Such a pleasure to wander through pathways of healthy plants and flowers. Always motivates me to…read morebeautify my own space.

I've been to the majority of garden centers/ nurseries in the Charleston area. There's some that…read moreare larger and some that have lower prices, but the service and knowledge at Abide A While can't be matched. When I first moved to Mount Pleasant 5 years ago, Abide A While was the first nursery that I went to. As soon as I walked in the annual section, I was met with the warmest smile by an older lady that instantly made me feel at home. I forgot her name, but after talking for a while she had mentioned she was with the company for about 40 years! Being as happy as she was with the same company for that long is definitely is a statement in itself! Unfortunately she retired not too long ago, but now I've met so many other friendly and knowledgeable people at Abide A While. Bruce and J.D.(?) are my go-tos. As for the layout, I like it a lot. Pretty much all the annuals are to the right. Houseplants are on the left, inside with the household items. (All of the household items are beautifully displayed and consist of great quality). Outside, towards the rear of the building are the perennials, trees, and some tropical plants. One of the most important things about Abide A While is every plant is labeled and the majority have full descriptions! If the description is not on the pot, it'll be on a nearby post or printed out on a card. There's nothing more that I hate than to have to do full research on the spot for a plant that catches my eye. So kudos to them for providing that information. I'll end with saying Abide A While is just beautiful, inside and out. I especially love going there after a stressful day. It's so serene, and even majestic in a way. If you haven't been there before, it's worth going for that reason alone.

This is the best nursery to buy native plants! The selection is amazing and the plants are healthy…read more The staff are super knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are very reasonable too.

This is my favorite plant nursery in Charleston! Open all year and primarily offer native plants…read more Their plants are high quality and their staff are so knowledgeable and friendly! I love going here to browse, and they also have an updated availability list on their website. Great place to get fruit trees too!

Recently created 6 pot planting for me. All creatively and beautifully done and are now showpieces…read morein our yard and porches.

Excellent selection and great prices on healthy plants - was looking for a more rare syngonium and…read moredidn't find it, but still found some beautiful plants to take home. Well staffed and friendly.

First time going and now I'm a loyal customer…read more Ava was INCREDIBLE!! She was so knowledgeable, helpful and kindly took her time helping me. I had so much fun looking around and learning about different plants. They have a huge selection and a variety of different indoor and outdoor plants as well as pots and other products to help your plants thrive. The customer service alone makes the value of this place worth it. The prices are fair and reasonable. I just got home and I'm already planning my next trip back.

I've driven by this place a thousand times and never knew what kind of oasis was hidden behind the…read morefence. I recently decided to stop in and check it out for myself. Right when you walk in you'll find beautiful and lush plants, florals, and trees. You'll be surprised how far it continue on for... you could be here for hours. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable as well. We left with only a couple items, but will definitely be back soon.

Great place to shop and get home items and gifts. Their food is a must try, the sourdough bread…read moreand doughnuts are delicious. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful.

I go there to use the post office and sometimes to buy bread. I also drop off items at God's Goods,…read morewhich entails driving around the back to the drop off area. Hate to say it but since God's Goods moved in, it's always crowded. The parking lot is a nightmare, between trying to find a spot and all the dust. The lot is uneven and should be paved. I have been told others have complained about the uneven ground in the lot, but they are unable to pave it.

I enjoy stopping at this nursery when I'm heading out towards Georgetown or the Francis Marion…read more There's always something different to see at this nursery. There is a good mix of unique houseplants, flowering perennials, and sizable shrubs.

Overall: A great local nursery that is leagues better than what you'll find at a big box store…read more Shop local! The good: Plenty of parking and lots of variety to choose from. You'll probably find what you're looking for, at least in terms of local shrubs, flowers, and trees. I definitely go here versus a big box store, not only for quality reasons but also for "specialty" items. Plus, if you have kiddos, there's a little pond with koi fish and a (caged) chicken area to explore. Almost all of the plants that I've gotten from there have held up after planting and are still healthy and growing. The not-so-good: On subsequent visits, the supply/availability of certain items can definitely vary. One of the times I had to leave without finding what I wanted. Depending on where you live (e.g. downtown), it can be pretty far of a drive (especially if there's traffic).

Good morning from a little low country garden buddy! And…read moreI'm remembering the plant nursery young man that sold me this Azalea last summer after bloom-time. His description and excitement over this plant's vibrant blooms-to-come were animatedly relayed so I was sure the little bush would be amazing the following spring. I love people whom are good at their jobs! Thanks nursery dude for making me happy this spring. Trust. Faith. Vision.

