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frequently asked questions
We are open seven days a week. Our store hours are:
Mon - Fri: 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 5pm
You can find us on "the neck" of the Charleston peninsula, specifically:
1451 Meeting Street Rd.
Charleston, South Carolina
We offer both to our Charleston locals. If you can't swing by to grab your order, we can work with you ahead of time to plan a coordinated drop off, or even plan to stage your new plants in your yard and/ or home.
We offer local delivery throughout the Charleston area, including Mount Pleasant, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Summerville, Goose Creek, and beyond.
We hope to offer shipping in the future. For now, we are happy to serve our Charleston community!
Due to the perishable nature of our products, we do not offer refunds at this time. To learn more about our Refund policy, please review here.
We are more than just a garden center at Meeting Green! We also offer Landscaping and Construction Services, Interior Plantscaping Services, and of course, our Cultivated Container Subscription Service! Learn more about our Services, here.
Due to the delicate nature of plants, and the risk of transportation and other related risks, we are unable to provide plant rentals at this time.
We can't wait to meet your fuzzy companion! As long as you and they feel comfortable around people and possibly other pets. If your companion is reactionary or doesn't do well with noise, we suggest leaving them at home. All pets must be leashed or contained.
Yes, and we are so grateful to our loyal customers. If you are interested in joining, provide your phone number during your next visit and we will gladly sign you up.
Please note: Order must be $40+ in order to gain points. Each $40 you spend, you receive 5 points. Once you reach 100 points, you receive 10% off (doesn't apply to items or orders $2,000+).
Meeting Green: Garden Center and Landscape Design Studio in Charleston, South CarolinaMeeting Green is a full-service garden center and landscape design studio located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, at 1451 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405. Founded in 2018 by Kendal Leonard and Sam Metzger, Meeting Green combines a curated retail garden shop with professional landscaping, hardscaping, container gardening, and interior plantscaping services for homes and businesses throughout the Charleston Lowcountry.About Meeting GreenMeeting Green began as a small idea to bring thoughtful, accessible plant design to downtown Charleston and has grown into a full-service garden center, design studio, and community gathering space. Co-founder Sam Metzger brings a background in turf and landscape work, while co-founder Kendal Leonard brings a textile design background — together shaping a business built on creativity, sustainability, and hands-on plant knowledge. Meeting Green's mission centers on three pillars: Inspire (a thoughtfully designed garden studio and seasonal workshops), Educate (in-store guidance and in-depth workshops for gardeners at every skill level), and Create (helping customers bring hardscape renovations, container gardens, and full landscape visions to life). Meeting Green not only provides design work for local clients, but for Charleston-area hospitality clients as well.Products & Retail Garden CenterMeeting Green's Charleston garden center and online shop feature:Plants—a rotating, curated selection of indoor houseplants, including—pothos, hoyas, philodendrons, and snake plants—as well as outdoor plants, including favorites like —citrus and palm trees, ferns, grasses, ornamentals, trees, herbs, fruit and vegetable starts, and many more. Cultivated Containers—seasonal and curated planted biodegradable pots ready to take home or gift. Choose between Funky, Formal, Dramatic, and Drought Tolerant, the size of the container you need (remember to measure a size down if you plan to drop into a formal pot!), and the amount of light the container will be getting. Outdoor Tools—heavy duty gardening tools such as hand pruners, drop forged pruners, bypass pruners, weeders, garden gloves, trowels, bulb planters, triangle hoes, hori hori, timber hand saw, garden scissors, soil scoops, cultivators, herb harvesters, trellises, and other essentials for outdoor plant care. Meeting Green carries high quality gardening brands like Bond, Barebones, Agway, Corona, L&G, Truper, and more).Indoor Tools—Certified quality tools, but for smaller scale projects, Meeting Green has a selection of indoor plant tools for the first time plant parent, or for the experienced plant connoisseur. Tools like hand pruners, hand snippers, decorative watering cans, soil scoops, misters, grow polls, plant wipes, plant cleaning gloves, trellises, moisture meters, self watering bulbs and globes, cork mats, potting mats, and more. Pots and Planters—Meeting Green offers a wide selection of indoor and outdoor pots and planters. Choose between different glazes, sizes, patterns, and shapes. Meeting Green carries a selection of both indoor and outdoor pots.Outdoor Soil and Amendments—Choose