Gateway used to be one of the top garden centers in the tri-state area. Over the last few years there has been a decline in choice and quality of materials. Often now what is available is not in the best condition. The staff is generally helpful and pleasant, which may convince you all is fine; however, the staff may fake knowledge about plants rather than have it, and management seems to have implemented what is effectively a no-refunds policy. If you buy a specimen that is diseased or terminally rootbound — especially something expensive and rare — you won’t get your funds back when it dies. Explanations for why you’re getting stiffed may be spacious. Don’t even think about finding out which growers provided dodgy materials. Having been a gardener, plant enthusiast, and on the professional side of the landscape business many years back, I find it annoying and sad when a business with many loyal customers negatively changes their policies.
Brian S.
Tu valoración: 5 Hockessin, DE
Friendly, helpful staff really go out of their way for you at Gateway. They have an excellent supply of plants, trees, and tropical plants in season. For me, Gateway’s pond department has been an invaluable resource. Peg and Darlene are wonderful at diagnosing and fixing any pond problems you might(or in my case will) have.
Karen T.
Tu valoración: 5 Collingswood, NJ
I’m not usually out this way, but if you live in this area, give it a go. The plant material looks fantastic, big selection(much larger than it looks from the road) with lots of hard to find varieties(such as Lewisia and a large native plant area). The staff is friendly and very helpful. Prices are a little high, but you get what you pay for and it’s an independent. No restrooms, but perhaps the nicest portable one you’ve even seen.