Shopping Guide: Centre Jardin Atwater
A Shopper's Guide to this Plant & Flower Location
Why You Should Visit
From my experience, this location has potential, particularly for specific plant and flower needs. Here's what you can anticipate:
- Diverse Selection: You'll find a wide variety of plants and flowers. This includes flowers, vegetables, and a selection that is fairly large. The location offers many different options.
- Fair Pricing (Potentially): Shoppers can expect fair prices, comparable to other nurseries. Some reviews mention "reasonable" prices.
- Healthy Plants: Plants appear healthy.
- Leaf Fig Trees: The location has beautiful leaf fig trees at good prices.
- Beautiful Flowers: The flowers are considered beautiful.
- Potential for Excellent Service (Some): There are mentions of excellent service and friendly staff. The staff is described as hardworking.
- Positive Vibes: The energy within the location is noted positively.
- Convenience: It's a great place to buy flowers and vegetables in Montréal.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
While there are positive aspects, my experiences lead me to believe that there are significant drawbacks that you should be aware of before visiting:
- Inconsistent Pricing: Some plants can be overpriced, even the smaller or more common ones.
- Knowledge Deficiencies: Be aware that staff knowledge can be lacking, particularly regarding plant care and safety for pets. I've heard of instances where incorrect advice was given, leading to plant damage and dissatisfaction.
- Pet Safety Concerns: If you have pets, proceed with caution. Staff might not be well-versed on plant toxicity, which can lead to purchasing plants that are harmful to animals.
- Customer Service Issues: You might encounter unfriendly or discourteous staff. Rude staff has been noted.
- Unhelpful Employees: The level of customer service and help from employees can be poor.
- Owner Interactions: There are reports of the owner being unaccommodating when problems arise, even when the issue is the result of staff misinformation. Zero responsibility and a lack of willingness to provide solutions were reported.
- Closing Time Issues: Be aware that the location might close the doors even before the official closing time.
