As a novice in gardening, wonderful service. I felt taken care of since I entered the nursery without much knowledge. I was looking for a mini cacti garden and was given many options from a mixed succulent and cacti garden to a simple potted cacti plant. They have plenty of affordable selections that you can build your own mini indoor garden for around $25 to $30. The pre-made mini pots were even more affordable from $12 to $20. If you don't know what you want, go to the greenhouse and get educated. They will help you out so much. read more

Fairview Garden Center - Custom mini cacti potted plant - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This garden center is huge and offers a large variety of plants. It is pricy, however, given the selection and the presumed health of the plants, it might be worth it. Plus we noticed several employees throughout the center helping customers and answering questions. Most of the plants were labeled with the name, price, and care instructions. The center seems very organized and makes it easy to find a plant suitable for your yard/home. They even have an online map on the website. Fairview has indoor and outdoor areas. If you visit on a sunny day I recommend bringing a sun hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. In addition to plants, they sell gardening supplies and have a play area for kids. Per the website, they offer delivery and installation, and host events. Overall, seems like a decent garden center and I look forward to returning. read more

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If you are a fellow crazy plant person, this place will blow your mind! They have an absolutely enormous greenhouse with a massive selection of all our favorite houseplants, including all the beautiful variegated types. Given that we visited in February, I can only imagine how many more plants they'll have in the warmer months. I recently got into terrariums so I was thrilled to see that they have a section of little plants chosen specifically for terrarium life. Believe it or not, it's very difficult to find plants that are tiny enough to fit into the little glass containers. I purchased 3 little plants for my next one and a couple of larger ferns to keep inside my house. There's also a huge variety of planters and great prices on potting soil, fertilizers, seeds, and pesticides. A huge shoutout to the amazing staff as well!! I had several questions about some of my houseplants that are struggling a bit indoors and they were more than happy to talk to me at length, which was so appreciated and made me even more excited to return in the near future. I'll definitely be back when the weather warms up and I can keep more plants outside. If you are a true planty person, give yourself plenty of time to relax and browse here! read more

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Great place to shop for plants & get a great selection! Staff is very helpful & knowledgeable

Helpful, friendly, service, excellent variety. Reasonable prices. I love the happy vibe of this place. read more

Fairview Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

2.5 years later I am back and this place is even better then ever! Received expert advice on selecting a shrub, then got a masters class in raised bed gardening which led me to buy my first ever broccoli plants. The folks here are knowledgeable and the products are top notch. My newest plant is shown in the photo. read more

Fairview Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Visited here for the first time and I love it. The place is HUGE and they have so many different plant options. I took home some aloe, succulents, and poinsettias. Will be visiting again! read more

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We visited Fairview Garden Center to replace a few herbs. The selection was decent but they only had one of the herbs we were searching for. Outside of that this place seems to have all of your gardening needs. I also want to say that it is huge! We didn't get to explore it all since it was too hot with a mask on. If you are not comfortable shopping in store, curbside pickup is available. read more

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This garden center is the cream of the crop! I've been wanting to buy some house plants for a little while but didn't really know where to start. I've tried Home Depot's garden center before but still felt really lost as I don't have much experience with plants. I did a quick search online and so happy I came across Fairview's website. It's a family owned local business - always a huge plus for me and super important to support our local businesses especially during a pandemic. They have a great system (currently) to ensure there were limited number of people inside the center given current restrictions due to COVID. Their scheduling system online was very easy to use. After arriving at the center, I was surprised by how much they had to offer! I love that the center is clearly labeled so you know exactly where to go depending on the type of plants you want. My favorite part was the people working there. Shout out to Randy and Jody for being so helpful and a great source of knowledge. They educated us on how to best care for the plants and provided the best customer service. Another great service they have is potting your plants for an additional fee. As a person who's never done this before, it was really helpful to us they are able to do this! I'm so glad I found this place and we will no doubt continue to go back for additional plants. read more

