| Rating | Author | Content |
| Positive | BrisbaneAnne
Brisbane, CA (Zone 10b)
(14 reviews)
September 27, 2012 | Fast shipping. Plants look very nice when arrived. Customer service was prompt when I inquired about the shipping date. |
| Positive | wmc
Oak Park, IL (Zone 5a)
(10 reviews)
May 20, 2012 | I was a challenging customer, complaining about shipping costs (roughly 50% of the plant costs), receiving another customer's packing slip with my order, and the small size of two of plants that I received (platycodon grandiflora), one that was dormant and did not survive, the other is still on the intensive care list. Nonetheless, Pat was patient and persistent. She explained her shipping policy (it was my choice, after all), replaced the plant that didn't survive with one big enough to divide if the other one dies, and apologized for the packing slip mix up. The diversity of plant choices at SGG is most impressive. Problems with orders are unavoidable. Efforts to make an order right makes for customer satisfaction. |
| Positive | mielbee12
Seattle, WA
(3 reviews)
March 22, 2012 | I received my plants 3 days after I ordered them. They were in generous pots and in great condition. They are a good size- big enough that you won't forget you planted them but small enough that they weren't cramped in shipping. Customer service was prompt and I will definitely be buying from them again. |
| Positive | Trinikat
Cooper City, FL
(1 review)
September 23, 2011 | I had a great experience with this company. The communication was excellent and they went above and beyond to ensure that I was completely satisfied. I wouldn't hesitate to order from them again. I highly recommend. |
| Positive | roberta1977
Orchard Park, NY (Zone 5a)
(4 reviews)
August 26, 2011 | I ordered several plants that I had had problems finding locally (and in some cases online) including Japanese Forest Grass 'Albostriata" and some Epimedium. I paid extra for 2-3 day shipping as they are in Oregon and I am in New York; the shipping costs were worth it to me as I could not find some of the plants elsewhere. The plants arrived promptly and in very good shape, well packed and healthy. When one of the boxes did not arrive with the other two, I contacted Secret Garden Growers and they checked up on the shipment and the third box came the next day. I will definitely order from them again. |
| Negative | Just_Grow_It
Manassas, VA
(3 reviews)
June 29, 2011 | This company is not honest about it's plant sizes, and customer services is very poor if you try to report a problem.
I purchased 'Ipheion Uniflorum Ralph Fielder' from them. It was supposed to be a 3" pot sized plant. What I got was a plug sized plant that was hastily re-potted into a 3 inch pot (without growing out!). With practices like that they might as well have stuck it in a gallon size pot and charge gallon sized prices.
When I contacted customer service to report the problem I was told that the reason the top growth was so small was that it was going dormant, but they insisted that it had an extensive root system (with multiple bulbs underneath). They were very adamant about it and made it clear that the matter was not open to discussion.
I knew that they were clueless because the top wasn't dormant at all (it was green and actively growing), but I let it slide and hoped there really would be something underneath. Nope. When I pulled it out of the pot to plant it I found hardly any roots at all (they matched the measly top growth) and there was ONE small tuber (about the size of a marble).
The plant was a total rip off. I'm sorry I ever ordered from them.
Company representative comment on June 30, 2011:
On Jun 30, 2011 8:36 AM, Secret Garden Growers responded with:I have no idea why this customer chose to make a negative post here on Dave's Garden rather than respond to my email about the plant that was purchased. I explained that there were multiple bulbs in each pot and that the tops were starting to go dormant and asked her to "please check the below ground portions of the plant and let me know if she still felt the same way". I also stated that "we wanted her to be HAPPY with her new plants" and that "we stand behind every plant we grow". I am the grower, I am the shipper. I am the customer service. I am not clueless. I am not dishonest. The plants were not from plugs. I would have been happy to replace or refund had this customer simply responded to my email that I sent her the same day I received her original complaint. I guess some people just need an audience...
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| Positive | shellimac
Puyallup, WA
(4 reviews)
June 24, 2011 | I am really pleased with the plants I ordered and received promptly. I will certainly be back for more. Karen Mcilroy Puyallup, Wa. |
| Positive | weeders
Yukon, OK
(1 review)
May 22, 2009 | Have ordered twice from this company. The plants received are lush and healthy. The shipping is very fast. This company is the best and their customer service is outstanding. Recommend Secret Garden Growers. |
| Positive | Heavinscent
South West, LA (Zone 9a)
(5 reviews)
May 16, 2009 | I ordered 2 plants and thought the $15.00 for shipping was a bit on the high side until they arrived today... I have never seen plants packed so well! Not even a leaf out of place. The plants themselves looked great, a very nice size for the price. I am all around impressed with Secret Garden Growers and I will be shopping with them again soon!
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| Positive | gardennut123
(1 review)
April 29, 2009 | I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the plants I ordered and the extra care taken in packaging them for shipping. It was refreshing to deal with real people that went out of their way to provide personal customer service. Their plant selection is amazing...I will definitely be a regular customer! |
| Positive | MandragoraMary
Danville, CA
(1 review)
April 10, 2009 | Got my order today...I was so excited! So many rare and unusual selections to chose from. Felt like Christmas unwrapping each plant...all big, healthy and well rooted, packed with care and absolutelty undamaged. Loved the personal touch and prompt communication; it is obvious these people really love their plants and care about their customers. I do a lot of plant mail order and dealing with these guys was really refreshing! Will place another order soon - highly recommend this company! |
| Positive | jdo1217
El Mirage, AZ (Zone 9b)
(7 reviews)
January 21, 2009 | My order arrived today with all plants looking green and fresh despite having spent the MLK weekend at the post office. Plants are good sized and well rooted. Communication was great. I would definitely recommend this company.
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