Urban Roots

David the manager was incredibly helpful, this was the best service I’ve received at any of the Denver area small gardening shops I’ve been to. I had been searching high and low for small ceramic planters for my propagations and other small plants and had great success finding them here. This place is small but it is packed with unique and interesting pots, garden decorations, succulents and misc. gifts. I will absolutely be returning.

I love coming here! The manager, David, and others working here have always been very helpful. They know a lot about their plants and plant care. Will definitely keeping coming back for all my gardening needs!

This place is awesome. I was looking for a shop that has stuff year-​round, and this is it! Great selection of indoor plants, succulents and gifts. David was a huge help figuring out what to purchase, specifically indoor plants (since it is winter, after all). I was also really excited to find out that they offer terrarium classes as well! I will definitely be back for that!

I really liked the vibe of Urban Roots considering its in a densely populated part of the city, but I really went looking to buy some great flowers. They had lots of great pots, but not a huge selection of flowers for gardening.

Stopped into Urban Roots recently after having driven by for many years. The selection of merchandise is surprisingly extensive given the smaller space. I picked-​up a couple of heirloom veggie plants which have done very well and appeared well taken care of by the staff.
They also had greeting/​birthday cards, various pots, upscale gardening supplies and indoor plants.
The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The manager, David, was actively helping customers including myself and was a great fit for the business.
This is not a one stop shop for all your gardening needs, but the prices are inline with any independent garden shop while their customer service was well above many others in town.

I really wanted to like this place. It’s so pretty there, but it’s just too pricey. I went in for a flower pot plate. Just the base part that catches extra water when watering your flowers. I figured I could get outta there for a few bucks, maybe 5. Nearly $ 11 for one plate to put under my flower pot, OUCH! Haven’t been back, since I’m no millionaire.

Very friendly and knowledgeable, you can tell they have a genuine passion for botany!

I love supporting local businesses so I went on Unilocal to find a nursery near me. I needed to find an Aloe Vera plant. (Which are very hard to find) they had one! And they were very nice and helpful. The place was very
cute and I ended up buying two other plants.:)! I will defiantly be back!

I love supporting great, local independent businesses. Urban Roots is one such place. I came in recently looking for a gift for a recently married couple of friends. I know they are big gardeners and I knew they would really appreciate some containers and seeds so they can start their garden early this year. Urban Roots had these fantastic pots made up a hard, yet compostable material that I think will be perfect.
They also had a good selection of seeds from a local supplier so I was able to find the cool and unusual crops that are perfect for early spring planting.
The customer service here was incredible. I was greeted right as I entered and was offered a hot cup of apple cider with cloves stewed inside. The workers here found the exact product I was looking for and instantly signed me up for their rewards program that will give me a discount once I spend $ 100 at the store. I definitely will come back here in the spring and maybe start myself a nice kitchen herb garden for my apartment. Such a pleasure to find such a cool store so close by!

I do a lot of gardening, so I can’t believe that I only visited Urban Roots for the first time today!
There were three people working, and two of the three helped me out at one time or another (the other was friendly, too). They didn’t have the (very) particular plant I was looking for, but offered to order it. They took my name and number to let me know what they can get in — great service!
Even though they didn’t have what I was looking for (no one did, including Home Depot, and their garden section is bigger than my house), I didn’t walk out empty handed. They have these fantastic potted salad-​mixes. So, in one pot, you get lettuce, arugula, and some other fancy stuff I couldn’t identify. All for $ 10! It’s a great size, and you just cut it down 2″ above the dirt every few weeks — for that little bit of work, you’ve got fresh salad makings for days to come!
In addition to being friendly, the employees also know their stuff! They cater to downtown, and were familiar with my area and what would grow well in my environment. I’ll definitely, definitely be back!

