Dig

Dig is enchanting. The staff is warm, very knowledgeable and honest. I went in looking for a fern and a jade and then a third unknown and came home with 3 incredibly beautiful plants that fit perfectly into the space I have designated for them, which I had described.
I am looking forward to returning very soon for a fourth plant and then a terrarium (I can’t get either out of my mind) and also to repot a few plants that I have at home that are ready for a larger container. They have a super interesting and affordable selection.
I will find excuses now and then to stop in, simply because the space, filled to the brim with hand grown gorgeous plants from floor to ceiling, is already calling my name.
The outdoor space is magical.
I’m so happy to have discovered you… thank you, Dig!

I spent a few days going to a few places to find a terrarium for a gift but couldn’t get anything for my measly $ 40 budget. Then I ran out of time so I called Dig, because I had been there before and had really good service. I spoke to Maggie and told her what I was looking for, and she put something incredible together, sent me an image, and then wrapped it and held it for me until it was convenient to come and pick it up. UNBELIEVABLE service and a beautiful high-​quality product. Money really well spent. I can’t recommend dig enough.

Their prices are high and the service unpleasant. I quietly and politely asked Chuck, the proprietor, if there was wiggle room on a pot and he basically dressed me down in the middle of the store, raising his voice, acting affronted and aggressively asking where I «was from.» Really absurd behavior. If the high prices (seriously) aren’t negotiable then just say so politely. Embarrassing and unpleasant experience and won’t return.

Not many nurseries have backyards. The orientation of the store is friendly for walking around despite its size. Friendly staff and hat the heck, even some good tunes.

I love this place. The folks who work here are so friendly and they take as much time with you as needed to make sure all your questions are answered even when they are super busy. They all seem to love their work which makes all the difference in one’s shopping experience. I will never shop for plants anywhere else.

I came here from a recommendation of a friend when I was looking to build my own terrarium. Situated in Brooklyn, near the Barclays center on a street full of garden stores, I knew this was the right place for me. The store front was small, filled with plants, left and right, up and down. It was like walking into a mini amazon forest and I loved it. In the back, I can see they had an outdoor garden with larger outdoor plants.
I can tell immediately that the service was spot on. Workers were chatting up with the customers and I can tell some were regulars of the store. A worker came and helped me with building the perfect terrarium. I told him that my apartment does not get much sunlight and he was more than accommodating in trying to locate the perfect plants for my type of apartment environment. He built the terrarium himself, providing dirt, moss as well as a nice stone for décor. He was super helpful and provided further advice in how to keep it alive. All in all, a great experience.
I would advise anyone looking to build their own terrarium to buy the pots at a thrift shop or those cheap hardware stores as it would be cheaper than buying in Dig. They told me it was perfectly fine to bring my own pot.

It’s shockingly difficult to find a good succulent in New York. Most places in Manhattan will charge you $ 50+ even if all you want is a tiny desert plant and a porcelain container with a drain hole and matching tray.
At Dig, you enter what feels like a collector’s lair full of rare curios and odd knick-​knacks, except all those curios and knick-​knacks are green and living. The proprietors ask you if you’re looking for anything in particular, and introduce you to the plants around the shop. In the end, we found the perfect set of coordinating mini succulents and the perfect set of pots (drain holes and all) to match. They even offered to pot them for us with dirt and gravel.
I paid about $ 23 for my cute little echevaria and his pot. I can’t wait to go back! Maybe I’ll upgrade to the paddle cactus.

I had a great experience at Dig this past weekend. I went there to get a small gift and a gift certificate for my friends’ wedding gift. I knew I wanted something small that I felt would compliment this couple’s home as well as the gift certificate. Dee (sp?) helped me pick out the perfect glass globe and unique air plant-​even down the the color of the stones. She also took the time and care to wrap the gift expertly, with ribbons and tissue. It came out with so much more than I expected when I entered, I didn’t have to even worry about wrapping the gift! The rest of the staff (sorry forgot names) was super helpful as well. I would highly recommend coming here for a unique gift or for something for yourself!

Super helpful, knowledgable and most importantly friendly people. Dee and Chris helped me revive a housewarming planter I was given, and also find this one plant I’ve been looking for, for ages. You really feel taken care of here. Slightly pricier than the other plant/​gardening stores on the block but I don’t mind bec of the service. Love the aesthetic of the store and I really want one of all their plants.

Pricey, but worth coming here if you’re looking to create/​buy a unique arrangement. I’d skip buying the potted plants because shelling out $ 18 for a small fern is way too much.
It can get busy in here, but the staff make a special effort to get around to everyone, answer questions, and pass on useful plant care tips.