Fairview Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Joy was so helpful in my search to get my pots right for the fall! I am not gifted in the area of decorating, so my friend suggested just asking an employee. Joy dropped what she was doing, understood my timetable (a hurry to get home, since this was my third stop, trying to buy mums!), helped me choose a color theme for my pots that I also needed to fill, then explained thrillers, fillers and spillers. (If I remember the terminology!) But... still no mums, since I was looking for a larger size. I checked out, and then Joy came running from the back- after I heard her radio the checkout clerk not to let me leave- she had found the larger (and beautiful!!) mums "in the back"- that glorious place in stores that seems to magically hold the overflow- and ran to the front with mums just for me. I got home in time for my guests. Then later made my thriller, filler and spillers in the pots look as glorious as she had designed. Thank you Joy and Fairview! read more

I loved this place. I went here for the first time today after breaking a deadly sin and accidentally killing my husband's cactus. I looked for plant places in Raleigh and after looking at different websites and calling, this was the best place to go. The customer service from the time I called ahead, to walking in, and getting checked out, was excellent. I essentially interacted with three different people and all were very friendly and welcoming. As soon as I walked in I probably had deer in the headlight looks as I'm not the plant person in the family (why I'm here); And after explaining what happened, a woman took me exactly where I needed to be. I brought home 4 different cacti and a succulent, my husband forgave me and is very happy lol. The place is clean and beautiful with many diverse plants and an assortment of plant tools and decor. I'll have to go back sometime to get plants for myself as a beginner. Five stars. read more

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I am a plant newbie but stopped in here for a specific plant for a friend. I loved walking around looking at everything. There is a huge selection and all so tidy and healthy looking. I was even able to find the right area for the specific plant I was looking for because everything is super well organized. The staff was very helpful in answering my questions about plant care. Maybe this is my first step into the deep dive of indoor plant obsession. :) read more

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Simply the best garden center. The quality of the plants and excellent customer service keep me coming back. You won't find this selection anywhere else! I've recently had a tree delivered and planted by Fairview. They gave detailed care instructions and follow up care. Couldn't be happier. The plants I bought last year are healthy with new spring growth. read more

You can probably find everything you need for your gardening project at Fairview. They have a huge selection of all things gardening: water fountains, fish ponds, herbs, shrubs, trees, air plants, bromeliads, hibiscus plants, hanging baskets, bulbs, bird feeders and accessories, strawberry plants and pots...you name it. The staff is extremely helpful and informative. If you're not a gardener, you might feel like one after browsing the store and asking a few questions. Fairview also offers complimentary coffee so grab a cup and check out the store, greenhouses, and outdoor displays. Get ready to primp your garden! read more

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They do carry a number of different plants than other places. The health of the plants seem to be better. Wide variety of indoor and outdoor plants. Also a great selection of garden decor, ceramic pots, potting soil. this is a complete stop for everything for the garden. Be sure to load the app and save money every time you check in. The attendants are nice and helpful, some know more than others but there is always a Horticulturist on site to answer the hard questions. I have purchased plants from here for a few years now . The plants have thrived, grew and grew and grew. They are priced higher than your HD and Lowes. But they are higher quality . I don't mind spending more for quality. read more

Fantastic variety of plants! They grow their own stock of pansies and violas, with beautiful variations not seen at the chain stores. A little off the beaten track -- well worth the trip! read more

Stopped in to find a certain plant & didn't realize how massive and beautiful this place would be!! I saw staff everywhere and they were always eager to help out or point us in the right direction. We also used their plant potting service, $9 for a ~5 inch plant-- really nice to not have to buy a whole bag of soil for it. read more

This is the worst possible greenhouse you could make a purchase at. I decided to give this nursery my business back in May instead of buying at one of the big box stores. I consulted one of their specialist in what kind of of bush would do best in a full sun spot in my backyard. He picked out a lilac bush which I planted. I was told when I made the purchase that the bush was guaranteed for 2 years with a full money back guarantee. When I took a clipping in today they said the bush was still alive. (See picture) The cashier that waited on me was very polite but the "SPECIALIST " from the plant department was determined not to give me my money back for the dead bush. In the end I did get my money back but not without a huge disagreement. I will never and I mean never step foot in that business again! read more

Fairview Garden Center - Dead bush - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Clueless about plants but knew we wanted to fill a large planter w/ perennials & color on our porch. JODY was patient and made suggestions, walked around & showed us examples of her suggestions! If you saw the planter, it looks like we actually knew what we were doing! read more

