This is expensive but in the long run it is well worth the price.
Great selection and quality.
Helpful staff
I always buy way more than I intended because everything is so beautiful.

This is a great place to get ideas, even if you can't afford their full-service prices. Be sure to join their club for free and they will send you coupons throughout the year.

Also, a great bargain is their We Plan, You Plant service. For about $35 they will have one of their pros look at a picture of your house (with your measurements and lighting availability) and make your area pop. It's nice because they really know what grows well in the piedmont.

I also took a leaf from a dying tree and the pro was able to diagnose that it was stressed and helped me solve the problem.

PROS: Knowledgeable staff
CONS: expensive

New Garden Nursery has a good variety of plants, including some hard-to-find perennials. The staff is helpful and they offer good sales and special events. They have a neat service in which they help you plan a garden.