This is the kind of flower shop that you want to buy all of the beautiful blossom in store. I'd…read moregive them to a new mum, an old mum, my closest friends just to say I care or use them for my wedding. They all look so fresh and a lot of them are potted which means they will last - unusual for a shopping centre florist. I love that Pearson's offer courses for those who wish to learn the art of arranging - it's a wonderful incentive to fill your home with colour and 100% unprocessed aromas.

My daughter needed a hanging planter and large container restored so we made a trip into Flower…read morePower this morning. If I lived in Sydney, this would be a regular spot for me. It is a huge facility filled to the brim with home/patio accessories, indoor and outdoor plants, gardening tools, water features, and more. The selection was vast and the plants all appeared to be robust.

A large bouquet was purchased for a friend whose mother had passed. Within 24 hours flowers began…read moreto wilt and heads/ petals dropped. A call was made to the shop to advise of the issue and call back was requested. No one took the time to return the call. Given the premium nature one would expect from your business, the quality and longevity of the bouquet fell well short of expectations.

I have lived in the Eastern suburbs my entire life (I am 58) and tried numerous florists. However,…read moreI continually return to Mandalay and the flowers they created for my daughter's 30th this week were proof why, they were breathtaking and my budget was not exorbitant I was stopped 4 times in 15 minutes walking to dinner in the city. I am exhausted at trying new ''Fad Florists'' to leave the florists with a bunch that looks amazing, only to have the flowers die within 2 days which happened to me at Christmas. Mandalay's flowers are fresh and simply they are the best in the Eastern Suburbs, for quality and their brilliance as florists who understand the occasion, you cannot beat this florist for excellence.

There are quite a number of nurseries around this area and my house owner decided to stop by here…read morefor a quick tea break (sort of lunch). Walked into the stores that sell the potted plants that you can purchase. There are some knick knacks too around the front area of the store and an indoor plants area on the right corner (upon coming in). Noticed a lot of new types of plants/flowers and some common ones. The layout was pretty organized and they even labelled the rows of plants accordingly so that it is easier to find. After the store, we popped by the cafe on the side. There are indoor and outdoor seating area and we sat outdoor. Was given a menu upon entering and we are supposed to order our food over the counter. The main dishes are on the pricier end but I can't really say much as I didn't see the portion. Decided to go for a mixed berry smoothie and a citrus tart instead. The mixed berry was alright as some of the berries are not fully blended in. But the touch of honey made the taste a little different. The glass was tall and definitely worth it for the money. The citrus tart. It came with two bobbing whipped cream and some different jam on the side. The tart was incredible. It was sour yet sweet on the top and crispy on the bottom and the side. One of the best tarts I've had so far. More like a combination of passion fruit and lemon meringue pie. Overall, I'm glad that the house owner stopped by here to let me try out the baked goods at the cafe :)

Come and smell the roses here in spring and admire nursery's vast rose garden…read more Swane's Nursery has exquisite lawns and rows and rows of roses. There are shady trees as well as a couple of gazebos so you are better off packing a picnic, coming up and admiring the roses and checking out the nursery if you are travelling up to Dural for the day. Best selection of roses in Sydney - will also deliver via mail order.

Super nice store with a cafe and playground. We had brunch at Frankie's, the in house cafe with a…read moreplayground. The avocado toast with poached eggs was delicious. The youngster with us got small pancakes stacked with Nutella and bananas. It was a hit with him, but very, very messy. We had a nice brunch and picked out a couple of pots for planting at home.

Flower Power has plenty to entertain and lots to do. A nursery, cafe and gift shop in one, the shop…read morehas lots to do for plant and flower fanatics. The venue has a range of flora, as well as tools, irrigation and accessories. They also have an online shop on their website if a store is not nearby. There is plenty of parking available and is easily accessible as you turn off the main road. Flower Power has plenty of other stores throughout Sydney but this location is a favourite, attracting locals and customers from afar. It is one of the largest Flower Power shops, with the staff informative and helpful. Avoid the Flower Power store at St. Ives- the flowers and plants look very sick, indicating that they might not be well looked after. The nursery at Terry Hills have plants which are fresh, healthy and well looked after.

Visiting a souvenir shop usually means seeing some tacky statues and shirts that only tourists will…read morelike. But for a one-of-a-kind experience, most tourists and even a lot of locals go to Souvenir World to get souvenirs and gifts for all occasions. Aside from the usual products like boomerangs and mugs, Souvenir world has the widest variety of products that will rival any department store in Sydney. From cute Koala bags to stylish kangaroo fur shoulder bags, they have something great for everyone. They even sell some health & beauty products that might catch your eye! So if you're in just visiting or looking for that special gift for someone, Souvenir world is the best place to go to.

Good place to buy souvenirs at some of the best prices in Sydney despite being so close to the…read morerocks and the opera house

We were pleasantly surprised to find this huge nursery! You'll be greeted with rows upon rows of…read morefresh herb garden and fragrant flowers. They've dotted the whole place with fountains so there's always the relaxing sound of flowing water in the background. The staff members are quite knowledgable and are happy to share tips. I think most of them are passionate green-fingers too! Make sure you sign up for membership. You'll get some points and special discounts. It's only five bucks and you get equivalent amounts in vouchers anyway.

All power to the grandmas, mums, dads, grandpas, dogs, newlyweds, bored teenagers, and lost…read morechildren who end up at this place. All power to them all, and their homegrown tomatoes and their pansy window flower pots. This place reminds me that people LOVE their plants, and are happy to spend a weekend hunting for a car space in a hot parking lot, just to get themselves some green, and some big bags of over-fed soil. Flower Power is big, crowded and hard to wheel a trolley around in. But it does its best to offer EVERYTHING, and in that respect it does a more convincing job than Bunnings (at least in terms of plants, not so much in terms of pots and gardening accessories). My gripe is that it's not cheap at all, even though going to a big warehouse makes you feel like you're getting a good deal - but the price tags tell another story. The health of the plants is generally quite good, though. The staff seem quite knowledgable but generally you will be left alone to wander (for hours, if you like), in this sprawling place.

Average prices compared to other florists. They have a good variety and all flowers are good…read morequality. The florists know their stuff and have good tips. However, one of the employees I interacted with was extremely quiet and hard to understand, which made it difficult to have a quick transaction and to get good tips.