I was rudely awoken on Sunday by the sounds of dueling chainsaws at 7:30 AM. By 11 AM, our…read morequasi-inebriated neighbours, whose backyard abuts ours, had chopped down the lovely natural property dividers. In effect, they had cut down about 8 full bushes and mature trees to use as firewood. Oh, it was on. Fuming that we now had a very clear view of their litter-strewn yard, we headed out to Lakeland to see if we could recover what once was a beautifully treed-in hammock oasis. Both of the employees working there that day were aghast at our situation, and more than happy to help us fight back. They made so many helpful suggestions on what types of shrubs to get and what to avoid for our area. They informed us on how to plant and maintain our new tree line. We left with several new bushes, and even some berry plants so that I can enjoy some fresh fruit from my patio next season. They also gave us wonderful tips on where to find some naturally grown sapplings to grow our own Maples. Their wonderful service helped us turn our day around. Thanks to them, we've foiled our neighbour's plan to make more room for, what we can only assume, their growing 1989 Mustang car part collection. We'll have our lush backyard back in no time thanks in no small part to Lakeland.

Hallelujah, your time has come. If you're enamored with all things plant related then this should…read morebe your next destination. As a child I LOVED going to Lakeland Plant World, especially at Christmas time because of their whimsical winter wonderland. More recently, I've enjoyed visiting in order to buy plants - some of which have been investments of both time and money - $100 tropical trees anyone? Lakeland has everything, from shrubs, evergreens and perennials to shovels, soil and garden gnomes. In the summer, perusing the outdoor assortment is lovely, with lots of rose bushes in bloom and bees-a-buzzin' - plus, their employees are oh so knowledgeable and helpful. A great botanical experience!

It's small but mighty. Just one greenhouse which opens Mother's Day weekend and closes sometime in…read moremid - late July. For the size of this place there is an amazing variety of plants. There's quite a selection of shrubs and trees outside and lots of prennials, annuals, flowers, veg and herbs inside. They put together some lovely hanging pots and planters all for a reasonable price. They also carry a stock of soil, mulch, manures etc to beef up your garden soil. I'm usually in here a few times as they tend to get new things in over the first few weeks. The staff is quite knowledgable and helpful with suggestions and advice.

Confused. I think that would best describe my first visit to Lee Valley…read more I've ordered from their website for my Dad a number of times but decided since I was headed to Bayers Lake anyways, that I'd stop in to the store. That was a mistake. I went in on Saturday morning and was completely overwhelmed as I walked in to find at least 100 people wandering around the store. There was no signage to tell me where to go or how to order...so I wandered around for 5 minutes trying to find someone to ask. When I found someone, and told him what I wanted, he did a search on his computer, said he had it, and then told me I'd have to get a number and wait in line to get the product. Wait, what? So I just waited for you to find this on your computer but you can't actually help me at all? Thanks. So I took a number and waited 10 minutes.I was 167, they were on 129 and moving slowly. I was done at that point. I was confused because I didn't understand the sales process, annoyed because there was no one to help me figure it out and frustrated because for all their amazing products there was NO customer service at the store. I'll be going back during non-peak hours to try again but I am not happy about it. Next year I'll order online or find another store. This experience left a bad taste in my mouth.

I really like Lee Valley Tools because I'm a hardware and tool geek. Great store for the woodworker…read moreand turner, also for the serious gardener. Their prices aren't cheap but the quality is almost always superb and their tools are first rate. I love poking around for gadgety things here, and it's a good place to buy stocking stuffers. It's a fabulous source of cabinet hardware (knobs, pulls, hinges, clasps) in a mind-boggling range of styles and at a variety of price points. They put out the most beautiful catalogs imaginable, too. I agree that having to take numbers and wait for the staff to fetch your items can be a little cumbersome, but you can avoid this by ordering online and picking things up at the store.

The Flower Shop recently moved to a new space on Barrington Street and I can't wait to see what it…read morelooks like when they've settled in! They're still figuring the space out, but they have some beautiful succulents, cacti and other small green plants out for your purchasing desires. They had some of the most beautiful plant pots I'd seen waiting to be shelved as well - so I am VERY excited to see what they bring in. The retail space only has the one window at the front, but it feels bright anyway. There is a lot of warmth in their space with natural woods and a stone or granite counter top (I didn't pay that close attention, just got a general feeling). The ladies running the shop are so nice, I look forward to coming back once they get fully set up.

The Flower Shop is located on Granville St, so if you are working downtown this would be a great…read morelocation to stop by and get some special flowers. It is a great little shop and staff is very knowledgeable. They have some neat things always outside that will catch your eye. They get fresh flowers imported and locally weekly. You can also place an order on line 24 hrs a day .

They're very knowledgeable. My wife and I went in for a bush and by the time August ends the whole…read moreyard is going to look great.

I received friendly, helpful service when I recently ordered flowers for my daughter. The…read morearrangement contained the flowers I had requested and were fresh and colorful. Included was a box of maple flavored shortbread cookies. My daughter was so happy with her gift. I would use this florist again.

I brief disclaimer: I don't know the first thing about flowers. I can't give this review based on…read morethe quality of a stem or anything like that. This review is based strictly on service. Recently I felt the urge to purchase flowers for my girlfriend. Generally I don't like the idea of flowers as a gift; they are quick to wither and seem a little expensive for such a short term gift, but she likes them so I knew I would have to give in eventually. I stopped into Barrington Florist on my lunch break and had a chat with one of the workers. I told her I wanted flowers (very specific, I know) and she began to ask questions only an expert would ask: What's the occasion, what are her favorite colors, what is your budget, etc. I had no idea there was such a science to putting together a bouquet! After I gave her a little information she suggested some nice options at a price I expected to pay. It's not the cheapest thing in the world, but it's definitely worth it. The Barrington Florist is not greatly located and I wonder if many people know it exists deep in the lower levels of the Bell/Aliant building. It's also really crowded and somewhat over stocked, but I guess that means you're just more likely to get what you're looking for. I'm still not totally sold on the idea of flowers as a gift, but if I'm ever so moved to pick some up again, I know where to go. And because I'm sure you're all wondering, yes, she loved the flowers and yes, I am the greatest boyfriend on earth.

We had passed by the barn-like building many times but this time we had a reason for stopping in -…read morewe were looking for hay. They had hay, and lots of it. Both hay for feed, and straw for bedding. We bought a bail of the straw for approximately $8. Although the store was small, they seemed to have lots of interesting stuff including a large variety of dog treats made in Atlantic Canada, and really big bags of Macintosh apples for $8. Overall, we were quite pleased with the shop. We received good customer service and were happy to support a small local business with locally grown products at reasonable rates.

It is hard now a days to find a place where the staff can answer any question and really know there…read morestuff. Everyone at Walker's knows their stuff and is incredibly helpful. I buy all my dog food and lawn / garden supplies from Walker's. Also my son loves the ducks!

This is a sweet little plant shop with some unique finds. It's definitely worth the visit.read more