Civano Nursery - Retail Location

I drove about 40 minutes to visit because I had heard good things and was hoping to buy two large citrus trees and have them planted. Unfortunately the experience was disappointing. They did not have the Arizona Sweet orange or Mexican lime I was looking for, which can happen, but they also would not sell or reserve trees expected to arrive in the coming weeks. They also do not allow online purchases for trees and would not sell or reserve a tree over the phone. I originally decided to visit because their social media makes the place seem very welcoming and customer-focused, but that unfortunately was not the experience I had in person. The overall interaction felt unwelcoming despite the fact that I was ready to purchase trees and pay for planting services. The goat, Griffin, did live up to the hype though. After making the drive and hoping for a more helpful experience, I’ll likely take my business elsewhere. Hopefully the customer experience improves for future visitors.

I drove about 40 minutes to visit because I had heard good things and was hoping to buy two large citrus trees and have them planted. Unfortunately the experience was disappointing. They did not have the Arizona Sweet orange or Mexican lime I was looking for, which can happen, but they also would not sell or reserve trees expected to arrive in the coming weeks. They also do not allow online purchases for trees and would not sell or reserve a tree over the phone. I originally decided to visit because their social media makes the place seem very welcoming and customer-focused, but that unfortunately was not the experience I had in person. The overall interaction felt somewhat unwelcoming despite the fact that I was ready to purchase trees and pay for delivery and planting services. The goat, Griffin, did live up to the hype though. After making the drive and hoping for a more helpful experience, I’ll likely take my business elsewhere. Hopefully the customer experience improves for future visitors.

Excellent variety of plants that do well in our climate. The friendly knowledgeable staff helped us select the right plants for our landscaping project. They also have a great variety of indoor plants. In addition to plants , they have all of the accessories needed for indoor and outdoor plant projects.

This is a fantastic nursery with one of the best selections on the east side of Tucson. The staff is always friendly and helpful and today was the clearance sale where every plant in the place was 50% off! That is plant heaven right there! Check them out. You won't be disappointed! Nice work Civano folks!

I tend to shop online but wanted to pick out some local plants. Some of the other garden center's prices are outrageous. Here everything was very reasonably priced (for some cacti half the price of other garden centers). They gave me some great planting advice and showed me where the things I was looking for were. I was offered help to load my plants into the car. I'm definitely going to be coming here for all my plant needs in the future. It's a very pretty location too ☺️ with so many different plants all organized so that they're easy to find.

Nursery was beautiful and selection of desert plants astonishing. However, the website was very misleading. What happened to the children's play area? We arrived to spend the morning shopping and playing but found nothing in the "kids area" resembling what was advertised online. Disappointing.

One of the best nurseries I've seen! Quite the variety of plants that are organized very well. Much larger than you could ever imagine! Very well planned and laid out and almost looks like it could be a wedding venue with many different seating areas, even a small little animal zoo with chickens and goats. Helpful employees that are very knowledgeable. Great yard and garden decor items as well! I like to come here when I'm looking for something odd or unusual and I'm never disappointed. Also a full variety of common landscape plants. Will cared for nursery stock.

I’ve been buying plants here for years. Excellent layout and assortment of plants meant for the desert, with plenty of awesome succulents. It is also very kid-friendly, as they have several animals in the back part to look at - goats, bunnies and chickens. The staff is very knowledgeable about all the plants and what it takes for them to thrive in your yards, pots, etc. Definitely recommend signing up for their garden club and getting something special here.

This is a fun place for plant lovers. Great selection of indoor and outdoor plants. Large variety of trees that they will plant for you for a small fee. The staff is knowledgeable about what and when to plant. Not the cheapest in town, but the quality and service is worth the price. Bring a hat. It can be full sun while shopping around. I wish they had a coffee truck nearby. Would be nice to get a quick drink while strolling the grounds.

