This is the best nursery to buy native plants! The selection is amazing and the plants are healthy…read more The staff are super knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are very reasonable too.

This is my favorite plant nursery in Charleston! Open all year and primarily offer native plants…read more Their plants are high quality and their staff are so knowledgeable and friendly! I love going here to browse, and they also have an updated availability list on their website. Great place to get fruit trees too!

I won a holiday giveaway to this beautiful plant nursery and boy did I hit the jackpot. Brownswood…read moreNursery is a gem of a place. They are this beautiful oasis of indoor and outdoor plants. I was greeted by their friendly staff who allowed me to tour their HUGE greenhouse that just left me in Aww! I spent time looking at every plant they offered and it was such a relaxing spot. I didn't want to leave and had to talk myself out of making a purchase. I came strictly for planters, but man it was hard to resist. They have a cute little store with unique planters and other planting needs and trinkets. Brownswood is also a landscaping company and can supply you with everything to make your lawn beautiful. Everything about this place is a plant lover's dream and for anyone looking to spruce up their property should definitely check them out. Very reasonable prices, great customer service, and a knowledgeable staff to help you beautify your place indoors and out.

I visited Brownswood Nursery for the first time and purchased several varieties of border shrubs in…read morethe spring and planted them in my well-amended garden bed. Despite proper sun and watering, withing several weeks one shrub started to turn brown. I brought it to the nursery when 3/4 of the bush was dead. I requested a replacement and was advised that I had over-watered the plant and it had develeped a fungus. I was further advised that they would offer a ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT, AT 50% OF THE COST! This did not sit well with me but I needed another bush, so I reluctantly paid the additional cost and purchased fungal spray to have on hand. Within the next couple of weeks, another shrub as well as the replacement shrub started to turn brown. I administered the fungicide accordingly, but the plants did not respond and died. Upon calling the nursery and advising them of the situation, I was told this time that the shrubs had been UNDER-WATERED and that they only offered a ONE-TIME REPLACEMENT. I have purchased many plants and shrubs over the years from other nurseries as well as at Home Depot, Lowes, and Costco, and have never experienced this deplorable level of customer service. If there is a problem, this nursery expects one to call with any issues so that they can give you the run around and BLAME YOU for the plants failure! I learned that Brownswood Nursery does not stand behind the quality of their merchandise. NEVER AGAIN!!

Overall: A great local nursery that is leagues better than what you'll find at a big box store…read more Shop local! The good: Plenty of parking and lots of variety to choose from. You'll probably find what you're looking for, at least in terms of local shrubs, flowers, and trees. I definitely go here versus a big box store, not only for quality reasons but also for "specialty" items. Plus, if you have kiddos, there's a little pond with koi fish and a (caged) chicken area to explore. Almost all of the plants that I've gotten from there have held up after planting and are still healthy and growing. The not-so-good: On subsequent visits, the supply/availability of certain items can definitely vary. One of the times I had to leave without finding what I wanted. Depending on where you live (e.g. downtown), it can be pretty far of a drive (especially if there's traffic).

There's something about driving out to Hidden Ponds that instantly shifts your mood. Once you're…read morepast the sprawl of Mount Pleasant and ease into Awendaw, the noise and hurry of the city fall away. The nursery sits quietly off the road, surrounded by trees and open space, and it always feels calm and unhurried--like exactly where you're supposed to be if you need to breathe a little deeper and dig your hands in the dirt again. But beyond the beauty of the location, what makes Hidden Ponds stand out is the experience of actually shopping there. The variety is impressive--from native plants to flowering perennials, trees, herbs, tropicals, and everything in between. But what's even more impressive is that the young folks working there know their stuff. And I don't just mean being able to point you to where the ferns are. I mean they can speak to Latin names, plant families, light needs, watering preferences--real plant knowledge that makes a huge difference when you're trying to bring something home and actually keep it alive. That kind of expertise is something I truly appreciate, and it's rare to find at big-box garden centers. At Hidden Ponds, you're getting thoughtful advice from people who clearly care about what they're doing. It's encouraging, it's helpful, and it makes the whole experience feel more intentional. Also--let's talk about the containers. I've never once left without being tempted by (or totally giving in to) one of their absolutely gorgeous planters. Their selection is next level: unique shapes, sizes, and finishes you don't see everywhere else. Whether you want something modern and clean or rustic and textured, they've got it--and I always end up mentally rearranging my porch or garden beds just to justify one more. If you're into gardening or just want a peaceful place to browse plants with some truly helpful guidance, this place is worth the drive. Hidden Ponds lives up to its name--beautiful, a little hidden, and full of good surprises.

