Yet again our yard hangs on due to wonderful plants and advice from Giambrocco and sons and from…read morethe son who handles Boulder. So many people just call it Kerry' but he has lots of help. We were a while back and picked a sturdy bigger pot of something else that was more hardy than new grown zinnias and just the one pot so we could keep in in the timer mower shed in the yard until a good weather stretch for planting. We saw Zinnias but Kerry and we decided we would let them cover and protect until after the freeze and possible snow. He knew the risk ms and we sure did too having been in Boulder 52 years. We went back today, a gorgeous spring day of a holiday weekend and purchase a whole flat. A woman helped us find the right variety and took us to the extra pay stations set up. We came home and planted immediately into the already prepared raid garden container that we had put in last fall when the tree in that location was removed for wildfire mitigation we need around here. Since it's hard to get good froth of anything immediately above a stump, even one ground down at least 8" , it seemed a perfect spot for a raised container garden. If all goes well and none of the wildlife in west Boulder eat my plants, I'll post an update when they bloom.

Looking like a temporary floral stand and then when you see how much inventory they have you…read morerealize what a great place to find excellent florals and grasses. Helpful staff also.

They had so many plants! We were mainly looking for flowers and they had a lot of native plants to…read morechoose from. We planted the flowers after they sat for a few days and they're growing like crazy! The staff was super helpful while we were shopping, helping us find stuff and get a box to take the plants home safely. Not a huge shop but so many plants from flowers to trees. There were seeds all on the wall inside with the gardening supplies. They had a few items that would be good for gifts, they have some art, books, kitchen items, and house plants (succulents, jades, etc...). They have a cute shop with good quality product, kind staff and good value. Would recommend for plant people!

Harlequin's Gardens is best for the experienced gardener. They are the best source of organic,…read morepesticide-free and drought-hardy native plants. The plants don't look their best in the spring because they are dormant. So a beginner would likely dismiss these as dead plants for sale. But long-time Rocky Mountain gardeners know these dry-looking tufts will wake up and grow into healthy plants by late spring or early summer. I've bought many of my starter native plants here and they have matured and multiplied through the years. However, beginners can get lots of help and advice from staff. You need to overcome the expectation of wanting lush, green seedlings to take home. These plants are priced higher than those in big box stores, but they are worth it. They have been acclimated to the local conditions, outside of cozy greenhouses with built in sprinklers. They will settle well in your Rocky Mountain backyard.

Cute, modest, lovely plant shop in Boulder. It was an overdue visit to pick out a new plant for my…read morehouse. There's a wide variety of both plants and pots spanning all budgets. Apparently there's normally more when it's not just after Christmas. I'm SO excited about my new plant. They charge an extra $4 to pot it for you, which I gladly accepted. Super friendly customer service and would come back again anytime I'm driving to or through Boulder!

A hidden gem that's worth finding! They have a great…read moreselection of plants in a warm, welcoming shop with knowledgeable staff to help you find your next plant buddy :)

I highly recommend Sturtz & Copeland! The selection, staff, and space are all top notch!read more

After 31 years, I'm done. The last three experiences at Sturtz & Copeland have been awful…read more I've been a loyal patron for three decades. I went to them to do all the flowers at my wedding, have bought many house plants from them over the course of these three decades, etc but these last three instances will make me never patronize their establishment ever again. 1. I bought their bagged soil for indoor house plants to replenish the soil in all my pots. I even asked them about fungus gnats to which the employee confidently stated, "no, never." Well flash forward about a month, my plants of 20-30 years, are now all infested with fungus gnats. 100% came from Sturtz & Copeland soil and confirmed by taking the back outside for day, stirring up the soil contained within and watching the adult gnats swarm. So now I'm battling fungus gnats in every single house plant of mine. Thanks. 2 I bought a $40 snake plant from them and had them repot it in one of their terra cotta pots before I left the store. When the employee there removed the snake plant from their plastic pot she was shocked to see how over watered it was. Even pointing out to me to never let it get this overwatered, "see how the roots and everything is breaking up and breaking down?" She put forth her best effort to repot it but the stalk bunch was clearly falling apart. I got home about 20 mins later and 2/3rds of the stalks uprooted and fell out of the pot. I called the store immediately and explained what happened. They said there's nothing they can do about it because as soon as the plant leaves the store, there is no more warranty. They said to compost the stalks/clumps that fell out. So I was left with the equivalent of a $12 snake plant size in a pot that is way too big for it. Thanks. 3. A friend of mine gifted me a 4" waffle plant, purchased from Sturtz & Copeland. It thrived for months. However it was clearly time to have it repotted. I brought it in to Sturtz & Copeland to size up one of their gray terra cotta pots that I like. The employee there said they'd repot it for free since the plant originally came from them and I'm buying their pot. A week later the plant has lost all its leaves and it completely dead. I called with no hope or expectation of resolution and that's exactly what I got. I tried to continue to love this store since their move but it's not the same. The fact that I'm now battling a massive fungus gnat infestation alone is enough of a put off for me. Combine it with the other two instances and I am confidently never shopping here again.

