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Positive | PCrisler (4 reviews) | On Oct 20, 2006, PCrisler Ft. Wright, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: To those of you who missed out on, or passed on the corkscrew vine plant.....that's unfortunate. I ordered one also. When I received it, it was a tiny little shoot, maybe an inch or so long. Like you, I thought it would be a lost cause, but I decided to give it a try anyway. I am so glad I did. It grew very slowly until we got an intense heat wave, high 90's, around the end of July, or beginning of August. The hotter the temperatures got, the more the plant grew. I'm not kidding when I say that I believe it grew 6 inches overnight...EVERY night. I finally bought a trellis that I believed would be way too tall, but I was wrong about that too. It filled the trellis, and since then I have been winding it in and out, keeping it full. I just had to bring it inside for the winter, and I am so delighted that I decided to get it. I so hope that I can keep it going until next spring again. It gets the most beautiful lilac/purple blooms on it, so unusual. I just received an email from Parks saying that they are back in stock. Maybe you should think about ordering once more. If you're lucky enough to get one, I promise that you will be amazed at the growth and won't believe your eyes when you see it bloom. Good luck! |
Positive | green_sunny (2 reviews) | On Sep 26, 2006, green_sunny beijing, China wrote: I think they re-email quickly and respond to customers and suppliers very soon. An efficient company. |
Positive | flowercrazy39 (11 reviews) | On Aug 5, 2006, flowercrazy39 Manchester, NH wrote: This year was the first time I ever ordered anything from Parks Seed and it was only seed. So far, their seed is the best I've ever gotten from anyone. My petunias are absolutely gorgeous! The colors and health of the plants are fantastic and what a fragrance. Same for most of the other seeds I've ordered from them. With some of the other company's I ordered from this year, it was hit or miss. Except for one which I will comment on in their space. I might order some plants from them for fall, not sure yet. Seeds are wonderful though. On December 21st, 2006, flowercrazy39 added the following: Usually my petunias are chewed up by catepillars and beetles but not these. I don't know why but no bugs touched them and I got to enjoy their gorgeous color all summer and fall. As a matter of fact, I bought a different kind of petunia from a local company and those were destroyed at the same time the others were perfect. Every single seed packet I bought from them produced great amounts of blooms and colors and I bought a lot! So I already ordered and got seeds from them for next year and will probably order more. A great turnout for the price which to me is a good value. |
Positive | KentuckyGarden (1 review) | On Jul 31, 2006, KentuckyGarden Louisville, KY wrote: On 7/19/06 I ordered a bunch of seeds and two bio domes. The ordered was shipped via UPS on 7/21/06. A couple of days later I received my order but the one of the bio domes was damaged even though the box was labeled fragile and I knew it had to be the UPS Guy lol I don't think companies are in the habit of sending of damage goods. I emailed customer support on 7/25/06 and on 7/28 and 7/31 Angie and Eva were happy to send me a new one. |
Positive | OITGAD (6 reviews) | On Jul 29, 2006, OITGAD Hicksville, NY wrote: I received an email from Parks Landscape Nursery offering corkscrew vine (vinca caracella) for an extremely low price. I received the offer at the end of June. I had not been able to fine the plant where I live so I ordered 9. I waited about 2 weeks and then wrote an email to the company asking when the plants would be sent out. I received a response within 3 business days, thanking me for my order and advising that there had been a delay (with an apology) but the plants would be going out the beginning of "next week." |
Positive | mission4 (3 reviews) | On Jul 28, 2006, mission4 Oil City, PA wrote: I have been very pleased with my experiences with Park's this year. I bought most of my seeds from them and they have done well. Also, bought plants from Wholesale division and I was very satisfied with the size and quality of the plants... at such a low price. I bought 6 self watering planters from the Wholesale division....one was broken on arrival and was replaced immediately by Park's. |
