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Frager's Hardware

1115 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003 202-543-6157

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They have a pretty good supply of stuff for a hardware store. - Feb 29, 2024

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3201 Blenheim Blvd
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-591-6808

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Very friendly and helpful had all that I needed. - Dec 28, 2023

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6691 Frontier Dr
Springfield, VA 22150 703-924-0193

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Excellent selection of plants and yard based accessories. Fair prices too. - Dec 27, 2023

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Blue Mount Nursery

20052 Lexington Dr
Ashburn, VA 20147 703-729-6600

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Great staff! very helpful and knowledgeable. Took me to what I needed... - Aug 17, 2020

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12275 Price Club Plz
Fairfax, VA 22030 703-266-9800

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Great store - Dec 29, 2023

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6555 Little River Tpke
Alexandria, VA 22312 703-642-3660

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Large outdoor garden center with a variety of landscaping and planting needs... - Dec 22, 2023

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1651 Reston Pkwy
Reston, VA 20194 703-435-0778

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Could use more selection when it comes to plants - Dec 15, 2023

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Lowe's

13720 Smoketown Rd
Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-586-4000

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I like Lowe's both for convenience and variety of plants. - Dec 29, 2023

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Abernethy & Spencer Greenhouse

18035 Lincoln Rd
Purcellville, VA 20132 540-338-9118

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Huge variety and expert advice - Apr 02, 2024

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Lowe's

14300 Baltimore Ave
Laurel, MD 20707 301-498-3466

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It's an enjoyable experience to shop Lowe's garden center in Laurel... - Dec 14, 2023

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14025 Foulger Sq
Woodbridge, VA 22192 703-670-3699

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I usually have good luck at home depot - Dec 15, 2023

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400 S Pickett St
Alexandria, VA 22304 703-823-1900

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Best plants I have seen anywhere in the DMV!! Gentleman that at works... - Nov 07, 2022

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7710 Richmond Hwy
Alexandria, VA 22306 703-619-5124

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Returns are very easy. - Dec 29, 2023

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9051 Snowden River Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21046 410-872-0688

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No issues, it's a pretty decent Centre - Dec 27, 2023

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6003 Oxon Hill Rd
Oxon Hill, MD 20745 301-839-9600

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The customer service is lacking at the Oxon Hill location, but there is a variety... - Dec 29, 2023

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901 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC 20018 202-526-8760

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Has a good selection of products for growing good quality and healthy plants - Dec 23, 2023

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46261 Cranston St
Sterling, VA 20165 703-444-2900

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There are better garden centers with knowledgeable staff. - Feb 19, 2024

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3301 East West Hwy
Hyattsville, MD 20782 301-891-1106

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Prices are good for annuals and common perennials. Decent variety but nothing... - Oct 24, 2024

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4121 NE Crain Hwy
Bowie, MD 20716 301-809-3455

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Decent store, however the employees are scarce. - Nov 04, 2022

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Fehr's Nursery & Garden Center

4340 Sandy Spring Rd
Burtonsville, MD 20866 301-384-5222

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Only 2 years experience with Fehr Nursery. The quality is most noticed. Variety... - Apr 18, 2024

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