Plants are 90% in good shape, the gentleman who works there is nice. The downsides are I need dirt…read moreand a handheld rake, google sent me here when I searched for best Minnesota nursery. This place is the corner of a strip mall parking lot. If you need more than just plants and don't want to make multiple trips, this might not be the place for you.

Every year the MN Garden Center opens in Chaska I pick my perennials for planting and some hanging…read moreplants. The prices reasonable and the gentleman who runs the business is so helpful with his recommendations. I stopped in last weekend to pick up edible flowers to decorate a cake and he gave me a beautiful selection of roses. I'm very grateful.

This is a proud Christian owned garden and landscape business on the outskirts of Chaska. I went…read morethere in April around Easter, and a lot of the outdoor product offerings weren't available yet due to a late winner. This business does try to be a one stop shop for a wide variety of customers. Whether you're just looking for a gift, you have a pot on your deck you want filled, or you have a more substantial landscape need - the mustard seed should be able to help you. The customer service that I encountered seem nice. Being a believer in a mostly liberal state it was nice to see a business that wasn't ashamed about their beliefs - for that I appreciate what they are trying to do. In regards to price - some products are a little expensive compared to your bigger box retailers. Make sure your wallet knows that to help any impulse buys. (...being funny because there is a lot of cuteness) Overall, I'll be visiting again and would recommend a visit if you're in the area!

As a plant nerd I often visit multiple local garden centers, avoiding big box stores after learning…read morethey participate in a form of consignment called "Scan to Pay" which means they carry zero financial risk for the plants they sell. This program allows them to not properly care for the plants they carry. It also allows them to avoid educating their staff in regards to proper care. ​​ The staff at the Mustard Seed prove that you get what you pay for. ​While some of the younger staff may not have the answers, they are willing to find someone who can. The staff is welcoming and go out of their way to help to the best of their ability. I have been coming here for years for annuals, veggies and perennials. It's incredibly rare that I have an experience that left me feeling dissatisfied (no one is perfect). ​ The one thing that stands out at this garden center is that they do their very best to find specific plants just for you. I love this place. ​​I appreciate the help from the staff and the education I receive when I ask for help. ​

What a find! You'd never know it's there, but great selection and super helpful staff. Very…read morereasonable pricing too. I didn't want to battle 494 traffic and construction to getting to Gertens, but this place was just as good (even better). Save yourself the trip and go here.

Twin Orchards Nursery is a hidden gem for both serious and casual gardeners and landscapers…read more Their nursery is located on nearly 3 acres in a residential area of Shorewood (near Lake Minnetonka). The owners and operators are Alan and Jerod, who are experts in their craft, but also very down-to-earth. They have been in business for more than 30 years. While the great bulk of their revenue comes from their commercial clients, they opened to the retail public several years ago. It amazes me how passionate they are to serve and educate the public. In other words, they don't view the individual retail buyers (like me) as "small fish", or as a nuisance. They simply have a great passion for plants, and they want to pass along that passion. The selection of perennials is the best I have seen in the Twin Cities (550 different varieites). Think of it as Bachman's multiplied by a factor of 5 (or more) -- while having prices that are more affordable than Bachman's. The health and quality of their plants is outstanding. A typical 1-gallon perennial plant goes for about $10 right now. While that may be a few dollars more than Home Depot or Lowe's, keep in mind you are gaining access to varieties of perennials that you won't find at those stores. Plus, you are getting fuller, more developed, healthier plants. Beyond their expansive selection of perennials, Twin Orchards also sells a fine selection of flowering shrubs, herbs, and vegetables. Twin Orchards maintains an excellent website and Facebook page. They offer an annual catalog on their website, and they also maintain a plant availability spreadsheet online that is updated throughout the season. * I should mention that I have zero relation to the team at Twin Orchards. I am just a very satisfied customer.

I purchased this geranium plant early June and once the existing blooms died, it NEVER flowered…read moreagain! So disappointed as I paid $35.

Marshall's Gardens is amazing! They are hands down, the best place to get plants in the SW TC…read moremetro. I have been coming here for years and love their selection of annuals, perennials, vegetables, unique garden accessories and GORGEOUS baskets. They do a great job of creating really full, lush baskets and containers that make the grocery store variety look like it just came out of a hail storm. Yes, they are a little more expensive than Home Depot or some other larger stores, but it's worth it. Their plants are healthy, full and simply high quality. They have also started doing winter arrangements and they were a one stop shop for my Christmas decor last year. They really have some creative and inspiring ideas and are ahead of the trends. Nikki, the manager has some of the best customer service I have seen. She is friendly to everyone, and is very knowledable about anything and everything green. Their team is more than happy to help you pick out something that would make your neighbors green with envy. They also have a greenhouse in Shakopee which has an enormous selection. http://www.yelp.com/biz/sailers-greenhouse-shakopee. I really can't say enough about this great place which has been passed down for generations. --- BUY LOCAL!

Rude! We stopped to look at what they had and were practically kicked out by a very condescending…read moreemployee. Genuinely felt we disturbed the employees and they were trying to get us to leave so they could talk more.

My favorite nursery for everything needed for indoor and outdoor gardening. Convenient location in…read moreExcelsior with great selection of perennials, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, annuals, hanging baskets, fertilizers, mulch, soil, etc. The bonus is helpful and kind staff who allow you to browse but are available to answer specific gardening questions. I have gone back again and again, even for winter bird seed mixes and feeders.

Natural beauty with minimal weeding!! Blends perfectly with…read morethe surrounding landscape . That's a win win

From the owner: Natural Shore Technologies is a design build ecological restoration company/native plant nursery…read morewith over a decade of experience in creating and maintaining quality natural areas, with a focus on shoreline buffers. Proudly serving central Minnesota, our experience spans from small residential properties to sprawling city and county parklands. We grow our own Minnesota native plants and sell both retail and wholesale

Good service and staff. Their one on one personalities did not wow me, but, it is a lawn and garden…read morestore after all. The number of years in business tells me they are doing something right.

Prairie Lawn and Garden is now owned by Southwest Power Equipment. Be very careful because the new…read moreowner of Prairie Garden Center is a liar and cheat. He told me he would run a diagnostic for no charge on my Toro battery because it less than one year old. When I went to pick it up he charged me $35 and asked me if I expected him to work for free and that he only said he wouldn't charge me up front. I have been going there for 30 years and I will never go back. How sad someone would ruin their credibility and reputation for $35.

Visiting Prairie Resto is always a nice visual treat. The store offers quite a selection of…read moreproducts beyond plants (books, seeds, gardening supplies). Everything is laid out neatly on tables so it is easy to inspect the plants and read the growing requirements. The prices are inconsistent on the same size containers, so if you are trying to price things out before you check out you'll need to read each price tag. There is a decent supply of trees and shrubs. The staff are very helpful in giving suggestions based on your growing conditions if you don't have anything particular in mind.

From the owner: Since 1977, Prairie Restorations, Inc. has passionately led the way in the fascinating business of…read morenative plant community restoration. Prairies, wetlands, woodlands, and shorelines and native plant landscapes designed, installed and maintained by educated and experienced staff.