Nurseries reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 179 Reddit reviews across 43 subreddits and 51 posts to rank the best Nurseries brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Marin, r/AustinGardening, r/cincinnati, r/Edinburgh, r/Sacramento. Top-rated brands include Natorps (4.7/5), Urban Tree Farm (5.0/5), Pentland Plants (5.0/5).
Stats
Reviews179
Subreddits43
Posts51
Brands100
Products1
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By Brand
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#1
Natorps
4.7
(6)
"Natorps 1,000 %."
"Natorps all the way, no one else has close to as broad a selection."
"I go to Natorps outlet on Snider Road in Mason."
"Natorps, and Pipkin's has an amazing selection of plants and their staff is knowledgeable!"
"A bit pricey but you might get more mature plants."
"Natorps in near the border of Mason/West Chester."
#2
Urban Tree Farm
5.0
(4)
"Urban Tree Farm is awesome!"
"Urban Tree is enormous. Just take a look at their website. For me it is too overwhelming to go there to browse however. I need a plan. Happily the website has inventories and the nursery has large maps. It is simply outstanding."
"Urban has everything."
"Urban Tree Farm in Santa Rosa is a large wholesale nursery open to the public. I love that place!"
#3
Pentland Plants
5.0
(4)
"Pentlands plants as many others have said. Their cafe is also 10/10."
"Another plus one for Pentlands Plants. Good selection of stuff and staff who know their onions."
"Pentland Plants is my favourite. They will give good advice too."
"Seconding Pentland Plants and IKEA has a surprisingly great selection of indoor plants."
#4
Family Tree Nursery
4.5
(4)
"This is one of my favorite nurseries, everyone is helpful and knowledgeable. They are a little more expensive but their plants always do well once planted."
"Family Tree Nursery tends to stock plants that are either native or do well in KC’s climate, and their staff are all super knowledgeable and eager to help."
"Family Tree Nursery will be closest to you. They are not necessarily "native plant" focused store, but you will get good selection of plants that would do well here in Kansas."
"For finding outdoor plants that I want to do well in the local climate, it’s a great spot."
#5
Tree Top
5.0
(3)
"Tree Top - they went above and beyond when we had an issue."
"Absolutely Tree Top. And take advantage of paying them to dig the hole."
"TreeTop."
#6
Greenhorn Gardens
4.7
(3)
"GreenHorn Gardens in Upper Darby."
"Greenhorn Gardens in Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill."
"Is the best closeby that I've been to."
#7
Barton Springs Nursery
4.7
(3)
"Barton Springs Nursery for sure."
"Barton Springs Nursery in Westlake. Peaceful grounds and great variety."
"Greensleeves, Natural Gardener, Barton Springs nursery, and East Austin Succulents are my go-tos."
#8
Echter's
4.7
(3)
"I use Echters and Nick's primarily."
"I always do well at Echter's."
"I like Echter's. They usually have a good selection."
#9
Plants for the Southwest
4.7
(3)
"Plants for the Southwest and B&B cactus farm are the best in my opinion."
"Is amazing spot with lots of collector plants."
"Are worth it"
#10
Ken's
4.7
(3)
"We planted 5 trees during the pandemic and they are all doing really well, including a tough to establish magnolia."
"Kens on old phila pike has dozens of varieties of mostly small sizes at very reasonable prices."
"Ken’s or Gerz"
#11
Annie's Annuals
4.3
(3)
"Take a trip to Annie's Annuals in Richmond."
"Annie’s in Richmond, but they are not cheap."
"Annie’s annuals."
#12
Green Thumb
4.0
(3)
"Green Thumb in Lake Forest."
"Green Thumb in Lake Forest. El Toro at the 5."
#13
Adelman Peony Gardens
5.0
(2)
"If you’re willing to splurge, Adelman is top tier and 50% off during Black Friday. The roots are wonderful, huge, and usually more eyes than advertise. The customer service is also top notch, they’ll answer questions about peonies even if you’re not a customer."
"I ordered from here last fall. Adelman Peony Gardens. The packaging was so good. Fed Ex box and inside that was a plastic bag full of damp peat moss with several air holes with the tubers nestled in it."
#14
Funke’s
5.0
(2)
"1,000x over, Funke’s."
"Funke’s in Northside!!!!"
#15
Laguna Hills Nursery
5.0
(2)
"Laguna Hills Nursery but now its actually located in Orange near Santa Ana now."
"Laguna Hills Nursery on Tustin Ave in Santa Ana."
#16
Sun Nurseries
5.0
(2)
"Sun Nurseries in Woodbine is fantastic."
"Sun Nurseries! It is a bit of a trek, but if you are buying a lot, it is worth it."
