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With Solara Garden Center

Loved this place! Not only did they have a wide variety of palms, outdoor plants, and indoor plants; the staff was also amazing and very accommodating. Rick answered every question I had about any of the houseplants I was interested in (he helped me pick out my Rhaphidorphora decursiva!!) Then Heather helped me at checkout, carrying all my plants from the counter to the truck. GREAT staff and GREAT plants. I highly recommend:)

– Linda L.

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Ryan was super helpful and recommended the Desert Rose—perfect pick. It looks amazing and really finishes the space. Great eye and easy to work with!

— Christian D.

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Rick was the greatest, very patient with helping us find about 15 plants and bushes. He was very knowledgeable and all the plants and Thoroughly explain how to plant them and how to maintain them and gather them all up and help me load them in my truck. Would highly recommend Rick to ask for him anytime I come back thanks again

— Peter P.

We were looking for someone to completely redesign and landscape our home in Indigo. Fortunately, we went to Solara (formerly Brewer’s) and were lucky enough to meet Jerod, Landscape Designer. He came to our house and did a complete layout of our landscaping and provided us with schematics of his exact plan. He was completely in touch with our vision of our landscaping. His design completely exceeded our expectations. Jerod and his crew came to our home and did a spectacular job with our landscape, and also helped to adjust our lighting. His design and vision came to life. We would highly recommend Jerod to anyone looking to elevate their landscaping. We look forward to working with him in the future for other landscape projects.

— Curt G.

Kelsey was so kind! I was looking for plants that would attract birds with berries and she was more than helpful! I’m starting a small flower bed and I’m new to plants she clearly explained everything and was very fun to talk to! I will be coming back great selection and kind staff!

– Bun B.

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Jared helped me pick out plants for my patio and they look great. I just wish I had his expertise for arranging them!

— Derek G.

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I had an outstanding experience at Solara Garden Center thanks to Ryan and his incredible customer service! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about plants. When I arrived looking for specific perennials for my pool area, he took the time to listen to my needs, offered tailored recommendations, and even shared care tips to ensure my plants thrive. He patiently answered all my questions and went above and beyond by helping me load my purchases into my car. The personal touch and attention to detail made me feel valued as a customer. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Ryan to any gardening enthusiast!

— Mark H. 

I chose Mitch because he took the time to understand our business, connected with our people in a real way, and brought an approach that was both practical and inspiring.

– Darren M.

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Fabulous nursery with extensive variety of healthy plants and very knowledgeable people. On my most recent visit, Rick walked me through several different areas, answered my questions about care/watering, and helped me make the best choices for my butterfly garden. It was 2,000 degrees and not a cloud to be seen, but he never tried to rush me nor appeared impatient.

I only wish it was closer to my home.

— Peter P.

Angelo was amazing to work with, we didn’t know anything about plants in Florida, we wanted a new planter for the lanai. He helped us pick the pot, the thrill flowers, the fill flowers, and the spill plant. He was so knowledgeable about that plants would work in full sun, and would be easy to work with. He even carried everything to the car for us. We’ll be back soon for another one!

– Xavier B.

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I bought several plants and a few trees over the weekend here. The staff are the best I have encountered at a plant nursery. Everyone was pleasant, knowledgeable and quick to be helpful. This played a huge part in making the overall experience joyful. The plants and trees were all well taken care of, organized in a way that made sense and well labeled. The prices were great too! I will definitely be returning!

— Kimberly B.

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I had a fantastic experience at Solara Garden center, thanks to Ryan. He was incredibly helpful and took the time to help me determine what type of plants would be best for my home and for me to maintain. He was incredibly patient with me and all my questions about a plant, what kind of soil, water, how big (both wide and tall) what kind of plant food is best. He is an INCREDIBLE source of information! If you have an opportunity to speak with him, you won’t be sorry! Thank you, Ryan.

— Kathy M.

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My family and I were there on Sunday to pick up a tree for our yard, we were greeted by Ashley, she was very knowledgeable! Ashley took the time to show us many different types of plants and answered all our questions about size and if they would spread out or be taller with age. She was very patient with my son as well, because he also had lots of input as all 4 yr olds do. We decided on a Magnolia tree and several flowers for our home. She made the experience enjoyable! Thanks Ashley!

— Peter R.

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Mitch Lomazov has been speaking to our chamber for 5+ years, sharing his wisdom and experience with varied audiences. His energy, enthusiasm, sincerity, and passion come through every time he steps on stage.

— Roberta A.

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Heather was outstanding. When other employees said you don’t carry something we were looking for she said “Yes we do.” She found another employee, told her what we needed and where it could be found. You made a sale because Heather went the extra mile

— Ken G.

I worked with Heather and the team to choose a tree for my backyard. I decided on a beautiful Powder Puff Tree. The process from searching the property to delivery and install was seamless and actually fun. Thank you all for a pleasant experience

– Kathleen O.