Positive | Gourdlady2006 (4 reviews) | On Jul 27, 2006, Gourdlady2006 Rienzi, MS (Zone 7a) wrote: Parks seeds has a new company Parkslandscapes.com. I placed my order on July19, 2006. I was notified on July 24th that my order had been shipped. On July 27 my order arrived in the best shape I have EVER received plants by mail. Thank you Parkslandscape. Outstanding job. |
Positive | BruMeta (14 reviews) | On Jul 12, 2006, BruMeta Livingston Manor, NY wrote: Although I don't, as a rule, order from southern nurseries for my northern garden, I took advantage of Park's early summer sale to order plants of Panicum v. 'Shenandoah' and Brunnera macrophylla. All plants were in small pots but were well rooted, and the Panicum arrived yet dormant (which was good). All are growing well now, a month later. I am pleased with the quality of Park's conscientious customer service, packaging and shipping. The sale prices gave excellent value. |
Positive | Highmtn (3 reviews) | On Jul 10, 2006, Highmtn Cliff Dweller, WA (Zone 8b) wrote: Purchased 3 plants off of an eBay auction (seller Perfectplant) to learn this seller uses PARKS as it's supplier. The seller began to stall on shipping dates stating they had computer problems etc. etc Auctions ended on June 27th, and I paid immediately with Paypal. On August 1st, 2006, Highmtn changed the rating from negative to positive and added the following: Ok... I first posted a big red NEGATIVE about eBayer Perfect Plant - AKA PARKS SEEDS. However, I have to be fair in saying once I finally got ahold of them they bent over backwards to fix the mess of my order. They did not have the one plant I purchased from their eBay auction, but they asked me to please look over their auctions and pick any plant I wanted regardless of price. I did so...and they sent me a very healthy large Endless Summer Hydrangea. My Janice Brown daylily turned to mush upon planting, and I just got notice that they have shipped me out another one. So... I didn't appreciate Parks operating under a code name, but all in all (after some real frustration) they made everything right with me. I was discussing my situation with a good friend who's a MAJOR gardener (flower and veggie) and he told me a majority of his veggie garden seeds have come from Parks for years with no problem. Just wanted to be fair. Thanks |
Positive | grannyrose (4 reviews) | On Jul 8, 2006, grannyrose Walhalla, SC (Zone 7b) wrote: This rating is for Park's Wholesale. I had a good experence with the roses I ordered. My order was for blulbs,clemetris,and bareroot roses at very good sale prices. I soaked the roses for seven days. I planted half in pots and half in the ground all but one have leaves. The only one not leafed out is Berries & Cream which had the shortest roots of the bunch. The bulbs where a little on the soft side but I planted them anyway. I will have to wait to see if they were viable. Four cemetris, I have two growing by leaps and bounds, one never broke dormacey and the other I just misplaced! I have not contacted Parks yet about the failures. But I sure have some pretty plants doing great for a very reasonable price! |
Positive | banders (1 review) | On Jul 8, 2006, banders Collinsville, VA (Zone 7b) wrote: Ordered lots of plants from the Park Wholesaler sale this year and have been very satisfied with the plants and customer service. Ordering bare root roses this late is risky, but with good care they've all thrived and are blooming or budding. Lavender plants are growing like weeds. Shipping took a little too long for my comfort on one order and they promptly replaced an iffy hosta with 2 more of that variety! I'm happy and will definitley look forward to their next sale. |
Positive | tj0504 (13 reviews) | On Jul 4, 2006, tj0504 Saint Louis, MO wrote: I have done business with ParkSeed off and on for over twenty years. They have given me nothing but well packed, well hydrated plants. |
Positive | tiffanya (5 reviews) | On Jul 4, 2006, tiffanya Sumner, WA (Zone 8a) wrote: I ordered a mix of plants, jiffy pots (on sale!), and seeds. All arrived quickly and were well packaged. I have started a few of the seeds and they were all quick to germinate. All-around good experience. |
