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| Company Comment, posted on January 19, 2008: |
Ecolage . purveyors of wonder
Here at Ecolage, we specialize in old Southern favorites like
magnolia, jasmine, gardenias, rare crape myrtles, and heirloom
camellias; exotic tropicals from around the world; and incredible new
plants, fresh from the breeder. We are also pleased to offer
waterwise, eco-friendly plants such as bottlebrush, ornamental
grasses, palm trees, oleander, and pineapple guava (just to name a
few), all perfect for xeriscaping. With drought and water supply
concerns affecting people all over the nation, our plants show that
you can have a beautiful yard without having to water.
Our other specialty is gift plants, mailed directly to your loved
one's home. Why send cut flowers when you can send a flowering shrub
or tree that blooms for years and years? Imagine the surprise on your
loved one's face when a huge box arrives at their door ... a box that
holds a fragrant night-blooming jasmine. Or a flamboyant bird of
paradise. Or a crepe myrtle with frothy pink blossoms. Won't they
love you then!
And when we ship your plant orders, we guarantee you'll be delighted.
We select our most robust, beautiful plants, package them carefully,
and ship them promptly. Even if your order is delivered upside-down,
your plant still comes out looking gorgeous.
We pride ourselves in our excellent customer service via email, phone,
and mail. We have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. That's why Garden
Watchdog has placed Ecolage in their list of top 30 mail-order
nurseries nationwide. Our philosophy is simple: We love plants. We
love what we do. We want to earn the trust of those we serve. Isn't it
time you considered Ecolage?
The Ecolage Team
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Comments:Displaying the 50 most recent comments:
| Rating | Author | Content |
| Positive | currentclassics
(3 reviews) | On June 17, 2009, currentclassics Chickasha, OK wrote: Ordered from Ecolage for the first time last week, an azalea and vetiver grass. Plants have FAR exceeded my expectations, they are SPECTACULAR....condition...size..packing....ALL OF IT.....just SPECTACULAR!
Shipping was SUPER speedy, I can not recommend these folks highly enough!
Dee | | Positive | compbunnie
(2 reviews) | On May 21, 2009, compbunnie West Chester, PA wrote: I ordered 4 blueberry bushes. They arrived looking very healthy though they clearly had a rough trip as 2 were almost out of their containers. They are doing very well right now and showing new growth very quickly. | | Positive | jfrasca
(1 review) | On May 09, 2009, jfrasca Voorhees, NJ wrote: E C O L A G E purveyors of wonder
Steven,
I must say that your plants were shipped with such care and received in great shape and the Plants are beautiful.
The two Musa Siam Rubys and one Chinese Windmill Palm that I ordered arrived in perfect shape.
Your product is A1!
Other nurserys and sellers on EBAY should take lessons from you guys.
Your website is also very informative and helpful. Listing the plants by USDA Zones really helps me understand what I can grow here in NJ in zone 7. I didnt know that Pomegranate Trees could actually grow here until I visited your site.
I'll be ordering more plants shortly, and dont worry, I'll bring those beautiful Musa Siam Rubys inside during the cold months!
Thanks Steven.
