Shopping Guide: Howbert & Mays Monkstown
Your Insider's Guide to This Delightful Shop
Why You Should Visit
- A Plant Paradise: You'll find a truly amazing selection of plants. The shop boasts a wide variety, including indoor and outdoor houseplants, herbs, shrubs, trees, and flowers. The reviews highlight a particular abundance of beautiful specimens.
- First-Timer Friendly: If you're new to the plant game, this is a great place to start. Staff are known for providing excellent information and advice, especially regarding low-maintenance options.
- Quality & Variety: Shoppers can expect a nicely presented shop, despite its size, with a fantastic selection. Beyond plants, you'll discover a range of high-quality tools and garden accessories. I saw someone pick up Niwaki secateurs.
- Helpful and Knowledgeable Staff: The staff are consistently praised for being kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. They offer expert gardening tips and are willing to go the extra mile, even when dealing with potential operator error.
- Excellent Service: The shop provides a quality service, with staff being very friendly and polite. I ordered olive trees online and they were delivered the next day. Efficient service is guaranteed.
- Decent Prices: The plants and accessories are top quality and beautiful, and the prices are said to be reasonable.
- Charming Atmosphere: The shop offers a quaint and warm atmosphere. You will love spending time here.
- Perfect for Gifts: You'll also find general gifts and decorative items. I have been lost in the store just looking at the "odds and ends of all sorts of things."
- Great Location: The shop is located in the heart of Monkstown village, a lovely street with cafes and other shops, making for a pleasant shopping experience.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Potential for Limited Inventory: Be aware that the shop might send interesting plant specimens to a larger shop further away. This could mean some desired items might not always be available.
- Small Scale: Although it is well-stocked, this is a smaller shop. While it has everything, it may not have the extensive selection of a much larger garden centre.
