We looked at other local nurseries and ended up at Shademaster. The other we were interested in…read morepossibly using never came out for suggestions and pricing. It worked out great for us however. Alex came out the same day and took photos and measurements. She went back to the office and laid in representative plantings in the photo of the house. She provided cost estimates and a plan and emailed them for review. We made a couple of changes and adjustments and work began all within a week. The crew came on one of the hottest days and got most of the work done on day 1. They came back the next morning to finish rocking and final cleanup. We are very pleased with the collaboration, ideas, knowledge, quality of stock and pricing. We are quite pleased with the final results! We will use Shademaster again when another project comes around.

Looking for a hearty hedge to quiet some neighbor dogs - great discussion and recommendation for…read morethe right plants. Kind and courteous! And priced well for such healthy bushes. The guarantee is also nice to have - but I think this is really about me the planter as opposed to the actual plant. Thank you for the expert advice.

My cousin &I were there last week and bought almost $200wourth of house plants and the hoyos were…read morefull of mealy bugs after we got home and checked lyhe next day.girls that waited on us very unfriendly.will not return.

Very unprofessional, liers, overcharge for labor. We had a gravel pad put in for a 10x20 shed…read more Labor hours were 5 hrs, they charged us for 37 hours Total charge for a 12 x24 gracel pad dug 3 inches deep, with landscape fabric and gravel. We supplied landscape timbers for border. They chargef us 4000.00 They required down-payment which we were going to have some landscaping done after pad project, but decided not to after seeing some of the work performance at a neighbors home. They lie, lie lie, have proof in texts. Kept giving me the run around, and took weeks to get my money back from what was left from our down-payment. Would not refer them to anyone. Way over priced on plants trees etc.

Just exactly like the two one star previous reviews, 4 of us went today to get flowers. we also…read moreaccidentally went into an area that is apparently staff only. It looked no different than the rest of the area we had been walking thru. A woman immediately stopped us and was very nasty in telling us we weren't allowed there. We apologized and said we didn't see a sign. At which point we were told there were a number of signs. Walking out we did see three 4 x 5 pieces of paper stuck on poles. She told us 4 times that we weren't allowed there. We got the message after the first time. It was our first time ever there after driving about 45 miles. Needless to say it will also be our last time. It has been a very long time since I have dealt with such a rude employee anywhere.

Thinking back on my gardening history, I cannot remember my first visit to Sunnyfield, but since…read morethat time, I have become a regular and recurrent customer. Since the greenhouse was purchased by Jeff & Sheila, many upgrades have made shopping at Sunnyfield an even greater pleasure. The gravel flooring has been replaced by interlocking tiles. The outer gardens have been expanded. Restrooms have been added. A pergola-covered serenity pond extends the imagination and offers a place of gardening reflection. What hasn't changed? Shoppers are still rewarded with "Sunny Money" and invited back for mid-summer shopping. The blooms are beautifully vigorous. The trip to east Galva is still worth the drive! Owners, Jeff & Sheila are a hard-working husband-wife team, knowledgeable in horticulture science and willing to help you plan a new garden or enhance your existing beds. See you there!

This place feels magical from the moment you drive in…read more Incredible variety of garden decor, indoor and outdoor plants. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

A real hidden gem located on the outskirts of Princeton…read more A family owned and operated nursery specializing in perennial flowers,plants and trees. They even have aquatic plant options. Even if you are not in the market for new additions to your garden,their Botanic Gardens and Arboretum is worth the visit. The grounds and layout are just breathtaking. This is one of the best nurseries I have ever visited.

A lot of core childhood memories here. Caramel apples, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, corn maze -…read moreeverything was perfect. And Cliff's Donuts to top it all off? Those are worth their weight in gold. Sure you have to wait in line for awhile to get them, but everyone wants one and greatness takes time. There was this 25 cent candy machine, but instead of candy, it would dispense a handful of corn kernels to feed the donkeys. Remember what they took from you - oh wait, Selmi's is still around and saving the west.

I always buy sweet corn from them to put in the freezer for winter. It's the best sweet corn you…read morecan buy. Best plants, produce etc. Friendly staff, and helpful.

When I called about getting a landscaping estimate, the staff sounded like she didn't want to be…read morethere. Got scheduled for someone to look at my project. He said would get back to me within a few days. Didn't happen. I had to follow-up. The estimate didn't include everything I wanted and was half done. Basically, a waste of my time.

We needed a quote for a backyard remodel. A man for our local Green Thumber came out, talked with…read moremy husband, said he'd said us the quote and we've heard nothing since.

I love this place. Cool place and cool people. Gardenstock is a really fun event they host every…read moreyear of course except this year but it will hopefully be back next year.

This place is a gem. I've never actually been excited to buy plants before (I just have a little…read morepatio attached to my apartment, so my "garden" is limited to things that grow nicely in pots). I love going through the three different buildings at Distinctive Gardens and discovering things with names like "Gollum." And they're not just fun, they're also very high-quality and perform beautifully. The grounds at Distinctive Gardens are just as amazing as the plants you find there. I've attended both a wine festival and high school class reunion here and was amazed at how the location can be transformed into an elegant, almost enchanted venue. The owners, Bud and Lisa, are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what they do - Dixon is lucky to have Distinctive Gardens!

Jasmine politely and patiently helped me select a very pretty Teleflora arrangement for a nearby…read more(i.e., Illinois) funeral service. No muss, no fuss -- I was off the phone in under three minutes. (Basic but serviceable website, but sometimes I like my hand held a little, ya know?) Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice

I ordered "Jolly Candy Cane Bouquet" and what was received was not what I ordered. Instead of a…read morebeautiful white container, it arrived in a straw basket that was badly fraying on the bottom. No candy canes, no roses, just 4 basic flowers with a tired bow attached. I was so embarrassed my relative received this. I will never use this florist again. I wish I could post pictures but don't see where I can on this review. Margie

Vanessa's was busy when we visited last weekend, and for good reason. The flowers are beautiful and…read morethey have a great, healthy looking selection of vegetables. We grabbed a wagon and loaded it up with hanging baskets of flowers for Mother's Day presents. The employees were courteous, answering questions and assisting us to the car. I returned yesterday to buy some of their huge, beautiful African marigolds. It's planting season! Get to Vanessa's Open Air Market!