We discovered Frond Plant Shop while waiting for our lunch. The plant shop is unlike the big box…read moregarden centers in that it is a boutique-style plant store...quaint, charming with nicely curated plants. Frond Plant Shop is located on South Lamar, offering a wide array of plant offerings from houseplants ranging from classic favorites to more uncommon and eclectic varieties. The plants are sold with planters and plant themed accessories. The space feels calm, creative, and well-crafted. In addition, at the front of the store there is a small area with seating, where folks can seat to do computer work as a student, remote worker or someone who wants to escape the trappings of being at home or work. One of Frond's clear delineators was the health of their plants. Their plants looked healthy, vibrant and lush. In addition to plants, you can purchase candles, plant accessories, and plant food. I ended up purchasing a concentrated plant food. Susan, the store manager, was welcoming and helpful in offering recommendations. Pricing was a mixed bag - smaller accessories were affordable, whereas bigger plants tended to be on the pricier side. If I were contemplating buying a new plant, Frond would be at the top of my list.

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Nice assortment of plants in all sizes. Large assortment of pots. I…read morepurchased two plants today. A+

I went in feeling a little shy about all my demands, :P I needed something easy for a total…read morebeginner, and safe for my cat. The person at the counter was so polite and patient with me, and he even double checked that what I picked out was safe for her. That kind of care really means a lot. The shop itself is adorable, clean, and so well organized. It truly feels like a hidden gem in ATX. I'll be back for sure, thank you for making my first plant experience such a good one!

So many beautiful healthy plants. love this small local…read moreshop as it carries lots of unique items and rare plants.. staff is very knowledgeable. plants are a tad pricy but this is one of those "you get what you pay" for places! located in the east side of 12th in east austin. perfec place to shop got that plant lover in your life!

I have been shopping this nursery since its beginning, when it was Park Place. Initially, the…read morelocation and plant selection were my reasons for visiting, but what keeps me coming back are the great people who work there. This nursery has always attracted knowledgeable plants people, who are also incredibly nice. In a recent visit, some of the folks even got on the ground to love on my new puppy. I can't tell you how touched I was and I will definitely keep returning as long as kind people work there. Of course I have to say the plant selection is always fantastic and the prices are fair. I buy a lot of plants and Shoal Creek is always my first choice.

I usually enjoy shopping at this nursery. In fact, I drive over 45 minutes to come here because…read moreI've always had good experiences. Unfortunately, my last visit was very disappointing. First, I was overcharged by almost $300. I didn't realize it until I was about 30 minutes away. After several phone calls, they agreed to refund the overcharge, but this should have been caught before I left. I was told the price check hadn't been cleared properly. Second, one of the bags of compost I purchased was full of mold and had turned into a mushy, unusable mess. I expect better quality control and more attention at checkout, especially from a business I go out of my way to support. I hope they address these issues because I'd like to continue shopping here.

Everything I mean, these guys are really helpful. I highly recommend them. These are my go to guys…read morewhen it comes to horticulture or my plants good advice for all my gardening needs.

Troy is great. Chris needs a lesson in customer service along with anyone else I've worked with…read morethere besides Troy... Sad that you have to deal with employees that are condescending and sound "put off" by a phone call. I was even told they were "too busy" once to see if an item was in stock over the phone, it's a 30 min drive for me..... Just shop online, the only thing you can get here cheaper is soil/dirt and that's only because you have to pay for shipping.

"You can't always get what you want... You can't always get…read morewhat you want... You can't always get what you want... But if you try sometimes You just might find You get what you need." I went in looking for one glorious Casablanca stem, which retail for $10 to $25 at most florists in the US, IF you can find them. This is a flower that can't be found in Austin, Texas. Instead, I walked out with an armful of Casablancas - some withered, banged up and stained - for a price that was so unbelievable that I'm not even going to share it here. When I got home and appraised my purchase, I realized that I had approximately 10 mostly extraordinary stems along with several throwaways. Austin Flower sells wholesale and retail flowers to people willing to make their own arrangements... or folks like me who are obsessed with Casablanca flowers. Do not come here expecting a lot of service. Come here if you are looking for flowers you cannot find anywhere else in the city. You might be bitterly disappointed. Shopping here is a little tricky. It's not likely that you will get what you came for. Or you might walk out feeling like you've robbed a bank.

Decent selection, just disappointed by employee transparency. They market "affordable" on their…read moresign, so I came in assuming I could get something small (obviously slightly more expensive) while supporting local business over central market. Asked an employee for help making a small bouquet around the $30-35 range, mentioned I was on a college student budget. she said it would be hard but handed me some spray roses and grass filler. There are no prices listed on the items she handed me. It rang up for $50, but the employee had already wrapped it all up before pricing it. Felt I had no option but to pay. Wish there were at least a few better priced options so it's easier to support business like this, and wished the employees were more transparent. For reference, exact same bouquet at central market is about $22. Mother's day markup? Idk

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE NURSERY! I mean the selection is endless! (Except for the bicolor iris we were…read morelooking for). I mean this place has acres, plants everywhere! It is a bit of a hidden gem, but it's worth driving to find! I attached some pictures from our walk out after speaking with a very friendly blondish staff member who helped us find a place that would have the bicolor iris we were hunting for. Any other plants I ever need in the future, I will be getting from here! Did I say endless plants yet?! Make a trip over and you won't be disappointed, get ready to walk if you really want to see all of the great choices they offer!

Helpful, attentive service and a great selection. Walking around kind of takes your breath away -…read moreacres and acres of beautiful plants. Got what I needed, finished the terrace, and the Purple Hearts are looking good! Keep in mind - this is a wholesale nursery, so these a not little half pints - you're going to get plants that are ready for. Of projects (which mine was)!

Visited the nursery today for the first time and the selection of succulents was beyond anything I…read morehad imagined. The way everything was organized made browsing an absolute delight. Thank you for providing such a wonderful oasis for succulent enthusiasts like myself. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Sooo much stock and variety to choose from. I've been very happy with the health of the plants as…read morewell.

Need herbs? Garden of Ancients probably has them and in many different forms. If you're not big on…read moreprescription medication and want to go more of a naturopathic route, this is the place for you. Do your research first and know what you want because not all of the people helping will be able to give you solid answers about things. They may utilize Google right in front of you, lol. It is a very friendly laid back environment. Eclectic environment. Also of note the building in the back away from the street, down a long driveway...so don't go looking for your average storefront. It's more of a house with garden areas. Have fun!

I miss Garden of the Ancients the most out of all of the places I don't get to visit anymore since…read moremoving away from Austin. They always had what I was looking for, no matter how random, and they're always super nice and happy to help out.