Been wanting to dip my toe into urban vertical gardening. I don't trust my thumbs to be green…read moreenough to try growing plants from seeds, preferring to go from small plants. I was able to get everything I needed here for my tiny amateur container garden. This place has tons of herbs (the scent in their mint section is heavenly), an unexpectedly HUGE selection of peppers, basil, etc etc. Was also able to get some beets, tomato and cucumber plants. They have so many flowers and shrubs - I wasn't able to resist getting a beautiful hibiscus plant that reminded me of my Caribbean childhood. The staff was extremely knowledgeable - helped me plan my containers in such a way as to prevent overcrowding, helped me with soil selection and volume and the specifics of caring for my hibiscus. They carried everything to my car for me and packed the soil into my trunk. Any place that has dedicated parking always gets an extra point from me. They accept cards. Price is ok, not too $$$ but not the best prices ive ever seen but the place is convenient and I'm happy to support local.

Best kept secret in Roxborough! Amazing spot to find plants and the staff are all super helpful.read more

Super cute nursery all with native plants to the area. Large selection. Pull in and find the…read moreparking lot. Enjoying seeing all their variety of healthy and beautiful plant selection. A must stop in. Cool bookshop w a lot of unique gardening books too. Nice friendly helpful ladies work here.

I came here a few years ago because a friend of mine likes to plant natives on her property. Since…read morethen I have come back a few times a year to pick something up myself. My yard thanks this nursery because the advice I get is always so helpful and the staff is very nice and knowledgeable. I came yesterday a few minutes before closing and was not rushed at all to find the plants I was looking to get. When I couldn't find it, I was personally escorted to find them. I can't wait to come in the fall to pick some items for fall planting.

A hidden gem. Well-stocked with a wide range of plants, grown by people who care about the…read moredifferent varieties worth growing, not just the two or three they can sell because they can be grown for a mass market. Beautiful, sturdy plants in multiple greenhouses. Longwood Gardens for your garden.

This greenhouse is such a hidden gem. It has an incredible selection of fruits and vegetables along…read morewith really beautiful flowering plants, all at surprisingly affordable prices. The whole place has a laid-back, backyard feel, which honestly makes it even more charming. It's not polished or fancy, but that's part of the appeal. If you're looking for quality plants without the big garden center markup, it's absolutely worth a visit.

Is it a coincidence that the entryway to Laurel Hill Gardens is reminiscent of the gates to heaven?…read more I might have thought so at first, but that would have been before my encounter with Saint Susan, owner/proprietor (okay... I added the "Saint" part"... but that doesn't make her undeserving of the title). We stumbled across LHG while wandering through Chestnut Hill, and I have never seen an establishment in Philly dedicated to the city gardener/landscaper that is more thoroughly stocked, more beautifully laid out, or better staffed. When one of those eager staffers asked me how she could help me and I replied with a long and esoteric set of concerns I had about potted vines, she immediately directed me to bring my questions to said Saint Susan. Mere minutes later I knew 10 times more about the subject than the collective wisdom I'd previously gathered from the mooks at Home Depot, Loew's, etc. over the years. If you are serious about getting that city courtyard of yours "greened" in a tasteful, beautiful, and sensible manner, there is now no place for me in Philadelphia other than Laurel Hill Gardens. It is an incredible gem of a place. Prices are high, yes, but sometimes you truly do get what you pay for.

Walking through the gate takes you into a little cottage garden. The garden has a green house, a…read morefountain and lots of plants. It is decorated for each season/holiday with cute little vignettes. You can wander the paths to see it all. At the back is a little cottage gift shop with small plants, gardening supplies, vintage finds and little gifts. More plants are around the side of the cottage. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The plant prices are comparable to other nurseries, a little more than the big box stores. You get better quality and personalized service. The garden is much bigger than it seems. It is worth a stop even if you're not buying plants!

I am not, in general, the gardening type, particularly not the 'landscaping' gardening type. I…read moreenjoy beautiful landscaping, however I don't generally have the knack or the drive to create it myself. After we built a small addition for the Patriarch to move in with us, we discovered that the changes have created a drainage problem in our back yard. We have no idea why, though I'm sure a hydrologist could tell you, we just know that having standing water next to your foundation for days after a rain storm is not a good idea. So, we have undertaken the task of having our yard re-graded with drains installed and water directed to a rain garden in a corner of the yard. The excavators that installed the drainage don't do plants beyond grass, so off to the internet I go for a plant list, and then off to a local, very nice, nursery who only kept the plants I needed in stock during their 'season' when many people by them. Crap. Fortunately, they were kind enough to direct me to nearby Montgomery Nurseries, and after a quick phone call where I confirmed that yes, they did have some of these plants, I drove over. I am so glad I did. Montgomery Nurseries is a place I've driven by 1000 times, looked at all the pretty plants, but never stopped in. They have a large variety of plants from bedding plants to trees and shrubs, and clearly cater to both the individual and business/landscaping market. Their staff were SUPER helpful, both finding the plants on my list and suggesting alternatives when ones weren't available. They helped me pick them, answered questions and loaded them all into the back of my truck for me. They also let me know when some other plants on my list, as well as others I think I'd like in other parts of my yard. They were friendly, professional, knowledgable and approachable. In short, they're pretty cool people. Prices were reasonable, the service was great, the plants are all doing well in their new home. I'll definitely be back.

