Great service and advice. Wonderful value and great selections. Convenient location too.

The best plant shop in Brooklyn. Helena is a neighborhood legend and treasure. Her knowledge and quality of plants is unsurpassed.

Helena is a true plant lover and you can feel it when you speak to her. She takes amazing care of her plants and loves sharing her knowledge with you. This is an amazing place to visit even just to see the adorable plants every where read more

I always pass the store and never came in as I thought it was just a flower shop that sold some plants. I stopped by UPS to drop off a package and decided to go inside. I was actually looking for a watering can as Amazon was out of stock on the one I wanted for about 10 days. Well they had one for 1/2 the price and it was in stock so I grabbed it. Overall nice selection for a small store, prices were competitive and the staff was friendly. It is very small so it was difficult for everyone o be socially distant although all customers and staff had masks on. They have a good selection of indoor and outdoor plants, gardening supplies, plant food, potting soil, etc. The employees were accommodating and friendly. I would recommend stopping by as it's more convenient than Home Depot or Lowe's. The staff is much more knowledgeable than the big box stores as well. read more

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I ADORE Auntie Helena. No she's not my family auntie but I adore her. The entire staff; Iman, Geo, etc. are just the most amazing HUMANS!!! They really love and study plants. It's like they are running the best daycare center in the world... for plants. They are SOOOO generous with their time & guidance. Thank you all. cMorrison ~ read more

I love coming here. Its healing and educational and a special place for a plant lover and lover of Bay Ridge. Thank you so much Helena we love you and am sorry for overwatering my plants before coming here. read more

The service here is absolutely amazing! Everyone, I mean EVERYONE, is extremely knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. They genuinely want to help you and your plants and teach you. They even go beyond the store and will answer your plant questions on Instagram. You can send them a pic and ask! read more

I love this place!!! So many options and they are always getting new shipments of plants. Owner Helena knows absolutely everything there is to know about her plants and teaches her employees as well. Their fertilizer definitely works. They sell pots and soil as well read more

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This place is hands down the best plant store I've been to. I've bought about 5 plants over the past few months and each one is beautiful and thriving! The staff is available and helpful, but they don't get in your way, and they are oh so knowledgeable! Their selection of plants is large and all their plants are well taken care of. Love this place! read more

I stopped by the store to see what they got. I had heard about them from a FB plant group so I said, "let's check them out!" The plants were very well taken care of. They were under grow lights and beautifully labeled. I saw some philodendron pink princesses there which is the current "it" plant. The plants not under grow lights were in the backyard, lots of tomato plants and plants that yield fruit. I ended up buying some small plastic pots (2 inches in diameter) which I haven't seen anywhere else. Their terracotta pot selection was also good considering they're a small store in Bay Ridge. I also liked their seed selection, I found some seeds for cat grass which I haven't seen in other stores. I enjoyed my visit and the staff were friendly and communicative. I'll visit again in the future! I had seen some propagation tubes with suction cups for the window in the display area. I wanted to buy them but couldn't find them in the store... well, will have to visit again read more

The absolute BEST place to buy your plants. They have a beautiful selection and the staff is extremely knowledgeable. They will give you all the instructions you need to care for your plants and will answer all of your questions. This store is such a gem! read more

She spent time with my husband telling him how to water plants (his father is an indoor landscaper). Unfortunately he followed her advice -"you know when a plant needs to be watered by the way it feels and is sagging a bit" - and lost some of the expensive ones we bought. Also, been posting racist ideals on social media, then deleting when they get attention. Lost mine - and many others' - business for life. read more

The staff that work there really care about their plants and you can tell as you purchase plants and they ask you if you know how to take care of it. If you dont, they then spend the time to explain how to take care of that specific plant, they also have a newsletter they give you, all while others are waiting in line to pay. When you first come in there are a bunch of succulents along the line, but there are seasonal things they have out. I thoroughly enjoy just walking through the store and seeing all the various plants they have in the store. read more

This is a local shop in my neighborhood, and I'm amazed at the customer service by Helena the owner, and her staff. Incredible selection of both Indoor and Outdoor plants. Along with every kind of supply you could need/want. What I find so impressive is when you walk up to the counter with a plant or plants in hand. You will get a very detailed breakdown of what and what not to do with the plants that you have purchased. Any issues bring that plant back, and the team will work with you to get your plant healthy and thriving. I highly recommend this store and put this on your list as a must-see. read more