Houghton Road Store: The service was fine when I bought a yard full of plants. It all went downhill from there. Their planting service came out and put everything where I told them to. The irrigation was in place. I was all set for a well-balanced xeriscaped yard. Then plants were dying... and dying... and dying. It's like watching money burn up in front of your eyes. I went back to speak to them and they blamed me for poorly planting things and having defective irrigation. So, I told them the plants appeared to be properly installed by THEIR crew and the irrigation worked properly per my gardener. So, then they blamed an "infestation", i.e., without seeing a single plant for themselves. I pointed out that the original plantings were fine and that only their plantings had died. Shouldn't an infestation kill everything else? They got angry and defensive and said I could go elsewhere for my needs. I did. I went to "Mesquite Valley Growers" on Speedway and bought replacements for what died. I paid my gardener to plant them. The plants are all doing fine. No "infestations" have appeared. Just avoid Civano. They do not stand behind their products and service and clearly do not care about repeat customers.

I bought 3 trees in 24 gallon containers for $600 each. I asked if they do the planting of the trees they said yes we have people that can deliver and plant them for $150 per tree. All trees have been planted so poorly with severe girdling roots, the hole that they made was a mere 3" wider than the root ball. The trees grew with no roots expanding outwards, all big roots circling the trunk and growing under the trunk, lifting the tree causing them to lean and fall when monsoon comes. So folks need aware if you buy trees from nursery like this you are wasting your time hoping to have a nice tree for shade and your money. Never mind how well you care got your tree if they are not planted properly they will never be stable.

Worst customer service. Manager had attitude even before she knew the details. Blamed me for dead tree.

Yesterday I had a new Lisbon Lemon tree planted in a pot in my yard to replace an ill lime tree. Danny from Civano Nursery was fantastic!!! He was right on time, super friendly, professional and knowledgeable. He took the time to know what I was hoping for, and helped choose the perfect location. He and his partner removed my diseased tree, repotted the new one, and even re-staked it to assure it would grow straight. I can hardly wait for the first fruit! I will definitely call Civano Nursery when I want another addition to my garden!

Called to talk to them about my tree that died before I could even get it in the ground...was rude and immediately told me it could only have died from me not watering it enough. I'm pretty sure plants die for many reasons so I will go to some of the other nurseries around town that have better customer service and plants in the future.

Used to love this nursery but it just seems so stale now. They never have new plants, it is the same standard selection you can get at literally anywhere else in Tucson and probably for a lower price. Seems in the past they had a better selection and more interesting plants.

We had a death in the family in the Tucson area. We live in Sacramento, CA. My mother in law was very determined on finding a Jacaranda tree to send the family. I called many other nurseries, and this is the first one that was helpful. I spoke with Nathaniel and he was so helpful. He went out right away to check what they had in stock, and was able to describe the trees so I could make the best choice over the phone. He was able to quickly get a quote for me and did not pressure me to go over my mother-in-law's price limit. Nathaniel was very efficient and kind. We highly recommend this nursery to anyone in the Tucson area.

The employees at the Civano nursery are the reason why im writing this 5 star review today. My daughter walked into a cactus and the staff literally ran to the rescue giving bandaids and helping my husband take off the pricklies. They were super helpful in helping us find our tree and even during check out they just had an over all welcoming positive attitude. Thank you Civano Nursery!! We will be back soon!

Redoing the yards, i had heard that Civano was a great place. It is. Ended up dropping almost 1k on lots of exciting new shrubbery and trees. Got a LOT for the money. Great value. We went on a hot afternoon expecting a quiet visit. Place was actually kinda busy. Well stocked and full of fun surprises. Gf likes the giant chair. Best place to go whether you want something different, something native or something that's a conversation piece. They have or can get nearly anything. Really helpful staff that actually know the products they sell. Planning on returning many times in the future.

