Moved here from the West Coast, it's taking a while, but I think I finally found a reliable nursery with good variety. I had a lot of fun going. read more

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-Premium prices, but we had to manage the project ourselves. - We paid nearly $6,000 for what was supposed to be a turnkey landscaping project from Merrifield. Instead, we spent days calling and following up, received conflicting instructions, and ultimately discovered on the scheduled installation day that our installation had not actually been scheduled and Miss Utility had not been initiated. My wife and I had taken PTO, rearranged appointments, prepared our backyard and canceled plans based on Merrifield's scheduled installation. We learned the job wasn't happening only because we called Merrifield ourselves. Merrifield eventually acknowledged that they had dropped the ball. To their credit, the installation crew ultimately did excellent work. Kevin, one of the owners, personally called me in June, apologized and offered a gift card after the project was completed as a goodwill gesture. I appreciated that and thought Merrifield was taking ownership of the experience. It's now September. The project has been finished for months, and I'm still following up by email, text and phone for Merrifield to follow through on the gesture its owner offered. That's what changed my view of Merrifield. The original scheduling failure was bad enough. Having to repeatedly chase the company to follow through on its own service recovery is worse. We've been longtime Merrifield customers and came here specifically because we expected something different from a big-box-store experience. The plants and installation crew were excellent. Unfortunately, the project management, communication and ownership follow-through were not remotely consistent with the premium experience or price. read more

Merrifield is my go to place for potted flowers and plants for the outside back yard and for on my front door stoop. The quality of the plants and flowers are so hearty and healthy. They last a long time if placed in the right sun and are taken care of. I have been visiting for decades now and will always continue with them as well. read more

Super helpful shop and so glad we came here. We've had a couple issues with some house plants we had and were unsure of the exact issues they had. We brought photos of the plants and they were able to help us with diagnosing the issue and recommending a fix. They offered to check some dead leaves out with a microscope too which we declined since we didn't know we could bring a leaf in. They also were super knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Will definitely come back for any plant needs we have. read more

WAY more expensive than any other nursery in the DMV area. I would say about 1/3 + on average from my comparisons. I am even comparing to boutique nurseries in Bethesda etc. read more

massively expensive, but good plants. if you don't need an instant garden, try ebay plants or cuttings. read more

Merrifield Garden Center is one of my favorite nurseries in the DMV; if not my favorite. The customer service is generally good and staff very helpful. I've had good experiences with the customer service in the grass seed and fertilizer section of the main shop, with the expert often giving me good advice on when and how to lay grass seed and pre-emergent. They have just about everything you need to establish, grow, and care for your lawn, garden, and landscaping. I've purchased young hydrangeas here in the fall, right before the weather turned, and they were still in good condition after the summer and are thriving right now in the summer heat. For a few consecutive years I have also purchased annuals for my tree box which are beautiful and thriving in the summer. I will continue to visit this place for my lawn care and landscaping needs. read more

We always have a great time visiting Merrifield Garden Center! Today the lovely Watini helped us pick out some rhododendrons. Watini was knowledgeable and friendly and took great care helping us. But I also wanted to mention Marvin. Marvin helped us out after we made our purchase when we were on our way out and and having some car trouble. Marvin - we can't thank you enough!!! 5 stars for the quality not only of your product, Merrifield, but 100% for your customer service. We'll be back..... read more

Lovely center with plenty of plant and garden needs. Looked at a few plants to get some ideas. Sorry, not paying $35-45 for a regular houseplant. read more

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I am very disappointed with my experience at Merrifield Garden Center in Falls Church. In 2024, I purchased $670 worth of shrubs and had them professionally planted. Within a couple of months, the shrubs looked burned and began to die. I returned with one of the plants and was told they had not been properly scored before planting. However, when I first purchased them, the roots were extremely compacted and hard as a rock in the containers. I was given a credit and decided to try again, but unfortunately the same issue happened not once, but two more times. Despite having lived in my home for 30 years with extensive landscaping and a full irrigation system, every attempt ended with the plants dying within a couple of months. I understand their one-year replacement policy has expired, but I am very disappointed in both the quality of the shrubs and the response to my recent call. Merrifield was not open to any replacement, and the only resolution offered was to transfer me to the Plant Clinic. After three failed attempts, I cannot recommend their shrubs or their customer service. read more

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Tony was really helpful, both friendly and easy to speak to. He gave us some knowledge and helped us pick our tree. Highly recommend!

