East Harlem is lucky to have this local Urban Garden Center for plants nearby, under the Metro…read moreNorth on Park Avenue. I'm not normally buying plants or plant-related products because the only success I've had in my apartment is one type of succulent (the Hobbit Jade Plant) that seems to thrive no matter what. That being said, I wanted to combine two separate plants into one pot on my window sill and needed the soil and a rectangular planter. Note - The only rectangular planters I saw were plastic, the soil was pricy compared to Home Depot, and an additional Hobbit Jade Plant was pricier there than what I've seen elsewhere. That being said, there may be other items competitive in price or not available elsewhere... plus (at least for me) it's convenient. Plus, it sells items like soil in smaller quantities, which may be convenient for people with small apartments. Recommend coming and checking Urban Garden Center out, including its chickens both in the hen house and roaming around free range!

Avoid this business!!!: UGC justifies bad behavior without apology. Customers are not respected,…read morefrom rude staff answering the phone with attitude, lack of communication regarding stated arrival time, to poor installation of plants that is not done with accepted standard practice of professional gardeners for the health of plants. Also, the plants that cost me a couple of thousand dollars had many broken branches because the workers rushed to install them. They also want payment up front before any delivery/installation/scheduling. It was a horrible and stressful experience. Informing the owner of my experience resulted only in his making excuses for USG's bad actions with no apology whatsoever. ***And because I posted my review, the owner Dimitri vindictively told me that he would no longer stand behind the plants or the work done to make things right. He didn't like my honest review. Prior to my review, he was willing to make right his failures, if needed. It is disappointing that UGC is unable to acknowledge its mistakes or shortcomings, and that they do not know how to interact with customers.

Need a Christmas tree? Come see Anne's, a small family owned business on Woodhaven Blvd…read more Anne's operation is small, their lot of trees isn't extensive but they are fresh cut and smell wonderful. The staff, even though busy, are quite competent and friendly. They will prep and pack the tree you choose for transport quickly without much fuss. Just point to your vehicle and the staff will bring it out quickly and you put it in your car or tie to the roof At $10 a foot, the price is reasonable and the location convienent.

Anne's Treeland is a wonderful local pop-up for getting a Christmas tree and/or wreath. It's…read morelocated inside the small parking lot of the Lutheran school (there's no room to park there, but street parking is about a block away). Pretty nice selection of Fraser's and Balsams. Staff are super nice and friendly. They accept credit cards as well as cash. They got really pricey this year (perhaps a victim of all the supply chain issues?). Two years ago we got a 6 foot Balsam for $75, I think. This year, our 6 foot Balsam cost $110. Still ok for us since the location is close to our home and the people are so nice, but note the cost if that's a concern.

I will always use NYC Trees!!! Last year, I got a tree just before Thanksgiving and everyone told…read moreme it was going to be wilted by Christmas... but my tree lasted we into the new year!!! Their delivery and customer service end to end was perfect, from handling the COI with my building to watering the tree at first install. This year, I used them again, and had a small issue with my order that was not only promptly addressed (I emailed about the issue and got an email AND a call the very next day) but they offered to go above and beyond to fix it. This kind of customer engagement is what will have my loyalty year after year. Thank you for taking one less stress factor out of the holiday season :)

First-time customer of NYC Trees. They helped me realize my Christmas Eve tradition: getting my…read moretree at the last minute! They accommodated my schedule, delivered a fresh cut, pretty little tree, and completed my Christmas Miracle and then some. Now for some late-night decorating. Thank you!

Will your guys open the business this year (2017)? I am waiting for your wonderful trees!!!…read moreI

These are hands down the best Christmas trees in New York City. I drive all the way from Manhattan…read moreto Ridgewood, Queens every year to buy a tree from them. They always show up right before Thanksgiving and I'm always one of their first customers. Their trees are extremely fresh and always last me well beyond Christmas. I've bought trees from Home Depot and the local grocer before but the quality does not even come close. I highly recommend this Christmas tree stand, once you buy one of their trees you will see that they are well worth the few extra dollars compared to a cheaper tree from another spot. Looking forward to seeing them next year!

Had a great time picking up our tree. This was my first Christmas tree shopping experience and I'm…read moreso glad we came to Hester's. Dave helped us out and he was terrific - super helpful, explained everything well and encouraged us to open up some of the new trees they got in to ensure we got the perfect one for us. Dave also made sure the tree was safely secured to our car for our trip home via the highway. We will definitely come back here and highly recommend to anyone.

Every year, the only Black Friday shopping my wife and I do is for a 10 foot tree. We had never…read morebeen to Hester's before but he came highly recommended from a trusted friend. We were greeted by Hester who, although wearing a grinch shirt, was very friendly. He asked Mike to help us find a tree and he did a great job finding a beauty. Mike then worked with our needs in scheduling delivery. We are very happy to add Hester's Christmas Trees to our only Black Friday shopping list.

I just completed my 2nd annual tree purchase from Danny's and can't say enough about how satisfied…read morewe are. Last year, I bought a tree from a big chain store and it died after a week. In a panic, I found Danny's Christmas Trees & Wreaths on google and he set me up with a gorgeous tree for a great price that lasted well beyond New Years virtually saving Christmas for us. This years tree is just as beautiful! Danny and his helpers are extremely pleasant as well and I can't see myself going anywhere but Danny's for all my future tree & wreath purchases!

If you have not bought your Christmas tree yet, do go to Danny's! Everyone has trees, but only a…read morefew provide great customer service. They not only deliver your tree, but they also set it up in your home. And they do it with a smile. Our tree is georgeous, but Danny's customer service is remarkable. I can't recommend them enough!

Wowzers!!! What a time we had. I'm not religious and that's not changin anytime soon-- but now I…read morehave a lovely fern. The guy sold me this beaut at a good price and we had a fun time looking at his homemade ornaments (also for sale!). Xmas comes only 1 time every year.

Highly recommended! Everyone here is so friendly and helpful!…read more I came in this morning to pick up some screws for the license plate on my car (screw the plate into the bracket). I showed the gentleman one of the screws, and he made sure that I got the exact screws that I needed. Another gentlemen also asked before I checked out if I managed to find the right screw, and I find that very nice, since it showed a sense of caring and compassion for the customer, which is something so many stores are forgetting about. Just note that there is a $10 credit/debit card minimum, so if you are buying something under $10 after tax, you need to pay cash.

Stopped by Mushtari because I saw they had a plant selection. I'm in search of a rectangular…read moreplanter for my window sill to consolidate into one pot all my succulents... the only variety I have that have survived over the years. Was impressed with their selection, although comparing their price for this to other shops for this same succulent, they're a little high. I didn't compare their prices for other things. While they had a few almost the right size rectangular planters, they weren't exactly what I've been looking for. Would definitely recommend checking it out for options for plant needs. That being said I like local shops, and I'd go back to Mushtari for hardware needs or to have a coffee - if you walk in, the middle of the store has a nice cafe! Check it all out!