Awesome roadside stop! Huge selection of yard decor and Mexican pottery. Lots of designs and…read moreanimals -- very unique. Octopus, squirrel, even shrimp. They even had Christmas decor -- Mexican snowmen. Only thing -- prices seemed a bit high. I'm sure you can haggle but still. Not much parking, just an open area in the middle for a couple cars.

Who the hell needs a giant metal crawfish in their yard?…read more Me! Metal peace signs, metal gorillas, metal mariachi singers... quite the mishmash of crazy yard art. my favorite was a bright red metal crawfish... nearly brought him home. They've also got a ton of mexican pottery, which is not usually my thing... but they have some really pretty ceramic longhorn skulls - which are beautifully painted. Prices seem a bit high, but the stuff is unique for sure. Kick out the garden gnome and flamingo, and replace them with a metal armadillo and some painted lizards!

If you know me, you know I'm a serious plant collector with a collection full of rare tropicals, so…read morewhenever I check out a plant shop, I'm looking for two things: knowledge and selection. Bloomers in Elgin delivered on both. The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and actually knowledgeable about their plants (which makes a huge difference when you're hunting for anything uncommon). They were willing to answer questions and you can tell they genuinely love what they do. Their rare plant selection is dope. There were so many unique plants to choose from, and even what they consider their "regular houseplant section" had plants you honestly won't find at most other shops in Central Texas. I found myself doing multiple laps because I kept spotting things I missed the first time. The greenhouse setup was beautiful and well organized, and you can tell they take pride in the health of their inventory. If you're new to plants, a seasoned collector, or somewhere in between, this place is absolutely worth the trip. 10/10 recommend. Will definitely be back.

what a hidden gem! If your into plants, or just looking for…read morea plant for the first time- this place IS for you! so many in and outdoor plants avaliable with a fabulous selection! they also have supplies inside the checkout area! there was one person there running the place when we went ( we were also the only people there) he was kind for our short interaction with him. This is absolutely a must go! i'll be back soon to see what new finds the have for Spring!

Another great cactus and succulent spot that moved far from me but is worth the drive!!…read more I can't leave without spending enough to spin the wheel ;) $40 to spin for something fun/free!

Wow - I'm so glad I googled this place because they've moved to South Austin, right near me! I'm…read moreseriously in succulent heaven It's a little tricky to find, but absolutely worth it. The space is huge and they have such an incredible variety of plants--so many options to choose from. I'll definitely be coming back!

I was hopeful that this would be a nice afternoon trip for my husband and I. The website advertised…read morea labyrinth, tearoom, and garden. When we arrived, there were a couple of people there buying plants, so we walked over to the labyrinth - it was overgrown with weeds. I looked for the tearoom and found a patio area with old slightly rusted chairs and a table or two. We gave up on this and walked around to look at some of the plants. We stayed about 10 minutes and left. Not worth the time.

I scheduled a visit to Bastrop Botanical Gardens to walk the labyrinth for my birthday. Dina was…read morevery easy to reach by phone (listed on the website), so scheduling was a breeze. She met me when I arrived, told me the beautiful story of the labyrinth, and then left me in privacy to walk the labyrinth in peace. I felt right at home and felt no need to rush which is essential for such a personal and meditative experience. Just a note: labyrinths are patterns that have been used in different cultural and spiritual settings around the world for thousands of years. You don't have to practice any particular religion to enjoy and benefit from this introspective experience. Dina has created this as a place of peace and healing for the community and has made the experience strictly donation based. I highly recommend this experience for anyone looking for a little respite from life's chaos!

Just ordered from Lonestar Nursery for the first time although I have been on their website many…read moretimes... I have a bad habit of loading up my cart with plants I want, getting distracted, then coming back later to find they are sold out. Now I understand why! Delivery was within a few days, my plants are fantastic and their customer service is so friendly and helpful! If you see a plant you want, dont hesitate because the competition is real and these are great folks! Thank you, Lonestar Nursery!

I ordered online using a gift card I received 4 years ago. I made some mistakes on my order and…read morepayment, so I emailed for assistance and received immediate, polite help. The plants were delivered within a couple of days, to my doorstep, and they were beautiful! The plants and service exceeded my expectations. Customer service is highly responsive and the plants themselves were clearly grown with love. I think the prices are very fair, and delivery to my area was just $10. I got a lot more bang for my buck at Lonestar Nursery than when I used a gift card to buy plants from Burpees. Lonestar's plants are much larger, healthier and better. They hand-delivered them instead of shipping them through the mail. I am thrilled with my purchase and look forward to getting more plants soon.

One of the best plant shops in Austin…read more They have a wealth of knowledge and a great selection of various plants, cacti, soil, and pots.

I was visiting from Florida and wanted some heirloom pepper seeds. I visited The Great Outdoors…read moreand found the staff to be very helpful and pleasant. Their seed collection, particularly for the peppers I was interested in, was expansive. Prices for the seeds I wanted were very reasonable. Loved this garden center!

Is it weird that I'm suddenly obsessed with soil? If it is, I don't wanna be right…read more I recently became interested in planting stuff, but everything would grow like those wretched lil' mer-people in Ursala's cave (Little Mermaid reference). Through various conversations, I realized that my soil was as devoid of nutrients as Kim K is of charisma and talent. I decided to seek out help at Far South Wholesale nursery (I'll write a review on them later 'cuz they rock too). Unfortunately, they didn't have what I needed. They suggested I check out Garden-ville and I'm so glad they did! Any soil you need, they have. They are informative, helpful, kind, efficient, and will even tell you some hilarious puns if you let them. They take the time to explain and educate that you wish your primary physician would. I learned, in detail and with orderly steps, what I needed to do to make my lawn and garden beds healthy again. Did I mention they have two beautiful cats??? And the soil....I'm considering buying a truck just so I can purchase their stuff in bulk. It's beautiful. It's alive. It smells like nature. The prices are shockingly good too. I used to purchase crap soil off amazon or from Home depot at 2-3x the cost and half the quality. NO MORE MY FRIENDS. I'm ride or die for Garden-ville.

This looks like a small shop, but they have so much!…read more BIG trees are available. All kinds soil mixes are sold, both in wholesale amounts, and even retail. Their mulch is made on-site, so there is no middle man. In fact, I believe that everything is packaged on- site. They have a complex of over a thousand acres, so it's deceiving when you see the small shop. Plus, this place has been in business since the 1970's, and is family owned.