What a lovely, lovely garden store! I have driven by this store for years and never felt the need…read moreto stop. However, they recently ran a series of advertisements which impressed me. The advertisements featured the owners and the local feel. It showed the inventory of the store and how it was all laid out. I was intrigued and had to stop by on my next opportunity. Mothers Day provided me the perfect chance to visit this quaint establishment. They were very busy but they still gave me personal service and helped me with my purchases. I was able to pick out the perfect gift for a dear friend of mine. Don't be fooled by the outside of this store. It is HUGE! There are several greenhouses stocked to the brim with all sorts of different plants. They have invested quite a great deal of time and effort into inventory. Rows upon rows of beautiful plants and flowers. In addition to the greenhouses, there is a sprawling area in back of the store stocked with more flowers and plants. The inventory is not limited to the outside area and the greenhouses, either. The inside store is filled with beautiful plants. They have a large variety of succulents and other varieties of plants. In addition to plants, they have pots, plant coasters, fertilizers, watering devices, seeds, gardening tools and so much more. There is so much it is a bit overwhelming, in fact. The prices are a wee bit higher than you would pay at a Big Box store. However, it is worth a few extra dollars for personalized service and greater selection. Have you ever tried to get help at a Big Box garden store? It's non-existent and the selection of products is poor. The staff was great. They were chatty without being annoying and super helpful. I had no clue what I wanted to buy but they directed me to the perfect item. I never had to wander around the premises looking for help. They were front row and center there helping people. This store also has a playground to keep the kids entertained while the parents shop. Great idea! They provide carts for your big purchases because its so much easier to carry with the carts. This store is easily accessible and they have plenty of parking. There were no problems finding space even though they were super crowded. I have been back several times since my Mothers Day stop and I have received the same service quality each time. One of the most unique features of this store is there are flowers planted on the roof. Yep, the roof is lined with flowering pots welcoming the customers. Great shop.

The new ownership is no longer raising a majority of their plants. They are getting them from the…read moresame place as Wamart, Lowe's, etc. In addition, they have raised their prices substantially. There are better options for vegetables and plants out there.

No masks and one employee there made fun of customers wearing them saying that it's too hot for a…read morevirus at their place. He talked real loud about it to another employee. Not going back - my choice. I used to like it there but they don't seem to take the situation serious and it seemed different this time. The cashier lady was not very friendly and one lady pushed us out of the way to water plants. You can't move around there with those carts, so we had to get out of the way, it's crowded isles. I found better deals at other nurseries in town. Your choice - mine is elsewhere, not there.

On to my favorite stop Vinland Valley Nursery is a full-service center includes gorgeous pottery,…read morelocally produced goods, gift items, bulk products, and a cutting garden . I love walking this nursery it's a very nice calming and inviting places . It was time to eat and take my medication so flatlander pizza food truck was our choice,glad we did it was do good wood fired- pizza is my favorite. Staff was very friendly and willing to help. They were offering special fall price on all tropical plants .

Great selection of plants for sale, both native and ornamentals, annuals, perennials, flowers,…read moreshrubs, and trees. Staff were helpful, and they had 2 lazy farm cats soaking up the sun.

I buy all my plants at Earl May. The quality of plants far exceeds all other nurseries. This year I…read moreknew I needed to add some mulch to my perennial garden. Earl May was able to provide the mulch as well as deliver and spread it for me. It was 230 bags of mulch and it was definitely worth having someone else do it. It turned out beautiful and I could not be happier

I bought tomato seeds here, 5 out of 60 seeds germinated. After 10 min of the manager gaslighting…read moreme that it was my fault he reluctantly exchanged the seeds. I then asked about purchasing soil I asked the price and was told a price higher than what was on their website. Their website price is 29.00 he was telling me the price was 34.99. And he was unable to honor that price because it was a typo. But if I was to purchase online he would honor that price. They wanted me to waste more of my time when they could easily honor that lower price. Of course I complained and another 10 min went by, he finally said he would honor the lower price. When I was checking out he scanned the soil and to his surprise the soil was 29.99. He wasted my time arguing over a price that was the their price. I bought over 150 in soil, no-one offered to help load or even opec the door when I left. F this guy will not be going back. I'll buy from Amazon next time. Earl may is extremely over priced. Shop there and pull up any of there items online and your looking at a 10 dollar price hike. It's not a local company it's an expensive chain.

The store is a step back into my childhood. It's an old fashion ranch store in the middle of…read moreLawrence. We get there once a year for straw for the strawberries

My friend was going to buy a rabbit. So next thing you know I was out in charge of rabbit vittle…read moreprocurement. That's how I ended up at Lawrence Feed & Farm. I have driven by this store a million times over the years but never had reason to stop in. I sure am glad my friend was going rabbit shopping because this store is a gem. You take a step back in time when you enter the doors. It is like an old timey feed store that makes you wish for simpler times. Trust me, though, there is nothing simple about this store. They care so much stick and inventory that it is overwhelming. I did not know where to start with the shelves stacked so high. They seemed to have a little of everything for any kind of farm animal you can imagine. There was horse feed, dog leashes, at collars, bird baths and that is just the surface. I asked the proprietor for help and he knew exactly what to get for my friend. He asked Just the right questions. He was patient and humorous with me. I could tell he knew exactly what I needed. He sacked up some feed and sent me on my merry way. While I was in the store I noticed this man knew people by name. They came in and he had their usual orders ready to go. Very nice. It is heartwarming these stores are still around. Highly recommend this store for your animal or gardening needs. It's pretty amazing and you don't even have to have a rabbit to get great service.