VERY DISAPPOINTED! I purchased a boxwood plant from this nursery, and I couldn't be more…read moredisappointed. When I bought it, it looked great but as soon and I took it home, it started drying up and eventually died. When I reached out to them for a refund for the defective product, I was met with unhelpful responses and a lack of empathy. They refused to acknowledge the poor quality of the plant and offered me a gift card for 50% of the item. It feels like they don't stand behind their products at all. Save your money and look elsewhere for healthier plants and better customer service. This experience has left me frustrated and regretting my purchase.

So glad i came to Brandywine Trees when i needed japanese maples! The owner (Robert) is very…read moreknowledgeable about each variety, and helped me select the best trees for my garden and deck. The trees i received are beautiful and healthy, and large enough to appreciate how lovely they will be when full grown. I wish i had a larger yard!

First I'll start with the positive.  I can tell the owner is really passionite about trees and the…read moreprices are very reasonable.  However I must now list my constructive criticism.  Before we even received our trees, delivery was over a week past estimated delivery date.  I had to email him to remind the company about my order.  I know times are crazy with covid but when you buy something and are told a delivery window a week late seems atypical (red flag #1).  We received the 5 trees we ordered, 4 of of which were hornbeams.   We already have 3 established ones in our yard and have never had a problem growing them.  The trees were very tall, but wilted when delivered and had a very small tree bulb, the container was the size of a basketball (red flag #2).  When we planted the trees we noticed the roots were not the most mature, and the taproot was small, but we still planted them.  After less than 1 week we were noticing one tree had all of its leaves turn brown, after 3 weeks the other tree started to turn and in 4 weeks we had 2 dead hornbeams .  At this point I emailed the owner and asked him what his business could do for us.  I have bought many trees and shrubs over the years at many nurseries and the most reputable ones in the area like Terrain and Mostadis have a warranty with their goods.  However I know this buisnees says on its website that the customer is soley responsible.  I find this to be very disheartening because 2 of our trees were never in the best shape when received and were planted and cared for well. I should have spoke up upon delivery but I never thought they would die and not be revivable.  After I emailed him the first time I heard no response for 1 week.  After a nudge email he informed me he was so busy and would email me "soon once his internet service is restored".  After another week I them sent him another email, and still yet to hear anything (red flag #3).    So this leaves me here, writing a negative review that I never wanted to have to give and out $300 in dead hornbeams.  Again I know these are not normal times with covid and I was giving this buisnees every benefit of the doubt, but their customer service is severely lacking.  As for my review I am being generous with 2 stars, 2 of 5 trees died and their customer service needs an overhaul.

Amazing flower arrangement class! Courtney is a true expert and great instructor. I love the class…read moreand would highly recommend.

Met the person who operates this shop off her front porch at the honey festival…read more Loved her bouquets but then sorta forgot about it. I think it was because she said it was just a walk up and take flowers off her porch. The porch is set up with a freezer and everything! Vases are only $20. Beautiful flowers at half the price of most shops around here. This is a great resource if you want to keep your kitchen table looking fresh. Venmo or cash.

I've been coming to Colonial Gardens for a few years now with the kids for their Halloween…read morefestivities. Colonial Gardens is a great spot for young children to enjoy mazes and the daytime tractor ride during Halloween season. It has become an annual tradition that we all look forward to. This year we did the Christmas light show and it was excellent. It was the perfect size for kids and a lot to see. I wish we did it last year instead of Longwood Gardens. Colonial Gardens light show is very kid friendly but also beautiful for adults and not too much walking. (Last year at Longwood it was just too much walking for a 3 year old.) My daughter loved meeting Elsa and Anna at Colonial. There was also a nice train set up inside and hot cocoa and candy canes outside at the light show. I can see the holiday light show becoming an annual tradition for our family. We also got a beautiful full Christmas tree at a reasonable price. Easy online reservations and reasonable prices for the festivities. Out of all the local light shows and holiday festivities, I think this is one of the best values.

Cute little garden shop and florist. They have a really cute area for kids leading up to Halloween.read more