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Ryan is awesome. This is the third time I have been out here this week. I can’t tell you how much Ryan has helped me. My landscaper suggested plants that I did not like. I know nothing about plants so Ryan suggested plants that would work for my area and I left here knowing exactly what I want. I came back today to purchase some of the plants and will be back Saturday to get more. I asked my landscaper if he would let me purchase the plants myself and just charge me a planting fee. Ryan told me that you also have a program where you plant the plants for a fee. I declined that because I didn’t want to take even more away from my landscaper. I loved how honest Ryan was and wasn’t just trying to make a profit. I asked Ryan if he was the owner or the manager and he said neither. I was really surprised. I told him I hope you get paid well for what you do. I am ending up buying almost double the plants that I originally thought I wanted. Ryan also sold me the soil to go along with the plants that you would put down if you planted the plants yourself.I will be back and will be sending my neighbors to see ryan.

— Linda M.

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I showed up on a VERY hot day and the small but mighty Ashley provided excellent service (and surprising strength! lol) in helping me select the things I needed. She has an amazing attitude & stamina and I loved the selection at the nursery. Definitely my go-to spot and she was so helpful & welcoming!

— Lauren P. 

Everyone was very welcoming and knowledgeable. I worked with Heather. She showed me around the nursery and gave me ideas on which plants would be best high sun and low maintenance. Ask for Heather, she knows her plants!!! Solar has every kind of plant you need and comparable pricing. They will work with you one on one to get you the right plant and landscape. Thank you again.

– Cover’s Travelers

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Jared helped me pick out this beautiful plant for my patio. Solara has a huge selection of plants and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend!

— Christy W.

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We had a fantastic experience at Solara today! Kelsey was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and recommended several beautiful plants that will thrive in our front garden bed. She also explained which plants need sun versus shade, making it easy for us to plan our landscaping. Her expertise and friendly attitude made the whole process enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back for more! Highly recommend this nursery for anyone looking for quality plants and great customer service.

— Christy M.

Scarlett was an excellent help!!💚
She was very knowledgeable on the types of plants and how damp our ground was for them.


– Stephanie L.

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Ryan made it easy. He knew everything, provided guidance and was spot on when we asked questions about the right trees and the prices and installation. I never felt confused or “sold to”. It was a wonderful shopping experience. And we got a veteran discount!!!

— Garth C.

Hello. Thank you to DYLAN & Associate at Solara Garden Center for the delivery of my decorative boulder for my front yard. They did a great installation and were careful with their equipment moving this very heavy rock maneuvering between trees! Great job and it looks great. Thank you.

— Roberta A.

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Ryan is awesome. This is the third time I have been out here this week. I can’t tell you how much Ryan has helped me. My landscaper suggested plants that I did not like. I know nothing about plants so Ryan suggested plants that would work for my area and I left here knowing exactly what I want. I came back today to purchase some of the plants and will be back Saturday to get more. I asked my landscaper if he would let me purchase the plants myself and just charge me a planting fee. Ryan told me that you also have a program where you plant the plants for a fee. I declined that because I didn’t want to take even more away from my landscaper. I loved how honest Ryan was and wasn’t just trying to make a profit. I asked Ryan if he was the owner or the manager and he said neither. I was really surprised. I told him I hope you get paid well for what you do. I am ending up buying almost double the plants that I originally thought I wanted. Ryan also sold me the soil to go along with the plants that you would put down if you planted the plants yourself.I will be back and will be sending my neighbors to see ryan.

— Linda M.

Working with Jared on my landscaping project was so easy. He is quick to respond and flexible when you are asking to make changes to the original design, which to me is so important that the plants that I love be incorporated into my landscape. My project was completed in a professional and timely fashion. Can’t beat their prices with installation and warranty.
Thank you Jared!!!

– Patricia M.

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Hubby and I made a visit to select low maintenance tropical plants to decorate our flowerbeds. We don’t have a green thumb whatsoever. During our search we were approached by Ron, one of the nicest employees that we have met who assisted us. Ron was very patient, knowledgeable and professional and offered great recommendations. We visited a number of other nurseries prior to our purchase but didn’t receive this type of personal service. Thank you Ron!

— Angela E.

RICK was a great help I needed a large bag of soil and he helped me grab it and load it into my truck and the nursery had such a beautiful variety of plants to choose from. THANK YOU SOLARA!

– Scarlett B.

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We had an amazing experience! Everyone was extremely helpful. The flowers were a great price and very colorful! Vivian was extremely helpful and loaded our car! She was so kind and sweet!!!

— Diana V.

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Ashley greeted us warmly just moments after we arrived. She quickly helped us find the two types of plants we were looking for and even assisted with loading them into our truck. Her friendliness and efficiency made our Solara experience a great one. Thank you, Ashley!