learn from my lack of knowledge . i live in Prescott AZ, I wanted a large Argentine Saguaro (Echinopsis Terscheckii) i called this nursery, they said they had a Nice one in a 24" Box. i borrowed a trailer and drove 500 miles round trip to get this Cactus, it looked Great. MY Huge Mistake was trusting them & their word. i was a 100% Novice. brought the plant home & had it in the ground for over a year befor I learned I have been sold something else?? I teached out to the nursery asking "What did I spend almost $600 on" NEVER got a straight answer, only got "I remember that Cactus but do not whow what it was" yes, I should have more informed - however, the Nursery should know what they have and when a Customer asks for a Very Specific Cactus. My lack ow knowledge cost me $600 + 500 mile round trip. Had the person on the phone said "I do NOT know that cactus but we have a very nice 24" Box Cactus here but knowone knows what it is" No way I would have driven 500 miles & spent $600 Bottom line, Know what you are buying / They WILL Lie to you We get COLD temps here, Not every Cactus will survive - I have to Protect this plant during winter / Not my plan. I have Learned from this deal,,, hopefully you will too.

I usually am not one to put any business down, but this place takes the prize for worst ever. AVOID!, So my wife and I stoped by here today to get some veggies and flowers. My wife went in first while I finished getting ready to take things home. She had our Service Animal with her! She was denied entry. The woman told her no pets allowed. She told the woman that she was a Service Animal. In a snide tone, the woman stated "That's a Service Dog". No pets allowed. Well they are now on my forever AVOID list. Guess they don't know that it is a violation of Federal Law to deny entry to a Service Animal. This is one disabled vet that will never return. If I were allowed to give zero as a rating I would

Civano is another excellent Nursery in Tucson. They are always so polite and courteous. We bought a Chinese pistache plant and three other trees from them and they delivered the trees and planted them. The planters they use are so nice. They are an excellent choice if you live in the Vail area. Thank you.

Beware for your pets if you buy plants from Civano Nursery. I purchased (at a fair price) three fruit trees. I had the delivery folks plant the trees (they did a GREAT job, no complaints there) within my back fence where my dogs run free. Only after I researched more about the peach and plum tree (now that I had the name tags here on the trees to look them up) did I discover that both peach and plum pits are highly toxic to dogs, which the salesperson never mentioned. So I called to have the folks come replant them outside the fence. In addition to the replanting fee (which I was more than willing to pay), they wanted another $60 just to drive the truck here (no delivery at all). I said I would do it myself. I called a bit later and asked to speak to the manager. The lady said she was the manager. When I explained the situation, she said they (paraphrasing) GENERALLY DON'T TELL THEIR CUSTOMERS WHEN THEY PURCHASE PLANTS THAT ARE TOXIC TO THEIR ANIMALS!!! Rather, they expect customers to discuss what plants are toxic with their vets. When I pushed back and said that the salesperson should have informed me, she said that I should have known --- after which I hung up the phone. I was relying on their expertise, as I am not a plant person. I wish I had asked her how she would like it if the computer repair person said to her that she should have known some technical detail while fixing her computer. Pretty smart-alecky to me, frankly. Needless to say, I won't be back, and if you value your pets' lives, you will avoid these folks like the plague.

Love this nursery! I frequent Civano at least weekly. The nursery is beautiful and well laid out. They have a wonderful selection of just about everything. They also have pots, chimes, garden decor and birdhouses. Staff are friendly and extremely helpful. All of the plants I've purchased have been quality and are still thriving. Well worth the drive to the East side of town. There is a childrens play area for Mom's who have little ones while they shop. Overall a beautiful and well presented nursery. Thank you Civano!

Wonderful selection and beautiful presentation. Civano Nursery is a retail store set up like a private garden. Such fun to explore.

Amazing experience, all I knew was that I wanted a cactus to replace my dead tree. I had no idea how many options I had. They spent about a hr with me answering all my questions and gave me their recommendations. Amazing customer service and quick delivery, I have received so many compliments about my yard. I cannot wait until spring to add to my landscape.