#17
Cavotta's Garden Center
5.0
(2)
"I’m a big fan of Cavotta’s. An urban oasis with a large selection of flowers and vegetables."
"Nearby is Cavotta's Garden Center, which has live music and a bar with good Bloody Marys."
#18
McTighe's
5.0
(2)
"Is straight up beautiful from the road. ALL THAT COLOR."
"Greatest variety are outside of city limits"
#19
High Hand Nursery
5.0
(2)
"Up in Loomis."
"In Loomis."
#20
Chimacum Farmstand
5.0
(2)
"I second this vote for the Chimacum Farmstand for produce starts!!"
"Am a fan of Chimacum Corner Farmstand for their great locally oriented supply and knowledge."
#21
Meadow City Cleveland
5.0
(2)
"Meadow city in Colllinwood if you’re looking for natives."
"Meadow City Cleveland is an excellent native plant nursery that focuses on local ecotypes."
#22
AJ Rahn
5.0
(2)
"My absolute favorite is AJ Rahn by Spring Grove Cemetery. They have such fantastic variety."
"There are two other greenhouses on the same road that are great, too. But AJ Rahn is the best in the city, imo."
#23
Groovy Plants Ranch
5.0
(2)
"Groovy Plants Ranch is amazing. Def my top recommendation."
"Groovy Plants Ranch in Marengo is #1. They'll have *everything* you need for spring planting."
#24
Shoal Creek Nursery
5.0
(2)
"I like Shoal Creek Nursery the best"
#25
Find Out Farms
5.0
(2)
"Has a great selection of natives right now."
"In Colonial Heights. They do a lot of California natives."
#26
Go Native Tree Farm
5.0
(2)
"Go Native Tree Farm near Landisville. They mostly do wholesale, but you can arrange to visit and buy from them as an individual too."
"You can't beat the local, family-run nurseries"
#27
Giambrocco
5.0
(2)
"The nursery behind Whole Foods in south Boulder is hands down the best and most affordable option with knowledgeable staff Giambrocco."
"If you are anywhere near South Boulder: Giambrocco & Sons Boulder Nursery Located behind the King Soopers on Table Mesa."
#28
Charlie's Plant Place
5.0
(2)
"Charlie's is my go-to. Prices are extremely reasonable and the people are fantastic."
"Charlie's Plant Place. Mom and pop place."
#29
Belgian Nurseries
5.0
(2)
"I love Belgian nurseries. I’m not sure what kind of plants you are looking for but they have itoh peonies. Also a ton of unique varieties of flowers and herbs, veggies ect"
"My favorite is Belgian on highway 7 outside of Kitchener. It has an amazing cacti room!"
#30
Paph Paradise
5.0
(2)
"Paph Paradise usually sends very healthy plants."
"All came in excellent condition and are doing well."
#31
Vivero
5.0
(2)
"I bought my trees at Vivero, and they are doing great."
"Great customer service. They offer delivery and installation for additional fees."
#32
Leaf Nursery
4.5
(2)
"Leaf Nursery is great. Quality is top tier and their prices are fantastic."
"Leaf Nursery might be up your alley: https://www.leaflandscapesupply.com/. They're geared towards commercial landscapers, but also sell to the public. Fair warning that you may experience some sticker shock due to that business model and the maturity of most of the plants they sell, but it's a case of you-get-what-you-pay-for. Well-organized, professional + friendly, with a good selection of bi"
#33
Gasko's
4.5
(2)
"Great luck and great prices from Gasko's in Monroe."
"I recommend checking."
#34
Cottage Gardens
4.5
(2)
"Beautiful nursery, knowledgeable, staff staff, great selection, super happy and fun place to go reasonable prices."
"Cottage Garden in Petaluma i"
#35
Morningsun Herb Farm
4.5
(2)
"[https://morningsunherbfarm.com/](https://morningsunherbfarm.com/)"
"Add Morningsun Herb Farm over by Vacaville to the list."
#36
Backbone Valley Nursery
4.5
(2)
"Backbone Valley Nursery just outside Marble Falls. Hundreds of trees to choose from."
"Take a drive and go to backbone valley nursery in marble falls."
#37
Theodore Payne
4.5
(2)
"Theodore Payne in Sun Valley is for sure a super store with a trail, classes, demo garden, gift shop, and events"
"Bit of a drive, but there's Theodore Payne, Artemisia Nursery, Plant Material (various locations), and Moosa Creek."
#38
Fiesta Farms
4.5
(2)
"Fiesta Farms for the win!"
"I like Fiesta Farms near Christie Station."
#39
B&B Cactus Farm
4.5
(2)
"I love B&B Cactus Farm."
"Go down to Tucson for a day"
#40
Garden Heights
4.5
(2)
"Is our favorite."
"I have had great success at both Garden Heights and Sherwood."