Great selection! We have visited this place a few times in the past year and always had a great experience . The staff is always willing to help and guide you along the process. They did have limited selection due to the season and the prices were a tad higher than most in the area. But overall the service continues to make us come back! read more

My friend lives down the street from this plant nursery and suggested that I go. I met here here and she showed me around. I enjoyed my visit although I didn't find anything that I wanted to buy. The plants I saw were beautiful! They had both varieties of Monstera Deliciosa, lots of ZZ plants, and several other houseplants. They also carry outdoor plants as well. They have different sizes and types of planters available all with reasonable prices. The staff is friendly and approachable. I will definitely visit here again next spring when they stock up again on tropical plants. read more

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Love going to the garden center. They have a very unique gift shop area and their plants are beautiful and variety is great. They always have staff that can answer questions about what to plant for time of the year, sun or shade. It's great to shop local with a family run business that's been there for so many years. Just ran in for some plants for our mailbox planter. Walked out with more than I planned and more that I want to go back and get! read more

I visited this past Saturday and was impressed by the wide variety of plants they offered. Gardening is something that I am just getting into so I still feel very lost when looking at plants and trying to figure out what I am doing. I asked one of their team members for some help/advice and she did help me but I almost got the feeling that I was bothering her. Not sure, just made me feel a little weird but I could have also just read the situation wrong. I found their prices to be more expensive than Lowe's and Home Depot, but I expected that since this is a nursery. I will say that there plants looked more healthy then ones I have seen elsewhere. All in all, I would recommend this to someone looking for healthy plants. I will be back for more plants soon! read more

Today was my first visit to Fairview. They had so many more choices that I'm used to seeing. The staff was very friendly and we had multiple associates ask us if we needed help. One even brought us a basket when our hands got full. It is more pricy than Walmart or Home Depot where I normally go, but the variety and helpfulness of the staff makes it worth it. read more

Fairview Garden Center - Our haul from Fairview - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I just witnessed this business turn away the kids from Santa Claus. A typical old bleach blonde Cary leather face from too much sun exposure turn away kids because they weren't with "a real estate agent" mind you there was not a single person in line to see Santa. I was repulsed and immediately left. I will never shop at this place. If I could give them negative stars, I would. I did genuinely enjoys shopping here because of the quality of their products, but they clearly only want to cater to a certain element aka the Cary elitists. read more

I can always count on quality and service at Fairview! They are more than willing to answer questions and offer suggestions. Today they gave me advice on how to keep the deer from eating all my plants! Sign up for the newsletter and get coupons too! read more

Fairview Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Sadly the hibiscus tree I purchased did not survive. I recognized that their pricing was higher than most but factored in The warranty that they provided. When I called to inquire I was politely told that the hibiscus tree I purchased was not under warranty. I would liked to have had that information up front - in order to make an informed decision. Needless to say I will need to do business elsewhere read more

The prices are amazing and I'm genuinely like a kid in a candy store with how large the selection is. The plants I've gotten there have grown so fast and healthy. Pots are super pricey and boujie but the plantsssss So hype to make my next trip out there. read more

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! After having a terrible experience at the Garden Center on Old Apex Road, we came here hoping to find some helpful staff and some beautiful plants. The size of the place is MASSIVE. They have sooooooo many beautiful plants. The staff is VERY knowledgeable and was very willing to help -- which we found out within minutes vs. an hour or more at the Garden Center. We shared our vision with our team and each department worked to help us find the perfect plants. Everyone was WONDERFUL. It's a massive compound with literally everything you need. Plus, they have a plant warranty on shrubs, trees, and bushes. How awesome is that???? LOVE LOVE LOVE FAIRVIEW!!!!!! A++++++++++ read more

I bought my vegetable plants at Fairview, and also my organic fertilizer and soil amendments. I am stunned at how great my tomato plants are. The onions I chose are the best I ever ate; they were some little sweet kinds. My cucumber plants are producing very well; I can't keep up. I'm an avid gardener, but I've never had such success with vegetables before. Normally I buy my annuals, shrubs and some perennials at Fairview. I highly recommend them if you like indoor plants, too. The selection is amazing. read more