Joe
Voorhees, NJ | | Positive | samartin
(1 review) | On May 01, 2009, samartin Manteo, NC
(Zone 8a) wrote:I recently placed my first online order with Ecolage and was very pleased with the outcome. I ordered 3 frostproof gardenias on April 21st. The ordering process went smoothly, the order confirmation told me when the plants would ship and when I could expect them to arrive. I received a shipment notification and UPS tracking number when they shipped. They arrived on the expected date (April 30th). The plants were well packaged, large in size, and in perfect condition. I have absolutely no complaints and look forward to ordering from them again. | | Positive | dirtforthesoul
(1 review) | On April 29, 2009, dirtforthesoul Las Vegas, NV wrote: Ecolage was wonderful. The plants were easy to research on their website. They arrived at my house very quickly and in great condition. The soil was moist, the leaves shiney and they were healthy. Because of their excellent condition, the plants transplanted to my garden beautifully. | | Positive | mlwmaine
(1 review) | On April 28, 2009, mlwmaine Saco, ME wrote: I ordered a Pink Stardust Magnolia several weeks ago & requested a May shipping date. I moved the date up twice & Ecolage was very happy to accomodate my requests. My tree was shipped on the day promised and arrived fully leafed out (the Magnolias here are in bloom now, but are not leafed out yet). The tree was packed so well, that upon opening the box we found the tree was as fresh as if we'd just gone to the local nursery to get it. It didn't even know it had been in transit for several days! The tree was also very full, nicely branched and shaped. I say, Well done Ecolage!! I wish they had more items hardy in my zone, as I'd definitely order from them again. | | Positive | Mrs_Bee
(1 review) | On April 27, 2009, Mrs_Bee Seattle, WA wrote: I received my plant on exactly the day they told me I would, even though I live clear across the country. The plant (a 3-gallon shrub) was in perfect condition. | | Positive | RMSsilva
(3 reviews) | On April 04, 2009, RMSsilva Bush, LA
(Zone 8b) wrote:I ordered two pineapple guava plants from them on 3/05/09. They were shipped on the following Monday and arrived Tuesday: Only six days between order and arrival. The plants were both very, very well packed in boxes that were large enough to not bend any branches. At first the prices seemed a bit high, but both were extremely good-looking, decent sized, healthy plants...so worth the price in my book. They have been in the ground just short of a month and are growing well. I will definitely buy from this nursery again. | | Positive | tempoper59
(3 reviews) | On March 13, 2009, tempoper59 Farmdale, OH wrote: I have ordered from many companies via the internet and Ecolage by far is the BEST!! I ordered two Windmill Palm Trees and they blew me away, as they are large in comparison to what other companies have offered. I would highly recommend Ecolage to anyone that wants hardy and healthy plants. Thanks Ecolage for being such a great company to do business with. | | Positive | sduckett
(1 review) | On March 05, 2009, sduckett Spring, TX wrote: I had seen an evergreen wisteria at a house I had listed (I'm a realtor) in The Woodlands, TX just north of Houston. I Googled and found the Ecolage site. I called and asked questions and Steve was very informative. I ordered a plant and it was shipped overnight delivery and arrived in great condition. I called to make sure I understood the correct planting insructions and again spoke to Steve. He gave me simple instructions and some great tips so my plant would thrive. I am very happy with the service and the quality of the plant when it arrived. I look forward to ordering more plants as I establish my new yard. | | Positive | jane_stevens9
(9 reviews) | On October 22, 2008, jane_stevens9 Wichita, KS wrote: I have ordered 2 Star Magnolias, a Star Above Star Camellia,a Snow Flurry Camellia, a White By the Gate Camellia, 3 Frost Proof Gardenias, a Conversation Piece Azalea, and a Hardy Gardenia Azalea from Ecolage. I am currently anticipating the arrival of a Pink Star Magnolia.
All plants arrived in perfect condition and bloomed profusely the first season. The camellias are literally full of buds now. The Frost Proof Gardenias bloomed and bloomed during the summer, creating a lovely sweet fragrance for visitors to my front porch. You will not go wrong by ordering from Ecolage! Now I'm anxious to plant the Pink Star Magnolia - I know it will be beautiful this spring. In addition to the healthy, well-packed plants, communications with Steven have been quite pleasant. Ecolage gets my highest recommendations. | | Positive | megarl
(1 review) | On October 16, 2008, megarl Knoxville, TN wrote: Incredible experience with this company. I needed a Butterfly Ginger with blooms and Steven and the team at Ecolage found one for me even though it was late in the season for blooms. The packing and shipping was fantastic and it arrived exactly on time as promised. This plant was for my wife for a very special occasion and she was overwhelmed with it's arrival. I will definately order from Ecolage again and will recommend them to everyone! Thank you SO much Ecolage for your care and concern with my somewhat special request! | | Positive | newgardner08
(1 review) | On August 12, 2008, newgardner08 Roanoke, TX wrote: This was my first time ordering plants online...in fact it was my first time buying any plant for my new house. Ordering was a breeze and my Texas Mountain Laurels arrived in beautiful condition. I also appreciated the care they took preparing them to be shipped, as well as the organic materials in which they were packed. I can't wait to order more! | | Positive | dunwil17
(1 review) | On August 11, 2008, dunwil17 Bethesda, MD wrote: The communication with Ecolage was outstanding and very informative about the Crape Myrtle that I wanted to order. They gave me advice on the size I should get for the space where it was to be planted -- even helped me with the color decision. Prompt responses to my questions. Then the tree arrived in beautiful condition -- expertly packed and protected from any stress during shipping. It's a very well-developed perfect tree about 4.5 feet tall with a wonderful shape, pretty bark, and buds all set to open.
