Finally went to this wonderful greenhouse after hearing about it particularly since I moved to…read moreMilwaukee. Nestled in Riverwest, it is a bit of a magical place. All the plants. All around. Not sure what is reasonable or pricey for a plant, but most of them seemed fair to me. Although I did have to put back a string of pearls succulent. A little pricey, and I know I would kill this beauty. It was nice to just wander about without anyone trying to be overly helpful. Took my time and found some new plants for my apartment. Which will not die on me!! The staff, at checkout, were very friendly and efficient. I will definitely go back. Great succulent selection which I have a soft spot for.

Very helpful staff, amazing selection of plants, and just an overall fantastic experience!read more

Being a novice to gardening, I stumbled across Shady Acres when searching for family-owned area…read morenurseries and am I glad I did! Shady Acres is very nicely sized. You can see their entire selection from one end to the other, which is laid out exceptionally well with clearly marked sections. All of the plants are in alphabetical order throughout wide aisles. I am not one to trek through acres & acres of plants, only to get confused & tired. Plants are very competitively priced for the size and outstanding quality. They provide 2 sizes of wagons for your selections while you shop the well-kept grounds. They offer a nice selection of garden ornaments and their own gardens are very nice to walk through to get some great ideas for your own place. The staff are all very nice, helpful and pleasant. They listen to your needs and will direct you to all of the proper plants that are right for the areas you want to beautify. A special shout-out to Anna who always has the best advice for my very-pale green thumb. No matter if you're in the area or not, it is worth the drive. Highly recommended!

Just had to visit Shady Acres Perennial Nursery on opening day April 18, 2026. We've always had…read moresuch wonderful results with all the plants we've purchased in the past from Hostas, Balloon Flowers and Asters. This year, we're adding a few more new ones we picked up: Yarrow, Lady's Mantel & Pincushion Plants. Can't wait to see them in our gardens! Always such a fantastic selection and at great prices! You can tell that Shady Acres takes prides in what they grow and sell!

The flower selection & baskets are beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised today when they gave me a…read more10 percent discount for Mother's Day.

Wow! This place is awesome! How unfortunate that it took me almost two years to find it. The best…read morepart of this store for me is the extraordinary selection of wild bird feeders, nest boxes, food, etc. They have the most beautiful selection of bird bathes. Colored glass bowls with decorative wrought iron stands of all different shapes and sizes, The coup de grâce for me was a variety of small logs with holes drilled to hold suet for woodpeckers and flickers.. My neighbor has one and it is always in use. This is the only place I am aware of that carries these special woodpecker feeders. Other stand outs include a huge selection of lawn ornaments, decorations, and hard to find high quality gardening tools. I did not spend nearly enough time browsing to even begin to describe what this store has to offer. The man behind the counter (who seemed to be the owner) was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I will be back, many times, I'm sure. Check this place out!

Beautiful nursery with gorgeous healthy plants. It is a must every spring to complete our landscape…read moreand deck. Prices are reasonable and plants are grown to perfection.

We love this place. We have bought our hanging baskets and outside plants from them for three…read moreyears. They always are big and beautiful and stay that way all summer. Employees are always great help.

Went here last night for a potting class. We made butterfly planters. Included with the class was…read morea planter, planting soil, and six known plants that are known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Four your 7th plant, you got to choose between dahlias or fennel. I chose the fennel for mine. The class even had 2 instructors who explained every plant and continuously walked around to check on everyone's work, making sure your plants were planted deep enough, or not to shallow. The class was $55 pp. For their classes it is best to call to reserve a spot. This was my first time here and I was blown away by the size of this place. It was like a huge maze with several greenhouses. Their plants did look colorful and healthy. They are definitely family orientated so bring the kids. In one of the greenhouse, there is a huge train set that continuously runs through several model villages, hills, tunnels and landscapes. There is also a small cafe, where you can take a break, This is family owned and all plants are grown on site.