I called to see if they sold pine straw, and the woman who answered the phone said they had a dozen…read morebales left. I needed ten, so asked her to hold them for me til I arrived within the hour. I offered to give her my credit card to "hold" them. It apparently wasn't necessary but she took the number down anyway. Later, looking at my reciept, I saw that they charged me a "CONVENIENCE FEE" of $.74 FOR USING MY CREDIT CARD - without warning me. I called and spoke to the mgr, who I told that I was NEVER informed of a "convenience fee"("convenient" for whom...?). Had I been, I would happily have pay ca$h. I requested a refund for this ridiculous, (ILLEGAL?) charge. She replied, "My employee ALWAYS tells people about the fee!" Well, in this case she did NOT. Credit card fees are a cost of doing business that the proprietor must eat, and/or adjust her prices accordingly to absorb them. She was extremely unpleasant, refused to refund this bogus charge, (which I easily could have disputed with Discover) but since the pine straw was okay I chose not too, but I will inform YOU to steer clear of this less than honest establishment. Stick with Hidden Ponds, Hyams, or Abide a While garden centers - they all understand customer service.

I won a holiday giveaway to this beautiful plant nursery and boy did I hit the jackpot. Brownswood…read moreNursery is a gem of a place. They are this beautiful oasis of indoor and outdoor plants. I was greeted by their friendly staff who allowed me to tour their HUGE greenhouse that just left me in Aww! I spent time looking at every plant they offered and it was such a relaxing spot. I didn't want to leave and had to talk myself out of making a purchase. I came strictly for planters, but man it was hard to resist. They have a cute little store with unique planters and other planting needs and trinkets. Brownswood is also a landscaping company and can supply you with everything to make your lawn beautiful. Everything about this place is a plant lover's dream and for anyone looking to spruce up their property should definitely check them out. Very reasonable prices, great customer service, and a knowledgeable staff to help you beautify your place indoors and out.

I visited Brownswood Nursery for the first time and purchased several varieties of border shrubs in…read morethe spring and planted them in my well-amended garden bed. Despite proper sun and watering, withing several weeks one shrub started to turn brown. I brought it to the nursery when 3/4 of the bush was dead. I requested a replacement and was advised that I had over-watered the plant and it had develeped a fungus. I was further advised that they would offer a ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT, AT 50% OF THE COST! This did not sit well with me but I needed another bush, so I reluctantly paid the additional cost and purchased fungal spray to have on hand. Within the next couple of weeks, another shrub as well as the replacement shrub started to turn brown. I administered the fungicide accordingly, but the plants did not respond and died. Upon calling the nursery and advising them of the situation, I was told this time that the shrubs had been UNDER-WATERED and that they only offered a ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT. I have purchased many plants and shrubs over the years from other nurseries as well as at Home Depot, Lowes, and Costco, and have never experienced this deplorable level of customer service. If there is a problem, this nursery expects one to call with any issues so that they can give you the run around and BLAME YOU for the plants failure! I learned that Brownswood Nursery does not stand behind the quality of their merchandise. NEVER AGAIN!!

We built 3 raised bed gardens this year and were looking for topsoil and compost to fill them with…read more I researched every option out there to find the best deal, and landed on Lowcountry Mulch. They have a "gardeners blend" that's pre-mixed topsoil and compost, and they deliver (they charge slightly more for delivery if you have under a certain amount of soil - still cheaper than renting a truck and making 2 trips to get it ourselves). I called them on Friday afternoon and scheduled a Saturday morning delivery. It was super easy, and I paid by credit card over the phone. On delivery day, the guy showed up right on time, and EXPERTLY maneuvered his huge dump truck to exactly the part of our yard that we wanted the dirt to be. Seriously, the level of precision was just nuts. We had him drive onto our grass (because it's in bad shape anyways), but he was careful not to turn the wheels more than necessary, so there was minimal damage done. Overall, we are so impressed with the customer service, the product, and the price. Couldn't have asked for a better experience. UPDATE: after filling all 3 of our raised beds, there is still SO much dirt left over! I doubled and tripled checked my calculations, so I'm almost certain I didn't order too much. I think they were just very generous with their delivery! We were able to give several wheelbarrow-fulls to our neighbors, filled up all of our empty flower pots, and will still have plenty to pile up in the corner of the yard for future projects. It's the never-ending pile!!

I was tired of buying bags and needed a better solution. I gave Lowcountry Mulch a call and I'm so…read morehappy I did! I was amazed how inexpensive it was for their products and delivery - not to mention they were able to have it delivered within a day! The delivery driver was very friendly and did an excellent job dumping the mulch exactly where I wanted. I'm so happy to have found this company as I'll never have to research mulch again.