Great selection and service.

The Growing Place Garden Center
The Growing Place Garden Center at a glance
Google reviewers rate The Growing Place Garden Center 4.8 out of 5 based on 449 reviews, frequently praising its extensive selection of hardy plants, knowledgeable staff, and personalized landscaping services. Customers appreciate the friendly atmosphere and helpful advice for garden projects. However, lower-rated reviews consistently criticize the center for high pricing compared to competitors, long checkout lines, and occasional issues with disorganization or unhelpful service interactions.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 449 reviews (84% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 449 Google reviews (264 with written comments, 29 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 1% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 9, 2026.
- Service: Gardener serving River Forest, Illinois.
Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.
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Customer reviews
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Extremely friendly helpful and knowledgeable.
If they dont have it ask. If they cant get you probably dont need it! They pick some of the best varieties that grow well and thrive in our crazy climate. I wish I had known about them 30 years ago - they are now my sole source for quality plants, shrubs, and trees.
Great experience. Visited for end of season summer plants with a list of plants and their perennial rep 'Liz' immediately vetted and we walked together selecting to fill the order. Very pleased with the selection, alternatives and Liz's knowledge. Thanks Growing Place.
Stumbled upon this place from Facebook events looking for something to do. When we went there was a small art vendor fair. The nursery itself was quite lovely. It wasn't your typical, everything in an aisle outside and in a greenhouse. This place has whimsy and "lets stroll" atmosphere. There were little garden areas, a pond, sitting. Great variety of plants and shrubs and trees. It was a wonderful find
Beautiful, relaxing place. Friendly staff. Definitely will be back!
I love the growing place, lots of inspiration, totally beautiful at Christmas, great prices on greens but I was very disappointed on the price of beat up Zinnias for $9 I was the bone head that bought them, I went to Meijer( yes the grocery store, rt 59) They have the most incredible flowers and they ate discounted, you won't believe it, they have gorgeous Dalia's also. Check it out
There are large varieties of plants, bushes, and trees there. If you are looking for something in particular they more than likely have it. I've been there 3 times over three years and I walk away with something new each year to plant. The plants are very hardy and well maintained, its definately not your grocery store pop up nursery type of plants they are hardy and usually in bloom. It's well worth spending a little extra for these plants because they are so well maintained.
I won a gift card to shop here (from the BEST brewery in Naperville, The Blind Corner) so I made the drive from Saint Charles with my friend Chris. Wow! What a great garden center. Greeted by the friendliest staff, gave some good advice and even a printout of “deer resistant plants” and help with my selection. The plants are very good quality, the displays around the property are inspirational, and the actual plant displays make shopping a really fun experience. For example, all different kinds of hostas, all along the back wall. Perennials in one place, and a large variety of sizes and colors! The basil was HUGE for under $7! Then, the staff helped me put the plants in my car and off we go… highly recommend this place! Thank you and see you again soon!
Excellent costumer services. If we work around Naperville again. For sure we be back for any plans that we need.
Business details
- Address: 25w471 Plank Rd, Naperville, IL 60563
- Phone: (630) 355-4000
- Website: thegrowingplace.com
- Service area: River Forest, IL