We missed our holiday visit last year, but this year was a delight yet again! Beyond the epic…read moreamount of trees, herbs, plants, and (specifically right now) poinsettia offerings, you'll also find a whole storefront upon entry with goodies like ornaments, gifts, garden utensils and more. Oh and they also offer various garden services, events, and workshops. Certainly a big place too! Beyond the main building, we ventured into the train room that is incredible for all ages. The display is massive, surrounded by a walkway to make your way around. You really have to see if for yourself to grasp how vast and detailed it is. Definitely recommend coming by at some point to see the masterpiece in action. Love that it's locally owned, so well-kept, and very inviting. All of the staff are friendly and helpful as can be!

I read an article about Riverwest Grown and I thought I should visit this place. Months later I…read moredid. I'm a avid gardener with three gardens, in Fort Myers Beach Florida, Nashotah Wisconsin and Glendale Wisconsin. I was very impressed with the owner who is very friendly and shares his knowledge of plants freely. I overheard his conversations with several customers and thought we'll said when shared how to propergate a plant...most garden centers and nurseries nearly know or share these insights. I'll definitely be back!! Buy local!

A lovely hidden gem on the north end of Riverwest! This shop has lots of things for your indoor and…read moreoutdoor plant needs. Inside, floor to almost-ceiling racks are full of beautiful plants and outside there is a large variety of things to grow in your garden. There are also lots of accessories to hang your plants and decorate your plant spaces. There is plenty of street parking as this is a mostly residential area of Riverwest. Service is friendly and there when you need it, but you can be left to wander and soak it all in.

Hard to find, easy to love! I've heard about this place from WMSE, and I'm happy to have this…read moreoption on the South Side. I had already done much of my garden shopping for the year, prior to visiting, but was in need of a fancy iron trellis, some tomato plants, native grasses. Custom Grown Greenhouses has a large selection of affordable vegetables, herbs, annuals, a small selection of perennials, and they also carried affordably priced pre-made succulent planters (which are really popular and pricey at other garden shops). I did find the tomato I was looking for, and the native grass selection was adequate, although not extensive. I was disappointed that there wasn't much of a trellis selection beyond the most basic trellis, but many things just weren't clearly priced, so you'd have to find an associate. I actually would've bought lots more, had prices just been clearly displayed. This place IS affordable, and it's definitely worth checking out.

How does this place have no reviews? There are always a ton of cars in the lot. I guess the…read moregardening crowd and the Yelp crowd don't have much overlap. My fiancée is really into gardening. Unfortunately, she didn't get seeds in the ground this year because our housing situation was a bit up in the air just as she'd have needed to be planting. In need of some greenery in our lives we stopped in here just to take a look around. This place is way bigger than it looks from the street. As you walk back, you'll pass from room to well-organized room of all sorts of annuals, perennials, vegetables, and other decorative plants. I don't have much of a green thumb myself, but I couldn't help myself from getting a really cool hanging basket with a succulent in it called "string of pearls" or "rosary beads." It looks like a string filled with tiny grapes or peas. It's a cool, unique, and weird houseplant. I've got it hanging on my front porch right now (but thankfully protected from the crazy storms). It's not always immediately clear what something costs just looking at the tables, but it seemed like the staff was buzzing around enough that you could ask easily. All-in-all, a great and apparently underrated place

I used Melvin Mulch last year and was pleased with their delivery and installation. I asked them to…read moreput me on their calendar for this year and Chad told me that he would do it in April or May. I wasn't contacted, so I tried to reach out to them via their website, and leaving phone messages. After 4 or 5 unaswered messages, I was going to give up when I got a call from Chad who said they would come at 1:00 today. Complete no show - I didn't even get a courtesty call to reschedule. Ironically, last year the first thing they asked when they completed the work was for me to write a review, which I did. Sadly, I'm not able to say anything nice about them this time.

I have used Melvins Mulch several times, always delivered on time. wood, mulch, and stones…read moredelivered on 3 separate occasions. delivery was fast and accommodating to our schedule. we had some landscape down as well, and looked great. My go to for mulch and firewood.