Shopping Guide: Beyond The House
Beyond The House: A Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- Exceptional Plant Selection and Quality: You'll find a fantastic array of plants, planters, veggies, flowers, and baskets. The quality of the plants is consistently praised, and the selection is described as "exceptional."
- Variety and Unique Finds: The location offers a large variety of plants, including perennials and other items. Shoppers have found "hard to find" perennials here.
- Knowledgeable and Helpful Staff: Staff members are often described as very knowledgeable and helpful. They provide expert advice, even mapping out flower beds for customers with no green thumb. Several reviewers highlight exceptional service and the staff's willingness to go the extra mile. Some staff members put their heart into their work and provide wonderful advice.
- Seasonal Events and Sales: Be on the lookout for seasonal sales, such as the end-of-summer sale, where you can get good deals.
- Convenient Services: The store offers services such as arranging flower arrangements (like Spring/Easter planters) and providing assistance with plant selection based on your climate zone. The store also offers a cart to help carry plants.
- Positive Shopping Experience: The store is well organized and offers a safe, COVID-friendly pickup experience. Shoppers often describe the experience as "amazing" and "fun," with friendly and professional checkout.
- Worth the Trip: Several customers are willing to drive significant distances (e.g., 40 minutes, from Barrhaven) to shop here.
- Comprehensive Advice: Staff members are willing to provide advice customized to the local climate and can even save you money by steering you towards plants suitable for the area.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Price: While the prices are considered fair, some items might be a bit pricier compared to other places in the area.
- Inconsistent Staff Interactions: While many reviewers praise the staff, others have experienced abrupt or impatient interactions when asking questions. Additionally, some reviews mention inconsistent service levels, with some visits resulting in minimal assistance.
- Plant Viability: Some customers have experienced plants dying shortly after purchase.
- Availability: Seedling veggies and other popular items may sell out quickly.
