The products are almost always superior quality (once in a while there is a miss, but only…read moreinfrequently). A word of warning - there is no such thing as a quick trip to Lee Valley. You have to find your product in the catalogue, take a number, write out your order slip, hand in your order slip, wait for your products then check out. It can get very busy on weekends and around holidays. To save time you can peruse the online catalogues before you go. Be open to funding new uses for the products. For example, they have plastic tubes with metal lids in the woodworking catalogue which are handy for storing thread spools with bobbins. Allot some time to browse the store - you'll surely find something that you want to add to your order. The store is waaaaay out there on Oxford (almost to the airport). Free parking.

Lee Valley has likely the highest ratio of obscure tools and fixtures to staff of any retailer…read more Even more mind-boggling is that their staff generally know what each and every wacky little thing does. I have, on occasion, gone in not knowing exactly what I'm looking for--but rather, just described a problem or challenge I'm having, and one of their staff (all whom are involved in at least one quirky hobby) has been able to say, "Well, son, sounds like you need this. . . ". Like a handyman's oracle, they answer questions and dole out solutions provided you're willing to make the sometimes arduous trek to their often remote locations. I promise you: it's worth the trip. Particularly if you want to address a homelessness problem for a very specific type of bird.

I adore succulents because they thrive on neglect. They don't need much water and if they are in a…read morenice sunny spot some of them will even reward you with flowers. They multiply like crazy and are easy to grow from cuttings. You can find them in many different shapes and colors. I was excited to finally visit Grow Something. They are only open on Wed, Sat and Sun from noon to 6pm. Don't bother knocking on the door just walk through the narrow alley way to the right of the white house with the black and white striped awning. In the back of the house there's a small greenhouse where you'll find most of the plants that are for sale. There are many varieties that you will not see anywhere else. A little pricey but if you are a collector, this is the perfect place for you. Their plants are healthy and well taken care of. Besides consulting services, they also design planters, hanging baskets, party favors and table center pieces. They will even repot or transplant your plant when it has outgrown its pot. If you have a question, ask away, staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Looking for a dealer for your succulent fix? Look no further! Grow Something has many many…read moresucculents for your needs. It's a little unconventional where the owners run their store out of the backyard of their home, but it's super cool! Thanks to all the Yelpers with their tips and reviews, I knew to just go straight to the backyard and marvel over their tiny little greenhouse. Inside are hundreds and hundreds of succulents in various sizes ranging from babies to big boys. I came here because I ordered from the site and went in for pick up; I wasn't sure if it would be fruitful if I dropped in. But I highly recommend visiting as you can see the plants in person and she said it's about 50 cents cheaper per plant than buying online. The only thing I would say is that it was hard to recognize a lot of the plants, especially if you don't know the species. I'm pretty knowledgeable about this topic, and because many of the plants aren't sun stressed to their full potential, they end up looking like each other a lot and I definitely had to ask quite a few times which plant was what. Before coming, I definitely recommend perusing the site and seeing which plants you'd like and then asking her to help you locate them as she knows best! Highly recommended as she had quite a few rare species.

Excellent quality tree stock. Our best experience with a landscape provider to date. (And we have…read morehad a few !) Trees are healthy, growing very well, and Joe was informative and caring while installing his trees.

Wow, We are so pleased with our beautiful trees and landscaping, it looks absolutely amazing! We…read morehave received so many compliments from neighbours as well as people walking by the house. Joe is excellent to work with, provided lots of input and was very attentive to our ideas as well. His employees worked so hard in extreme heat to plant all ten trees and landscape, unbelievable! Overall a very professional job, Joe is passionate about what he does. He thoroughly covered the care of the trees and plants with us, which provides us with the knowledge we need moving forward. I would strongly recommend this business ! Thank you Joe and crew. Marilyn and Harvey, St Mary's.

