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Ricky's Flower Market

238 Washington St
Somerville, MA 02143 617-628-7569

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One of the best around! - Sep 23, 2021

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Hillside Gardens Ace Hardware

280 Blanchard Rd
Belmont, MA 02478 617-489-0250

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Smaller garden center, but willing to find what I was looking for and ordering... - Aug 11, 2020

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Tewksbury Florist & Greenery

402 Main St Rte 38
Tewksbury, MA 01876 978-851-7446

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Family owned and run, with obvious pride in their business. - Jan 23, 2016

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Wyman's Nursery

141 Spring St
Hanson, MA 02341 781-447-5400

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Love the variety of flowers and trees - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

288 Daniel Webster Hwy
South Nashua, NH 03060 603-891-4300

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go to place - Feb 24, 2019

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Total Landscapes

491 Hickory Rd
North Attleboro, MA 02760 508-695-7200

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You can always find some surprise in Attleboro Farm & Garden supply, some... - Nov 17, 2022

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Home Depot

701 Boston Post Rd E
Marlborough, MA 01752 508-357-2223

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Paint, hardware, hooks, toilet seat, hammer, etc, etc. I buy something here... - Aug 14, 2020

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Fran's Flowers

1 Worcester St
Natick, MA 01760 508-655-8424

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BEST place in Massachusetts. Owner Fran is the very best! - Aug 15, 2020

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Wagon Wheel Farm Stand & Plant Nursery

927 Waltham St
Lexington, MA 02421 781-862-2112

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Small, cute store with a deli counter, some prepared foods, and great local... - Nov 21, 2022

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A J Tomasi Nurseries

1373 Washington St
Weymouth, MA 02189 781-826-7200

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Every Blooming Thing

118 Cornet Stetson Rd
Scituate, MA 02066 781-544-3320

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Choices are not as extensive as other local competitor but prices are far better! - Nov 04, 2022

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Polillio Garden Center

1857 Central St
Stoughton, MA 02072 781-344-2783

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Small and friendly. They know what they are doing. - Jan 22, 2014

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Salt Box Nursery

562 Boston Rd
Billerica, MA 01821 978-663-4348

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Went here based on Consumers' Checkbook ratings and really like the place.... - Dec 26, 2014

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