Beautiful setting with a large variety of trees, bushes and plants available. There are also clay pots of all shapes and sizes. There are decorative lawn and garden sculptures. Some annual and perennial flowers and plants. It is great to walk around this large setting to get some landscaping ideas. Prices on the high end, but plants, trees all appeared healthy and well cared for and the layout is gorgeous. read more

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By far the best nursery around here. I love wandering around Oliver's extensive grounds and enjoying the plants and landscaping. They have a great selection of annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees, decorative pots and more. There are many unique plants that I've never seen elsewhere. Most recently, I was searching for succulents, and they had a vast array, with lots of beautiful arrangements to provide inspiration. While Oliver's is a geared toward high-end gardeners, I find their prices to be about the same -- sometimes better -- than those of other garden centers in Connecticut. The knowledgeable staff are friendly and helpful. Oliver's is also community-minded. In my neighborhood, we are working to transform a vacant, overgrown, ugly lot into a nature preserve and bird sanctuary. Oliver's has been a true partner in this endeavor, providing native tress and shrubs that are well-adapted to the particulars of the space and lots of good advice about care, placement, etc. read more

Oliver Nurseries - I love how they took this common begonia and trained it into a gorgeous topiary. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Great selection of plants, but awful customer service on the phone. Would be good if they supplied an email address for questions or responded to DM's on Insta. Person on phone was rude, dismissive and condescending, not even trying to make an effort. I love supporting small business, but bad customer service makes it really tough. I'm taking my business elsewhere. read more

Oliver Nurseries has been operating for 5 decades on a hill in Westport. While many nurseries have opened as more land was developed, Oliver remains unique in several ways and for that reason worth a visit. The nursery itself proves to be an inspiration as to what thoughtful landscaping can produce in Connecticut. Grass and stone paths across the nursery not only lead to to different types of plants that are prepared for sale -- trees, perennials, flowering shrubs -- but also long-established specimen trees and an ever-changing parade of perennials in bloom. In this way a visit to Oliver is a visit to a botanical garden AND a visit to a nursery. Oliver also offers design services to support your envisioned garden. The nursery employees are friendly, patient, and helpful... their enthusiasm for the nursery's splendid displays is apparent. read more

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An extraordinary nursery, and one that appears to be highly curated. The conifers and dwarf hardwoods are spectacular, and their selection of alpines is broad across the seasons. It's a 100-mi round-trip for us and it is always worth it. There is only one Oliver's in the known universe. read more

While the selection is good and prices a bit high, the female gardeners seem to know their stuff. When I cornered the owner to do a large landscaping project and I mean a large project, to my face I got oh yes oh yes. I followed up for months and months and was ignored by Jed. Totally ignored. I went in numerous times and he avoided even responding to garden assistant. Rude behavior in a business that must rely on clients. I understand a company being busy but common courtesy should be a given. How about saying we are too busy not just ignore someone hoping they will ignore your arrogance and just wait til you are free. This poor client management style seems to trickle down to staff- except a few female gardeners. There are other garden centers who are friendly and willing to be kind and helpful. I will never engage them for a project- NEVER read more

Sensational staff and stock. As a retail customer, staff are helpful and always teaching me something I don't know. Oliver's is well laid out and user friendly. read more

This place is amazingly beautiful and the staff was very knowledgeable. It's so nice to go to nursery that's just as excited about gardening as I am ! read more

I always enjoy the whole experience of being here. Usually it's to sleuth out the exotic or obscure plant, tree or shrub. I always learn something new! I make it a point to meander the grounds as the setting although it's a nursery is at once tranquil and fragrant and just gorgeous. Everything we have ever purchased here has always been hardy & healthy & continues to be vibrant. The quality is matched by the price but well worth it. The staff is polite, knowledgable. Visit the web site for all the services that they provide. There are also typical gardening supplies. Beautiful garden ornaments of every kind to suit better tastes. Private parking. read more

I called Oliver Nurseries several times and was told that they would have the tree I wanted in a few weeks and gave me a price with planting. I called in a few weeks and was told that they did not have the tree I wanted and a smaller tree would cost more money. I understand that at these times it is hard to complete tasks but I do not like being given a time and price that a tree would be available and then when I call act like I don't know what I am talking about! read more