Good selection, and the plants change so they're always new stuff People here are great too! Very knowledgeable read more

Indoor Outdoor Gardner is nothing short of amazing! Helena is a kind hearted, no nonsense kind of plant lover! She and her staff never fail to give each plant and its owner the individualized attention they need. No matter how many times you visit I can assure you, you'll always walk out knowing something you didn't when you walked in. When you visit you're sure to catch Helena randomly quizzing her staff on plant related topics, always making sure they are as capable as she is. I called yesterday morning concerned about a plant I'd purchased last summer. It was flourishing until about two weeks ago when it began to wilt. When I spoke with Helena, she told me the store would be closing at 5. Working more than 30 minutes away I would never make it before she closed. So,I asked if she'd mind looking at a picture and offering some advice instead. Once Helena received the picture of my poor wilted plant she agreed to stay open until 5:30 to evaluate her in person! Can you imagine Home Depot or Lowe's EVER extendingto wait 30 additional minutes after closing time just to help little ole you?! Yea, me either! I'm so grateful she did, after a 10 minute "lesson" and picking peat moss out of my soil together, Helena sent me home with a very clear instructions on what to do. By morning my little plant was completely rejuvenated! You can't even tell she was sick! Thank you, again! Whether your plants are healthy, sick or indifferent stop by Indoor Outdoor Gardner you'll learn a thing or two read more

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Wonderful service and instructions on plant care! Beautiful, lush plants! Thank you, Helena! read more

Indoor Outdoor Gardener - Wonderful service and beautiful, lush plants. I will definitely recommend this shop to friends! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went in to buy a pot for a fiddle leaf fig plant and found a most beautiful monstera deliciosa plant! The gentleman behind the counter was super helpful and took the time to explain how to transplant my FLF and how to care for my monstera. Will definitely come back for more plants in the future! read more

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By far the best experience I've ever had at a garden center! I bought a Monstera Deliciosa yesterday and I thought I would pay and be on my merry way. Nope! The very nice lady took her time to educate me thoroughly before I left the store. She was so patient with me and really made sure I understood it so that I could care for my plant and make sure that it'll grow healthy and strong. Thank you thank you thank you! I didn't catch her name, but I think it's Helena. She also gave me a newsletter to read which basically reinforces what she already taught me in person. I felt like it was written for me because I'm a crazy helicopter mom with my plants and constantly hover over them LOL. Also thanks to the two customers behind me who waited patiently for me to finish my plant lesson. Will definitely be returning to this nursery. read more

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Helena is exceptionally knowledgeable about all types of plants, herbs and so much more.

One of the best garden shop I've been too yet. I've been to more than several garden shops in Manhattan and South Brooklyn, this one is by far the cleanest and most organized. They had just about all the necessities for indoor and outdoor plants. My plant had gnats from a new bag of soil. I needed replace the soil. This shop had their own mixed potting soil. It was rich and inexpensive soil with worm castings. So far, my plant is gnat free and thriving. The owner was really helpful and knowledgeable. He was kind and offered his help. He also checked with each customer making sure no one had questions. This is definitely my new go-to for garden needs. read more

My mom passed away on May 1st and I was given about 9 plants from her wake. My mom loved planting and had an amazing green thumb. Me on the other hand, my thumbs are far from green. So I accepted the plants and after some time decided to replant them and separate them. Needless to say I needed a lot help. Helena is hands down amazing and she spent so much time with me, helping me, teaching me, showing me and making me do it myself. She showed me how the plants were in to big of a planter so she showed me how to replant them into the right size plant. It was a great learning experience and if I know anyone who needs planting help she's where I'm sending them! read more

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Stopped by to buy perlite because I thought that's what my monstera and pothos cutting needed to grow (I'm a new plant mom) and Helena's staff recommended I speak to her before buying anything. Helena told me to bring my plants in which I did and she troubleshooted all my problems in a matter of 15 minutes what to do's & what not to do's.... vs my hours and hours of online research. I ended up buying some much better quality soil & plant food which I needed anyways. I left helena's store hopeful and so much more confident in my new future as a plant mom. read more

My MIL and I attended a workshop hosted by the owner Helena. And What a fun, interesting and informative class! Helena was such a knowledgeable lady, and she is so patient and very patient with all the questions. My MIL has be going to this store for years, and she only has good things to say about it. I will definitely come back :) Love to support neighborhood store with friendly, and passionately services! read more