Nifty little garden shop that I’ve passed maybe dozens of times and have never given a second glance to. For shame! Thanks to Urban Roots, we were spared a weekend trip to Home Depot in the ‘burbs (which likely didn’t have what we were looking for anyway).
What we were looking for was cheap, plastic pots for seedling transplanting. You know, not perma-​homes for the seedlings, but somewhere they could stretch their roots until the weather gets a bit warmer. When we asked the friendly associate (who quickly greeted us when we walked outside and asked us if we were looking for anything), she ran to the back and quickly produced about 50 smaller pots and ten larger ones (all used, I believe). The damage? $ 3 and some change. Upon discovery of our awesome find, we also bought a sage plant and an oregano plant for our herb box. Our friends with us picked up a few cooler weather seedlings as well (various lettuces, chard, bok choy, etc).
Inside, they have a small selection of heirloom seeds, garden tools, and various pots and yard ornamentation to make your garden/​yard beautiful. Outside are weather appropriate seedlings and lots of flowers/​ground cover.
Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area and much easier than a trip to a lame big box store when you just need a gardening item or two.

Such a cute little shop that is great for browsing. I have been looking for air plants forever and guess what? They have them! I love their whimsical little terrariums and the cute animal statues. While they are a little pricey I love the great decorating ideas and unique gift items they have.

Surprised at some of the customer service comments below. We met Dave (David?) and Liz. Both were very friendly, very helpful and definitely made us feel welcome and cared for as customers. I don’t know if they’ve always been this way, but they are now. We got everything we needed and even got a hand getting it to the car. Really cute shop, nice displays, they even had organic treats for my little pup. :) I would definitely go back.

Disappointingly disrespectful

Sweet, small, friendly, great knowledge of plants. They have a little bit of everything and some unusual seeds (I was able to find broccoli rabe).
Nice pots, and plant décor inside. The owner is super nice and really helpful. It’s a little on the pricey side… but worth the price for the service.

Aww, I love Urban Roots!
Everyone is friendly and helpful, whether you’re in the market for a full, gorgeous yard’s worth of plants & décor or an affordable little plant for your office you’ll find it here– with excellent, friendly help from the owner or staff members.

Completely charming boutique garden shop absolutely not where you’d expect to find a charming boutique garden shop. From cheap herbs for a windowsill planter to a big olé garden fountain, they’ve got it all. I lust after their tiny contained cactus gardens, but just can’t shell out the dough. The pots and gardening equipment are top-​notch and the price reflects that. Be sure to sign up for the newsletter though, I get a nice coupon for my birthday each year.

I wish I had a green thumb… but I’m terrible with gardening. I can’t keep anything alive. Regardless of this fact, my husband bought me a gardenia plant when we first moved to CO… because I grew up with them in CA and they are my all time favorite.
Well…little did we know that gardenias are very difficult plants to keep alive even in the proper environment. And CO is not the proper environment. It’s way too dry here.
So our plant was suffering and on the verge of dying. I turned to urban roots for assistance. They re-​potted our plant, gave care and advise (on multiple occasions… we had a lot of problems). I was overwhelmed with the warmth of their service and knowledge. I was and continue to be very impressed by Diane (the owner). My gardenia plant is still alive and kicking :)
Urban Roots itself is an absolute oasis on a desolate block in the Golden Triangle. Lovely plantings, a fountain, soothing music. I could take a nap there.
They are selling Christmas Trees now, but I am definitely returning when its springtime to further hone my gardening skills. If, with their help, I was able to keep a gardenia alive, imagine what I could do with a less temper-​mental plant!
I don’t think it’s possible to get better gardening/​planting advise anywhere.

Urban Roots is the kind of independent store that epitomizes why one shops local, maybe even spend a smidge more than at Wallmart.
Quality. Service. Knowledge. Great Spirit/​Ethics.
Diane Stahl and her staff are lovely and will NEVER sell you something without being sure you have any guidance you desire on its upkeep.
I work down the street at Curious, and Urban Roots has been a superb neighbor. Good humans there.

Lovely little garden shop specializing in small spaces — great for those planning a balcony garden! The owners are extremely knowledgeable.