— Julie F.

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Ryan was absolutely phenomenal helping us out today. He guided and gave us all the knowledge we needed to properly take care of all the plants, great experience. Thanks again Ryan

— Denisa V.

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We had a fantastic experience at Solara Garden center, thanks to Kelsey. She was incredibly helpful and took the time to guide us through the options for picking out the perfect Bougainvillea tree. She was extremely patient and answered all our questions about care, including pest control and fertilizing. She genuinely was concerned about our needs, and super easy to speak to. Thank you, Kelsey. We highly recommend working with her!

— Camille P.

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Yesterday I bought the most beautiful Pitch Apple tree at Solara Garden Center. Kelsey was so kind as to drive me around through the trees in the golf cart to check out the many choices. She is very knowledgeable about the many trees available and since my top priority was to have shade in the backyard, she helped me to narrow down the choices to trees that would provide the most shade.

— Fran T.

My new favorite nursery! I’m so glad to have discovered this place! Alyssa was so helpful and friendly. She gave us a short tour, showing us where to find the plants we were looking for and how to care for them. They have so many unique plants and cacti that I haven’t been able to find anywhere else!


– Jenny A.

I live in Sarasota and I had the option of going to my local nursery or here. I stopped in on the way from up North just to check out the plant selection.

I knew that I wanted more color, more bees and butterflies. 🌷🪷💐🌼🪻🌸🌸🌼🌺🍂🍃🪴

I was able to meet an employee named Rocky who answered all my questions about what I wanted to do with my flower bed and he gave me guidance through his knowledge of the plants. I wasn’t ready to commit right then and there because I had a small vehicle and I needed to come back.

Well I couldn’t make it back the next day in time before he got off of work, so I went the following day. It was a Sunday and I was greeted by a young woman named Ashley and she picked up right where Rocky left off answering my questions and super helpful. I realized I needed a tape measure and she told me that perhaps they had one inside the store to borrow. That’s when I met Alyssa and she gladly gave up her tape measure so that I could proceed with figuring out the amount of plants I needed for the area of my flower bed.

Everyone is friendly and helpful. I keep telling Ashley that she didn’t have to help because it was so hot but she didn’t care. I was impressed!

Needless to say we were very happy with the help we received, the pricing and the outcome.

I would 100% recommend Solara Garden Cemter to anybody looking for guidance with their planting projects and I will be back for later projects.

— Derrick A.

Let’s Grow Something Beautiful Together

At Solara Garden Center, our commitment to excellence in quality and customer service sets us apart. We take pride in providing only the healthiest, most vibrant plants and the best gardening supplies to our customers. Our team of gardening experts is here to ensure that you have all the support you need to create and maintain a beautiful garden.

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I showed up on a VERY hot day and the small but mighty Ashley provided excellent service (and surprising strength! lol) in helping me select the things I needed. She has an amazing attitude & stamina and I loved the selection at the nursery. Definitely my go-to spot and she was so helpful & welcoming!

— Lauren P. 

Everyone was very welcoming and knowledgeable. I worked with Heather. She showed me around the nursery and gave me ideas on which plants would be best high sun and low maintenance. Ask for Heather, she knows her plants!!! Solar has every kind of plant you need and comparable pricing. They will work with you one on one to get you the right plant and landscape. Thank you again.

– Cover’s Travelers

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Jared helped me pick out this beautiful plant for my patio. Solara has a huge selection of plants and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. I definitely recommend!

— Christy W.

Florida friendly landscaping plants near me
We had a fantastic experience at Solara today! Kelsey was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. She took the time to understand what we were looking for and recommended several beautiful plants that will thrive in our front garden bed. She also explained which plants need sun versus shade, making it easy for us to plan our landscaping. Her expertise and friendly attitude made the whole process enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back for more! Highly recommend this nursery for anyone looking for quality plants and great customer service.

— Christy M.

Scarlett was an excellent help!!💚
She was very knowledgeable on the types of plants and how damp our ground was for them.


– Stephanie L.

Florida friendly landscaping plants near me

Ryan made it easy. He knew everything, provided guidance and was spot on when we asked questions about the right trees and the prices and installation. I never felt confused or “sold to”. It was a wonderful shopping experience. And we got a veteran discount!!!

— Garth C.

Hello. Thank you to DYLAN & Associate at Solara Garden Center for the delivery of my decorative boulder for my front yard. They did a great installation and were careful with their equipment moving this very heavy rock maneuvering between trees! Great job and it looks great. Thank you.

— Roberta A.