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You do not go to Indoor Outdoor Gardener to buy a few things and leave. You go because Helena will not let you just buy a few things and leave. She will talk to you about what you are trying to do with your garden and direct you so you make the correct purchase. I found her services so valuable that it baffles me that she is not "by appointment only." Anyone who has any type of foliage inside or outside of their home or office owes it to themselves and their plants to go to Indoor Outdoor Gardener for not only a great selection but also a lesson in loving and caring for the beauty that mother nature has bestowed upon us. read more

I am not one to write reviews, but I would be remiss if I didn't take the time to share the talent and kindness of Helena from the Indoor Outdoor Gardner. Being a new plant mom, I was struggling with more than one plant, some to the point of death. Helena not only saved my plants, but took the time to teach me how to care for each one properly. She has the patience of a saint! Helena's knowledge is vast, and I now refer to her as the "Plant Miracle Worker!" read more

This place is simply the best around! I brought in a Pigmy Palm that had major damages. It went from having 3 trunks to 1 strong one and one that needed major work, there was major root damage that was caused by over watering. Indoor Outdoor Gardener not only offered amazing hands on work by superstar staff but will also educated me about proper do's and donts with my plants. And the plant is on a fast track to recovery! Their house made soil and 20-20-20 fertilizer is 2nd to none! Great service, great prices, amazing staff! read more

Took a drive to Bayridge with this particular plant shop at the top of my list to visit because of the positive reviews. I was so excited! Unfortunately and bizarrely, it was like buying a plant in the Twilight Zone. The person in front of me and many other customers, had multiple items. The owner and the customer went over and over and over the number of items, in slow motion. They couldn't agree if there were 15 or 17 items. Then, they sent one of the employees to find other items to add...in slow motion. Helen, the owner and this customer were obviously friends or family. They could care less that people were waiting in line. Such a bummer when you take a road trip to a particular place based on internet reviews and it's such a disappointment. I bought a freekin plant but I won't be going back. read more

I was lured inside by the succulents displayed at front of the store. After browsing through a fairly extensive selection, Helena (the owner) gave me thorough instructions on how to care for my plant. She was extremely knowledgeable and approachable! As someone who can barely keep a cactus alive, shopping for plants can be an intimidating task. The prices are very reasonable and the plants look well cared for. I highly recommend! read more

...me being both resident of Bay Ridge and gardening enthusiast, I am glad that I ran into this place a year ago. Helena (the owner) and her staff are very knowledgeable and always ready to consult and help. They carry huge selection of plants, fertilizers, planters and many other accessories for your gardening needs. The prices are reasonable. They even have their own plant nursery in the backyard. Highly recommended - come by and check it out! read more

I love nature and enjoy plants, but never had the inclination and certainly not the knack, to garden. Then one day a Roma tomato plant from Indoor-Outdoor Gardner found its way to a container on my porch, and Helena's passion and encouragement infected my heart and cured my 'anything but green-thumbs'.... The tomatoes ripened (read: I didn't kill the plant and it actually produced fruit!!) and transformed into the most delicious sauce I'd ever made or eaten. The next season, peppers, eggplant and herbs joined the tomatoes; followed by containers replaced by raised beds; then more vegetables and flowers were added; and last season I even grew some of the plants and herbs from seed under grow lights and Helena's sage advice! It has been a joy-filled, most delicious journey. My mom and I began a Mother's Day tradition a few years ago, of giving each other the gift of beauty and sustenance - plants! She loves flowers and I love herbs and vegetables. We come to Indoor-Outdoor Gardner in early spring and have the most wonderful time each selecting what we most want to grow. Helena's always helpful advice and instruction guides our choices and ensures the best out of our growing season - from my mom's begonias that proliferate and bloom until frost, to the three types of thyme I cook with all year. Helena is one in a million - master gardener, gifted teacher, extraordinary businesswoman and beautiful soul. Her passion, knowledge, and expertise are surpassed only by her ability to transfer it to others. I LOVE my garden and Helena! Don't miss the Indoor Outdoor Gardner /Helena experience!! read more