I was underwhelmed. Most of the plants looked past their prime and as if they need a deep drink of water. There were staff around but not a single hello. Pricey also. Won't be coming back here

Had the rudest, worst service (and this is the 2nd time this happens). She was a tall/large blonde lady. I went in to purchase about 10 trees...some in large 24" boxes. Off to another nursery now...

I had the single worst customer service experience at Civano. I purchased 2 hand painted small plant pots (a girl and a boy) for 49.00 a piece, I brought them home and they remained inside for some time, I decided to take the girl out fill her with dirt and plant seeds. As I did so after a few weeks I noticed the painting on the girls lips (red) was coming off and her eyelashes as well, so I called. (I placed 4 phone calls to Civano which can be proven) to see what I could do, I loved them and I was sad...the first person said call back the manager is out, ok...second call asked what it was about took my name and phone number said I would receive a call that never came..., called again this time the lady said do you have a receipt I said no but I could get it and that this was a specialty item, she said bring it by I am here all next week, so I did, 15 miles one way, except she wasn't there (at lunch and will be right back, 45 minutes later) and the people she left behind had no clue about how to handle or do the right thing, they knew it was their merchandise and said so, one pot had never been touched yet somehow the tickets still affixed to the pot where somehow "just the vendors" not theirs meaning I was lying right? I finally got through to my CC company and I will have the receipt I need. I will now expect a full refund, something I had no intention of asking for. I will never do business with this place and they should revisit the meaning of "Integrity " on their website, perhaps doing the right thing for a customer should be part of what you do. You lied, not me. You don't stand behind your products and what you sell, you accuse your own customers of purchasing something you sell from another nursery. I won't forget. Not one time did ANYONE from Civano apologize, It was all my fault.

I live out in Vail so this place is convenient for me. But even if it wasn't I'd still go because I love this place! My Mom who lives in El Paso also comes here when she visits me. They have a wide selection of all sorts of plants. You name it, they have it. My Mom was in search of a Desert Rose plant and they had a giant selection of them ranging from$9.99 up to a giant one that had been growing forever for $10,000! Of course we didn't buy that one, but we were pleased they had such a huge selection. I am also really into succulents and they had several to choose from as well. The customer service is also great! The employees are always friendly and knowledgeable and take you to exactly what you are looking for. What I also appreciate about this place is the scenery. My Mom and I were out there for hours cause it's so gorgeous! Highly recommend this place and I'll surely return.

It seems like I am not the only one who is doing a bad review for this business. I want to do this review before it becomes irrelevant. Last week We were in the middle of the covid19 emergency, we still are. Let me start from the beginning. I bought a tree a few months ago. A 15 gal tree that was growing beautiful and healthy. I paid Civano no plant it and install two 8' lodge pole stakes to protect it against strong winds. During the first week of April we had some strong winds and I was worried that the tree could break. I noticed that the piece of bamboo tied to the tree trunk was loose and I added extra support in the mean time I had someone from CIVANOS to come and fix it. I tried to speak with an employee for days, almost every day I kept calling but always getting messages that nobody was able to take my call and not even the option to leave a message. I live 36 miles round trip from their location and due to the COVID 19 I was hopping I could talk to someone without leaving my house but after a week of trying I decided to drive all the way and find out if they were CLOSED or what. To my susprise the parking lot was busy. Customers were coming in and out like anyother day. I could not believe no one was willing to take a call. I found the Manager watering some cactus and moving some little pots. I asked her immediately why nobody was answering the phone and she just rised and dropped her shoulders looking around like saying " because We are busy". It was impossible to talk to her. I tried to keep a 6' distance but this woman kept walking away from me at least 12'. I was wearing a mask, hat and gloves, and considering the place was packed with other customers and employees it wasn't like they were taking preventive measures to stay safe or limiting the number of people inside so I found her reaction very annoying. I wanted an asnwer, and I was upset because I had to drive all the ditance during a "stay at home" phase (they are located at Houghton Road, way out there). I could barely understand what she was saying under her home made mask. She asked me when I purchased it. Of course I was expecting that question. That is typical easy exit: WARRANTY EXPIRED. But that wasn't my point. I tried calling them to get help fixing the installation problem before the winds break it but instead I ended up with a broken tree because everybody was having fun outside and left the phone ringing for days. I paid them $329.71 dlls worth of labor and materials. Then she did the unexpected. She did the cross sign on me and said " I will pray for you"... that was very inappropiate and not proffesional at all. If I wanted an honest and sincere blessing I could have gone to a Church but coming from her it felt more like an insult instead. Of course before I left the place I yielded: "ANSWER THE FU**NG PHONE! " The only thing I regret is that I was wearing a mask and it didn't sound as loud as I wanted. Awful customer service! Gardening is bloomming becasue the situation, I bet If I was there trying to spend a few hundred dollar she would not have been so concern keeping a silly 12' safe distance. Shame on you.