Loved this place! Not only did they have a wide variety of palms, outdoor plants, and indoor plants; the staff was also amazing and very accommodating. Rick answered every question I had about any of the houseplants I was interested in (he helped me pick out my Rhaphidorphora decursiva!!) Then Heather helped me at checkout, carrying all my plants from the counter to the truck. GREAT staff and GREAT plants. I highly recommend:)

– Linda L.

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Ryan was super helpful and recommended the Desert Rose—perfect pick. It looks amazing and really finishes the space. Great eye and easy to work with!

— Christian D.

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Rick was the greatest, very patient with helping us find about 15 plants and bushes. He was very knowledgeable and all the plants and Thoroughly explain how to plant them and how to maintain them and gather them all up and help me load them in my truck. Would highly recommend Rick to ask for him anytime I come back thanks again

— Peter P.

Kelsey was so kind! I was looking for plants that would attract birds with berries and she was more than helpful! I’m starting a small flower bed and I’m new to plants she clearly explained everything and was very fun to talk to! I will be coming back great selection and kind staff!

– Bun B.

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Jared helped me pick out plants for my patio and they look great. I just wish I had his expertise for arranging them!

— Derek G.

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I had an outstanding experience at Solara Garden Center thanks to Ryan and his incredible customer service! He was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about plants. When I arrived looking for specific perennials for my pool area, he took the time to listen to my needs, offered tailored recommendations, and even shared care tips to ensure my plants thrive. He patiently answered all my questions and went above and beyond by helping me load my purchases into my car. The personal touch and attention to detail made me feel valued as a customer. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Ryan to any gardening enthusiast!

— Mark H. 

I chose Mitch because he took the time to understand our business, connected with our people in a real way, and brought an approach that was both practical and inspiring.

– Darren M.

Florida friendly landscaping plants near me

Fabulous nursery with extensive variety of healthy plants and very knowledgeable people. On my most recent visit, Rick walked me through several different areas, answered my questions about care/watering, and helped me make the best choices for my butterfly garden. It was 2,000 degrees and not a cloud to be seen, but he never tried to rush me nor appeared impatient.

I only wish it was closer to my home.

— Peter P.

Angelo was amazing to work with, we didn’t know anything about plants in Florida, we wanted a new planter for the lanai. He helped us pick the pot, the thrill flowers, the fill flowers, and the spill plant. He was so knowledgeable about that plants would work in full sun, and would be easy to work with. He even carried everything to the car for us. We’ll be back soon for another one!

– Xavier B.

Florida friendly landscaping plants near me

I bought several plants and a few trees over the weekend here. The staff are the best I have encountered at a plant nursery. Everyone was pleasant, knowledgeable and quick to be helpful. This played a huge part in making the overall experience joyful. The plants and trees were all well taken care of, organized in a way that made sense and well labeled. The prices were great too! I will definitely be returning!

— Kimberly B.

Florida friendly landscaping plants near me

I had a fantastic experience at Solara Garden center, thanks to Ryan. He was incredibly helpful and took the time to help me determine what type of plants would be best for my home and for me to maintain. He was incredibly patient with me and all my questions about a plant, what kind of soil, water, how big (both wide and tall) what kind of plant food is best. He is an INCREDIBLE source of information! If you have an opportunity to speak with him, you won’t be sorry! Thank you, Ryan.

— Kathy M.

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My family and I were there on Sunday to pick up a tree for our yard, we were greeted by Ashley, she was very knowledgeable! Ashley took the time to show us many different types of plants and answered all our questions about size and if they would spread out or be taller with age. She was very patient with my son as well, because he also had lots of input as all 4 yr olds do. We decided on a Magnolia tree and several flowers for our home. She made the experience enjoyable! Thanks Ashley!

— Peter R.

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Mitch Lomazov has been speaking to our chamber for 5+ years, sharing his wisdom and experience with varied audiences. His energy, enthusiasm, sincerity, and passion come through every time he steps on stage.

— Roberta A.

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Heather was outstanding. When other employees said you don’t carry something we were looking for she said “Yes we do.” She found another employee, told her what we needed and where it could be found. You made a sale because Heather went the extra mile

— Ken G.

I worked with Heather and the team to choose a tree for my backyard. I decided on a beautiful Powder Puff Tree. The process from searching the property to delivery and install was seamless and actually fun. Thank you all for a pleasant experience

– Kathleen O.

We were looking for someone to completely redesign and landscape our home in Indigo. Fortunately, we went to Solara (formerly Brewer’s) and were lucky enough to meet Jerod, Landscape Designer. He came to our house and did a complete layout of our landscaping and provided us with schematics of his exact plan. He was completely in touch with our vision of our landscaping. His design completely exceeded our expectations. Jerod and his crew came to our home and did a spectacular job with our landscape, and also helped to adjust our lighting. His design and vision came to life. We would highly recommend Jerod to anyone looking to elevate their landscaping. We look forward to working with him in the future for other landscape projects.

— Curt G.