Tuckey's is conveniently located in Wortley Village at the corner of Wortley Road and Craig Street…read more They offer Aeroplan points on purchases but you must present your card at time of sale. In the summer there is a garden center. There is a dedicated paint section of the store. They carry a selection of kitchen supplies, including Paderno pots and pans. Services key cutting, screen door repair and propane tank exchange. Parking is in a private lot, and street parking is also available. They will order anything in the Home Hardware catalogue they they don't carry in-store. It usually takes less than a week for special orders to arrive. Prices are reasonable.

While I don't live there myself, one of the things I admire about Old South is the fact that it…read moreseems self-contained. That is to say if one wanted to spend their entire life only in this neighbourhood they just might be able to pull it off. For the most part. Tuckey's is clearly an essential part of that. When so many other smaller hardware stores have closed this one just recently expanded. I don't visit too often but Saturday mornings often find me in Old South and at least a few times a year I make it into Tuckey's - including this past weekend. I cannot remember a time when they ever didn't have what I was looking for. That being said, I suspect their prices are slightly higher than the big box stores and the selection is clearly smaller. They have one or two options for each item - not twenty or thirty. I honestly don't mind spending an extra buck or two and most the items I'm looking for are relatively small items. Of course, in any Home Hardware carries it they will apparently have it shipped their for you. All that being said, the staff here are super friendly and it has a real friendly vibe. Staff are talking to each other, chatting with customers who are chatting with each other. It's great. They have a garden centre when the season is right and lots of stuff out on the sidewalk to catch the interest of the many people walking by. In closing, they're ideally located with in the heart of Old South and I hope they always be. I'll make a point to continue shopping there whenever I am in the area to ensure that happens.

Great spot for garden or Christmas. Has been my go to for years. Highly recommend looking at the…read moreactivities like Christmas wreath making. Staff makes every visit a pleasant one.

Don't waste your money at this business. They don't respect people who have medical exemptions, and…read moreforce everyone to wear masks. The middle health unit states that people with exemptions are not required to wear masks. How dare they demand a woman who told them she can't breathe, to force her to put a mask on, in a hot greenhouse. They will be looking at lawsuits if they keep that up.

These guys are The Great Customer Service Guys. Their knowledge is a 10 out of 10! You know the…read moresaying I got a guy? These ARE The Guys YOU WANT! Thanks Guys! The JOLLY ROGER

Had my snowblower in there three times for the same repair. Every time I got it back they said it…read morewas fixed and it was not also had my lawnmower in there several times which was never running properly would definitely not recommend this place for any type of repair work.I would go outside of London if they were the only ones available.

2nd Year returnee here to this south London rock and stone and pavers etc Super supply ,…read more It's a White Oaks Rd near Exeter Rd , Got more flat rock today , and just like my many visits last summer the supply is excellent and the staff are Super , I've been to others and once you pay they disappear and leave you standing there to load up your SUV or truck .... not Here ! Strong young lad with beard and fun accommodating personality was on it and loaded my vehicle by the time I returned from paying , this is esp good when. Gardeners are slightly over 50 like me 5 star, Well done , thanks a lot

Do not buy triple-mix from V&P unless you are looking to ruin your lawn or garden project. Last…read moreyear I did and I pulled out buckets of plastic, glass, metal and twitch grass that has ruined my lawn. It is unclean fill, not triple mix.

I arrived at Home Depot list in hand and totally out of my comfort zone not familiar with the items…read moreon my list. I am a retired female and not knowledgeable with plumbing or flooring but had no problem getting help from Shawn (23 years at Home Depot) he was able to not only help me find all the items on my list but also explain how they should be installed. Thanks Home Depot

What a horrible place of business, I talked to 4 different people to get a runner cut…read more We are coming and we are coming, this was over 20 minutes. Then an associate came over just before I left and said he's with a customer he will be right with you. Well I got in the car and called and spoke to the assistant manager Jan and she did apologize but was on the rude side. I will never step foot in there again. Nothing like Home Depot in the East end. Service, politeness everything. I will take that extra mile to get the service I deserve as a paying customer. Your loss not mine.