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Merrifield Garden Center

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great selection but very high prices some of their trouble desk people... - Apr 08, 2024

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Home Depot

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If you come with low expectations, you won’t be disappointed. - Oct 17, 2024

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Merrifield Garden Center

12101 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-968-9600

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Wonderful selection of houseplants (seemingly 5x as many as the Merrifield... - Nov 02, 2024

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Merrifield Garden Center

8132 Lee Hwy
Merrifield, VA 22042 703-560-6222

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No problems with this business. - Nov 03, 2024

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

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The Best! - Oct 08, 2024

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American Plant

5258 River Rd
Bethesda, MD 20816 301-656-3311

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Not straight forward re their guarantee. Some plants died after they planted... - Oct 27, 2024

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Lowe's

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Lowes is often overlooked for Home Depot. However, Lowes is far more customer... - Nov 04, 2022

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American Plant

7405 River Rd
Bethesda, MD 20817 301-469-7690

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Great variety and helpful staff. - Oct 24, 2024

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Betty's Azalea Ranch

12507 Rte 29
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-830-8687

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Great selection and reasonable prices. People are very nice and helpful too. - Oct 24, 2024

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Burke Nursery & Garden Center

9401 Burke Rd
Burke, VA 22015 703-323-1188

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Staff advice is worth supporting this business. they can guide you through... - Jul 04, 2024

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Good Earth Garden Market

11650 Falls Rd
Potomac, MD 20854 301-765-0224

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I was shopping on "black Friday" for a wreath. The selection was... - Nov 30, 2024

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Green Street Gardens

1721 W Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22302 703-998-3030

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Greenstreet Gardens gets better every year as they build their business. The... - Apr 14, 2024

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Merrifield Garden Center

6895 Wellington Rd
Gainseville, VA 20156 703-368-1919

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Excellent quality and superior service. Products and plants are expensive. - Apr 07, 2024

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Homestead Gardens

743 W Central Ave
Davidsonville, MD 21035 410-798-5000

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Helpful, knowledgeable staff. Quality of scrubs and flowers is excellent. Good... - Apr 03, 2024

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

6461 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, VA 22042 703-538-3100

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Meadows Farms advertised a $49 landscape consultation, via Facebook. Our... - Apr 07, 2024

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Johnson's Florist & Garden Center

10313 Kensington Pkwy
Kensington, MD 20895 301-946-6700

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Frequent bargain days that make it worth the trip from DC. - Oct 17, 2024

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Home Depot

14000 Georgia Ave
Aspen Hill, MD 20906 301-871-0603

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The store is a disaster,staff are not friendly, cant get help if you need any... - Nov 06, 2022

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

15930 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-384-3730

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Love this location. Great selection and friendly staff. - Nov 02, 2024

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Potomac Garden Center

12024 Darnestown Rd
North Potomac, MD 20878 301-948-8890

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Good service, prices higher than average. - Apr 07, 2024

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

11254 Leesburg Pike
Herndon, VA 20170 703-450-4240

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Good high-quality selection but not cheap. - Apr 07, 2024

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