The shipping was less than a week -- it even arrived one day sooner than they had stated.
The service at Ecolage is something you don't find very often. We'll be back.
Dunwil17
Bethesda, MD
| | Positive | mrscalabash
(1 review) | On July 12, 2008, mrscalabash Centerport, NY wrote: An absolutely amazing nursery. Ordered a Frostproof Gardenia and recieved a perfectly packed landscape size plant. The Gardenia is now thriving in my garden. It is a real pleasure to have discovered Ecolage. | | Positive | jthompsonmd
(4 reviews) | On July 04, 2008, jthompsonmd Beaumont, TX wrote: Absolutely wonderful customer service. I ordered on line and received the shrubs within 4 days. Not only did the quality and size of the plants exceed my expectation, but the care taken in packing and shipping was great. I have purchased from 2 other vendors, but none compare with Ecolage.
On August 4th, 2008, jthompsonmd added the following:
Placed a second order that arrived just as promptly. They substituted a larger size plant at no cost to me as they were out of the 1g size. My bleeding heart vines have settled in and our absolutely beautiful. I couldn\'t be more happy. Thanks again!!
On April 18th, 2009, jthompsonmd added the following:
I\'m not sure how many orders you have to place to be a regular, but I feel I\'ve become one. I occasionally buy trees and ground cover from other top 30 sellers, but all my plants come from this wonderful Louisiana nursery. Every time I visit the local nursery or \"hardware\" store, I always smile knowing how much better the quality and variety I can find at Ecolage. Shipping is wonderful, and Steven is always there to answer questions and find the right size plant to fit your needs. Thank you again!! | | Positive | glocoa
(1 review) | On June 11, 2008, glocoa Sandy, UT wrote: the plants I received exceeded my expectations! They were packing carefully and they arrived in perfect condition. I
just let you know that I am very happy with this company they have great service.
Thanks..
G.C, Sandy Utah. | | Positive | lytebytes
(3 reviews) | On May 20, 2008, lytebytes Chadbourn, NC wrote: what a delght it was to do business with this company! I ordered a Grancy Graybeard aka Old Man's Beard in NC, and now have neighbors asking me where I got this plant! It is a Carolina native but thanks to heavy logging and plant plundering, it has become scarce a hen's teeth around here and NO nurseries have it! When I saw the Louisiana connection I knew my search had ended and, thanks to Steve (you doll), every promise made to me was kept! The plant was well-packed, arrived in a very timely manner and not one wilted leaf...my only complaint is that I unpacked it on a windy day and chased popcorn for a while! Small price to pay for a company who is so courteous, helpful and customer service oriented! Kudos!! | | Positive | Besecu
(1 review) | On April 30, 2008, Besecu Houston, TX wrote: By the time I got home, my husband had already opened my new arrivals.
Although I didn't have the joy of unwrapping the rare gift to myself,
I was delighted with the plants that I saw. They looked beautiful!
The health & appearance of the plants justified the price. I was
happy to find a nursery within a 500mi. radius of my home in the South
to ensure the purchase was sustainable in addition to increase the
likelihood that my 'Catawba' Crape Myrtles would acclimate well to my area.
| | Positive | jerrytate
(7 reviews) | On April 23, 2008, jerrytate Lake Charles, LA wrote: I"m a local and the nursery has been a great asset to my planting work. | | Positive | megpnp
(1 review) | On April 11, 2008, megpnp New Haven, CT wrote: I wanted to ship a plant/shrub for outdoor planting to my mother in law who lives in Georgia (we live in CT) for her 85th birthday. I found Ecolage on the web, called them and in two days my husband's mother was delighted and surprised with the frost resistant gardenia plant that we had chosen for her. She said the plant arrived in excellent condition and was beautiful! It was a huge hit with her. I priced similar plants/shrubs on line and could not find anyone who came close to matching size and price of the plant. The gentleman who helped me was kind and followed my instructions to the letter. For that, I thank him. I will definitely use them again and actually forwarded their web site to a close friend who's mom lives in AZ. Thanks again, Ecolage, you are a great find! | | Positive | seagardener
(19 reviews) | On April 11, 2008, seagardener Southport, ME wrote: We ordered two 3 gallon windmill palms (Trachycarpus fortunei) for shipment to Maine. We received an e-mail to track the shipping. They arrived in great shape, really nice, healthy plants. The pots were wrapped in heavy, clear plastic bags tied with jute ties and the boxes were filled with biodegradable corn starch peanuts. A bamboo pole in the pot protected the foliage from being crushed in transit. We're going to grow them in containers outdoors for the summer. We compared prices and plant sizes with a lot of other nurseries and this company provided much larger plants at a competitive price. Highly recommended.
