Shopping Guide: Trendybucks

Shopping Guide: An Informed Visitor's Perspective

Why You Should Visit

  • Excellent Plant Selection: You'll find a huge variety of plants, including a superb selection of indoor plants and a large assortment of outdoor options, herbs, and cacti. Shoppers can expect to find a wide variety of sizes, from small to large, with seasonal plants available as well. The selection of garden plants, flowers, and vegetables seems to be particularly good in April.
  • Healthy Plants: The plants are generally in excellent condition, described as "very healthy."
  • Gardening Essentials: The location offers more than just plants. You'll find necessary pots, soil mixes, fertilizers, bug killers, seeds, and other gardening supplies to meet your plant needs.
  • Helpful Staff: Expect friendly and knowledgeable staff who are often willing to offer plant care tips. The staff is often described as nice and helpful.
  • Unique Finds: The store carries items you won't find in typical franchise stores.
  • Good Prices on Some Items: Tomato plants range from $1.19 to $4.99, with many other items at good prices. Pots can be found for around $7-$10, with concrete options available.
  • Marked-Down Flowers: Consider checking the store for discounted flowers from the previous day.
  • Variety of Other Items: Besides plants, you can find household items, school supplies, and more. It has the feel of a higher-end dollar store.
  • Trendy Atmosphere: The store has a "fancy interior" and "comfortable atmosphere," described as "jungle like."
  • Convenient for Plant Propagation: You can find good prices on pots for your rooted plants.
  • Efficient Online Orders: The store completes online orders quickly and efficiently.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • Overpriced Plants: Be aware that some customers consider the plants to be overpriced. Items like a plant saucer and soil can cost $27.
  • Price Tag Issues: You'll need to ask for prices as items may not have price tags, which can be time-consuming.
  • Rude Staff Experiences: Some shoppers have reported rude staff interactions, and there may be a general lack of customer service.
  • Underage Service Denial: The staff may not serve lottery tickets.
  • Limited Payment Options: Only cash and debit are accepted; credit cards are not.
  • Cramped Aisles: The store can be crowded, and aisles can be cramped with plants, making navigation difficult, especially when other customers are present.
  • No Returns/Exchanges: The store does not offer returns or exchanges.
  • Paid Street Parking: Parking may be an issue, with paid street parking. Walking a bit to the neighbourhood allows for free parking.