Shades of Green
San Antonio, TX 78209-1790
Phone: (210) 824-3772
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Editorial Review for Shades of Green – by Courtney Schmoker
The Scene
Bob Webster, owner and regionally renowned garden-show radio host, has outfitted his nursery to please the greenest of thumbs. All will enjoy exploring the botanical merchandise that is artfully organized around the stone and wood-plank pathways. There's a structure devoted to orchids and other hot-house flowers and another that shelters indoor plants, including some that require 20-foot ceilings. The employees are helpful and enjoy discussing the pleasures and demands of horticulture.
The Goods
Plant-wise, this nursery has got it covered; every shade of green (and other colors) is represented here. Those that prefer indigenous and drought-resistant species will be pleased with the selection, as will organic gardeners. Although Webster promotes organic gardening, Shades of Green's inventory does include the more commonly known garden chemicals and fertilizers. Yard and garden accessories, pots and planters, and tools, seeds and books fill out the picture.
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Insider Tips
Advice from the ExpertBob Webster's radio garden show is aired on Saturdays from 6am-9am and Sundays from 8am-11am on 550 AM, KTSA.
Don't Get DirtyTake advantage of the store's offer of free plastic bags or plastic sheets to put under the plants in your car.
User Reviews for Shades of Green
02/27/2007 Posted by lolardz
OK, if you want a awsome looking plant that will last you for ever then this is the place to go!!! The sales people are very attentive and always suggesting the right choices that would look the best... they also have work shops on Saturdays that they are a must do if you want to have plants that thrive. Perfect place to bring the kids on a Sunday afternoon. You spend a little more but you get a lot more.
Pros: Service, location, quality
Cons: parking
09/23/2006 Posted by khancock0
This nursery has a great selection of plants, particularly native plants, and excellent service. Most (but not all) employees are well versed in the plants they sell. Those who are less sure of their knowledge are honest and will refer you to someone who is more experienced. A few problems: plants are rather pricey and they do not guarantee the plants. I know several places that will replace plants, but this nursery is not one of them. I took back some plants the same day, after I realized I had bought shade plants for a sunny area. They agreed to replace them, but told me this was not the normal policy. That seemed to me rather strict.
Pros: great selection and service
Cons: pricey, strict return policy
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