Presti Nursery is a little-known gem of a place on Ferntree Gully Road. Tucked away amongst a strip…read moreof houses most people drive past and miss out on the great service available there. It is run by people who absolutely adore their jobs. The owner was quite old when I was regularly going there about ten years ago and I went today and he was still there - zooming around in his electric wheelchair. There is nothing that will separate him from his nursery and his enthusiasm is catching. Customer service here is amazing and any question you have related to gardening will be answered in detail with 100% surety by the staff. They have been in business for years and years and it is clear to see why. The signage hasn't been replaced or updated for quite a few years and is looking pretty worn but don't let that deter you. There is a huge range of plants and seedlings available as well as all the essential fertilizers, rodent pesticides and weed killers. Their plants have always been good value and have always done well when I have followed the planting and care directions provided for each. This nursery is a great business to visit - and I would go there simply for the encouraging atmosphere, let alone the great prices. Check them out.

I love this little garden centre. It's my "go to" for all my plants & potting mix. I highly…read morerecommend it.

Situated on a large piece of land over looked by the Dandenongs ranges, Colchester Nursery is a…read morehuge garden centre that stock all you need for your own garden. With a massive area out back full of flowers, plants, and trees plus an indoor area with ornaments and smaller plants, this place is great for your own garden, or for gifts for those who enjoy their green thumbs. Also selling sand, soil and other supplies, the owner can be a bit grumpy if you catch him on a bad day, however their prices are decent, and the range is great.

We've just moved to the area and discovered this nursery at the recommendation of a few friends…read more Visiting there two days in a row, I think we've found our go-to nursery to stock our new home's garden with flowers, herbs, vegetables and trees. They have a vast selection of roses from standards to climbing, fruit trees grafted and dwarfs, ornamental trees, herbs, vegetables, annual and perennial flowers, succulents, ferns, indoor plants, seeds, soil, sand, compost, mulch, ornaments and so much more we haven't even explored yet. The staff are helpful, extremely knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. I'm looking forward to going back once our wallet recovers from this weekend.

Plant purchased here are high quality hardy plant that get going right from the get go.read more

From the owner: Plantmark is one of Australia's largest wholesale plant nurseries, supplying quality plants and…read moretrees to the trade for 30 years. With a huge range sourced from more than 600 wholesale growers nationally, we offer an almost unlimited choice of quality plants. From tube stock to advanced trees, including natives, ornamentals, grasses, hedging, screening, climbers, drought tolerant, citrus and fruit, vegetables and herbs, succulents, indoor plants, water plants and more. Plantmark's team of qualified plant experts specialise in customer service and fast quote turnaround. Delivery Australia-wide.

When we decided we'd had enough of our dirt path, we went to Big Rock to sort some crushed rock to…read morelay down. The staff were really nice, and helped us choose the best rock for the job. We had our rock delivered, and it arrived the same day, and they went out of their way to dump it somewhere convenient for us to access and move ourselves. With a huge range of different colours and grades of crushed rock, stone and sand, Big Rock know their stuff, and if I was into corny writing, I'd say they rock...

From the owner: Top quality products at competitive prices with professional advice and friendly service.read more

Cloudehill Gardens & Nursery in Olinda are so beautiful you will be blown away. The nursery is…read morelocated next to the entrance of the gardens and is quite small but has a great variety of colourful pots and ornaments. See photos. Admission prices are very cheap with $7.50 for adults, $5 for concession, $4 for kids and $20 for families. There are over twenty different garden compartments to explore so make sure you hold onto the map provided because this place is very easy to get lost in. I felt as though I had entered the secret garden when I first entered. There were tall perfectly manicured hedges, fountains and colourful flowers everywhere. My favourite part was a field of wild daffodils, which had been allowed to sprawl over a section of grass. It looked beautiful. I also really liked the bluebells that lined the path in another section further down the garden. While popular, the gardens are big enough to explore without seeing many people on your way. There is also the option to explore another section called The Rangeview Gardens where you will find a gorgeous look out over the Dandenongs. The first time I visited I didn't realise there was a map in the brochure I was handed at the reception cottage (where you pay your admission) and I wandered straight down to the Rangeview Gardens thinking it was Cloudehill. The difference is that the Rangeview Gardens are wild and overgrown and there is even a section of dead looking trees that looked pretty spooky. I saw a Lyrebird down there though, which was pretty exciting. Afterwards I walked back the way I came and missed all the beautiful sections of the Cloudehill part. That was very disappointing when I realised my mistake. The gardens are quite large and to see everything you will be doing a lot of walking so make sure you wear good walking shoes that you don't mind getting muddy, particularly if you go after it has been raining. The gardens are open from 10am-5pm every day of the week so get down there- they are absolutely incredible.

Not worth the $10 per person entry fee at all for the aprox 30 minute walk through this place…read moreprovides. Check out other natural and free parks and gardens in the area. Even the nursery is small and underwhelming. No idea what the appeal is, as it's rated high on google. I wish I had asked for my money back.

Drove out to Bayswater to collect an item ordered over the phone earlier that week (last one in…read morestock). Staff advised that the item had been sold that morning to someone else! Staff didn't seem to understand what the problem was so I raised the matter with the manager who called me a 'retard' and a 'fucking idiot' before telling me and my 3yo daughter to leave the store. ...not recommended (unless you're interested in poor service from unprofessional staff who will abuse you instead of helping).