Positive | SaratogaGarden (1 review) | On Jun 27, 2006, SaratogaGarden Saratoga Springs, NY wrote: I ordered two corkscrew vines for $10 a piece. After about 3 weeks, and 3 phone calls to the company, they were finally shipped. To their credit, they were received in good condition, but I got the runaround on the phone as to when I would get them. ONE week after I got them, they are on sale for two bucks a piece. I e-mailed the company noting that I felt duped, and they offered that I could now order more at the two dollar price. Gee, thanks. On July 10th, 2006, SaratogaGarden changed the rating from negative to positive and added the following: Today I received a wonderful e-mail from Park Seed, acknowledging my feelings, explaining their ordering process (takes 2 weeks), and also expressing an apology. Had I received THIS e-mail from the onset, instead of the one I actually got, I would not have given them a negative rating. They are also giving me a $10 gift certificate to encourage me to continue as a customer. Now THAT'S customer service! Thank you Veronica, at Park Seed. |
Positive | donn (6 reviews) | On Jun 17, 2006, donn Great South Bay, Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) wrote: This comment concerns Parks Wholesale, another division of the company. On June 15th, 2007, donn added the following: Update...a year later, The Parks Wholesale Clearance Sale tempted me to order 9 Japanese Maples, at dramatically reduced prices. I placed my order on the web on June 6. They shipped June 11, and my order arrived yesterday, June 14. Unlike last year, the plants were packaged to survive anything. Each long box contained 1-2 trees in trade gallon pots. Each pot was packaged in a small box, specifically designed to hold the pot and it's medium. Each small box was stapled into one end of the larger box with 2 large copper staples in each of three sides. The trees were each supported with a bamboo stake, and pointing inward in the larger box. Covering the trunks and tops of the trees was a rigid cardboard insert, and the larger box was stapled closed. All together, each box had 22 staples which had to be removed to extract the contents. The trees quite literally could not move, or be damaged unless DHL/USPS drove over them. My compliments to Parks Wholesale on stellar packaging, prompt service, and another excellent bargain. |
Positive | sawise (4 reviews) | On Jun 12, 2006, sawise Cadiz, KY wrote: I have ordered plants from Park Seeds frequently and am very satisfied with both their customer service and the quality of their plants. |
Positive | superann (1 review) | On Jun 5, 2006, superann Metropolis, IL wrote: Last year (2005) I bought an Angel Trumpet plant and some moonflower seeds. I had bought other Angel Trumpets from other companies and none of them ever lived or bloomed. This one did...in late July, it was just loaded with blooms, I was taking pictures and sending them to all my friends. It has lived happily inside over the winter and now it's back outside and is already blooming again. And my Moonflowers were beautiful. I had bought a pack of seeds for a friend in northern IL too and hers did very well. We saved some seeds and they are growing well. I've been tempted to try those Thugi or something like that trees and wish someone that has tried them would post....I need something fast growing to replace three trees blown over last week in a storm. |
Positive | bigcityal (11 reviews) | On May 21, 2006, bigcityal Appleton, WI (Zone 5a) wrote: I would have to give them a B- for a grade. One of the plants I got last fall was too small and did not make it through the winter. Yes they did give credit, but when shipping costs as much of the plant it's hard to feel good about reordering it. |
Positive | americanwoman (9 reviews) | On May 18, 2006, americanwoman Redford, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: My experience is unlike the recent ones I just read. I have been in contact with them by e-mail wanting to know when to expect my orders. They told me this week and two of the three orders arrived today. I ordered Dragon Wing begonias and Pentas and they are very healthy looking plants. I do have one more order coming and we will see how they do on that one but so far I give them a positive rating. On May 23rd, 2006, americanwoman added the following: Received the last item of my order, a Heliotrope. They were packed securely and they are all in bloom. I have nothing but good to say about this company! |
