Shopping Guide: Budd Gardens

Budd Gardens: Your Insider's Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

  • A Gardener's Paradise: You'll find a fantastic selection of healthy, beautiful plants, particularly perennials, perfect for enhancing your garden. Expect to be tempted by the variety; choosing just a few plants can be a challenge!
  • Hostas Galore: If you're a hosta enthusiast, this is the place to go. The location offers a huge inventory of hostas, ensuring you'll find exactly what you're looking for.
  • Knowledgeable & Friendly Staff: Shoppers can expect outstanding customer service. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, ready to answer questions and provide advice. You might even be offered a refreshing treat, as Dawn did for one customer!
  • Plants That Thrive: The plants are of high quality and have a proven track record of overwintering successfully. Many customers report that their purchases from Budd Gardens have thrived in their gardens.
  • Reasonable Prices: The prices are generally considered very good, especially considering the quality and health of the plants.
  • Convenient Online Ordering: The location offers online shopping with an easy-to-navigate website for pick-up at their Blackburn Hamlet location. Curbside pickup protocols are efficient.
  • Experienced & Reliable: Many customers have been shopping here for years and consistently have positive experiences.
  • Variety: You'll discover a wide variety of plants, from perennials to annuals, including Cone Flowers and Bee Balm.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • No Trees: Be aware that this is a gardening shop specializing in perennials. You won't find any trees for sale here.
  • Perennial Prices: While the quality is excellent, note that the perennials are described as expensive by one customer.
  • Invasive Species Concerns: Sadly, the shop, like many others, offers invasive species along with other plants. This may be a factor for shoppers who prioritize native plants.
  • Limited Native Plant Selection: If your focus is native plants, the selection may be limited.