Truly magical specimen plants, trees, bushes and quite a selection of experts for every need. This isn't just the happy homemaker looking to fill a window box but landscape designers and planners looking for rare and unusual plants. My enjoyment comes often while strolling here and looking at the old growth trees, bushes and plantings. It's so apparent this soil and property has been well tended for a long time! read more

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Beautiful nursery with an interesting selection of well-grown plants. There are several extremely knowledgeable staff members who are very helpful. Not the cheapest nursery, but high quality with a great variety. read more

In a nutshell; excellent variety, Best collection of rock garden plants in the area, a staff of helpful garden enthusiasts.... The staff are around but not pushy. It's as if you are walking into their own home and they are proud of their decor and want to show you all that piques your interest. Lovely groundscape with mature trees and an amazing shade garden display. This place is truly impressive and wonderous and it should be mentioned that the prices reflect this. So bring your limitless Amex. Update: briefly stopped at Oliver yesterday and had forgotten how much cool stuff they have in the way of planters and urns. Some statuary as well. Again, I was met with kindness and a gentle ask if I needed help but nothing too pushy. Just the right amount of attention.... and the variety...ooooooh!!!! read more

Oliver's is the nursery for those who can truly appreciate nursery stock regardless of whether it's conifers, deciduous trees, perennials, or annuals. The selection in any of the varieties is exceptional, and in excellent condition. The display gardens give you ideas for what is possible in your own landscape be it small or large. Others have commented on planting fees - 50% of the plant cost is the norm for any nursery. This is not for the individual looking for a petunia or a geranium to stick in a pot. Go to Lowes where the pricing will be more satisfactory. However the staff is certainly willing to educate you regarding the +/- of the various species. The online catalog describes the specialties of all of the the permanent staff. Go and enjoy! Valerie S read more

Visited Olivers to talk about a small project and they couldn't be more helpful. Delivered it same day and did a beautiful job planting. Highly recommend them! read more

Sale today and about 8 extra girls there to help but all standing near front talking among themselves and only way to get attention is interrupt them. Not looking to see who needs help, Still don't get it. Also you don't get the sale price when you need installation and willing to pay 50% more. They Want cash and carry to move plants.??? But you're not moving plants when I left. I'm willing to pay for labor due to arthritis but shouldn't be penalized with no sale price. Why not get extra business for those that need the help while still appreciating them by giving a sale price. I will go elsewhere. read more

We recently had Oliver's put in a new sod lawn after Sandy, and remove dead shrubs, cut beds, mulch, etc.... Matt was extremely helpful, clear, honest, friendly, and gave us a good price. They came when they said they would and worked fast! My neighbors all said they were jealous and my mowing person said he has never seen such perfect and healthy sod with no dead areas. Thanks Matt! read more

Hmm ... No ! Disinterested bunch . Save your $$ and go elsewhere .They are too busy talking to each other to offer assistance, and when asked are less than helpful. Also way overpriced so will give them a miss and go where I can get the help and advice I need re plant and flower purchases . read more

Have you compared pricing of plants/shrubs/trees/etc. offered and the cost of planting service (50% of sale) to other nurseries? You should. Just because the nursery is located in an affluent area, Fairfield County, it does not justify their prices for trees/shrubs/plants and/or planting services. Check out other nurseries before patronizing Oliver's. Elitist attitudes and price gouging should not be supported. Consumers certainly desire beautiful landscaping but blind allegiance, based on supply and variety should not be a driving factor in purchase or patronage. Value, live plant viability, equitable, competitive pricing and a less arrogant attitude should certainly be factored in and considered. read more

Oliver is simply the best nursery anywhere for alpines, rock garden plants, and especially trough gardening. Where else will you find heaps of REAL tufa? Hand made hypertufa troughs in all shapes and sizes? And most important, true expertise in alpine rock gardening, led by Lori Chips. Want 5 different lewisias? 25 different sempervivums? A rare gentian? Oliver has them, and great service too. A wonderful place to spend an hour. You won't be able to leave empty-handed. read more

I love this magical place built into a hillside. The staff knows their stuff but are not pushy salespeople--they allow you to wander all you want... and you WILL want to walk the nursery for planting ideas and inspiration. Best selection and creative displays. The place is worth discovering even if you are not a local and have to drive to get there! read more