Merrifield Garden Center - Fair Oaks

They did the design and implemented that design for us. They gave us advice and options on which trees would do best in the location we were having it planted and also which flowers and other shrubs would do well in that area. They did all the work in one day and it is beautiful. They gave us all the information and advice we would need on watering and upkeep and everything still looks great. We really liked them.

Merrifield is very responsive. Although the lawn service price seemed a bit high, I would select them in the future because I am convinced of their quality based on their service and information they gave during the quote process.

They did a design that was too expensive. They came back and gave us other designs and told us how much it would cost in phases, so that was helpful for us. When they put forth the first plan, we felt it was more than what we wanted to spend at the time. They brought ideas to the table, but they were willing to be flexible with them. Their employees were capable, professional, and pleasant.

I had wanted them to come earlier to do planting, but it took them several weeks to get here. I am working with a person who has about 40 years of experience. He is the best person that I have found that knows about plants and how to deal with deer problems and other problems. I have interviewed a lot of people, and he seemed to have had the most knowledge. I don’t know how the rest of his staff is like. I have already used them twice, and I am planning on using them again.

Excellent. We were greeted by Alan and he stayed with us until we made our decisions, helped us sort through heavy stones, and even loaded the truck. It was a quick in and out and we got exactly what we wanted. Overall it was a very pleasant and informative experience. Exceptional service.

They were great. They had very good reviews on top of an amazing architecture and they came through on it. They were professional. They did great work at all of our needs which guaranteed that they were a solid company. They backed us up great. They were comparable to the other estimates that we had got. Their price was slightly above the market value, from what we saw.

We have dealt with them a lot. They are great but are really expensive. They are great if we just want to putter around and buy a few things, but their quotes are breathtaking. They are very convenient and are probably the only ones who provide this service in the area. We are in an urban environment, and they are in the middle of it, so they have got a monopoly. We may have to go 25 to 30 miles in terrible traffic to the next place.

It went very well. The plan they drew up for us was perfect and really addressed the top issues we cared about. We had looked at about 5 or 6 other companies and their plan definitely paid the most attention to our wants. They started on time, were responsive to our concerns, did not nickle and dime us for everything, and were very communicative and flexible. They finished within the expected amount of time and didn't go over budget.

Very large selection from herbs to trees. Knowledgable and helpfull staff with landscaping and consulting services available.

Great. After all this time I still have one of the best looking yards in my neighborhood. I always get compliments. The quality and experience of Merrifield can't be beat.

We scheduled and appointment with the arborist, Seth. He was very prompt for his appointment. We discussed what we thought needed to be done. He made some very good suggestions and we signed the contract. The work was done as scheduled. All aspects of out experience was very professional

Tom Wallerich came to our house. We told him we were interested in landscape design, and afterwards a contractor to carry out the work. He told us that a design would cost $250. We agreed, and he asked us what we wanted the yard to look like. After we spoke, He measured the yard, took photographs, and returned several weeks later with a design and an estimate for doing the work (around $50K). The design was useful to us in clarifying our own ideas, and worth the modest cost, but he cannot have spent much time on it--we wouldn't expect him to for $250--and it was not well tailored to our needs. For that, we will have to be more precise about what we want, then prepare to pay a designer for the time necessary to understand our needs and work out a plan consistent with them. We will consider Merrifield for the construction work itself.

over the yard was much improved by the work merrifield did. they still seem to be the most knowledgeable in the area about the appropriate native plants that will work in this region. they come out and survey the area, provide a design, and then give an accurate cost estimate as to what it will take to complete the job. one day, you come home from work, and the yard is transformed. we have had some shrubs die on us several times - they have an excellent warranty program but at the same time it is frustrating to have be continually calling back to redo work that has already been completed.

Overall it went very well. They did quality work.

The price they quoted us was $14,000 and we thought that they were way overpriced. The person that came out and gave us the quote was lovely. The problem was that she did not understand what we wanted to have done and was more interested in designing something that was fun and cute versus what we really needed. We worked with them before and we had them do our front yard.

They are really great! So helpful! And EVERYONE there is extremely friendly and helpful. Kevin assisted me and he was fantastic. He also helped me have plants transferred from another location. He followed up and made sure I received everything as promised.

ok. trees were very heavy and I had to have 2 men help lift them. Planted in ground quite easily. Trees are blooming now.

Great experience, very professional, though on certain things they can be more expensive. Would use them again (and have!), nice that they have everything in a single place.

I get supplies from them. I am one of their customers. They are very professional. It is a very neat and enjoyable place to go. I always enjoy going there. I have been to both their locations a dozen times each. I haven’t been there since two years, as the landscaping work at my home is now completed. They are not the cheapest, but they have great quality. They helped me pick up plants. They are definitely a premier garden center. I will use them again in the future.

The advice of the salesman was completely consistent with that of an unbiased County arborist, and the tree planting was done well, within a few days after purchasing the tree.

It was an old tree that could have fallen over. We did not want it to fall on our house. They were great. They were punctual. They cleaned up. They have done other work for us over the last couple of years. We will use them in the future.

I can't say enough about how professional the Merrifield people were. Amy Strunk was our designer/manager and she did a FANTASTIC job. We trusted her to do the right thing and she did! Put in two stone walls that are not only functionally but beautiful. Moved and added plants. The result is absolutely OUTSTANDING. We are going to have Amy/Merrifield do more work for us when we can.

My experience with them from start to finish was good.

Merrifield came on the wrong day for the estimate the first time. A second time, they forgot again and came 2 hours late. After paying for it, we did not receive a drawing from them. Perhaps this was a miscommunication as they referred to it as a "design". Either, way, they should be clear that a "design" is just an estimate, nothing more (or we paid for something we didn't get). All we received was an estimate by mail 1.5 weeks later. The price quoted was well above the prices we received from other similar companies for the same work.

We went to Merrifield for asssistance with putting together a design for landscaping in front of our house. The staff was exceptionally knowledgable and helped us for a great deal of time choosing the appropriate shrubs, ground cover and flowers for our project. The sales person knew in great details about every shrub, hedge, flower and tree - from when they bloomed, their max. height/width, sunlight needs, etc.