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I've been to this little plant shop twice and let me start by saying each experience was worse than the last. The male employees there are nice but today I had the pleasure of dealing with two older women. The older blonde one was rude and condescending when talking to me. I was ignored twice before I had any acknowledgment. I asked a simple question only for her to respond with a rude, "no." Then it was time to pay, that was the fun part. I asked either lady if they can help me at the register, the blonde one says she's not doing the register but then proceeded to go to the register and open the till, which in that time, she could've rang me up already. I'm not sure if my race played a part but I will state that I also walked in around 5:30, they close at 6. Maybe they were in a rush to close but I was not a window shopper. I understood they were trying to close and tried to pick up everything as quickly as possibly. New update, after reading previous reviews, I believe my race did play a part in how I was treated. Word of advice, if you ain't white, don't walk in. read more

***THEY ARE NOT OPEN ON SUNDAYS*** I've been here once before and they were closed when the hours listed said they would be open (about 9 months ago) and again it has happened. On Yelp, Google and even their front door the hours are listed as being open on Sundays, but it was closed. Very disappointing and unprofessional. read more

I will never go to another gardening shop as long as I still live in the greater NYC area. Helena and team perform miracles with problem plants and will help you every step of the way! I had a gorgeous tomato plant that I bought from her that took a turn due to my inexperience. It was really tall and completely wilted - on deaths door. They turned it around and now the plant has little tomatoes!!!! I got very detailed instructions on how to care for it going forward and am so excited that my lovely plant is not just recovered but thriving! If you do buy plants here, you can be satisfied that the utmost care is taken in nurturing them before you take them home. They are simply the best! Thank you so much!!! read more

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It is really bad customer service when a business shuts its doors ahead of their scheduled closing time and then blatantly ignores a customer standing outside, knocking on the door prior to when they were supposed to close. Absolutely rude, unprofessional, and another reason to go to Lowes. read more

I came in last week looking for some new soil for my Christmas Cactus, which had been struggling for almost two years after I repotted it in unsuitable soil. Helena and another staff member helped me find a good sized pot, and recommended the affordably priced house-made cactus soil. Just one week later, my plant is perking up and looking better than it has in months! I love this store and how they care for their plants, their inventory, and their customers. read more

I cannot express my love for this shop enough! Helena not only is able to find the solution to any plant problem, but teaches you how to do it yourself! I came in the other day with a ZZ plant I had owned for about 2 years (bought from a big box store). It suddenly started turning yellow and looked like it was dying. Turns out that it was root rot, because I hadn't changed it from it's nursery soil which was nearly all peat moss which holds water too much for this plant. We removed it from the pot, removed the dead stalks and rotten roots, and replanted it in good draining soil and a better pot. So far it's looking much better! If you want to support a local small business and buy good quality healthy plants from an expert, this is the place to go read more

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I drove my decades-old ficus tree, with its hairless roots and dropping leaves, to Indoor Outdoor Gardener last April. Helena agreed to take it in, and last week when I went to pick it up, I could hardly believe it was the same tree. The leaves were shiny and green and new growth was evident all over the canopy. Helena is a fairy godmother to plants and animals alike, she takes in strays, abused plants and other unfortunates, and nurtures them back to health. She also will teach you to be a better caretaker. Your faith in humanity will be restored for a bit after a visit to this nursery. God bless you, Helena! read more

So a few months ago, I needed a mint plant for my window box herb garden. I had purchased the herbs out of state while visiting my mom and I knew there was a place a couple blocks down from my apartment that sold plants, so I walked over to buy some mint. I ended up buying several plants and pots that first trip, and since then I've been going back several times a week as I have built a plant collection (I dont have any outdoor space in my apartment so I've had to get creative with some of my plants). Helena, the owner, is an incredible human being. Her knowledge has been gained through 40+ years of trial and error. She takes the time to explain to every customer how to water (you go by the texture of the leaves, NOT THE SOIL!!!) and she answers any question her customers have. She also helps customers with replanting things if they need help. She also has an amazing team (shoutout to Giovanni, Eric, and Janet) who are also knowledgeable and willing to help. Despite the store being a small location, it's packed with anything you could possibly need or want, including succulents, annuals, perennials, and rare treasures that you're not going to find anywhere else. Oh, yeah, and the prices are amazing too. They're half the price of what you'd pay in the flower district while getting 10x the customer service. read more

An absolute gem of a store with an exceptional owner and fantastic staff! Helena (the owner) is very kind and makes you want to keep coming back with her extensive knowledge on plants. I would love to give 10 starts but sadly I can only give five! You won't regret coming here! read more