Maggie, the owner, is probably one of the sweetest woman I’ve ever met — she’s like the gardener grandma I never had. Knowledgable and helpful, the people at Dig will go that extra mile to make sure you keep your thumb green.
It all started the other day when I found a fishbowl in my basement and thought to myself «how wonderful would this be as a terrarium?» Problem was … I had no idea where to start.
I searched online videos about moss and perlite and maintaining levels of moisture/​sunlight, but putting DIY to practice is harder than you might imagine. After screwing up a couple of times, I figured it was time to turn to a professional. That’s when I turned to Dig.
Maggie got me started with a noob-​friendly terrain kit — moss, rocks, dirt and a couple of ferns. She explained everything I needed to know about how to layer the strata and how to regulate water and sunlight levels. Everything I needed to know in plain simple english. No guessing. No trial and error.
The shop itself is a world of it’s own. Green through and through, the shop is like a rainforest. They’ve got plants of all shapes and sizes — big, small, tall, short, leafy, pointy, flat, round … Dr. Suess would have a field day. They have ferns and succulents of all kinds — all carefully and beautifully potted. They also have houseplants and floor plants and hanging plants. They have a back section specializing in trees and other larger plants. Seriously, it’s like a rainforest.
The lost star on this review comes from their pricing. Dig’s plants are certainly beautiful and the shop, too, is beautifully laid out … but every rose has its thorns. The price of their small ferns and succulents average out to be $ 7 – 8 each. *** Just to give you an idea of the size, the small plants are potted in 1 – 2 inch pots. For what it’s worth, the plants are definitely overpriced. You can find similar plants in the Flower District or even at Home Depot for a fraction of Dig’s. Likewise, with many of their larger houseplants and trees.
I bought three ferns ($ 7 each) and a terrarium starting kit ($ 20) for $ 41. After a year of shopping around Farmer’s Markets and other flower shops, I now am hesitant to pay even $ 5 for the same sized plant.
Dig offers a unique customer experience. Alongside with unmatched customer service, the experience is undoubtedly an unforgettable one. The only caveat is their pricing. Should they ever do decide to balance their prices, Dig would be one of my go-​to shops for my gardening needs.

These guys are cool and know a lot about plants. I just moved to the area and am super excited to have not only houseplants, but a backyard as well to plant and tend to. It’s still cold as hell outside, so I’m focusing indoors and they set me up with an awesome terrarium for my office and made a mini cactus garden for a south facing window, along with a couple of other plants. I haven’t done this yet, but apparently the owner makes house calls and will help design window boxes, outdoor spaces and help with indoor houseplant placement /​selection. I’m going to do this when the weather improves a bit. Their stuff is curated well, and I am guessing they will order whatever you want as well. I like the two guys (Chris and another guy I don’t think I ever knew the name of) who fixed me up with primo plants.

I decided to come to Dig for a terrarium since I saw such good reviews about this place.
I have to say that I’m very happy with my purchase. Chris, the guy who helped me and basically built my terrarium was really helpful and attentive.
I’m definitely coming back.

I came here looking for a low maintenance plant and I came out with a desert rose terrarium.
With the help of Delania (s/​p?), who was helpful, enthusiastic, attentive and above all not «pushy» I came out of here with a great personalized gift. The space is super small and packed with goodies. As such, my superb eavesdropping skills allowed me to gather a fairly informed opinion that great service seemed to be a theme for all of the staff here as people generally sounded super knowledgable and personable when interacting with other customers as well.

I brought my myrtle plant to dig to change the pot. I was surpised by how reasonably priced everything was. The staff and the owner is extremely knowledgeable about plants and I felt like they truly cared about the wellbeing of my plant rather than trying to take my money. They helped me pick a really nice pot and replanted it for me.
Ive been going to another nearby nursery but Im gonna start coming here from now on. The service is great and the prices are so much more reasonable

We ventured an hour to get here — a decision we made based on all the great help reviews. It definitely did not disappoint!
It gives off this great vibe that makes you feel that there are small treasures to be found if you just put a little effort into looking at every nook and cranny that is bursting with plants.
The service we received was phenominal. Helpful without hovering and informative without being bossy. Great attitude and I got a free dinosaur!

I’m not a big garden/​flower guy, but Dig could turn me into one. I came in looking for some herbs to add to our window boxes, and left with a cool little succulent (and a free plastic dinosaur) and the intent to come back with more of a plan for plants.
The customer service was super friendly and educational, which was great because I have many questions about how plants should be treated and no knowledge to speak of. The shop is intimidatingly crowded, but I’d advise asking for guidance! There’s some really cool stuff to be found. Another great find on this stretch of Atlantic.

I have gotten into this plant thing and stopped by Dig to get my first little terrarium started today! Chuck was super helpful and attentive and I really appreciated his help. I got a terrarium kit and even found a surprise or two! Thanks Dig! I love them! Assuming I don’t kill them I will be back for my cork bark! :)

Definitely stop by dig… even if you never thought you wanted or needed a plant. Walking to the shop feels like walking into a green oasis. It’s calm, peaceful, and there are beautiful plants everywhere. Maggie, the owner, will walk you through as many options/​plants as you’d like and takes the time to make a custom terrarium exactly to your liking. Chris who works under Maggie LOVES plants and his passion comes through. He will tell you about every plant. I thought I might wear him out asking him, «And what is this one?» but I didn’t.
I highly recommend this local shop.

This store just makes me wish I had more room in my apartment. Well, everything makes me wish I had more room in my apartment (especially how much I pay for it), but this gorgeous jungle of a store makes me wish I had more room specifically for plants.
Hanging plants, potted plants, tropical plants, flowers, trees, cacti and all the accoutrements… you can find it at Dig. I never even wanted a terrarium until I saw them here.
The staff is friendly, knowledgable, and they clearly love all the flora in their shop. It’s not the cheapest spot you’ve ever been to, but it very well may be the best.