Shopping Guide: River Road Nursery
Shopping at This Nursery: Your Guide
Why You Should Visit
This location presents some potential upsides, but be prepared to navigate some quirks.
- Advanced Trees & Fruit Trees: You'll find a selection of advanced trees, sometimes at prices about half of what you might see at other nurseries or large retailers like Bunnings.
- Potentially Great Stock: Shoppers have reported a "brilliant range" of trees, and some have been very impressed with the selection and stock.
- Cheap Plants: Some reviewers have found the plants to be cheap.
- Friendly Staff Interaction: On a positive note, some have found the staff friendly during their purchases.
- Kids' Entertainment: The location offers the presence of quails and birds, which can be a nice touch if you have children with you.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
Before you go, be aware of these significant drawbacks and potential headaches.
- Questionable Sales Practices: Be aware that the business frequently advertises "closing down" sales, which may be misleading. Some reports indicate the "sale" is not always genuine, and the same stock remains.
- Misleading Marketing: The nursery might present a larger area in photos than is actually accessible to the public. You might find the browsing area to be quite small.
- High Prices vs. Competition: Shoppers can expect that prices may be high, even when advertised as a "sale," and may be significantly higher than at Bunnings.
- Poor Customer Service: Be prepared for inconsistent and potentially rude interactions with the owner. Some reports describe a "grumpy" owner who isn't interested in your business. There are also reports of the owner yelling at customers, and a general lack of interest in assisting shoppers.
- Unlabeled Plants: The plants may lack labels, potentially leading to confusion about varieties and making it difficult to ensure you're purchasing what you intend.
- Unhealthy Plants: Some observations note that the plants on display may not be in the best condition, with issues like dry or wilted leaves.
- Limited Stock and Accessibility: Be aware that a significant portion of the nursery may be closed off to the public, significantly limiting your browsing options.
- Difficult Access and Poor Communication: Accessing the nursery might be tricky, and there can be challenges in getting in touch with the business for post-purchase issues or inquiries.
- Inconsistent Availability: There is no way of knowing when the nursery will be open unless you ask the owner.
- Mismatched Products: The nursery has sold plants that are not as advertised or not what the customer wanted, causing disappointment.
