Shopping Guide: Nice Things Manchester

Nice Things Plant Shop - Shopping Guide

Nice Things Plant Shop: Your Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

  • Location & Atmosphere: You'll find Nice Things Plant Shop in Manchester's Northern Quarter, at 3 Central Hall on Oldham Street. The shop has a welcoming, beautiful atmosphere with immaculate vibes. The design, decorations, and style are stunning.
  • Plant Variety: The location offers a diverse selection of plants. Shoppers can expect to find everything from small succulents to large statement pieces, including tropical plants, cacti, and succulents. The store excels in medium to big size plants, but you can also find succulents and tiny plants perfect for terrariums.
  • Accessories and Extras: In addition to plants, you can find a variety of pots, plant care accessories, and planting equipment. They carry planters, mainly ceramic, in different sizes, and plant pots.
  • Knowledgeable & Friendly Staff: Shoppers can expect the staff to be genuinely lovely, super friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. The team is willing to answer your questions in detail, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned plant lover.
  • Excellent Customer Service: The staff provides fantastic customer service and great advice on plant care. The staff will even offer services such as repotting at no extra cost. You can find helpful assistance and no pushy sales techniques.
  • Unique Experience: The shop has a positive aura and a calming environment. The layout design changes often, so each visit is an exciting experience.
  • Workshops: Nice Things hosts terrarium workshops for a hands-on experience.
  • Special Mentions: The shop sometimes rotates stock to always provide something new and can offer helpful staff members, such as Dave and Connor.
  • Reasonable Prices: Items are sold at what seems to be a very reasonable price for a town center location.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • Price: Be aware that prices can be a bit higher than some nearby shops.
  • Inconsistent Plant Health: Although the store is beautiful, there have been issues with plant health. One shopper reported purchasing a plant with root rot.
  • Potential for Negative Staff Interactions: While most staff interactions are positive, a shopper experienced passive-aggressive and rude behavior from a staff member regarding an accidental mishap with a plant.
  • Possible Repotting Issues: Although the shop offers to repot plants, a shopper reported that a repotted plant had stems that were wonky and a root rot issue.
  • Payment Method: Be aware that the store only accepts card payments.