We recently shopped at MGC for the first time . I found their service was excellent and prices were fair.

Wow do I love these folks! The original location. Parking is still plentiful, and their employees are the best. Good luck finding better, as my apologies for forgetting the employees name but his recommendation of "The Secret Lives of Trees" was an incredible book. It taught me a lot, and as a life long learner my thanks! If you're in the area, definitely go to Merrifield Garden Center. They have other locations, but this is where I like to be. Their selection of everything from plants to trees is unbelievable. Also they are very competitive priced. With inflation these days, you don't want to pay an oak tree load of acorns. They have truly an incredible amount of choices, and always have been grateful for their support. This place is legendary. read more

My home away from home, lol. I Adore this place! They have everything for your home & garden needs & if you're a plant head like me, then this is heaven for you! I went to get a bird bath, a nozzle for my hose, & some mulch. A storm blew in & the skies opened up with mother nature's shower! Several trees & plants had fallen victim to the intense storm but the employees just had fun with the crazy weather & it was so nice & refreshing to see! I was enjoying it too so I appreciated their laissez-faire attitude toward the storm! Love this place! read more

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This was my first time at this store. I decided to check it out since I saw an Instagram post about them having decorated Christmas trees. There were a ton of decorated trees and ornaments to pick from. I was glad to finally check it out during the holidays. I will definitely come back next year to pickup some Christmas decor. read more

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Superior selection of trees, plants, flowers and gear. Decent prices. Great customer service. read more

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Very disappointed by Merrifields. We have been loyal customers for years and years, and even though we moved well out of the area, we continued shopping there because their yard service was good, and we assumed they were fair and had our back. We recently purchased a Blue Arrow Juniper from them for $325, only to find later the identical, same cultivar At Dutch Plant Farm in Frederick, MD near us for $149..... less than half of Merrifield's price. We understand prices vary, but $175 more? C'mon, guys. For all the years we dealt with them, we wanted to speak with them about this, but they haven't responded. We feel taken advantage of, and just don't trust them anymore. read more

Merrifield Garden Center - Identical Juniper at Dutch's that Merrifield charged us $325 for - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Merrifield, Virginia

Beautiful plants and my granddaughter loved her mini shopping cart. Your stores atmosphere inspired us for gardening!!

We use to love this garden center & their wonderful, wonderful staff. Unfortunately the price increases is keeping us more cautious & less frequent shoppers. read more

Came here for some fun plant shopping for indoor plants. They have such a variety in their greenhouse. All of the plants were in healthy condition. They have common and unique plants. I was able to purchase a medium sized prayer plant $34.99, string of pearls $12.99, and a marbled pathos for $8.99. Additionally I found these beautiful off white/tan terracotta pots. Overall, prices are on the higher side but the quality is high. Less unique plants like the pathos run similar pricing as Lowes/ Home Depot but better value. I will definitely be back, my plants are already happy at home and no sign of over watering, pests, or disease. Would recommend this location for your indoor plant needs read more

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Merrifield Garden Center is the ultimate gardening hub for Northern Virginia. The place is honestly HUGE, and it's covered from front to back with every kind of plant, shrub, flower, and tree you could possibly imagine. They have experts walking around to help you (and you WILL need help!), wagons, and shopping carts at the front, and literally just so, so, so many plants. It's a fun place to take your kids to look around and walk through the aisles (as long as you can keep track of them -- mine are a little shorter than some of the shrubbery so I kept losing sight HA!) too. My daughter picked out a nice little flower pot from the annuals section when I came here recently to help my brother and sister-in-law look at bushes for their front yard. A classic Northern VA experience is to be had at Merrifield Garden Center! Just be aware, now is clearly their busy season -- the place was packed! They do a great Christmas tree business in Nov/Dec too. read more

