Friendly staff, central location and a great new selection of native plants--lots of choices now!…read moreIt used to be hard to find native plants for sale on the East End (plants like the ones you see happily growing in nature preserves or along hiking trails in the woods). You'd have to order online or search every display table at our local retail outlets, and then check to be sure those are really Long Island locals, attractive to birds, nourishing for pollinators and hardy enough to grow in our mostly sandy or loamy soil. Native plants don't need fertilizers or even much water after they've settled into the right place, so you're not wasting money or resources. Wittendales has clearly labelled "LI Local" pots with blue and yellow stickers (think Swedish flag colors), along with posters, signs, and a binder with plant care tips. If you need help coordinating plants that play well together , I'm told their displays of color coordinated "companion plantings " will change as the growing season progresses. Also, they have reasonable prices!

Our mother passed suddenly at 97 years old after a short illness. We were in a position to hold…read moreher graveside service quickly, and Wittendale's was so professional and responsive, it made our situation that much less stressful for local and out of state family members alike. We were all so pleased with the gorgeous standing wreath, spray and casket blanket, there are no words! Your staff truly went above and beyond to provide beautiful arrangements befitting the occasion, but also ones that Mom would have loved. Thank you, thank you, thank you - to all the flower arrangers, delivery and set up staff and anyone else who worked behind the scenes to be sure you provided excellent service! I know you had several other engagements to accommodate the same day, and that did not affect our needs one bit - - you are all very much appreciated! I highly recommend.