I've lived in Lawrence for 15 years and I've gone to Henry's for 15 years. If I'm looking for a…read moregood heirloom tomato plant or bedding plants for my front yard Henrys will have a wonderful selection. In the fall their mums are beautiful and reasonably priced. Be sure to get on their email list to since they have promotions during the year.

I managed to cross two things off my list: I accomplished my mission for flowers AND a neat outing…read moreaway from the city. This nursery is truly unique and a joy to spend time at. It's incredibly hard not to go overboard browsing greenhouses while you stockpile your own red wagon. An older woman, who I assume is a Henry, was extremely knowledgable and kind when recommending flowers and gardening care. With her help, I found the guidance I needed in picking the right variety of flowers (annuals) and the proper potting soil. She even let us know that it was okay to roam towards the animal pens. Yes that's right...BONUS! You'll find a wide variety like alpacas, sheep, peacocks, chickens, ducks, mini horse, and more. (Note: Do not touch the alpacas!)

The outcome of the job was absolutely beautiful. They were timely, efficient and took care of every…read moredetail to create an outdoor oasis around our pool. Great follow up to make sure everything was top notch. Thanks Ryan!

We are delighted with the work Ryan and his crew have done to bring new life and beauty to our…read morerecently purchased and long ignored home in Lawrence. They have been extremely organized, thoughtful and responsive to our landscaping needs even thru some of the most brutal summer weather Lawrence has ever seen this early in the year.

Excellent staff, very friendly, helpful people. I got some really good deals on Milwaukee tools…read moretoday.

Amazing staff!! Ian was so incredibly friendly. He helped my grandma find the flooring she needed…read moreand was so patient with her the whole time!!

The first time I entered Cottin's, I did so with reluctance. I was concerned that as per usual,…read moresome older gent would look over my head to speak to my boyfriend about what he might be looking for today, making me feel invisible and like such a *girl.* Kind of like what happened to me when I used to go into certain chain electronics stores that have since gone out of business (yay!) in NYC. Not only did this not happen, I actually enjoyed my time in there the several times I've gone in. I kid you not! Now, I fully admit that I usually would only go into Cottin's because the K would be super enthusiastic about shopping in there and I can't say I share the same enthusiasm, but oh, OK, they have a lot of awesome garden stuff and hello, are those pink flamingoes?!?! There's a lot to love about Cottin's. They rent cotton candy (COTTIN Candy?!) and icee machines. They sell all kinds of tape. They sell a lot of different colored and sized novelty light bulbs. They sell old school Radio Flyer wagons. It feels like it could be 1950 in there, but with a 2010 sensibility. The staff, all young and friendly, rule the school. As Lydia A mentions below, they are part of what makes Cottin's such an enjoyable place to be. A "place to be"?! Yes! It's an experience! Even getting keys made is kinda fun (OK, well, that's an exaggeration. It is quick and painless, however!) OTOH, you'd have to drag me kicking and screaming into one of my most hated stores ever...HOME DEPOT. Blargh! Here's to the true mom & pop sensibility of Cottin's (check out their cute retro bumper stickers while you're there and slap one on your toolbox) with their fair prices, excellent customer service and the way they make you feel like anything is possible so I'm going to start building that garden shed I've always wanted...I JEST.

Fantastic customer service. A business to support. They have some hard to find hardware. And they…read moredo loads for the local community.

If you need to cover an area with rock, gravel, landscape fabric, or mulch and you are not sure…read morewhat to get, this is the place to go. I had gone to other places to see their few options, but I was not clear about which to use or how much I would need. I arrived at Pine with photos of the area I planned to cover along with dimensions and with the house in the background of the photos. Pine has extensive displays of all options available in Lawrence, far more than you will find anywhere else in Lawrence. I walked around to look at the displays and then went inside to ask for advice All could not have been more clear. By the time I had left, I had chosen the type and quantity of rock for the landscaping, and I knew precisely how much I would need. I passed the information on to my landscaper to pick up and spread. I undoubtedly made better choices than I could have made without going to Pine, and I saved a lot of time. All was clear and fast.

Whether you're tackling a small or very extensive project, Pines has an excellent selection of…read morevarious types of rocks and gravel to fit all of your landscaping needs! Friendly and knowledgeable people who smile and are always willing to help! Oh, and reasonable prices!!! I love the show area! I've always appreciated, seeing various rocks and gravel, displayed in a way, it inspires! They will always be my go-to place for landscaping!!!