The Merrifield Garden Center is celebrating their 50th anniversary (see my photo), and they were very busy on this sunny Saturday afternoon. So many people! The employees were all very nice and friendly; several of them said hi to and petted our doggy, and offered him treats. The Center is just as beautiful (the indoor space was decked out with spring decors). read more

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I just love this place. Not only is it gargantuan, but it's gardener's heaven. Every plant and accessory known to woman, and then some. Particularly nice is the greenhouse, where lately I've been entranced by the spanish moss and other air-based plants, as well as a decent selection of carnivorous plants. Yes, if you are a fly, you should stay off of my balcony. read more

Merrifield Garden Center - Lots of fun stuff from Merrifield Garden Center, including carnivorous plants. Flies, beware! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Merrifield, Virginia

Frequently visited all 3 locations of this garden center when I was living in NOVA - my favorite garden center in the country! I miss living near this place and being able to peruse the aisles of their beautiful selection of plants and always taking something lovely home with me. read more

I love Merrifield Gardens. I needed to send the best Hydrangea plant I could find, for a dear friend who passed funeral service. Here in Seattle on vacation, I wanted to send something flowering plant. Unfortunately I am not able to return to Reston for the service. Madison went out of her way to help me with my selection. She was wonderful. After many calls, we were able to find one. She even sent me photos, Thanks again to all of you Joanne read more

Merrifield Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Merrifield, Virginia

Single most disorganized, unprofessional, and downright infuriating business I've ever interfaced with. I live in the Midwest and designed a small flower garden for my mom in northern VA as a gift. Merrifield is the most expensive landscaper in the area, but I decided to go with them because I thought I could trust them with the job since I wasn't going to be physically present during install. Boy, was I wrong. I flew to VA to meet with the landscaper in May and we discussed how it was going to work. We looked at the property, agreed to finalize a contract, then get it installed a few weeks later. Fast forward to the present moment while I'm writing this review: tomorrow is September 1, and we still don't have a finalized contract. The several-hundred dollar's worth of rhizomes I bought in April need to be planted in the next week in order to develop roots strong enough to withstand the first frost, or else they'll go bad and all that money is wasted. For the life of me, I can't get the designer to return my phone calls. The job is very simple: plant three different things, add fertilizer, take a bush out. $1500. Over and over again I have written emails correcting the faulty contract and the designer simply isn't taking the feedback. He takes weeks and countless voicemails to get back to me. I made it a weekly practice a couple of months ago to call the flagship every Friday to bother Merrifield about the job. I probably sound insane for not just finding someone else, but I had already put money into the project with them and because we met in person, it has felt like if we can just get over this edge, it will be easier than flying to VA to make another appt with someone else. I decided to make a last-ditch effort today, and I called this morning around 11am. A woman took my name and phone number and promised to call back within an hour. Do we think she followed through? No, of course not. Now it's 5 pm, and I called back again. I got someone else who interrupted me mid-sentence and transferred me to someone's voicemail. It's always dead ends with a woman named Arianna's voicemail with this place. You call and everyone wants to send you to Arianna but Arianna is never around and when she is, she indicates vaguely that the problem will be fixed but look at this...it's September, I'm begging these people to take my money, and I can't get them to plant my flowers. I called back two more times and the guy took the phone off the hook and hung up. I kept calling and after a while, I got him to pick up again. I asked why he kept hanging up on me, he played dumb, and then got the General Manager. Within 30 seconds of talking to the GM, he found my file and all the info about the job. Voila! I have a week to get this done and will update my review then. read more

5/2/21 Yesterday, I wanted to check out Merrifield Garden Center and see what my options were for upgrading my front yard.    Yes, there are many options  to choose from,  but flowers are only part of what I was looking for.  A few years ago my a friend of ours and my wife bought a plant from another garden property which is now out of business.  This plant has grown back each year since planting it.  I like this. The idea of planting Mr. Miyagi's Bonsai Trees came to mind. This might be ideal after we remove a tree from our yard.   Looking around Merrifield Garden Center I was greeted by 2 different employees who asked if I needed assistance.   The place was very crowded  since it was a Saturday.  Not so much on a school day. I did notice the 50 years shrine that has been set up, I wondered what the ceremony was like on April 9th when the 50th anniversary date came into play.   I don't think Merrifield thought they would be around for 50 years, but they have...impressive.  As I was leaving Merrifield Garden Center,  I saw a truck pulling in. The photo I saw on the truck was of landscaping. It reminded me of the work being done at my neighbor's house.  The picture of waterfalls surrounding a pond was lovely.  I pictured something like this on my property where that would be. I will come back here after taking care of a few things at home.  This place definitely has what I need to improve the look of our front yard. read more

