Cornelius Nursery

I sat on hold for 30 minutes as the picture I posted says with no response. Not even an answer to let me know that they are just a tad busy or something.

Just got back from Cornelius with terrible customer service. I brought in two leaves from holly and magnolia trees because there were signs of disease. I already googled and diagnosed the problems but just want an expert opinion and treatments. Met an older lady who confirmed diagnoses. She then showed me some products to treat. I asked if there was liquid or granules to apply at base of tree instead of having to spray entire large trees. However the granules had for lawn and garden so I asked her if it is ok to use on my trees. She said «I know this whole section and that they hire me not to kill ur trees». I said I am just trying to know if it would treat my tree problems and not to challenge her knowledge. Then she said just read the bag. I asked her another question regarding scales and insects in general and whether the second product would kill other bugs. She again got offended and basically said she knew this area of products and walked off!!! WTF! What kind of nursery is this??? There was another Cornelius on Dairy Ashford which unfortunately is closed that had much better personnel with an information desk with informative and pleasant experts. Will not return here for sure. There are way too many nurseries with same or similar cheaper products to go to. Money is not the issue since Cornelius is always more expensive but having to deal with a witch is the kicker here!!!

Poor selection, horrible customer service!
Staff there are rude and incompetent – they don’t seem to know the difference between an herb and a shrub. When you call on the phone, you get forwarded to 5 different people and then told to hold with no one willing to help you. Their selection isn’t that great, they don’t have knowledgeable staff and there are far better nurseries elsewhere.

This is not the original «Cornelius.» Gift shop is more like «michaels» or «hobby lobby.» I’m not lusting over anything whereas I used to have a major wish list.
Plants are not spectacular unless you happen upon something. Today it was cyclamen, mums, croatons, zinnias, celosia.

Love the location and its proximity to my home.
I have dealt with only one staff member there on the several occasions that I have gone and the knowledge that was passed on to me was so helpful. For once, because of this direction, I have plants that are growing and not dying. I love being able to grow herbs that I can use in healthier cooking!
One change I wish that I could make is one of the entrances to the parking area. There is a hard angle between Voss and the parking lot that I am sure will eat the front of my car one day.
Other than this small issue, I think I have found a place to re-​visit!

This place is just so easy to get too and everyone is helpful and friendly. I can always find someone to help me with my questions since my thumb is not so very green! Love their inside store for all those decorations and fabulous wreaths! Beautiful selection of ribbons too!

This long-​time Houston Jewel is about as close to a Roger’s Gardens (Newport Beach, CA) as we have. I grew up going here, but of course, today’s Cornelius is part of a chain now, and sits in a vast new building that replaced the original which I believe, burned down years ago. This is the place to go for more unusual plants, but unless money is not a concern, I would skip the norm. I was excited to find right at the front door, Heartbeat Hibiscuses! This hybridized variety, created by Houston’s very own and famous Barry Schluetter, is hard to find. I have one I planted 5 years ago that produces dinner plate sized, 3 day long, blood red blooms. It has always recovered from our few recent freak snow winters, even growing back from the roots on two occasions. They were, however, pricy, at $ 29.95 each. Wow, I paid about $ 15. from Loews originally, and it was a larger plant. They also had several other unusual fancy varieties for those as obsessed with these plants as I. Further in the door, the lovely scent of multiple species of lilies in bloom pervaded, an enchanting spice to the perfect H-​town spring afternoon. A feast of live orchids (on sale) in about as many varieties as I found at a wholesale nursery on the big island, tempted with their come-​hither colors. Small topiary bunnies with live ivy winked at me, beckoning me to SPEND. No! I told myself. I have to stay on budget. So hard to do when faced with the beauty of spring under this roof. This nursery has THE healthiest plants I’ve ever seen. They look fake, they are that good. The layout makes it a walk in the park instead of a garden center experience. I was asked multiple times if I needed help, by pleasant attendants. The inside shop was nice, but could stand some tweaking. It really didn’t have much merchandise for the square footage. What they did have was off the charts $$. This is a fun place to go for holidays as they decorate and sell holiday décor. I do wish they would take a page from Rogers Gardens, which is THE best ‘nursery’ I have ever been to, though it too can be pricey. I really enjoyed my time here today, and it was worth the trek into town, and the expense, to find and experience the more unusual.