Walking through this place is like a breath of fresh air. Everything is beautifully displayed, very open walkways and a plethora of bushes, trees, cacti and pottery among numerous other decorative items. The goat, rabbits, turtle and fish added another bit of fun! There were no stifling hot greenhouses you had to walk through but rather an open, airy and enjoyable shopping trip! No doubt we will return here many times!

I've been to the Civano Nursery four times so far and three out of four times i felt like i'm disrupting the people working there. I've also been to a few other nurseries in town and realized that the Civano Nursery is overpriced. A 5 gallon rose bush is $50 at the Civano Nursery when there are $29 rose bushes everywhere else. The neighborhood is wonderful, the nursery is super cute as well but so far only one man helped me out and was in a good mood, everyone else wasn't.

This is my go to nursery. I'm new to AZ and just learning how to garden here. The staff has been extremely helpful, giving me step by step instructions. Keep up the good work Civano's!

They look bother as you asked them questions and they rush you through your experience. No patients at all. They don't make you feel welcome & appreciate it.

Quite expensive. About 25-45% more than three other nursery's we visited in Tucson. Beautiful plants, though. No one was available to help us. Just cashiers and non-english gardeners even though this was a Saturday. No public restroom. I was directed to a nearby Quick Mart! I just think if you're open for business and willing to take folks' money, there should be a place to go. Yes, there is covid but the other 3 nurseries had open restrooms. We were in the market for a large Palo Verde and large desert Willow so they lost a big sale. We were able to find exactly what we wanted for much less at Green Things.

I have been a huge fan of Civano for years. The last couple of years, their service has been poor. I am disappointed with the decrease in service and quality. I would rather drive from Vail to Green things.

my need for commercial specimen followed an accident and my need to comply with CC&Rs that required protection of my yard's "pristine Sonoran desert environment" I spoke with Eric who confirmed what I needed which is outside the mainstream ticket items Fortunately, the management was supportive and provided me with exactly what a CC&R Enforcer would expect, so cheers to this teamwork at Civano that helped out

What a lovely place, even (especially?) on a rainy day * The atmosphere was lovely and very open. A nice, leisurely stroll around the nursery takes about an hour. * So many plants to choose from! Plenty of cactus, various trees, and lots of flowering bushes. There's something here for everyone and you'll probably find whatever it is that you're searching for! * They've got chickens, goats, and bunnies. I have no idea if they're for sale or not, but they're cute! * There's even a little kid's play area sandbox for little ones to play in while parents shop. * The indoor shop has TONS of decorations to fulfil your dreams of whimsy. Alice in Wonderland, Old West, Mermaid, Faerie, and Ice Queen are just a few of the available decorative statuettes.

This is an beautiful nursery with an extremely helpful staff! It is a great place to go to for gifts and/or gift cards for family, friends, teachers, etc. They even have animals to see and little photo op areas for children to stay entertained while you look around. My husband and I like to support small local businesses, and this business is well worth our support!

Went to Civano Nursery to get a gift card. Staff was very friendly and made the transaction super easy. They also asked who the recipient of the gift card would be so they could put it in their system Incase the gift card gets lost. Would definitely recommend this nursery to anyone looking for their gardening needs.