Positive | McGlory (9 reviews) | On Apr 30, 2006, McGlory Southeast, NE (Zone 5a) wrote: Ordered and planted two kinds of tulips bulbs in the fall. They all came up and look beautiful. |
Positive | jp2096 (2 reviews) | On Apr 26, 2006, jp2096 Bayside, NY wrote: With seeds, you always win some and lose some. Their bulbs are nearly 100%, I actually think these stray cats got a few of my crocuses. Their customer service is prompt. Their seed packets probably have the best overall protection and "shelf life". They're prices are much lower than Burpee and their selection is wide. |
Positive | rubygloomrox (5 reviews) | On Apr 26, 2006, rubygloomrox Red Wing, MN wrote: After having difficulties and tons of inconvenience with a couple other mail order companies, I was on the verge of giving up and just driving the over an hour each way from my home to search for garden products. |
Positive | Surfergirl_SC (2 reviews) | On Apr 22, 2006, Surfergirl_SC Saint Stephen, SC wrote: My seed order was pretty good. Seeds always seem fresh and never have much problem. I wish I could get some of the corkscrew vine seeds. I guess I better order them in December next year. No major complaints with the company though. We took a ride up to their gardens one year. Real pretty trial gardens. |
Positive | nxb161 (6 reviews) | On Apr 21, 2006, nxb161 Bloomsburg, PA wrote: I ordered several things from parks this season. All the seeds came in plenty of time to order them, and I was very pleased at the state of the potted plants. Very good quality and shipped excellent too, just have a bag ready to put all the foam peanuts in. |
Positive | Mrs_Mac (1 review) | On Apr 20, 2006, Mrs_Mac Athens, AL (Zone 7b) wrote: I have ordered many live plants from this company starting in Spring '05. I have had good luck and been well pleased, as everything has been healthy when I received it. I don't think I've lost any of my Park's plants, even due to my own occasional neglect. |
Positive | Amunhotep (6 reviews) | On Apr 18, 2006, Amunhotep East Central, MS (Zone 8a) wrote: I guess I've ordered from Park for about 5 decades now. I remember my grandmother ordering from Park. I have never had a problem with the company. Mostly I ordered seeds, occasionally plants. My grandmother never complained about Park either and she was so happy when "the catalog" arrived. |
Positive | goatster (19 reviews) | On Apr 12, 2006, goatster Pine Mt, GA (Zone 7b) wrote: This was my first order. I got the Festina beans and Argoflash. Got it FAST. No complaints here. Thanks |
Positive | GRASSHOPPPER (3 reviews) | On Apr 7, 2006, GRASSHOPPPER Rutherfordton, NC (Zone 7a) wrote: On March 26, 2006, I placed an order with Park Seed for Purple Millet seed and copper garden markers. The order was shipped on March 31. While I cannot yet vouch for the seed germination rate, the markers were awesome--high quality at the best price I have found anywhere and they were BYGO!! A positive experience and I will definitely order from Parks again. On May 1st, 2006, GRASSHOPPPER added the following: The Purple Millet seed germinated at 99%!! |
Positive | jdcoffman (6 reviews) | On Mar 31, 2006, jdcoffman Lees Summit, MO (Zone 5b) wrote: I have only been a customer of Park's for about a year now, My first purchase was some small bedding plants, I ordered out of season (in the dead of winter) and as soon as it was warm, bam! they were on my doorstep in wonderful condition. I have since purchased thousands of seeds from them (both at retail and through their wholesale company which is also great). My experiences have been nothing but positive in working with them. they always answer their phones quickly and their sales reps are courteous and efficient. whenever I have a question about an order they find the answer if they don't know it already. wonderful company, plan to do business with them for years to come! |
Positive | amandaemily (12 reviews) | On Mar 30, 2006, amandaemily Gulf Coast, United States (Zone 9a) wrote: Ordered a grow light and various seed starting supplies from Parks. Equipment arrived all the way across country in a reasonable time span and order was filled accuratly. |
