Customer service is severely lacking…read more When I finally found a staff member, I asked about finding a vegetable plant I wanted. She had no idea and called for back up. The other staff member came over so that the three of us where all about 5 feet apart. The original staff member explained that I was looking for a plant and the new staff member did not acknowledge me and told the other staff member that the plants were sold out and "she should've planted those plants in the ground already; they won't even take now" in a scolding tone (yes, she was aware it was me looking to buy). She was offensive, she wouldn't look at me or speak to me - the paying customer, and I stood there mouth agape. She didn't care or notice because she never looked at me, of course, and just walked off. After a moment of processing the intense dismissive snobbery, I walked away from the rest of my cart and left. (Please note: I work two jobs and managed to buy the plant elsewhere and had a wonderful harvest despite the timing not being ideal. - Also, I heard later that the rude staff member was related to the owners, but cannot verify). Another time before the one above, I had gone to grab some plants and asked the staff member at checkout about a specific type of bush. She had no idea and wanted to radio in to someone else working that section. It was taking him a bit to respond, so while waiting, I said, "no worries, I'll come back another time, I don't have the time now." She ignored me and kept radio-ing, I said, "really, now is not good. No need to call him." And she continued to ignore me and call on the radio - while not ringing me up. In the end I said, "you know what, I don't need any of these items" and she finally faced me saying "Oh, are you sure? Ok. Have a great day." Just - what?!?! Most staff do not know about the plants or care, they just work there, so a heads up if you're looking for that highly knowledgable service. Driving in/out and parking is a nightmare unless it is empty. Scratching your car to fit two cars on the road is almost inevitable. The energy here is all weird. They are always frantic on the radios as if they are all always annoyed at each other or annoyed to have to do their job, the majority of staff members I have met don't respect their customers (they seem to avoid them), and it is a very cramped shopping experience. While yes, this place is overpriced, I'm happy to pay a little extra for a local business and not a big box store. That said, this isn't a little extra and they don't treat their customers well at all. We all arrive at garden centers smiling and excited for the warmer weather, it is odd to have such poor treatment when the buy in is there from the start. That points to leadership, but who knows. No longer a place I frequent or recommend, but still might go in a pinch with very low expectations.

Vigorous, healthy plants. Healthiest vegetable plants in the area. Helpful staff, professionally…read morerun. Efficient checkout.

Sorry, wrong Barefoot Gardener. I searched for a company with this name on Long Island and not…read moresure why this Barefoot Gardener in Ct. came up in my search. Sorry for any confusion. Cannot seem to cancel my previous post so posting this one as correction.

I have used Caitlin many times at my home and she a miracle worker! No job is ever too big or too…read moresmall and her creative ideas are a breath of fresh air when it comes to making my yard and garden look spectacular! Her use of colors and beautiful blooms make it a joy to have coffee and relax in my yard and patio. Her prices are very fair and her work ethic and professionalism are second to none! I will continue using The Barefoot Gardener for many years to come!!

I highly recommend Wild as Ever Garden Design. Barbara's skill and work ethics are fabulous. The…read moregarden pond and surrounding gardens that she designed add so much enjoyment to my days.

From the owner: My goal is to bring back the magic of the wild places one yard at time. Creating beautiful spaces…read morethat invite nature back, to create a patchwork of ecosystems to give our futer a chance. Using plenty of native plants to create a space that is beautiful and healthy, to incorporate a bit of rewilding designs. I have a great love for our planet and the creatures that we share it with. I was a kid of the 70s and spent every waking moment outdoors in the woods or fields near my home. Back then they were full of such diversity, there was life in everything around me! Now those places are void of life, they are now neighborhoods with lawns, the natural wonders have been silenced! Flash forward 50 years I have grown children of my own, the change in nature in my life time scares the crap out of me! I am so saddened and enraged that this collapsed ecosystem is is what their generation's base line of the world is, and it keeps dwindling with every generation. Its all they know. They do not know what its like stepping out into a diverse magical world of plants, bugs, birds and all the little creatures that should be! I come from a background in the landscape and nursery industry, called the green industry, but what I was seeing in nature told me what we where doing was far from green. So I decided I had to do my best to protect and restore our amazingly beautiful home, and help others creat safe spaces for those we share this living planet with.

I hired Tate's to install some screening trees. He showed up on the appointed day (not alway the…read morecase for others) and on time, delivered the trees, planted them and cleaned up afterwards. Do recommend his service. He has a professional demeanor, is honest in his assessment of work, hard working, and goal oriented. I thought landscape services were priced high, my error - they do cost. Hire this guy.

Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value I…read morehave used Tate's Property Care several times and they truly are a great company to work with. There prices were fair and I was vary pleased with the word they did with out lawn care. I highly recommend them for any projects you may have.