On December 31st, 2008, seagardener added the following:
Our windmill palms have done fantastic and have doubled in size with no pest problems. Excellent quality stock. | | Positive | califtxn
(3 reviews) | On March 26, 2008, califtxn San Antonio, TX
(Zone 8b) wrote:I ordered 140 pots of dwarf mondo grass and I hardly had time to prepare the soil and the plants were here in fantastic condition. Packed perfectly, beautiful, healthy plants. I ordered and then received them 2 days later!!! What fantastic service, the person to whom I spoke was so courteous, I know I will be ordering from them again. Oh, the price was great!!! What a wonderful company - Thanks for having them on this site - great find!!! | | Positive | Digthedesert
(1 review) | On March 21, 2008, Digthedesert Mesa, AZ wrote: Just received three yaupon hollies that arrived in Arizona from Louisiana faster than anticipated and in even better condition than if I had brought them home from a local nursery in my car. This was my first purchase of plants of this size--3 gallons, 4 feet tall--over the internet, but after talking with Steven, I was convinced it was worth the risk and I am thrilled with the results. Would gush more but I have planting to do... | | Positive | mtnqueen
(13 reviews) | On December 06, 2007, mtnqueen Ellijay, GA wrote: Dec 6, 2007 ECOLAGE is absolutely first class in all respects. I ordered Innocence Mock Orange and it is a beautiful specimen. Arrived in perfect condition, when promised and is over 3' tall. Steven treats you as though you are the ONLY customer !!!! This could become a dangerous addition for me.
| | Positive | lovmyplants
(1 review) | On November 17, 2007, lovmyplants Aurora, CO wrote: I ordered a Philodendron thinking it was the same as a Monstera deliciosa and in spite of the fact that I did not get the plant I ordered due to my own mistake the plant I did receive was so pretty lively and healthy that I immediately wanted to keep it .
I will go back to buy more and recommend Ecolage to anyone considering buying live plants via mail they really know how to package plants in order for them to arrive safely with minimum shock to the plant
thanks Ecolage | | Positive | kmhappel
(6 reviews) | On November 07, 2007, kmhappel Vista, CA wrote: This was our first online purchase of plants. The crepe myrtles and mahonias we ordered came exactly as described and in perfect condition. The mahonia were in better condition than those in any local nursery here in San Diego. We called them and asked lots of questions which they answered with pleasure. We would recommend this nursery to anyone.
On August 1st, 2008, kmhappel added the following:
We have made a second purchase from them and they are still wonderfull. We have now ordered 12 plants total and all have been first class, in perfect condition, and now that we have ordered from some 14 on-line nurseries, ECOLAGE is tied for first with two others and the rest are far behind... | | Positive | horsgrdn
(1 review) | On October 27, 2007, horsgrdn Greeneville, TN wrote: My order arrived yesterday just as you said and I couldn't be more pleased. The packaging, size and condition of the plants were outstanding. Thank you for taking the time it takes to do things right! I'm a very satisfied customer.
| | Positive | LavonTXGardener
(2 reviews) | On September 29, 2007, LavonTXGardener Lavon, TX wrote: I have mail ordered from many many companies and Ecolage is by far the very best in customer service and product. All plants and trees arrived promptly, very nicely packaged, and were absolutely beautiful! I only had one small problem and Ecolage quickly remedied the situation with absolutely no hesitation. Thanks so much Ecolage!! I'll be returning to you! You're one company that "GETS IT!" :) | | Positive | REXTHELAB
(16 reviews) | On September 14, 2007, REXTHELAB Rancho Santa Margarita, CA wrote: Very very nice plant!!
I ordered a Sago Palm from Ecolage and it showed up very well packed...covered with those white peanuts.
Those....I could have done without but I guesss they do save the plant..mine showed up in mint condition..a very nice palm.