We go to Cornelius to get all of our plants and seeds. Their selection is extensive and just looks so much healthier than the plants and trees you find at the Home Depots of the world. They are a tad pricey on the bags of soil, mulch, etc. but it seems like everything is organic and as natural as possible.
We are also always happy with the wealth of information that their staff shares with us so we know we are getting the right plants and doing everything right for them to grow well. We recently went to prepare our garden for the spring and got great tips on planting citrus trees, blueberries and blackberries. I will certainly come back every season for my plants and seeds.

I LOVE Cornelius! The Hispanic worker there is wonderful! Every time I go, he helps me by explaing the specials or in-​season plants. Once he even asked if I wanted some plants that he couldn’t keep on stock, and he even offers the shoppers complimentary bottled water. Stocked items are average price, but the plants and shoppers are definitely well taken care of. :)

My husband and son took me here for Mothers day where they had a free Mommy and child flower planting activity. It was really nice. While there, I picked out some beautiful flowers that are still growing in our sunroom now. The staff was nice and helpful and seemed knowledgeable. I will definitely be back!

I LOVE coming here– the quality of the plants are so great– there’s nothing more frustrating than going to Lowe’s or Home Depot and buying plants and then have them die in a week b/​c they weren’t healthy to start with. The people woking here are not only super friendly and helpful, but they are incredibly knowledgable about all things plants– so feel free to ask them anything!

This nursery sells what you can find elsewhere for half
or more less. Plants same as Home Depot, lowes,
and place is cheaper. Just went in for a the so called
christmas sale. Dept 56 at 50% off, no it wasn’t, they
put a $ 100 on it, listed for $ 80 on Dept 56 site. A plain
lvy, $ 9, you can get them at HEB or Wal-​Mart for $ 3.
Go to Houston Garden center, LOL they have plants
for 80% off, same label on some as Cornelius

Cornelius has one of the most complete selection of quality flowers in the area. Always well stocked with seasonal items and everything else one needs to plant some color (mulch, fertilizer, potting soil, soil enhancers, etc, etc. Very helpful staff and quick check-​out. For any gardening job, large to small, make sure you stop in here first.

This nursery has been our favorite in Houston since the 2000s when Teas Nursery began to decline. Its prices are higher than Home Depot or Walmart prices. If you’re used to high-​end nurseries or come from Austin, the prices will still seem low to you.
They have lots of organic vegetables and less-​common plants. I saw some fuyu persimmon trees, fig trees, plum trees, apple trees, pear trees, pecan trees, oak trees, blackberry bushes among hundreds of other plant species. Many of their pots have Monrovia labels on them. I’ve also seen some from a San Antonio nursery.
They recently reorganized some of the layout and expanded the parking lot, making it even bigger and better. The employees are nice and helpful.
If you’re dragged here by some plant-​lover, there are interesting and peaceful walks around the area that you can take. It feels like a pretty safe area. If you have visitors who love plants and a couple of hours free, taking them here might be fun.
Cornelius is fairly easy to find, but if you’re driving too fast along Hillcroft/​Voss Rd north of the Westheimer intersection, you may see the driveway pass you. It is in between a hand car wash and a Texas Art Supply.

The handsome new building at the Voss location houses a fine nursery. Since Tea’s has closed, this may well be my go-​to nursery to find new and unusual items, a complement to my regular trips to HCG. Their connection with Monrovia is a real plus, as I can often research items on the Monrovia web site, then purchase them at Cornelius. An extra star would be rewarded if congestion at the entrance were remedied, and especially if the piped-​in music were changed to something less geriatric.