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As another reviewer noted, this place is like Candy Land for the garden enthusiast. Great selection of plants, and they are generally of high quality. For example, a few years ago we bought a selection of various apple trees for our orchard from Merrifield and some more rural competitors a bit further outside the beltway -- the Merrifield trees have flourished while the others not so much. Would give five stars if it were not for the high markups and walking straight into an active wasp nest while perusing through one of their outdoor displays. read more

Lovely nursery w/well knowledge staff/experts, fresh popcorn.... Pricey compared to other nurseries but well stocked

It is often the exception that makes the rule. Last Spring, we had MGC plant some bushes and trees in our backyard. Unfortunately, the two larger trees didn't make it. I called Terri at MGC, sent her a picture, and she immediately agreed to replace them at no charge. Very accomodating! Earlier this week, Foreman Fran, and Non and Jose came to remove the dead trees and plant new ones. Excellent craftsmen! Careful, deliberate, practiced. They removed existing plantings, took out and replanted the trees, then replanted the other plants. Soil conditioner, mulch, everything. Cleaned up the patio before departing. Cordial, polite, respectful. Very good experience. You may pay a little more at MGC than at a big box store; but their value and reputation is priceless! read more

Merrifield Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Merrifield, Virginia

I've been going here since I was a wee tyke but experiencing it as an adult is just damn delicious! I thought that garden centers were just for the warmer months but Christmas is where it's at! As soon as you walk in there is a man popping fresh hot buttered popcorn for guests. There are poinsettias in every corner and each room in their design house is decorated with loads of Christmas trees in every shape, color, and theme! It's absolutely magical. There is also Santa's post office where kids can write letters to Santa and take some photo ops! This is a great place to get inspiration or purchase a special keepsake. It is definitely a bit more expensive that other garden centers in the area but there is definitely a reason for that -- all the plants here is thriving and healthy and the customer service is unmatched. read more

I placed a mixed order for delivery more than two weeks in advance for an a.m. delivery. I called just before 11am looking for an ETA which could not be provided by the girl who answered the phone. She also said that no time slot was selected which was untrue because I was staring right at it on the invoice. I wait several more hours, now it is 3:30pm, and call back hoping to speak to someone who can get an ETA for me. The same girl answers who now directs me to a manager. While I am on the phone waiting for the manager to pick up, probably to pretend to be proactive, the driver calls and I do not switch over. After speaking to the manager, who coincidentally can see my a.m. time slot, I am transferred back to the same girl who tells me that the driver has tried calling several times today and got no answer. This was absolutely false as the first time anyone called from Merrifield Garden Center was while I was on hold to speak to the manager. This girl (and I wish I got her name but she didn't give it and probably for a reason) essentially lied to me three times rather than follow through with anything resembling customer service. I call the driver back who tells me that he is about to load the truck and will be at my house in 30 minutes. 45 minutes later, they call me asking what I purchased... Wow. A similar delivery fiasco happened last year, so it's obviously a training issue. Or they drop service after getting paid, I don't know. I'll admit that I'm a small time customer spending anywhere from $2000-4000 every spring. From what I'm experiencing, they apparently don't mind doing customers like me wrong and losing the business. Post delivery note: My a.m. delivery ended up being completed at 5:30pm. The delivery was missing 6 sacks of natural hummus. I'm sure stopping by tomorrow after work to get my money back will be quick and painless. read more

Merrifield Garden Center - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Merrifield, Virginia

Great customer service and good pricing. I went to look around and ended up buying 4 plants and $80 worth of planting materials They have so many planters! Probably one of the better selections I've seen around Northern VA. read more