Recently had the pleasure of doing business with Civano Nursery and I'm very pleased with our decision to buy from them. They have an excellent selection to choose from & great customer service if you need assistance or suggestions. We dealt with both Chris & Les who helped my wife and I achieve the specific look we wanted for our front & back yard. The crew they sent out to place and plant everything was top notch as well. Definitely will be buying from them again in the future.

This is a special place. We stopped to check it out on our way home. We will be back. I love the layout of this nusery. Beautiful healthy plants. Has absolutally everything you need for your garden. We asked questions about 2 trees in our yard. The women we spoke to was spot on with what they are. We will be back with the truck.

One of my favorite nurseries in town. They have a pretty good selection of everything, reasonably priced, and the staff are great!

We enjoy taking the whole family to the nursery. We have 3 kids under 6 and they love the coy fish pond, animals, dinosaur statues, and 2 playgrounds. I appreciate the shaded play area, which is a nice way for all of us to get out of the sun! The plants/flowers I purchased have survived well at home and the staff is knowledgeable on their products and inventory.

Just got in a huge selections of herbs and cool weather crops. Sugar snap peas, the big ones, spinach, lettuce of different kinds, Swiss chard, broccoli, radishes, brussel sprouts, (only a couple left) dil, cilantro most of the basic herbs all fresh and healthy. Gotta love Civano! Experienced staff as well.

Excellent assistance with selecting plants and trees for our property. Joe is great and provided the facts on a variety of trees that made our decision much easier. Additionally, he is honest to reply that he did not have first hand information on some species...

Civano Nursery is unquestionably my favorite nursery in Tucson. It's been a frustrating journey for my husband and I to learn the plants of the Southwest - we've killed everything, except for the plants that came from Civano, which are going strong at about a year: Mexican Honeysuckle, a Chilean Mesquite, and assorted native small plants/bushes. They delivered the larger plants and dug the hole for the tree - very reasonably priced. Even on crazy hot days the staff is in great spirits, super helpful, and knowledgeable. Can't beat it.

If we could select 0, we would. My fiancé recently bought two white pots with raised male and female faces. The pots were in an area of the garden that any reasonable person would take to mean they were capable of being outside. However, within a few weeks of exposure, the color on one pot stated falling off. Evidently, it was just paint on an otherwise fired pot. These 8" pots were over $40 each and honestly, even if painted on, it should have lasted much longer. When we contacted them, there were several phone calls and the "manager" was never around. And the rude behavior was stunning Today my fiancé took the pots down to show them and they asked about the card they were charged to. She called me and I provided the last 4 digits as requested. But then that wasn't enough. 10 minutes later she called back. Now they needed the entire card number, the expiry date and the code. I'm thinking they must need all this to tender a partial refund. NOPE! I couldn't have been more wrong. After an additional 45 minutes of standing around in the sun waiting for the manager who was supposed to be back in 10 minutes at the start of all of this, AND a comment that implied she was a liar, possibly having purchased it elsewhere, my fiancé decided she'd had enough. The rude behavior, lies and generally poor attitude is simply astounding, this from a place that says things like "welcome to our family" and "I'm your neighbor" Who needs neighbors and family like them?! We've spent several thousand dollars with them in the past but will not do any more business with them. Ever. Do not spend your hard-earned money with this business!

I'm a huge fan of the Civano Nursery. We've bought plants here and there for our yard, and they have all flourished. Recently we've been putting in vegetable beds and when I compared the prices here vs Home Depot and Lowes - the plants at Civano were less AND looked so much healthier. For other plants we've purchased, sometimes they have cost more but you can't beat the quality, variety, and knowledge everyone there provides. They've also provided great referrals for our front yard cleanup - like many we lost a few plants during the winter "snow storm" and the cleanup and removal is beyond our capabilities. This is the type of place that can help you, whatever your needs might be. And if someone can do it better they'll refer you. Join the garden club and keep an eye out for specials too - you never know when hanging baskets might be half price or trees go on sale!