We purchased trees here along with a few others from lower priced places. Two years later, the Fairview trees are easily quadruple in size! They look amazing and we are soooo happy we purchased from them and only wish the rest also came from here. Fairview is amazing! Trees take a lot of after purchase work which we followed diligently thanks to their advice. We love this place! Thank you for being awesome! read more

Very nice and organized places. The prices r high if compared to lowes or Home Depot for the plants and flowers. But their flowers r good quality I am not sure about their returns policy. The employees r nice and very friendly and helpful. read more

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This is the absolute best nursery and garden center I have ever gone to in my life OK I love it so much it has everything I need me and my husband went to it last year right before fall time and we're just excited to go this year in the spring because I'm excited to see all the plants I love it so much thank you I'm using the voice dictation and it's amazing as well read more

This event was fantastic! The music was wonderful and the food and beer were excellent quality. I met the other Yelp member and she was a nice person. I look forward to the next event that the Fairview will hold. :) GREAT JOB, FAIRVIEW STAFF AND VENDORS! :) read more

I love Fairview Garden Center. Their staff are always helpful and knowledgeable about whatever garden questions I have. I built multiple raised beds and they helped me with soil recomendations, plant selection and pest identification. They have a huge greenhouse to find all sorts of plants to choose from. If I need a pot, their selection is great. They even have all sorts of garden gifts for the gardener in your life. read more

Come here...with a truck! Staff members very friendly in providing advice on plant care.

I heart Fairview Garden Center! I really dislike going to Lowe's or Home Depot for plants...they always seem half-dead there, and I can never get any help. At Fairview...it's like a plant lover's heaven! I agree with Jeff H. that they are a little pricey....but you can find some good deals and they have a HUGE selection of plants.....make sure to head into the greenhouses! The staff is very knowledgable and very helpful. Who knew there were so many different kinds of mulch?!? read more

Look, I have been to nurseries in Missouri, Illinois, Tennesee, Georgia, Ohio and Iowa. I have never been to one with the care and selection of plants as this one. Just do yourself a favor. Go to the nursery and judge for yourself. Its expensive, sure. What isn't if you want top quality selection in plants and gardenware. From Chance, the young man who assisted us, to the cashier who checked us out, it was a great experience. I learned something from each of them. They loved working there and it showed. Yep, its a bit of a drive for us to get there, but oh so worth it. Even if you don't spend any money on plants, just go and walk through the place. You won't be sorry. Its beautiful. read more

Terrible customer service. My family and I tried to purchase plants today, but left with several hundred dollars unspent because of the terrible customer service. Only go here if you are an experienced horticulturalist who doesn't like to be bothered while shopping. When we walked in the 4 or 5 staff members who were at the empty registers did not say anything to us. (Of course, that's not a deal-breaker, but for a "family-owned" business, you'd think they'd try to be more hospitable.) while wandering the grounds, one employee asked if we needed help and immediately looked like she regretted it when I said I'd like some help finding a good variety of houseplant. She pointed me in the direction of the greenhouses. (Duh, lady, there only several dozen greenhouses!) We wandered through the greenhouses looking for another employee, so we could get some advice on choosing and caring for the plants. When we couldn't find anyone in the Fairview shirts, I went straight to a cashier (who had no customers) and asked if she could find someone to help me. She radioed the greenhouse person and said to look for the customer at the greenhouse entrance wearing a baby (pretty obvious to spot, I'd say). I went and waited around for 10 minutes before I gave up and left. I was ready to drop good money at this establishment that boasts about its three-generations of growers and I was left feeling like I wasn't enough of a gardener to receive assistance and completely stupid for my lack of knowledge. I guess it was too much to ask for some basic respect. I thought a local-business like this would try a little harder to get customers who have mainly turned to online outlets and delivery from big box stores during this era of COVID. I'll be shopping online from now on. read more

I stopped by this afternoon to pick up some mums and pumpkins for my porch. I was greeted by a very friendly and helpful staff. My daughter found the children's play area and was occupied while I shopped for plants. I really enjoyed my experience here and will definitely come again. The prices are a bit high but I'm willing to spend more to get their expertise and friendly service. read more