Shopping Guide: Dÿkhof Nurseries
Dykhof Nurseries: Your Shopping Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Exceptional Plant Quality: You'll find that plants here thrive exceptionally well, indicating meticulous sourcing. Plants purchased as far back as 2020 have reportedly transplanted well, suggesting high-quality stock.
- Knowledgeable and Helpful Staff: The staff is consistently praised for being helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. They are willing to answer questions and provide assistance, even offering assessments of sick plants. Staff share the love of plants, making it a positive experience.
- Wide Variety of Products: The location offers a great selection of plants, including annuals, a "stunning variety" and gorgeous hanging baskets. You can also find seeds, pots, cut flowers, and floral arrangements. They also have a small gift area.
- Beautiful and Reasonably Priced Floral Arrangements: You can expect beautiful and full floral arrangements and bouquets, even working within a budget. These are great for special events like grade 7 graduation ceremonies.
- Friendly and Personalized Service: Staff members like Kelly go above and beyond, such as ordering calla lilies in advance as samples. Delivery service has been flawless.
- Convenient Location & Accessibility: The new location has improved parking and is much easier to access. Many find the location very convenient, and it's a quick drive (10 minutes) from some areas.
- Clean and Well-Maintained: You'll notice the cleanliness of the nursery, with plants appearing to be in good health.
- Specialty Items: You can find unique options, like Noble Fir and Charlie Brown cutie Noble Fir Christmas trees and mini Lemon Cypress.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Price Point: Be aware that prices are "north van prices," which means they are a little higher than at some other locations.
- Store Footprint & Charm: The footprint of the store in the new location is less than the previous one, and while still having most things you might need in a pinch, some find it has less charm than the original location.
- Focus on Gardening: While the focus on gardening is a positive for many, those seeking gifts or non-gardening items might find the selection limited compared to general gift shops.
