the yard I cherished Gardenville on RR12 until they closed *inconsolable sobbing* At Lowe's I don't expect anyone to help me. Usually find myself here because I have an empty gardening spot and am running an errand nearby or after one of our pets have passed and I'm shopping for the funeral because they do have lots of plants, soil, and pots of most sizes. Also have picked up border/paving stones on occasion. The prices on plants are decent as is the general variety, and if the outdoor register is staffed for your visit you have had a great trip.

This.Lowe's.Blows…read more Liars. The whole lot of 'em. Management gives zero F***s about how the customers are treated. If they treat Pro Account holders this poorly, I hate to think what the average DIYer must face. Especially avoid the lying sack that sells appliances. This is not an indictment of the entire Lowe's chain. This is just about the San Marcos store.

I had total shoulder replacement surgery last week. My wife has been an absolutely angelic…read morecaregiver. She left today to go babysit our nephew for three days in New Braunfels. I decided to send flowers to her there, so she could enjoy them, and they would be there for our Thanksgiving dinner which will be held there. She really liked the flowers. She sent me a picture this morning. They are really pretty. I will definitely use this florist whenever I am sending flowers in the New Braunfels area.

I reached out for a set of gender reveal bouquets for me and my husband and when I saw we were…read moreblown away, wow! The only request was one being pink and one being blue and we LOVED them. They also were able to get them together very quickly offered next day but we went with a few days later. We originally were offered a larger bouquet but they worked with us getting us a smaller set which was perfect for us in every way (size and price). I know I would recommend them to anyone looking!

Great service, quality palms/plants, had an super overall experience, great prices, definitely…read morereturning

If you are looking for a Palm tree or something different PalmBuddha is the place to go..there is 7…read moreAcres of all sorts of different trees and indoor and outdoor plants..I had the pleasure of dealing with Alan ..he is a professional and pleasant person..no pressure just very informative..I was able to purchase a palm that looks terrific..so if you want to change up or add something different to your landscape PalmBuddha is your place to go ..You won't be sorry ..!

I will try to keep this brief but there really is so much to say. We have a very big yard and only…read moretwo small trees, so we have been looking around for quite some time. Our ground is mostly rock with a little dirt (northwest Autin in the Hill Country). I have spoken to Albert several times over the years because our ground is so hard, and I worry about the installation, which seems to be the problem with all the other nurseries. Albert assured me they would do whatever it took to dig the holes and get them properly installed. We went to pick one tree this past weekend, but they were all so healthy and HUGE that we ended up choosing three trees. The trees are an excellent value for the cost. The experience was very enjoyable. A few days later, I was called to schedule installation, and they came out the next morning. Highlights: They showed up at 9:30, exactly when they said they would. Four men showed up (they were big trees). They had a jackhammer and shovels. They were very polite and worked with me on placement (turning them when I picked a different side to face the house). They spent time making sure the trees were perfectly straight. They hauled away all the old dirt and rocks (taking the rocks they dug up was great) They built a berm around the trees to help with watering. They installed tubing to help with daily watering. They put in metal poles and wiring to keep the trees straight as they grow. They checked to make sure I was happy with each tree installation as they did it. They made sure I was pleased with everything before they left. The area was as clean when they left as when they arrived. (This is a big deal because several contractors have left old water bottles and trash at our house before.) Albert called to ensure I was pleased with the work and is coming later today or tomorrow to install a timer for the water. I could not be more thrilled! The trees look gorgeous, and the surrounding area is tidy and well-manicured. We are already planning where we will put more trees next year. If you are at all considering investing in trees, you should take the drive out to see them. You will not be disappointed.

I can't say enough good things about ATX. We lost a tree to the recent drought, and after…read moreresearching local options, visited their RR12 location. The gentleman we initially met at their yard gave a tour of all the trees in his golf cart, asked us several questions about what we were replacing, and what we thought we would like to replace it with. He stopped frequently to identify the different trees, provide all the pros and cons of each variety, whether they were particularly suitable for where we live, etc. We didn't feel rushed, he was exceptionally pleasant, and was happy to answer all our questions. When we decided what type of tree we wanted, we were handed a flag, picked out the exact tree we liked best, and they delivered it in a matter of days. Their crew was friendly and efficient, and for a reasonable fee, cut down and removed the dead tree. They were finished in no time, and left the yard looking better than when they arrived. They only asked for payment when the old tree was gone, the new tree was planted, staked, watered, and we were 100% satisfied with their work. I really didn't think this level of customer service existed anymore. Go see them. You won't regret it.

Maldonaldo's is our favorite plant nursery to shop for Texas native perennials in New Braunfels!…read moreTheir website is also the best source of information on any plant you need. The prices are great, the workers are helpful and we've had a great overall experience each time we shop there.

We had a great experience at Maldonado's nursery last weekend. They have a big selection of annuals…read more and perennials - lots of natives and deer resistant plants. They have MANY new "hoop houses" (might be the term?) connected by very nice walkways, FULL of healthy-looking plants at reasonable prices. Employee Patrick was knowledgeable and patient as he pointed out items that might suit our needs.

I first used The Floral Studio when I was attending a funeral around the corner from the studio; I…read morelive in another town. Maxine was such a warm, wonderful person that two weeks later I decided it was worth the drive to order a corsage for my son's girlfriend from there and pick it up. Maxine is an artist! I ordered a simple rose corsage and expected to pick up the same 2 rose/ribbon corsage every florist around sells. Instead, for the same price as those boring corsages, I received the most beautiful corsage I have ever seen, she made it with several miniature roses and even the ribbons were beautifully done. I will only use The Floral Studio from now on!

They did a very good job considering we had about 2 weeks to plan our small wedding. She took our…read moresuggestions and helped us create the perfect country with the islands wedding. I only wish our sprays were larger or longer to frame the doorway more but they turned out beautifully! Honestly can't wait to use them again and I know my husband really liked all the flowers too!! Oh and they lasted a full week if not longer so worth it!! Thank you!!

This is a very interesting business, and caters to the professionals, as well as consumers. They…read morehave every kind of irrigation tool and part. What makes this place special compared to the big box stores, is that the employees are able to give specific helpful tips and guidance, while the big box stores sometimes only have generalists. I needed irrigation heads that the big box store didn't have. Yes, they were here.

SAN MARCOS, TX: the town has a beautiful downtown square with shops, restaurants, and a weekly…read moredowntown Farmers Market! The outdoor farmers market is held all-year-round on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and leashed dogs are allowed! A part of E. San Antonio Street is shut down to traffic to allow pedestrians to shop and mingle. Farmers and vendors bring their fresh produce and homemade goods to cross items off your shopping list, find a unique gift, try something new, and connect with the community. San Marcos Downtown Square 111 E San Antonio St San Marcos, TX 78666

Good variety. Friendly vendors. Lovely people. Great live music. Had a couple of rawish baked…read moregoods, tamales with uncooked masa that I threw away. Market director needs to monitor prepared foods. Would love to see more local produce.