Have bought plants from here in the past and this time Stacie helped us with a cactus pot!

Terrible customer service. The staff seemed irritated that we were there. Decent selection but overpriced.

Hubby has decided he wants to be a farmer this summer. We've hit lots of nurseries all over town, looking for plants, seeds, soil, etc. Civano was the only place where we found this Big Bag Planter. It's a great big, raised bed planter that's incredibly easy to set up. But I'm not here to tell you about that...get one if you're looking to do that kind of planting. (It takes A LOT of soil!) The staff at Civano was really helpful when we were asking about plants and very friendly when they could tell I wasn't gardening savvy. I found a tree with a hummingbird sitting on a nest with eggs in it. Asked someone there what they do in that situation. Well, they put that tree on hold and don't sell it until those eggs hatch and the babies fly away. I was happy to hear that and to see the hold sticker go on the tree. It's nice to see that local birds are more cared for than a sale! We've already been back to shop for more things for hubby's crops.

I could spend all day at this place! Really....ask my hubby. They have a HUGE & wonderful selection of plants, pottery, yard decor, birdhouses, and more. The garden club is a plus offering some super coupons. Come on, 40% off any item? I am there!!! Need advise? They have the answers. My motto.....I wanno Civano:) LOL

My wife and I have been here a few times, looking for ways to spruce up our backyard. Their assortment of trees is unbelievable; Wide ranges of annuals, perennials, and herbs. The staff is very friendly and will tell you everything they know. The only real reason I can't give this place 5 stars is because I found it difficult to track down staff members on several occasions. I'm by no means well verse in botany, so I need advice a lot. It slowed our experiences quite a bit trying to track people down for help.

This nursery is a gift to the east side Tucson communities. It is reasonably priced, quite complete in a wide selection of plantings and related items, a treat to explore. And its operations are based on customer service. I have a disability that makes its crushed stone walkways difficult for me to navigate. The Civano team makes that unnecessary, as they bring samples of a wide selection of plantings to me to inspect and choose from. It's all done naturally, and with a smile. I can bounce ideas off team members, and my questions are always answered knowledgeably. My only suggestion to the owners? Open much earlier in the summertime heat with early morning to mid-afternoon hours, to cut through the hottest times of the day.

We have used all of the larger nurseries in Tucson over the last 3 years and have found that Civano is the best. Their plants are healthy and last as long as you take care of them. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and always have the answer. We even had them move fruit trees, and potted plants across town to a new house we bought, flawless and very reasonably priced. Don't waste your time anywhere else.

I seriously want to reach out and high five the Civano Nursery. It is right off of Houghton nestled in the charming Civano neighborhood (did you know this neighborhood has a cafe, an inn, a fitness studio and hair studio?) Civano is all outdoors and it is pretty huge! I was definitely not expecting to see resident goats, chickens and a huge desert tortoise named Bam Bam. Mother Nature sure is shining her love here with plants, trees, hummingbirds, butterflies, lizards and I even saw a jack rabbit! Tons of mesquite, flowering, nut and citrus trees. Tiny baby cacti to towering cacti. Everything is clearly labeled. Nice big carts to wheel your purchases around. They have sales, clearance and a shoppers program. I thought it was incredibly thoughtful to see a children's play area and a fairyland. They even make fairy gardens. Really, this place was magical. What really got me was the hanging vertical living succulent art that I have been dreaming of online for years. I thought their prices were very affordable. They stock native seeds, organic fertilizers made of worm casings and the hot off the press Edible Baja Arizona magazine. Wind chimes, whimsical bird houses, garden art and sculptures are at every turn. They even let me pre-purchase a gianormus planter full of cacti (which was a clearance steal), I just couldn't move the monster. Staff was full of great advice too! I can tell, I am going to be the duchess of this in no time flat, my love runs that deep.