Bachman's is a family-owned business with several Twin Cities locations. In spring and summer, the greenhouses are a haven for garden lovers. This spot is known for its generosity with service, knowledge, and plant quality. Some may find the prices too much. However, the Purple Perks program guarantees purchases (employees can provide specifics). And, this is a low-pressure environment - it isn't unusual to find people simply strolling through the beauty alongside those serious shoppers. All seem to share a devotion that goes back years. Bachman's is highly likely to have just the plant you are looking for (yes, even the unusual ones) ... and if they don't, they do know what you are talking about and will try to point you toward a reasonablly close replacement, or the place you might find just what you are after. Today, I've been greeted by some employees I've come to know .... I'm here to find some strawflower seeds and maybe more herbs and the fancy tomatoes ... I'm resisting the oh-so-comfortable seating chat set that I can definitely picture near our garden ... and will be headed over to see if the on-staff horticulturist is around to offer some soil recommendations for planting just in case it isn't too late for winter sowing. Must. Avoid. Cute. Gift. Area. (!!!!!!) (Pictures and a few more details to come once shopping is completed!) read more

Staff is always helpful and knowledgeable. Pricey, but plants are first-class. Clean environment.

Friendly and customer focused. The team at the store and group that installed our tree were TOP NOT H!

This year I had to replace some perennial plants. Bachman's has a decent selection and the price of most plants was $11.99 ($2 cheaper than Pahl's). Staff are pretty knowledgeable and can help you find plants. They have a nice selection of annuals, pots and other merchandise. The only disappointment is the flower shop. They charge a lot for their cut flowers but when we stopped in on a weeknight there was hardly any selection. The main Bachman's carries exotics but they didn't have any here. read more

I prefer Apple Valley Bachmans to any other nursery in the area. The reasons are simple - the selection of healthy vigorous plants, carefully chosen to be a perfect fit for our climate and extraordinary staff who really know what they are doing. I am a former city dweller. I was born in a concrete jungle so far north, Minnesota feels like a tropical vacation to me. I spent my formative years in another concrete jungle. I dabbled in gardening - an inpatients planter thrived on my windowsill one year, raising my gardening confidence level to an all-times high. So naturally, when I moved to my sprawling estate in Minnesota 'burbs, I decided to put my talents to a good use. I'd plant a garden, the UofM Extension hasn't dreamt of! Boy did I spend a lot of money in Gertens or Pahl's that year on plants that were either eaten by my furry neighbors or didn't survive the winter as they were Zone 5 plants. Come next year, I had another fabulous idea. This time I was going to plant azaleas and rhododendrons. I did my research and this time went to Bachmans, it was closer than other nurseries and on the way home from kids's daycare. As I walked into Bachmans nurseries I was immediately greeted my an associate who was clearly enjoying her job. She asked if I needed help, so I said - The UofM developed a new azalea hybrid for zones 3-4, do you sell those? Was I full of myself when I said that? Hell yeah, I did 3 weeks of research and knew EXACTLY what I needed! So the sales associate (let's call her a garden fairy) nodded enthusiastically and said - let me ask you a few questions: tell me about yourself, are you a patient person? Do you have a lot of spare time? Ok, I guess I did look a little out of place decked out in a business suit with 2 preschoolers wrecking havoc on the store as we spoke. But then the garden fairy proceeded further asking about the purpose for my planting azaleas - hide a shed? Got it. How much sun does the spot have? Wind? Lots of wildlife? Do you want spring blooms or all-summer long blooms? (I was like, damn this fairy surely knows her azaleas)!! So long story short, the fairy led me to hydrangeas. And with a genuine smile, not even batting an eye on my soaking wet kids who were trying to water the roses, said - these love shade and grow fast. They bloom for months. But what about azaleas I asked? Plant those when you retire. Best part - those hydrangeas are perfect! I haven't done a thing to them since planting, except occasional soak, and they are doing great, growing like they are on steroids, blooming. And I feel like such an accomplished gardener. :)) There was that other time I decided to plant clematis. Same thing happened, and I was recommended the queen of clematis that a gardener like myself can't kill. It got eaten by rabbits 3 times, I forgot all about it after, never even watered it, and re-discovered it some time later noticing an odd pop of blue color in my yard - my clematis in full bloom! So for all of you, aspiring gardeners, go to Bachmans in Apple Valley and trust their garden fairies. The UofM might not be blown away, but you will love your yard and feel good about yourself. I will post pictures next summer :) read more

Bachman's - Apple Valley - Count on Bachmans for fresh flowers! These roses are a week old and still going strong. Bring some home for your beautiful wife. ;) - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Apple Valley, Minnesota

Visiting from AZ and was able to get leftovers for my narciss flowers. Clerk friendly and helpful.

Husband and I were visiting from out of state and killing some time before having lunch; so we stopped in here for a look around. It is one of the best nurseries we have seen. Actually, it is a nursery, floral shop, gift store and home decor all in one place. In every area, we were greeted by friendly sales staff. I really thought the prices were very reasonable and the merchandise distinctive. I purchased a cactus garden as a thank you gift for my son. They are easy to maintain and one of his favorite plants. I am glad our spur of the moment decision to stop here turned out so well. read more

Love everything about this place. Except I buy to much. Everything is healthy. The people that work there is in a good mood and actually cares!! read more

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They have a great selection of fresh cut flowers all day everyday you go in. Ask what is the special of the day as they have to move yesterday planters. Got a great deal today was 49.99 got for 24.99. Ask what just came in is also a great way to see what they have in the back room. Stay away from here during graduations not enough help on hand to take care of all the customer. Over a a great place for a quick stop for fresh flowers read more

Began by working with the call center to order a sympathy wreath. They were very polite, leading me to believe they would be helpful. Sent an email using the link provided on the website with a detailed list of things to be included in the quote. Waited a couple of hours with no response. Called to check status and was informed that they had not received the email and to resend without using the link. Confirmed that the email was received by phone and was assured that my request would be directed to the style department immediately. No response again. Called the next day and was re-assured by an employee of customer service that happened to be answering the phone for the call center that I would receive a phone call early the next morning. No response again. Called and was told my quote was "buried in paperwork". All this over 48 hours to learn that no wreath hanger was in stock. So disappointed to be strung along. Not worth my time, evidently not worth the $250 to Bachman's that I was willing to pay for this service, and now I'm still in the same position two days later to find a business that is willing to work with someone hundreds of miles away to rush a now belated symbol of love and grief. read more

Great, consistent customer focused service with excellent products. Can't go wrong here.

Very poor customer service. My mom wanted to exchange a rosebush because it had died in less than a year of purchase. A younger cashier told my mom she could exchange the rosebush by choosing one that she liked BUT an elderly cashier told the younger cashier, "follow her so she doesn't choose the most expensive one". The elderly cashier said this right in front of my mom. Later, my mom noticed that the same elderly cashier allowed another customer the opportunity to exchange her plants without being followed. read more