#41
West End Nursery
4.5
(2)
"Prices may be a bit higher at West End but they have been my go-to nursery for a couple decades. They have had the same staff for about as long and everyone there is super-knowledgeable and helpful."
"Are you sure West End is pricey? Last year or the year before, their vegetable starts were less than Home Depot."
#42
Funke's
4.5
(2)
"Has a large selection."
"Funke's for veggies for sure."
#43
Harmony Farms
4.5
(2)
"Harmony Farms in Petaluma number one for all of my plant and gardening needs."
"CNL Native Plant Nursery in Tam Junction or as others mentioned Harmony Farms in Sonoma co."
#44
Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery
4.5
(2)
"The Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery is one of my favorite places to go."
"Hill Country Water Gardens and Nursery in Cedar Park really surprised me when I was passing through. Great native plant selection."
#45
UC Davis
4.5
(2)
"The UC Davis plant sale had a ton of stuff when it opened in spring."
"FYI UC Davis has a pre-sale for Members only. They had a good stock and good variety of native plants."
#46
Harmony Farm Supply
4.5
(2)
"Recommend Harmony Farm Supply in Petaluma & Gratin (near Sebastopol). Most knowledgeable garden store workers I’ve ever met, OG agrarian nursery spot beloved by locals."
"Friendly good selection good prices."
#47
McKenzie
4.5
(2)
"Stan McKenzie is so cool and friendly - if you're in SC like I am, highly worth a visit."
"Bought two mandarins from them. So far so good."
#48
Broadway Gardens
4.5
(2)
"I also like Broadway Gardens. They have great variety and the staff have been super helpful."
"I like Broadway Gardens in sopo."
#49
Growers Outlet
4.0
(2)
"Worth the drive. Go on website before arriving to see what's in stock."
"The staff is great & won't try weird tricks at check out."
#50
City Roots Nursery
4.0
(2)
"City roots. I believe they will be at the Lenexa farmers market this weekend."
"City Roots Nursery at 31st and Woodland."
#51
Zanthorrea
4.0
(2)
"Is the best imo."
"Zanthorrea has a great selection but is very expensive."
#52
Van Dyk's
4.0
(2)
"My go-to garden centres within Woodstock are Van Dyk's and Floral Express."
"Van Dyk's"
#53
HEB
4.0
(2)
"My latest obsession is the gigantic HEB nursery in Buda on IH35."
"I think the HEB in Leander at Ronald Reagan and 29 stocks larger gal trees, might be a closer option for some folks."
#54
Plant Depot
4.0
(2)
"I've mostly picked up succulents there but they have a variety of other things."
"My in-laws found Plant Depot. Really nice quality plants."
#55
Fair Oaks
4.0
(2)
"Fair Oaks Nursery is supposedly very fun to peruse and has a tendency to offer native plants."
"Fair Oaks Blvd nursery is fun."
#56
Secret Garden
4.0
(2)
"It’s my favorite in the area to just browse through."
"Or Holod’s in the Roxborough/Andorra area."
#57
Ghars Islamic Nursery
4.0
(2)
"Ghars is the most strict in terms of Islamic curriculum."
"Ghiras is a good one, there are more in qadsiya area."
#58
Rountree
4.0
(2)
"Rountree in town and King's Greenhouse in Stallings."
"Rountree in town and King's Greenhouse in Stallings."
#59
O'Donals
4.0
(2)
"A bit of a drive but O’Donals gets my vote."
"I like O’Donals in Gorham, they have a good selection of native plants for my yard."
#60
Home Depot
3.5
(2)
"Home Depot has a surprisingly good selection."
"Otherwise, best deals are going to be at Home Depot for the most part."
#61
Green Thumb Nursery
3.0
(2)
"Green Thumb in Lake Forest."
"This place is a succulent heaven, you are SOL for all but common Haworthias."
#62
Haights Garden Center
5.0
(1)
"I love Haights Garden Center, or if you’re looking for a little drive out of town Heeman’s is a fun place to go!"
#63
Wells Greenhouse
5.0
(1)
"Wells greenhouse in Innerkip has very knowledgeable staff and a huge selection."
#64
Yaquina Cacti and Succulents
5.0
(1)
"Yaquina Cacti and Succulents, imagine a few hundred feet of nursery space full of small cacti and succulents of so many species for a few dollars each."
#65
Tony's Garden Center
5.0
(1)
"Tony's Garden Center out on Holgate is one of my favorite spots for all things plants."
#66
Dills
5.0
(1)
"Second Dills. I went last weekend for some veggies and they had tons of trees and knowledgeable staff."
#67
Strawberry Corner Garden Centre
5.0
(1)
"Strawberry Corner Garden Centre in Wallyford. They're super friendly there and not that expensive. Much better quality and, despite being smaller, a much bigger selection than Dobbies."
