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Home Depot

2601 Bickford Ave
Snohomish, WA 98290 360-568-8687

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Besides their always being short staffed, they have a variety - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

4602 Center St
Tacoma, WA 98409 253-565-0334

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Helpful staff! - Dec 22, 2023

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Lowe's

3100 196th St SW
Lynnwood, WA 98036 425-744-8411

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They have a good selection of garden supplies abs their prices were reasonable - Dec 30, 2023

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Alpine Nursery & Landscaping

17518 79th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98375 253-847-7078

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It is the main plant store I go to. - Dec 29, 2023

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Gardensphere

3310 N Proctor St
Tacoma, WA 98407 253-761-7936

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Lovely shop, very helpful staff. I always enjoy my time here and the things... - Oct 09, 2024

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Kent East Hill Nursery

11644 SE 240th St
Kent, WA 98031 253-631-5320

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Excellent selection and customer service. I always enjoy shopping here. - Nov 17, 2022

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Lowe's

150 Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98367 360-329-3000

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I frequent this Lowe's at least three times.per week from March-Sept.... - Dec 29, 2023

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Home Depot

10991 Silverdale Way
Silverdale, WA 98383 360-307-9200

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I have mixed feelings about shopping at The Home Depot for personal, political... - Jul 08, 2023

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Lowe's

1000 Garden Ave N
Renton, WA 98057 425-757-5520

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Lowe’s has a great variety and usually very knowledgeable staff pending... - Dec 28, 2023

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Lowe's

2700 Rainier Ave S
Seattle, WA 98144 206-760-0832

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Basic but good for what you need - Dec 22, 2023

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Magnolia Garden Center

3213 W Smith St
Seattle, WA 98199 206-284-1161

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Our Magnolia neighborhood appreciates having this wonderful gardening center.... - Apr 07, 2024

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Home Depot

1715 S 352nd St
Federal Way, WA 98003 253-661-9200

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Depends on the time of year and what in particular someone is looking for.... - Dec 15, 2023

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Bay Hay & Feed

10355 NE Valley Rd
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 206-842-2813

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Excellent staff, nice selection of products, but expensive. - Apr 08, 2024

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Home Depot

21750 Market Pl NW
Poulsbo, WA 98370 360-779-9924

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I love home depot it's my go to for all DIY - Dec 29, 2023

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Lowe's

2002 132nd St SE
Mill Creek, WA 98012 425-385-8770

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Can usually find what I'm looking for. A little bit more difficult to... - Dec 31, 2023

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Bremerton City Nursery

912 Adele Ave
Bremerton, WA 98312 360-373-8765

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This is a wonderful family owned business. They always have a great selection... - Dec 27, 2023

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Home Depot

6200 E Lake Samammish Pkwy
Issaquah, WA 98029 425-391-8467

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Is great selection of home and garden supplies - Dec 30, 2023

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McLendon Hardware

23662 104th Ave SE
Kent, WA 98031 253-850-2722

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They seem to have a lot of parts that other jardware stores don't stock - Dec 31, 2023

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Fred Meyer

5050 Hwy 303 NE
Bremerton, WA 98311 360-792-2800

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Freddie's carries a wide variety of annuals and perennials, and they have... - Dec 13, 2023

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Home Depot

7345 Delridge Way SW
Seattle, WA 98106 206-762-2126

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Love this store!! Garden Center is top notch large variety of plants... - Dec 31, 2023

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