I've been to the majority of garden centers/ nurseries in the Charleston area. There's some that…read moreare larger and some that have lower prices, but the service and knowledge at Abide A While can't be matched. When I first moved to Mount Pleasant 5 years ago, Abide A While was the first nursery that I went to. As soon as I walked in the annual section, I was met with the warmest smile by an older lady that instantly made me feel at home. I forgot her name, but after talking for a while she had mentioned she was with the company for about 40 years! Being as happy as she was with the same company for that long is definitely is a statement in itself! Unfortunately she retired not too long ago, but now I've met so many other friendly and knowledgeable people at Abide A While. Bruce and J.D.(?) are my go-tos. As for the layout, I like it a lot. Pretty much all the annuals are to the right. Houseplants are on the left, inside with the household items. (All of the household items are beautifully displayed and consist of great quality). Outside, towards the rear of the building are the perennials, trees, and some tropical plants. One of the most important things about Abide A While is every plant is labeled and the majority have full descriptions! If the description is not on the pot, it'll be on a nearby post or printed out on a card. There's nothing more that I hate than to have to do full research on the spot for a plant that catches my eye. So kudos to them for providing that information. I'll end with saying Abide A While is just beautiful, inside and out. I especially love going there after a stressful day. It's so serene, and even majestic in a way. If you haven't been there before, it's worth going for that reason alone.

Service is excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more Selection is vast and applicable to our environment here. I bought a beautiful meyer lemon tree. They told me how to take care of it and it's sprouting lemons!! Value: you get what you pay for. It's not cheap but the product is clearly top notch.

Sea Island Savory Herb is my favorite part about John's island! I love the laid back, old-school…read moreLowcountry vibe. The staff are always so helpful! They have a great selection of seasonal veggies, herbs, annual flowers, perennial flowers, succulents, small shrubs and some fruit trees too. The prices are great too! Worth a stop anytime you're in Johns island!

No guidance or help offered, unclear signage, unclear prices--the whole experience was very…read moreuncomfortable for those reasons. Just beware you are not going to get the Hyams experience.

Great arrangement,, and cute :) pricy plants and small…read morerange but an overall good time :)) 8.5/10

I have a coffee thumb and a bourbon thumb, maybe even a poetry thumb. But what I do not possess is…read morea green thumb. Sure I spent a decent amount of time harvesting in my grandmother's garden, but when it comes to tiling and putting seeds in soil that is not me. So whilst visiting friends in Charleston they wanted to show us their favorite spot for plants. Being a good friend, I went along for the ride. Here's what I've learned about plants, since volunteering in a community garden since my CHS visit. Plants are good for us! Of course they're good in the sense of something to eat or a herb for flavor, but I'm talking about mental health here (not to mention physical health-purer Oxygen). They help the mind rest and focus and relax. And that is exactly what happened when I walked through the door of Plant Babe. I had no idea there were that many plants (again, not my strong suit here). And the aesthetics of the exude warm colors and allow for sunlight to spill wherever it pleases. They should set up chairs and charge by the hour for "chill therapy". And the team, superb. Friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. If you are anywhere near, even if you "think" you don't need a plant, stop by and I'll bet you leave with something in your hands.

I started gardening with Rita's Roots in 2017. With no experience, I knew I needed lots of help!…read moreBeing a part of the Garden Growers Club gives me skills and knowledge to adapt to every season's specific needs and understand what pests or diseases could make the garden less productive. Rita and her team are truly teachers, as they explain every element of home gardening in ways that meet each learner's needs: videos are concise and insightful; periodic emails help me stay on top of weekly and monthly tasks; and the printable guides are super handy references. I feel assured that I will have the most success in my garden as offerings have been carefully selected for the Lowcountry's microclimate. I also appreciate how they even consider how to cultivate the best plants for our pollinators. Harvesting from the garden brings me such joy and makes me feel connected to the earth, grounded, and nourished!

If you're interested in plants dying after two weeks in the ground, termites, projects pushed off…read morefor weeks at a time ... we were always ignored.

The Quarantine has given us plenty of time for home improvements so we decided to replace our…read moremulch. We stopped by our local home improvement store, where we were quoted $455 before tax. Hubby told me to call around for pricing and found that Creekside Mulch was the closest to our home with the most reasonable prices. Conveniently located on Highway 52 and Old 52 (Right on the corner), Creekside Mulch has everything you need for landscaping. As we pulled into the yard, we drove past the various aggregates. We saw River Rocks 57, ROC Roc, Granite 789, Granite Sand, Granite 57, 57 Slag, 789 Slag and Rip Rap.We immediately fell in love with the River Rocks. We didn't measure anything so we figured 1 cubic yard would be enough. We got home and only had enough product for half of the yard. I knew Creekside Mulch closed at noon so I called for store hours. Luckily, they still had deliveries to make and told us to come on by. We were appreciative, and thrilled that they stayed open for us. My husband drives trucks so he's only off on weekends,and I feared we couldn't complete our project for another week. Variety of Products: 5 Product loading: 5 Prices: 5 Customer Service: 5 That kind act proves Creekside Mulch practices Superior Customer Care! Everyone was pleasant, professional, and receptive while maintaining social distance. We picked up a 2nd cubic yard the entire transaction was minutes. For your convenience, Creekside Mulch provides quotes for jobs , and deliveries for a fee. This is our new "Go To" place for our landscaping needs.

A couple of reasons to recommend Creekside Mulch…read more 1) They carry black cypress mulch (termite repellant). Very few sites carry this premium mulch. 2) They carry other types of mulch the usual brick and mortar stores don't carry. 3) Their down-to-each customer service is unbeatable. Very down-to-earth and will bend over backwards to make sure you're taken care of. They won over a loyal customer!