Artistic Landscape: A Shopper's Guide

Why You Should Visit

• Extensive Plant Selection: You'll find a wide variety of plants, especially annuals and perennials, that are not readily available at the larger chain stores. Shoppers will find plants in a beautiful outdoor garden setting.
• Design Services Available: The location offers garden design and landscaping services. Shoppers can engage designers like Andrea and her crew. They are highly recommended and can fulfill your backyard wishlist. Lorraine Rathwell's design work is highly praised.
• Knowledgeable and Friendly Staff: Expect assistance from staff who possess great knowledge of their products. The staff is described as "cute and pretty" and super friendly.
• Service and Quality Products: Shoppers can expect quality products and benefit from local service.
• Show Garden Inspiration: At the front of the building, you can walk through Mrs. Schmitz' landscaped show garden. You'll see mature flowering shrubs and trees, some 30-40 years old, and a large ginkgo tree that is at least 60 years old.
• Historical Significance: This is a long-standing, family-run business with a history spanning many years.
• Efficient Checkout: The location offers a fast and efficient checkout process. Staff members begin writing up invoices while you wait in line.
• Helpful with Garden Problems: You can get help with any garden problem you may have.
• Annuals and Perennials: A great place for a variety of annuals and perennials.
• Piercing Services: Lorraine offers wonderful piercing services and provides a great experience.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Changed Plant Selection: Be aware that the garden centre area is smaller than it once was, with a reduced selection of unique, own-grown propagated plants. The land past the creek has been sold. The selection is now more similar to what you find elsewhere.
• Delivery Issues: There are reports of unreliable delivery service. Customers have experienced delays and a lack of communication from the delivery driver. There is a $200 delivery fee that is not always guaranteed.
• Potentially Higher Prices: Prices may be higher compared to other nurseries in town.
• Inconsistent Staff Assistance: Some staff may not be as helpful. Be prepared to wait for assistance at times.
• Parking Lot Condition: The parking lot may be in poor condition, riddled with potholes and puddles. There have been complaints about a lack of upkeep.
• Driveway Condition: The driveway has potholes, and may be difficult to navigate.
• Limited Availability: Specific plants may be sold out.
• Lockdown Effects: Availability may have been affected by previous lockdowns.
• Consultation changes: They no longer offer free landscaping consultations on Saturdays.