I've been to the majority of garden centers/ nurseries in the Charleston area. There's some that…read moreare larger and some that have lower prices, but the service and knowledge at Abide A While can't be matched. When I first moved to Mount Pleasant 5 years ago, Abide A While was the first nursery that I went to. As soon as I walked in the annual section, I was met with the warmest smile by an older lady that instantly made me feel at home. I forgot her name, but after talking for a while she had mentioned she was with the company for about 40 years! Being as happy as she was with the same company for that long is definitely is a statement in itself! Unfortunately she retired not too long ago, but now I've met so many other friendly and knowledgeable people at Abide A While. Bruce and J.D.(?) are my go-tos. As for the layout, I like it a lot. Pretty much all the annuals are to the right. Houseplants are on the left, inside with the household items. (All of the household items are beautifully displayed and consist of great quality). Outside, towards the rear of the building are the perennials, trees, and some tropical plants. One of the most important things about Abide A While is every plant is labeled and the majority have full descriptions! If the description is not on the pot, it'll be on a nearby post or printed out on a card. There's nothing more that I hate than to have to do full research on the spot for a plant that catches my eye. So kudos to them for providing that information. I'll end with saying Abide A While is just beautiful, inside and out. I especially love going there after a stressful day. It's so serene, and even majestic in a way. If you haven't been there before, it's worth going for that reason alone.

Service is excellent. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff…read more Selection is vast and applicable to our environment here. I bought a beautiful meyer lemon tree. They told me how to take care of it and it's sprouting lemons!! Value: you get what you pay for. It's not cheap but the product is clearly top notch.

I was tired of buying bags and needed a better solution. I gave Lowcountry Mulch a call and I'm so…read morehappy I did! I was amazed how inexpensive it was for their products and delivery - not to mention they were able to have it delivered within a day! The delivery driver was very friendly and did an excellent job dumping the mulch exactly where I wanted. I'm so happy to have found this company as I'll never have to research mulch again.

The before and after is remarkable. Their staff is professional, and they operate like a well oiled…read moremachine. Delivery is prompt and communication is unmatched. Year over year I'm continuously impressed by Low Country Mulch.

Always have what I am looking for. Shop has a lot of personality. Staff is nice and helpful. Highly…read morerecommend.

Overall: A great local nursery that is leagues better than what you'll find at a big box store…read more Shop local! The good: Plenty of parking and lots of variety to choose from. You'll probably find what you're looking for, at least in terms of local shrubs, flowers, and trees. I definitely go here versus a big box store, not only for quality reasons but also for "specialty" items. Plus, if you have kiddos, there's a little pond with koi fish and a (caged) chicken area to explore. Almost all of the plants that I've gotten from there have held up after planting and are still healthy and growing. The not-so-good: On subsequent visits, the supply/availability of certain items can definitely vary. One of the times I had to leave without finding what I wanted. Depending on where you live (e.g. downtown), it can be pretty far of a drive (especially if there's traffic).

Delivery Service - new to me and very helpful. After "finding" the option "requirements" have…read morecaused three (3) orders - all successful. Door to door - works out well for those smaller projects requirements. Selection - the entire store is at your fingertips. Let your fingers do the walking as one would say from yester' years. Value - it is all there. Service; quick access; and prompt delivery. I will order again.

Incredible attitude from the truck rental place. I was shocked and it was so unnecessary. Thanks…read morebut no thanks

This is the best nursery to buy native plants! The selection is amazing and the plants are healthy…read more The staff are super knowledgeable and helpful. The prices are very reasonable too.

This is my favorite plant nursery in Charleston! Open all year and primarily offer native plants…read more Their plants are high quality and their staff are so knowledgeable and friendly! I love going here to browse, and they also have an updated availability list on their website. Great place to get fruit trees too!

Good morning from a little low country garden buddy! And…read moreI'm remembering the plant nursery young man that sold me this Azalea last summer after bloom-time. His description and excitement over this plant's vibrant blooms-to-come were animatedly relayed so I was sure the little bush would be amazing the following spring. I love people whom are good at their jobs! Thanks nursery dude for making me happy this spring. Trust. Faith. Vision.

I called to see if they sold pine straw, and the woman who answered the phone said they had a dozen…read morebales left. I needed ten, so asked her to hold them for me til I arrived within the hour. I offered to give her my credit card to "hold" them. It apparently wasn't necessary but she took the number down anyway. Later, looking at my reciept, I saw that they charged me a "CONVENIENCE FEE" of $.74 FOR USING MY CREDIT CARD - without warning me. I called and spoke to the mgr, who I told that I was NEVER informed of a "convenience fee"("convenient" for whom...?). Had I been, I would happily have pay ca$h. I requested a refund for this ridiculous, (ILLEGAL?) charge. She replied, "My employee ALWAYS tells people about the fee!" Well, in this case she did NOT. Credit card fees are a cost of doing business that the proprietor must eat, and/or adjust her prices accordingly to absorb them. She was extremely unpleasant, refused to refund this bogus charge, (which I easily could have disputed with Discover) but since the pine straw was okay I chose not too, but I will inform YOU to steer clear of this less than honest establishment. Stick with Hidden Ponds, Hyams, or Abide a While garden centers - they all understand customer service.

The staff at Possum's are extremely knowledgeable about all things regarding lawn and pest control…read more They have everything you need. Very friendly and helpful.

So helpful and knowledgeable! Highly recommend! Wealth of information…read more.. Honest .. what more can you ask for!?