While not a brick and mortar plant shop, Growing Gardens does sell the best organic seedlings in…read moretheir spring plant sale. That's around the first two weeks of May every year. They sell veggie, flower and a great selection of native plant seedlings. Show up early though. The line to get in forms 10 minutes before the sale opens. Service is friendly and prompt. And while the seedlings are pricier that those in big box stores, you do get the value that you pay for. Tip: if you're getting lots of seedlings, bring your own high-sided plastic or wooden tray. The little pots tend to flop around in the small cardboard trays that they send you home with and you'll get soil all over your car. Cardboard is not ideal because some of the plants may be damp underneath and this composty liquid could seep through to your carpet.

We just moved to Boulder county and are excited to begin our yard projects for the Spring and…read moreSummer. I saw an ad in a gardening newspaper about Growing Gardens. It was my first time hearing about them. We decided to go check out the 15th Annual Growing Gardens Community Plant Sale. For 2015 the dates at May 2-3, 9-10, 16-17. The times are from 8am-4pm. We showed up to the Growing Gardens Greenhouse on 1630 Hawthorne Ave in Boulder and it was packed full of people! There were signs pointing us to the greenhouse (which was great since it is in a neighborhood and didn't quite look right!). There were folks outside assisting with parking and we were able to park close by. Once inside we found a selection of annuals, perennials and harvesting crops. We were delighted to find everything we wanted to plant in our new raised beds. We found a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. We went home with 2 raspberry bushes ($15), multiple lettuces (they have a ton of options), hot peppers, sweet peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, tomatoes, multiple herbs, green pole beans, eggplant... We spent nearly $200 but got a couple boxes full of plants! They were sadly out of blueberry bushes when we got there. Maybe they will be there in the next couple weekends? I am not sure if they grow more plants elsewhere, but if not you will want to go early! Overall, I like that I am supporting a Colorado organization. The plants were reasonably priced and in great condition. The volunteers/employees were helpful and (some not others) were knowledgable. It was a fun way to spend our morning and we got a bunch of great plants! If our crop does well, I plan on going to Growing Gardens again next year!

Neither my son nor I have ever visited this shop in person as he orders each year for Mother's Day…read more They always get it right by colors and style and it always arrives on time and is left in a very safe space on my porch for packages. He is nearly 1000 miles away but he must be a great communicator since whatever they have in stock of his general guidelines seem to be perfect! Thanks to their staff and the quality of their flowers, it's been beautiful every single time.

I get custom bouquets here and they are always friendly. Great price as well! Lots of house plants…read moreas well.

Juliet at the return desk was super helpful and patient. It has been such a long time since I've…read morereceived great customer service! It was very refreshing to have met her.

The customer service at Louisville's store use to be wonderful, but not anymore. An older woman…read morewith dark short hair was definitely the rudest woman I have ever had to deal with. Snapped at me, told me she didn't need to hear my explanation, abrupt and offensive. I had to go back in so I waited 10 minutes for the man in the booth and I shared with him how she truly needed to be trained in customer service. He had no response but he took care of my issue. Home Depot use to make customer service number one - but not anymore.

These guys are awesome. I got in touch with them on behalf of my elderly mother (I live out of…read morestate) to help with her fall clean up. She was very nervous to work with a new vendor and afterwards when I talked to her today she had nothing but glowing compliments! They made everything easy to set up, and texted their prices to me. The two person crew, was able to schedule us quickly, they got everything done in one day, were super friendly to her dog, and they had reasonable prices. Thanks Better Blooms! We'll be contacting you again in the future! Thanks so much

We just had a wonderful time roaming the beautiful, quality trees here. Our daughter got to have…read moreher first experience meeting the kindest Santa, and she's still gushing. One of the owners, Shannon, took time to explain the difference between the trees, and we invested in a live tree for our family for years to come. So much better than supporting a box store and keeping the tradition eco-friendly! The staff was kind and helpful getting the tree (rootball and all!) into our car.

My daughter, son and I just purchased our Christmas Tree from Creekside Tree Nursery at the Niwot…read morelocation. The owner was incredibly helpful, nice and accommodating! He helped us find the perfect tree within our price range. He was very knowledgeable about each tree and was able to explain the cost--the reasons some cost more than others. He was NOT looking to just push any tree on us. He really wanted to help us find the right tree for our family. I will go back to them year after year!

It's spring and McGuckins is already bringing some in. It's a bit early to plant though so be sure…read moreyou can cover if we get some hard frost or a true freeze. McGuckins can wheel these carts inside if needed and are prepped to cover the shelves. Mother's Day weekend is a safe bet. I've bought plants here for years as well as at two other local sellers. We are not ready yet ourselves but wee needed some fertilizer for older plants in our yard. Remember , McGuckins has a loyalty plan which earns coupons for future purchases. Today I used a $5 off coupon I had earned as well as a 10% off coupon that had come in the mail. It's actually very competitively priced if you participate. Plus you get their knowledge and help and you might find things no other store has, especially so close to home.

This was my second visit, this time to return a few items. At checkout, I joked with Nathan that…read moreI'd probably end up spending twice my refund--and sure enough, I did. I headed straight for the tool section, where Jude helped me track down the exact drill bits I needed. Both Jude and Nathan were excellent--helpful, patient, and friendly. The product selection is solid, but what really stood out is the level of customer service. It's rare these days to find retail staff who go above and beyond, and these two certainly did (even humoring me as I reminisced about my own time working in retail). As a funny side note, I even got the chance to chase after a customer and his dog after he accidentally left a dog bone behind at the counter. Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough to return it--maybe he'll return for his purchase! All in all, great selection, great service, and a team that makes shopping here a genuinely positive experience.