I highly recommend Wild as Ever Garden Design. Barbara's skill and work ethics are fabulous. The…read moregarden pond and surrounding gardens that she designed add so much enjoyment to my days.

From the owner: My goal is to bring back the magic of the wild places one yard at time. Creating beautiful spaces…read morethat invite nature back, to create a patchwork of ecosystems to give our futer a chance. Using plenty of native plants to create a space that is beautiful and healthy, to incorporate a bit of rewilding designs. I have a great love for our planet and the creatures that we share it with. I was a kid of the 70s and spent every waking moment outdoors in the woods or fields near my home. Back then they were full of such diversity, there was life in everything around me! Now those places are void of life, they are now neighborhoods with lawns, the natural wonders have been silenced! Flash forward 50 years I have grown children of my own, the change in nature in my life time scares the crap out of me! I am so saddened and enraged that this collapsed ecosystem is is what their generation's base line of the world is, and it keeps dwindling with every generation. Its all they know. They do not know what its like stepping out into a diverse magical world of plants, bugs, birds and all the little creatures that should be! I come from a background in the landscape and nursery industry, called the green industry, but what I was seeing in nature told me what we where doing was far from green. So I decided I had to do my best to protect and restore our amazingly beautiful home, and help others creat safe spaces for those we share this living planet with.

I was looking for something to plant in the upper portion of my garden and the decision was…read moreoverwhelming. I saw Jim's sign on the way home from work and knew it would be the answer to my problem! I called and he was able to swing by the next day for a quote. He was prompt, extremely knowledgable and flexible to what I was envisioning and could afford. I'm so excited about my new native landscape and would highly recommend his services to anyone seeking a new garden.

Jim is great to work with and has wonderful, creative ideas. He is creating a beautiful garden for…read moreus.

I called Garden Guys to clear some brush and mow for me. I am happy with the service and the price…read morewas very reasonable. I will use them again in the future.

From the owner: Providing Landscaping and gardening services to East Lyme, Niantic, Waterford, Old Lyme, and other…read moresurrounding towns of New London County. General gardening -weeding, edging, mulching, brush clearing and maintenance. Mowing and trimming -weekly or bi-weekly Trimming -shrubs, hedges, trees, etc... - Patios and walkways - Sheds and decks - Garden boxes - And much more including tile flooring, painting, etc.... and more!! Don't hesitate to call and ask about your projects. Thank you Be sure to visit us at gardenguysllc.com and check us out on Facebook and Instagram

Most family businesses don't make it to the second generation, but this one is thriving. It helps…read morethat a pair of gardening sisters (one with a degree in Landscape Architecture) run the place and take their products super seriously. They separate themselves from the pack with lovelies like lantana and heliotrope. Me, I barely know the difference between annuals and perennials, but after a tour of the greenhouses and gardens, I learned a bunch from Beth ( tips on how to get rid of our burgeoning mole population, keep deer at bay, and the best organic soils for tomatoes). I loved the lightweight planters made out of fiberglass (could have fooled me!) in styles ranging from classic urns to modern cylinders. They're happy to fill them AND deliver, which solves a whole bunch of my outdoor problems. Also lovely are the aged terra cotta pots, so newbies like me can leave them laying around and it looks like we've been at this gardening thing forever.

To start the woman who owns The Herbery is charming and is a wonderful gardener with a collection…read moreof over 100 types of teas. It's a very quirky place and has its own kind of charm. They do NOT have a restroom so you have to drive a mile either way if you have to use it. If it was an emergency she said you can go out to the bushes. Yes. This was said. This may be important if you're drinking a lot of tea. If you just want a cup of tea they will serve it in a to go paper cup. They use plastic silverware and paper plates. But if you can spent more on a pot of tea then you can get the nice china. So I ordered the pot of tea for more money because the my mother was having a different tea. So I only had 1 cup of tea and a big pot that I didn't want. I was told that they usually serve "Starbucks" style where you go to the counter and they give you a cup of tea to go ( even if the whole point is not to go to Starbucks but have lovely afternoon with my mother) The only way you get served is if you get the pot of tea. The treats ( cookies and such- no scones in this day) are individually wrapped in ziplock bags) Again if you don't mind a different type of afternoon tea experience and you are just there maybe for the atmosphere and don't need a restroom ( sorry I keep bringing that up but I still can't believe it) then you can indulge in these teas and the company of the lovely owner. It just not our cup of tea.

Great gift shop and tea house! Lots of tea, great scones, reasonably priced ornaments and gifts!read more

These people were just great! They gave us a careful estimate that was fair and thorough. We had…read morethem re-gravel parts of the driveway, tear out an old garden and clear away some sand and plant new grass, and plant new sea roses. They did everything we wanted and needed. The workers took a lot of care with every job and cleaned up well. I would trust them again with any job.

From the owner: We listen carefully to the needs of each client as individuals and bring our experience and…read moreknowledge to every project. Extensively knowledgable and passionate about fine landscapes and horticulture, we consistently deliver extraordinary landscapes that are a beautiful expression of who each client is. Our work is always a reflection of how you'll want to enjoy your property for years to come.

Great produce, quality plants, friendly and helpful service, but more expensive. The garden center…read moreI shop at in East Haddam charges significantly less for the same products such as bagged mulch and plants.

We used Smith's Acres for our wedding florals and couldn't be happier. Teri and the crew at Smith's…read morereally listened to our theme and brought it to life. From the colors to the flowers, everything was as imagined. As you may know, sometimes working with vendors can be stressful when planning a wedding ... such was not the case with Smith's Acres. Easy-going, personable, and delivered on-time! We highly recommend this business for your wedding, event, and floral needs. Support local farmers!!