These are usually pawned off with lousy small palms at real expensive prices.
The one I received is a very nice size one in real good condition.
Thanks!!!!....will be ordering from these folk again!!
| | Positive | ncpepper
(21 reviews) | On June 20, 2007, ncpepper Pilot Mountain, NC
(Zone 7a) wrote:Wonderful plant experience! Big healthy plants well packed and great customer service. What more can you ask for? | | Positive | MissEmma
(2 reviews) | On June 13, 2007, MissEmma Milton, FL wrote: I ordered two Thuja Green Giant and two Bay Laurel. They arrived a few days ago in excellent condition because of the wonderful packing. Wonderful healthy plants and the owner and employees there are a delight. I certainly do plan on ordering much more from this company. | | Positive | hahayes1
(1 review) | On June 05, 2007, hahayes1 Manassas, VA wrote: Wow - I have never received anything that was packed this well! The bat flower was stunning - I didn't even expect it to be blooming, I thought I was just getting the plant. Order was shipped as stated by the company. I will order from Ecolage again. | | Positive | nomrs123
(1 review) | On May 28, 2007, nomrs123 Pensacola, FL wrote: I also ordered a crape myrtle, Tightwad (trademark), that I could not find anywhere locally. I had contacted nurseries from Mobile to Navarre with no luck when I found it on the Ecolage nursery's website. The positive feedback on this website encouraged me to give Ecolage a chance, and I am more than happy with the results. The crape myrtle arrived even better than expected. It was larger, filled out, and already has buds. The packaging was excellent and the plant still moist after its travels with the shipper. Thanks to the biofoam and stakes, only a very few small leaves were lost. I'll most certainly buy from Ecolage again. | | Positive | vcbvineyard
(1 review) | On May 25, 2007, vcbvineyard Patagonia, AZ wrote: I ordered a Celeste fig tree to be shipped by UPS Ground in three days. The plant arrived as promised and it was in near perfect condition. There was only minimal droop to the leaves, but the potting soil in the three gallon container was optimally moist. The stem caliper is one inch and the small tree is already bearing figs. ECOLAGE shows extreme consideration and kindness in their communication, wonderful service and beautiful plants. I will definitely order from them in the future. | | Positive | shuggins
(8 reviews) | On May 04, 2007, shuggins Houston, TX
(Zone 9b) wrote:I agree with the other reviews. Super fast shipping, great packaging and a fantastic looking plant. Doesn't get any better than that. | | Positive | rbohemian
(2 reviews) | On April 16, 2007, rbohemian College Station, TX wrote: This nursery cares about its plants and its customers. I had been looking for a certain variety of crape myrtle ("Apalachee") and, after extensive searching, Ecolage was the only nursery I was able to find who carried it. I emailed to see if they had any remaining in stock and received a quick response that they did, indeed, still have them. I called to place my order for 3 crape myrtles. Steven Abrahams took my call and was very helpful and friendly. He tallied up my order and then asked if I had room at my place for a fourth Apalachee. Sure enough, when the plants arrived, there were 4, for the price of 3! They were strong and healthy with beautiful foliage and did not look like they had spent the past several days in a box! I am very impressed with the knowledge and customer service provided by Steven and by the crew in the shipping department, who did such a wonderful job packaging my crape myrtles.
| | Positive | mikeford
(1 review) | On November 04, 2006, mikeford Galveston, TX wrote: We are very impressed with both the quality of the plants from Ecolage, and the great effort undertaken in packing and shipping our plants. Each of them arrived in perfect condition and exceeded our expectations. We will be ordering from Ecolage again soon.
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> Thanks,
> Mike Ford and Michael Shaver
| | Positive | MarieO
(1 review) | On November 01, 2006, MarieO San Anselmo, CA wrote: I bought a Crape Myrtle and Daisy Gardinia and they are beatiful. My plants arrived in perfect condition and were larger than I expected. I am very pleased with the specific plants and the shape chosen for me. Shipping was timely and the plants were packed with care. | | Positive | Dedda
(13 reviews) | On September 29, 2006, Dedda Petersburg, VA
(Zone 7a) wrote:After reading reviews - ordered 2 plants (Texas Mt Laurel shrubs)
Received very healthy (securely packaged), good sized plants.Fast shipping !
Ecolage has all the plants I have been searching for years. very, very pleased.****
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