Let's be clear first, I'm a novice gardener. My claim to fame is keeping my container oregano alive for about five years. Oregano thrives on neglect and sporadic watering.
However this year I planted two raised veggie gardens, threw in some seeds and seedlings with what I thought was awesome dirt. Turns out sometimes plants are picky little snots and need more than dirt, water and sun.
I snagged a soil sample and headed to Pike's on a Sunday. I was ignored as I first walked in but I can only assume it was because in my dirty outdoor clothes I looked like I knew what I was doing. Once I asked for help I was super impressed with service. The young gentleman helping me took so much time to answer my stupid questions, helped me test the dirt with one of their kits and offered several product suggestions WITHOUT being pushy. I hate pushy.
Their prices seem a bit higher than the big box stores but the service is so worth it. I'll even leave my little bubble of Plaza-Midwood to make the trek to see them again soon.