#68
Binny and Damhead Nurseries
5.0
(1)
"Binny and Damhead nurseries are the best in my opinion. Neither have a cafe but great selection of outdoor plants."
#69
Riccarton
5.0
(1)
"I really like Riccarton. Lots of lovely plants ans great advice from the staff."
#70
Damhead Nursery
5.0
(1)
"Damhead nursery (just along the road from Pentland Plants) is very good for plants and variety - their compost has also proven to be excellent! My veggies are thriving."
#71
Nursery in Austin
5.0
(1)
"That’s easily my favorite nursery in Austin. Their selection is so varied (but tailored!) and there’s sooooo much to look at. Well worth the drive, especially on a Saturday, when you can go to the farmers market as well."
#72
Sarvodaya Farms
5.0
(1)
"Sarvodaya Farms in Pomona definitely needs to be on your list. They literally have everything you’re interested in and they have huge gardens where you can see the plants growing."
#73
Andersons
4.0
(1)
"Andersons is another good place."
#74
Carters Country Corner
4.0
(1)
"Carters Country Corner is another good option for annuals and fruit and veggie plants, roses and trees."
#75
Southern Branch Nursery
4.0
(1)
"Southern Branch Nursery if you’re into native plants."
#76
Sloat
4.0
(1)
"Sloat in Kentfield."
#77
Green Point Nursery
4.0
(1)
"Green Point Nursery in Novato is good too."
#78
P & E Growers
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking for veggie starts, P & E Growers is great at the Sunday San Rafael farmers market."
#79
CNL Native Plant Nursery
4.0
(1)
"CNL Native Plant Nursery in Tam Junction or as others mentioned Harmony Farms in Sonoma co."
#80
Old Brooklyn Greenhouse
4.0
(1)
"On Schaaf Rd in Old Brooklyn / Brooklyn Heights, there are a few all clustered together."
#81
Jason's
4.0
(1)
"Jason’s out in Yelm, which has both retail and wholesale operations, is my recommendation."
#82
Costco
4.0
(1)
"Costco in Mayfield Heights. They have tons of shrubs for sale, including good ones to create a privacy screen."
#83
Greenwood Nursery
4.0
(1)
"Greenwood Nursery also has a very good selection of citrus."
#84
Bremerton City Nursery
4.0
(1)
"I like Brother's Nursery, and Bremerton City Nursery."
#85
Brother's Nursery
4.0
(1)
"I like Brother's Nursery, and Bremerton City Nursery."
#86
Greensleeves
4.0
(1)
"Greensleeves, Natural Gardener, Barton Springs nursery, and East Austin Succulents are my go-tos."
#87
Fernlea Flowers
4.0
(1)
"Fernlea Flowers (in Delhi) grows some Matterhorn and Paniculatta Hortensia they can sell you!"
#88
Terra Nursery
4.0
(1)
"Also Terra on highway 6 outside of Burlington which also has nice clothes for women and housewares as well."
#89
Meadow Ale
4.0
(1)
"Meadow ale is solid, some good tomatoes varieties and good chilies."
#90
Herman's
4.0
(1)
"Herman's is worth the drive."
#91
East Austin Succulents
4.0
(1)
"Greensleeves, Natural Gardener, Barton Springs nursery, and East Austin Succulents are my go-tos."
#92
Menards
4.0
(1)
"If you know exactly what you want Menards honestly has had some gems before."
#93
Puritas Nursery
4.0
(1)
"Puritas nursery has fairly decent prices on standard perennials."
#94
Sow Wild Natives
4.0
(1)
"[So Wild Natives!](https://sowwildnatives.com/) And they update their stock availability online regularly!"
#95
Four Seasons Nursery
3.0
(1)
"You could try Four seasons nursery but not sure of prices."
#96
Sutherlands
3.0
(1)
"Sutherlands is more affordable (just picked up an apple tree last weekend for $37); the selection is more limited and there's no warranty, but they looked healthy."
#97
The Secret Herb Garden, Pentland Plants, IKEA, Morrisons
3.0
(1)
"The Secret Herb Gstden, Pentland Plants, IKEA? Morrisons can be ok depending on time of year."
#98
Dobbies
3.0
(1)
"I went to B&M recently and picked up some bedding plants. They are decent quality and are doing well."
#99
The Secret Herb Garden
2.0
(1)
"The secret herb garden used to have good plants, but last time I was there they’ve mostly abandoned that part of their business, and they were selling a lot of dead plants."
#100
Homebase
2.0
(1)
"I used to really like the Homebase as Craigleith. Their plants and pots were good quality and reasonable. I went the other night and I was so disappointed."
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