Positive | FlipTX (13 reviews) | On Mar 29, 2006, FlipTX Pasadena, TX wrote: Some lettuce seeds I ordered from Park had a low germination rate. So I emailed them and explained I'd followed the instructions to the letter. They quickly volunteered to send another pack of seeds, free of charge, of course. I had them in about nine days. I haven't tested the new seeds for germination (getting too warm for lettuce crops here already) but Park gets a positive just for customer service. |
Positive | DianaR (4 reviews) | On Mar 29, 2006, DianaR Caldwell, ID (Zone 6a) wrote: We have used Park seed for many year and have always been pleased with their products and service. We now order over the internet which speeds up dellivery time. |
Positive | sedum37 (3 reviews) | On Mar 21, 2006, sedum37 Westford, MA (Zone 5b) wrote: I recently received my order. I ordered perma-nest trays, seeds, terra latches and Algoflash fertilizer. I got my order promptly but the fertilizer was the wrong one. I called the customer service number and got right through. A friendly person helped me to get the correct fertilizer shipped out and it arrived promptly also. I was pleased I got to keep the wrong fertilizer and didn't have to deal with shipping it back to Park Seed. I am very happy with the quality of the perma- nest trays and this site is one of the few places you can order these trays without ordering a huge number of them. |
Positive | calypsa (19 reviews) | On Mar 15, 2006, calypsa Plymouth, MI (Zone 5b) wrote: I ordered a few seed packets from Park's a little while ago and they arrived today. They were nicely packaged and arrived in a timely manner. Provided that germination is good and they're what they should be, I feel certain that I will order from Park's again. |
Positive | mastiff (2 reviews) | On Mar 14, 2006, mastiff Mendon, MA wrote: ordered a number of packets vegetable seeds,order arrived quickly.there was one pack of seeds missing,contacted park seed through email and it was shipped following day.cant beat that service....thanks again park seed |
Positive | desert_witch (2 reviews) | On Mar 12, 2006, desert_witch Lucerne Valley, CA (Zone 8a) wrote: This is the second year I have purchased from Park Seed. The orders arrived in a timely fashion, and I was especially pleased with their customer service and credit policy. Last year I (against my common sense) ordered the Strawberries in hanging bags, and set about trying to get them to grow. I followed the directions, they kept dieing. I finally planted them out, they still didn't make it. When I called to have Park make good on their "guarantee", the customer service reps were wonderful. They did ask how I handled the plants, I explained, and they cheerfully credited my account for the full amount. |
Positive | beaker_ch (23 reviews) | On Mar 11, 2006, beaker_ch Columbia Heights, MN (Zone 4a) wrote: I ordered seeds twice from them since this year's catalog came out. The first order was extremely large, the second more modest. Both orders were received within a week and a half. I'm very happy with the level of service for seeds. |
Positive | Live2garden (6 reviews) | On Mar 6, 2006, Live2garden Waterford, WI (Zone 5b) wrote: I have ordered from this company for as long as I can remember (≥15yrs) - they are one of my favorites to buy from. Mainly because their customer service has always been so friendly and helpful - Even when I used a credit card that I forgot I had and insisted that it couldn't be me. When I finally got my brain back, we both laughed so hard that we almost lost the connection! (It was a football bet that I won and my husband lost - hence HE had to buy the plants from the catalog that year!). |
Positive | thursdays (3 reviews) | On Mar 6, 2006, thursdays Valley City, OH (Zone 5b) wrote: Placed a first time order with them was for Biodome seed starting kits. I am pleased with how prompt they processed my order. One suggestion they should do is with shipping is to use something else other that styrofoam peanuts to package the products. It took some time to clean up the mess that was made geting the product out of the box There are more environmentally friendly peanuts that are bio degradable. If they are going to use them might I suggest that the product first be put in a bag then placed in the peanuts. |
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