Shopping Guide: Summerhill Nursery & Floral

Shopping Guide

A Shopper's Guide

Why You Should Visit

  • You'll find a large selection: The location offers a wide array of plants, shrubs, and trees, including unique and hard-to-find varieties. You'll discover a large nursery with lots of types of plants, shrubs, and trees.
  • The location has an interesting layout: It feels like you are going to a park, and the building has a distinctive appearance, like a "70's mobsters palace".
  • You will find departments and variety: You will discover a small room for tropical plants, a flower section with many varieties, and a decent selection of bushes and trees. There is also a giant room for pottery and planting supplies.
  • Helpful Staff (Some): Some staff members, especially the younger and male staff, are known for being helpful and friendly. There are helpful and knowledgeable staffs.
  • Positive Staff Interactions: You may encounter staff members like Angie, who are knowledgeable and dedicated to helping you find the right plants. There are staff members like Nina, who will go the extra mile to resolve issues.
  • Good Vibe: The place is wonderful, plants look happy, prices are fair, and the vibe is really great
  • You can find Christmas items: Lots of options for Christmas trees and wreaths are available.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • Prices can be high: Be aware that many items are marked up with inflated prices. You might find the same plant priced significantly lower elsewhere. For example, a tiny bag of "microclover" cost $45.
  • Inconsistent Service: Shoppers can expect wildly varying experiences. Some staff members are noted for being rude, snobby, pretentious, and unhelpful. You might encounter a cashier who is confrontational and unprofessional. You might meet an owner who is unfriendly.
  • Poor Customer Service: Questions can be dismissed, and staff may not provide adequate answers or solutions. You could be reprimanded for taking a picture of a piece of garden decor.
  • Knowledge Gaps: Be aware that some staff might lack sufficient knowledge about products, like soil types.
  • Issues with Products: You may experience issues with the quality of products, such as "microclover" that doesn't grow as expected.
  • Negative Interactions: The overall experience can be a negative one due to rude attitudes, condescending behaviors, and unhelpful staff.
  • Unkempt Appearance: The location can sometimes appear unkempt and tired.