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Stadler Nurseries

6815 Rte 108
Laytonsville, MD 20882 301-944-1190

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I've purchased two trees from Stadler. One died within the warranty period,... - Nov 03, 2024

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Johnson's Florist & Garden Center

5011 Olney Laytonsville Rd
Olney, MD 20832 301-987-1940

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This is another garden center I like to frequent. - Apr 07, 2024

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Seasons Nursery

8135 Snouffer School Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 301-990-6689

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Excellent selection year-round. Prices are higher than some nurseries but if... - May 21, 2024

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

4808 Backlick Rd
Annandale, VA 22003 703-941-5656

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Good selection and quality - Apr 07, 2024

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Patuxent Nursery

2410 N Crain Hwy
Bowie, MD 20716 301-218-4769

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They are better than advertised. They will help you resolve your gardening... - Oct 25, 2024

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Home Depot

15740 Shady Grove Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301-330-4900

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Selection depends on lots of factors, but generally I can find the flowers... - May 25, 2024

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Sun Nurseries

14790 Bushy Park Rd
Woodbine, MD 21797 301-854-6107

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I have gone to Sun Nurseries in Woodbine, Maryland, for several years, mostly... - Nov 20, 2024

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Home Depot

6210 Seven Corners Ctr
Falls Church, VA 22044 703-534-9580

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Always a good place to shop - Dec 23, 2023

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Home Depot

7111 Westlake Terr
Bethesda, MD 20817 301-634-3726

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Plants are often left over and pot bound. - Apr 08, 2024

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2300 Broadbirch Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20904 301-680-3500

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Most Home Depots that I go to always have at least one older fella who knows... - Dec 27, 2023

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Home Depot

2815 Merrilee Dr
Fairfax, VA 22031 703-205-1245

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I think they need more stuff - Dec 23, 2023

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Nalls Produce

7310 Beulah St
Alexandria, VA 22315 703-971-4068

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It doesn't get better than Nalls. - May 29, 2024

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Ginkgo Garden

911 11th St SE
Washington, DC 20003 202-543-5172

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Nice, non-chain store with plenty of selection. They also landscape some of... - Feb 29, 2024

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

43054 John Mosby Hwy
Chantilly, VA 20152 703-542-2300

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Meadows Farms Chantilly has a decent assortment of plants and trees. If you’re... - Apr 02, 2024

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

11406 Hawkes Rd
Clarksburg, MD 20871 301-353-0098

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It’s a nice nursery but a bit expensive and the plants aren’t always... - Dec 23, 2023

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Lowe's

13856 Metrotech Dr
Chantilly, VA 20151 703-376-6300

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Several plants and home projects were sponsored by Lowe’s! - Nov 07, 2022

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Lowe's

40 Market St
Gaithersburg, MD 20878 301-208-0400

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This store is our #1 go to for garden supplies. - Dec 16, 2023

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Lowe's

6750 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306 703-765-8011

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Recommend for good pricing. Quality, selection, and pricing sually a bit better... - Apr 14, 2024

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Home Depot

21010 Frederick Rd
Germantown, MD 20876 301-515-7944

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Ordering was quick and easy but staff needs to be trained more. - Dec 29, 2023

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Meadows Farms Nurseries

8677 Plant Pl
Manassas, VA 20112 703-361-4769

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great overall experience with amazing plants and flowers that are of superb... - Nov 07, 2022

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