Riverstone Landscaping resurfaced our fire pit. They were reliable, honest and efficient. Excellent!read more

Very pleasant owner and competent, hard working employees make doing business with Riverstone an…read moreeasy and positive experience. Would almost give them five stars if a few stray cut branches and a little missed yard debris had been picked up. Honest, knowledgeable and accommodating service. I'm sure they are well on their way to five stars!

Jen and her crew did a fabulous job turning our bland backyard into a beautiful area we now enjoy…read moreusing. Jen listened, gave options, and steered us in the right direction as we picked out our design , pavers, plants and shrubs. Her crew does high quality work demonstrating they are skilled, dedicated and hardworking. We have been getting many compliments on our backyard as well as our front yard where old bushes were removed and new various plantings added. Jen is extremely knowledgeable with designs for landscaping and hardscaping as well as plants and shrubs that fit your needs and will continue to delight for years to come.

Jennifer was awesome to work with. Not only did she do a great redesign of the beds in the front of…read moreour house she gave us ideas for the entire house. She worked with us on our budget and maintenance needs. She put together a full design plan of our house for the future. On the demolition and replanting day, Jennifer and her crew were on time and went right to work. They even helped me or should I say I helped them blow my leaves which was behind schedule because of wet weather... that was above and beyond her scope of work with the project. The plantings look great now in hibernation... can't wait to see everything in the spring and summer.

Ken Reid and team did a great job in helping to restore the landscaping of a neglected waterfront…read moreproperty in Old Saybrook. They made excellent recommendations and provide consistent service week in and out year round. I would highly recommend them to anyone that is particular about their home exterior.

Steven did a great job troubleshooting and correcting an irrigation problem for us…read more Well done!

Cannot say enough about this company. Amazing staff, thank you Mike and John, who worked hard to…read morehelp make our vision come to life. It's nice to work with a company that has passion about their products and kindness to their customers. I will never go anywhere else for future projects. By the time we were done we felt like family, probably like that annoying uncle, but still family. Thank you again for all your help!

The is the first time I've been so impressed with a company I want to give them a sixth star…read more My satisfaction with a company is like most, based on quality, cost and Service. I'll speak to this. Premier stone offers a broad range of stone products including an impressive inventory of stock options, this means your material is ready for you, no waiting weeks for shipments and delivery. You can also get an idea of what the bigger picture would look like by inspecting and getting your hands on the inventory. If you don't see a stock item you'd like, plenty of other options in the showroom. These are legit pavers, not the generic home depot off stock. Speaking of, I initially went to home depot to choose and price my patio pavers. Thank god I saw them installed at a friends house and didn't buy them! I went to premier equipped with nothing by the length and width of my project, picked out a patio paver and was given an aggressive quote. Like you, I work hard for my money. You better believe I shopped it. No one even came close! I didnt even have to haggle. I seriously assumed they made a pricing mistake as it was in the ballpark of the low quality Home Depot paver. While I'm an avid DIYer, YouTube cant equip you for every random scenario while you are learning to install your patio. The same person who helped me pick out my patio was the one that talked me through the process. Not only did he return my calls with questions within minutes, talk me off ledges at the peak of my frustration but he came out 4 Times! each time he got his hands dirty and walked me through my next steps. Seriously, he was on his knees demonstrating how to screed sand right after he delivered it! Finally, everyone I worked with at Premier was awesome. I would buy from them again just to hang out with them. See you in the Spring Premier!

Cameron and Jeffrey did a great job! The communication leading up to the job was excellent. They…read morewere very professional and easy to work with. They got the job done efficiently and cleaned up nicely afterwards. I have to mention that they drove an hour to get to me, in Monroe. That's just another testament to their work ethic. I'd recommend these guys to anyone looking for these services. Won't hesitate to reach out if/when I need something else done.

From the owner: At CT Renovation Solutions, we specialize in concrete work, excavation services, and unmatched…read morecustomer care. Whether you're planning a new driveway, backyard oasis, or a full-scale site prep, our experienced team is here to handle the job with precision, reliability, and integrity. From the ground up, we bring visions to life! We take pride in delivering high-quality craftsmanship while making your experience smooth and stress-free. No matter the size of the project, your satisfaction is our top priority. Let’s build something great together!

After looking at several other and perhaps better known vendors we bought our new wood burning…read morestove from Pondside. The primary reason is Jeff. He is/was without question the most knowledgeable person about stoves I ever spoke with. He made sure he understood our needs and recommended several stoves. He also recommended a five star installer and contacted us to assure we know how to get the most from our new stove. Can't wait for cooler weather. Thanks Jeff.

Karen and Steve were great to work with-very responsive to any questions/changes. They were…read moreeextremely efficient. They carry several brands of cabintry and we purchased the Fabuwood cabinets for our kitchen and bath remodel. We were very pleased with their quality, and seemed comparable to more expensive cabinets we've purchased in the past.