UPDATE BACK TO ONE STAR: So I noticed the trees Merrifield planted on the side of my house are never going to grow - because they're shrubs and not trees. It took a while to realize this because I thought MAYBE they'd row slowly. Nope. Just shrubs. But there was a pandemic and I waited until I could hit up the garden center again. Here's what happened. My dates might be off by one or two days but I have it logged in my texts so it's pretty accurate: 08/05/21 go in person and they say they'll have someone call me. Take my info: my name, phone number, address, the job/ invoice number from the landscaping work done. It'll be about 4 days. They have a young man take me to look at other trees, none compare at all even in size to the ones I purchased and did not get. No one called me. 08/12/21 I call, explain. They send me to a voicemail. I leave a message explaining again. No one called me. 08/16/21 call again to the person I left a message with. She answers. I'm told she'll look into it and they'll call me in 2-3 days. No one called me. 08/19/21 call again. No answers. No help. NO ONE EVER CALLED ME. So ultimately if you pay for something, expressly discuss it at length because the height of your trees matter to you given window positions on the house and how you'd like the tree size to look similar to your neighbor's across the street, wait for them to get the trees, find it's an absolute scam, and then follow up? THEY WON'T EVEN TALK TO YOU. I turned my ringer on for this company. MY. RINGER. Do you know how insane it is to have my phone actually ring?? For over a month?? Of course it was NEVER Merrifield because they never called. So I just got useless audio interruptions during the day. And now I need to find another company and remove these shrubs and get the trees I paid for the first time around that Merrifield simply won't supply. read more

One of our favorite nurseries in the DC area. Merrifield has a large selection of high quality plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees. Staff members are helpful, although not all of them are equally knowledgeable. The space allows for good organization by type and growing condition, although we always get help from staff in navigating the selection. Supplies and accessories - from wind chimes to bird feeders to gardening boots with whimsical prints - can be found inside the building and across the street is a large lot where you can pick up stone, mulch, pavers, etc. in bulk. We also worked with Merrifield professional services to design and plant a large hillside in our backyard. They are professional and responsive but pricey. Our designer, Richard, provided a plan for a beautiful, flowing landscape with thoughtful detail toward color and seasons. He also revised it a few times to respond to our concerns and feedback. We finalized the plan in May but weren't able to get it on the calendar until July due to Merrifield's schedule. This created additional costs to have the hillside cleared again before planting. I was worried about mid-summer planting but Richard assured us proper care and watering would be enough to protect the new plants from the heat and any summer storms. He also he checked in afterward and encouraged us to stay in touch so he could help us proactively manage any plant damage. Several months later, with careful watering and maintenance, the hillside is still looking strong and will hopefully be in good shape for the winter. I can't wait to see it in the spring! read more

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The help clinic desk is awesome. The first time I needed help, they gave excellent advice on selecting fertilizer and the correct portions for planting strubs we purchased there. The 2nd time I had a fungus growing on my lawn, I took a picture of it and showed the person at the desk, he informed me it was ash fungus which very common in July and it is not harmful. No treat necessary. They have an excellent selection of high-quality plants and trees. The staff are truly invaluable. They are knowledgeable and extremely helpful. read more

I love this place! Really lovely to visit and walk around, lots of areas of plant interest to investigate. Plants look very healthy and well cared for. Nice gift area. Helpful staff for any questions you may have. read more

A great experience! Excellent customer service. Knowledgeable, friendly, professional employees who are also patient and genuinely willing to answer questions. If you have any gardening needs, Merrifield Garden Center is worth the trip. CHEERS to the management and employees on a job very well done and THANK YOU! I'm wishing you continued success! read more

Huge selection of flowers, plants, garden decor, trees, etc. - you can get lost in this garden center for hours! Jose works in the trees area, and is so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He helped us pick out an apple tree with four varieties, and gave us very detailed instructions on how to care for it. They get very crowded on the weekends, for good reason! read more

Recently went to Merrifield Garden Center and there was a huge inventory of trees, shrubs, bushes etc. Staff was very helpful and courteous. I live in Alexandria so it is not close to my house but is worth the trip. read more