this place is awesome. the owner and staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. I purchased a paw paw tree from here and it's thriving. they have shredded hardwood mulch which I never see at the big box stores. they have a big assortment of native plants that are beneficial to bees and deer tolerant. read more

What a selection and they were so helpful. Things like containers and potting sale pricier than at Home Depot but then they make up for it with variety and quality. read more

My 67 year old Father bought a plant from this place last Tuesday - the plant died not even a week later. My Dad went back to the place to exchange it and the owner said no. He not only said No - but he was very adamant and rude. My Dad explained how he also works in business and the right thing to do is to do the exchange - make the customer happy. Clearly this plant was sick. My Dad is an honest man who would never pull a fast one. Finally after a lot of back and forth and rude comments from the owner the owner brings out a new plant and thrusts it into my Dads chest. He doesn't give it to him- he shoves the plant into him. Reporting this to the BBB. TERRIBLE!!! read more

My new favorite nursery. I wanted to buy some trees to cover my deck area so I reached out to them. The lady was extremely helpful even asked me to email her the photo and she'll come up with something. She then told me she had options and I drove there and fell in love. Bought these three beautiful trees for a significantly less price than other nurseries I had searched. I also love the passion she has for plants and all the advice she gave me. read more

We stopped by to gain knowledge of what to plant in our backyard in the spring. The man who helped us was informative and answered all of our questions. We will return next spring to purchase plants based on his recommendations. read more

This Nursery is a very good option for a variety for plants,flowers,shrubs etc.... Workers there very friendly and will help you decide giving suggestion for what kind of plants you may need...I give a 5 star and thanks for the help guys.my feontyard and backyard is looking awesome. read more

Interesting lawn and garden store in the middle of suburbia. Has an incredible variety of potted plants in every variety / we specially go to pick up ghost peppers, Siam basil, red chilies, sweet basil, Thai mint among others. Great selection of veggies n flowers too. Helpful stuff guide you and help you right to your car. It's a delight to visit every spring read more

This place is great and has some of the best variety of plants and knowledgeable employees out there, everything is very well kept up with and tidy. If you are looking to work here however, be mindful of the main woman in charge; she is the single most disrespectful human I've ever faced in or out of a workplace. Zero patience, zero empathy, and zero accountability if called out on terrible actions. Aside from that single aspect I recommend this place to everyone. read more

Shopped here for over 4 years now, used them to do my entire landscape design. Anytime I've visited to ask questions or get feedback, they are the most miserable and unhappy individuals. When i finally said something the response was the industry is hard....go to dryer's worth the ride, much more helpful!! read more

I've been there 3 times, to buy plants, a tree, and home decor. The woman (owner?) is snappy and rude. I asked questions about soil and planting. She was a total grump about it. Same with other questions I've asked about items in the shop. I do not recommend this place, and will not return. Terrible! read more

Have been getting mulch delivered from them for years and have gone there for perennials and garden supplies as well. This year I picked out several foundation plants that Joe delivered with the mulch and helped me slide them into place. I'm still pondering the choice of some trees to address a few empty spots in my yard and value the input from Cos and Deanna. Best thing about Cardinal is working with the Mellusi family. read more

We've been getting all of our garden related stuff from here for the past year. The owners were super helpful with suggestions and even helped me tune up my DIY front lawn small garden design. They have great selections and also kept it original and friendly to shop at. read more

Incredibly knowledgeable and kind staff. We purchased a Japanese maple and the team was able to install same day. Highly recommend.

I've been a regular customer of Cardinal for over 25 years, and they are always my first stop on the springtime Saturdays dedicated to resurrecting our gardens. Service is always extremely knowledgeable and has steered me to less expensive and better options frequently. Their stock for the season arrives gradually, but is always top quality at reasonable prices. Sure, the local supermarkets and big box retailers may cost a bit less, but the end result (after the work is done) usually favors Cardinal. Once fully stocked, the selection at Cardinal is very good. Things like peat moss and fertilizers are reasonably priced, and aren't loaded with weed seeds and debris. Very nice people running a well-established local business. Be careful of which driveway you use and where you park. There are a lot of cats, and an occasional small child-- slow down! read more

A good gardening friend shared Cardinal with me when I first moved nearby. It's a special place where I've bought perennials, annuals, great top soil, and even a bird bath! The folks are very knowledgeable and nice. The cats lounging about are sweet. It's tucked in off the road, a real botanical oasis. Go often as inventory seems to change regularly. I always find something special that I just can't leave without. read more

These folks know their stuff and have a great selection of plants and shrubs you won't always find at the big box stores. For example my landscaper was being quoted $500 for a 6' Weeping Spruce. These guys had it for $175. Also took away three Ligularia and one Encore Azalea! Support your local growers and business people! Best Regards, Ron Carter The Secret Garden@377 (East Orange) read more

We had a wonderful experience with Cardinal, and will continue coming back to them for plantings. We had scouted out some skip laurels at a couple other nurseries but were put off by the price. Not only were Cardinal's laurels about 30% cheaper, the plants were also in considerably better shape than at other nurseries where we had looked. Plus, they delivered them the next morning for a nominal fee and gave detailed instructions on how to plant and care for them. Cardinal will be our go-to from now on. read more

[I posted the same thing at Google Maps] Calling around I found they were the only place that had Milk Spores (organic insecticide). They are nestled in a very residential area of Springfield. When I got there I was surprised to see such a great inventory of stuff you would find in a country garden store. For example, they had at a minimum 5 different ways to label your plants! They were very at tentative and insightful. If you did not find what you needed at Lowes or Home Depot or just unsatisfied, they probably have it here and probably other things you never knew about but wish you did! By the way, their prices were actually very competitive to both the big box stores and Amazon. read more

Owners and staff are always helpful and willing to answer all of your questions. We love this place for all our small gardening needs.

I don't know where to begin. The team at Cardinal is AMAZING!! They have done so much work for us from laying mulch, laying a new bluestone patio (to match a small existing patio), plantings in beds, cutting back shrubs and bushes, as well as, installing new bricks to build up and protect our (outside) basement windows. EVERYTHING they touch - every job they do, is done beautifully, neatly and the finish work is immaculate. We could not be happier. Oh, just one more thing...the garden center itself is quaint, clean and adorable but most importantly, everyone who works there is knowledgeable and helpful. All of the plants I have purchased have done well and you can't help but smile as you walk around the grounds of the Garden Center - it is like going back in time. Give Cardinal a call, stop by the center, call and have them bid on your next landscape project - you won't be disappointed! read more

My veggies did very well last year so I just went back. The tomato selection is very good as is the other vegetables. The staff is knowledgeable which helps me a lot. read more

This place should be listed as a New Jersey treasure. If you are looking for a garden center that is a garden center, this is it. Beautiful. Swing by early in the morning and it is stunning in every way. Each area is arranged with perfect examples of plants in flower.The owners are pleasant and very knowlegeable. read more

I have been coming to this nursery for 45 years . I come in for small items- onion sets or large projects such as landscaping , taking away old plants and putting in a new planter area. They are knowledgeable and trustworthy- they did some of the landscaping while we were on vacation. I always can rely on their expertise and if I have a question they are always ready to answer it. read more

This is real gem and once I stumbled upon Cardinal a few years ago I have never been back to the large gardening centers. You will get customized advice and planning from experts so that what you plant will actually live and thrive. Cardinal has everything you need at fair prices. I would not go anywhere else for my gardening needs. read more