Mostardi Nursery

Try one of their workshops! We shop at Mostardis several times a year. They are pricier than big box stores, but they have a better variety; quality; and knowledgeable staff. I went today for a workshop. The materials alone were worth the price and we all got a coupon good for the day. I will definitely try more workshops.

Really nice shop for gardening and all sorts of decoration for outdoors, but pricy as well, I love the farmer’s market that happens every Wednesday during season.

As an apartment /​office dweller, I came in searching of easy-​care and low-​light house plants. All but one of my box-​full of plants are thriving months later. Everything is clearly labeled with plant name and care instructions (expect for the one plant that’s not doing so well… It was labeled as a «fern assortment», I still haven’t figured out just what kind of fern it is, which is unfortunate as it turned out to be quite fussy). All in all, seem like a reputable seller with quality plants, and I appreciate that they make the effort in labeling to set us up for success.

A good friend of mine recommended this place to me and even though it was 30 minutes outside of Center City, I ventured out based on his superb review (in addition to the Unilocal reviews). The place looked very promising as I pulled into the parking lot. As I had expected… yes, there was a huge selection and yes, the plants were in good condition.
The one thing that threw me off was the lack of customer service. After waiving down a gentleman and asking for help, I was abruptly cut off and told that someone else would assist me. The woman he sent over was equally abrupt. After I explained what I was looking for, she quickly pointed out a small row of plants and said that was all she could do for me and proceeded to walk away.
Ok, I get it… sometimes you are busy and unintentionally come off a bit short. Keep in mind, however, that I went at 9am when they had just opened. I was only 1 of about 3 customers at the time. I’m not sure if it was just an isolated incident or what, but I was definitely put off by the lack of customer service.
Still, they had a wonderful selection and the prices are reasonable. It’s probably well worth it if you live close to the area. Hopefully you will have a better experience than I did.

5÷13÷2012
Stopped in on the way to an early dinner, late lunch with moms for mothers day. Parking can be a hassel especially on the weekends. good luck. might aswell go park on the open field somewhere and start walking
I don’t have the patience in shopping for flowers or plants… i just like to go in mind is set on what i want. or idea. throw down the cash and out like shout…
Now when i have my wife with me its a whole different story. she takes her time, walks up and down each isle looking at each plant, herb, tree, what ever else mother nature gave birth too.
This nursery she loved. i tried hinting about the reservations that were made down the road … lets pick up the pace and go… Ok bad move Unilocalers… She looked at me like she wanted to hit me with a bag of mulch.
It looks like we will be stopping here again because she started writting down trees, and rose bushes along with god know what else for our house.
friendly staff, plenty of equiptment to use when getting your plant (s). very spacious…
other than the parking that can be a nightmare solid 4

Mostardi’s is a local garden center/​nursery with a great set of people working the counter and helping out.
This is not necessarily the place to come and pay the lowest prices, this is the place to come to to support your local Nursery. They do have some wonderful sales and also offer some coupons via mailings. Some great ferns, cacti, succulents in the back greenhouses.
I always like to visit here when I’m in the neighborhood just in case I can find a new plant for my home.

If this part of the western suburbs is within striking distance for you, give these folks a visit. Unlike some nurseries they are open all year. Also unlike some nurseries the greenhouses where they grow many of their plants are onsite.
As a homeowner I appreciate great plants and shrubs and these folks provide them with competitive prices. The lovely wife looks at them at a whole different level. She is a Master Gardner and also gives them a thumbs up!

Good selection, including some hard to find items like dwarf crape myrtle shrubs. They were having a big sale when we went with 50% off in some cases. Ow, ow, quit twisting my arm, OK, I’ll buy more plants! Plants were in good condition and the staff was super friendly without being aggressive. Butterflies were abundant. Good signage for plant descriptions and thoughtfully laid out with shoppers in mind (i.e., here’s a table where you can leave the items you wish to purchase while you continue to shop).