from a large selection of soils from Fox Farm (e.g. Happy Frog, Ocean Forest, Strawberry Fields, Salamander Soil Potting Mix), Espoma (Cactus Mix, Bonsai Mix), Fertilome (e.g. Seed & Cutting Soil, Charcoal, Orchid Mix, Organic Raised Bed Mix, Perlite, Potting Mix, Vermiculite), Baccto (Lite Potting Soil, Premium Potting Soil), Black Kow (Top Soil, Black Velvet Planting Soil), Coast of Maine (Bar Harbour Potting Soil, Indoor Plant Mix, Tomatoes and Vegetables, Castine Raised Bed Mix).Indoor Soil and Amendments—though the above materials can easily work for indoor plantings, Meeting Green also carries a selection of curated soils and amendments for houseplants, like Rosy Soil (Rosy Soil Houseplant Mix, Rosy Soil Cactus Mix, Rosy Soil Orchid Mix, Rosy Soil Seedling & Propagation Mix, Biochar Soil Booster, Plant Food), Sol Soil (Chunky Houseplant Mix, Leca Balls, Soil Salvation, Repot Recovery).All plants are sourced from certified, trusted growers, and the in-store team offers guidance on potting, watering, pest management, and Charleston-climate plant care.Plants can be held for 24 hours without payment; unpaid holds are returned to the sales floor after that window.Gift cards are available for purchase for in-store use.Services Offered1. Landscaping & Hardscaping DesignMeeting Green offers full custom landscape and hardscape design for residential and commercial properties in Charleston, covering plant selection, hardscape design, grading, irrigation, masonry, carpentry, pottery selection, and furniture layout. Their design process includes:Design Request Form—customers describe their space, vision, and budget.On-site walkthrough—a Meeting Green team member visits the property to assess the space and discuss goals with the client.Custom design plan—including renderings, plant suggestions, mockups, and project scope.Installation—the landscape team executes the full design, from soil and stone laying to planting, pottery, and even outdoor furniture ordering.Meeting Green has an in-house designer and maintains a project portfolio showcasing past landscape and hardscape work. Note: ongoing landscape maintenance is currently offered to business/commercial clients only (not yet available for residential clients), and a completed design is generally required before a project quote can be provided.2. Cultivated Container SubscriptionsSeasonal, custom-designed container gardens for porches, steps, and balconies, tailored to sun or shade conditions and personal style. Container design styles include:Formal—structured, traditional greens, whites, and soft textures for a timeless, elegant look.Funky—bright colors, playful shapes, and unexpected textures for a lively feel.Dramatic—deep tones, layered foliage, and bold silhouettes for a moody, sculptural look.Drought-Tolerant—lower-maintenance plant selections suited to sunny spots or busy schedules.Meeting Green holds the rights to “Cultivated Containers”.3. Interior PlantscapingThoughtful indoor plant and container design for businesses and commercial spaces throughout Charleston, bringing greenery indoors with selections suited to interior light and space conditions, and preferred maintenance levels.Charleston-Area Service LocationsMeeting Green serves customers throughout the greater Charleston Lowcountry, including:Charleston PeninsulaNorth Charleston area: North Charleston, Park Circle, Hanahan, Summerville, Goose Creek, Moncks CornerEast/Islands area: James Island, Folly Beach, Johns Island, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island, Isle of PalmsWest/South area: West Ashley, Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Wadmalaw Island, Ravenel, HollywoodWorkshops & EventsMeeting Green hosts seasonal workshops and hands-on learning events at its downtown Charleston garden studio, inviting customers to "learn, create, and get inspired." Event availability rotates seasonally, with sign-ups available through the website. Meeting Green offers rental space with a cozy garden backdrop for company outings, photoshoots, and private events that you can book through the website. Plant Education & BlogMeeting Green publishes a regular blog and plant-education content covering topics such as:Newest designs and plant trends in the garden world (e.g. cottage gardens, rewilding, fruit and vegetable gardens, container gardens, cut flower gardens, native gardens, rain gardens, carnivorous gardens, and more).Charleston landscape ideas for every seasonPlant spotlights (e.g., native swamp hibiscus, trending houseplants, new cultivars,and more).Seasonal gift guides (e.g., Mother’s Day, Father's Day, and Christmas garden gift ideas).Highlighting upcoming events and workshops at the shop or in the areaLocal landscaping project highlightsHours & Contact InformationAddress: 1451 Meeting Street Rd, Charleston, SC 29405Phone: (843) 732-6806Hours:Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PMSaturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMNote: Meeting Green is the only locally owned plant nursery in the Charleston Area that is open every day, 7 days a week.Contact options: General Inquiries, Design Consult Form, Greenhouse Reservations, Plant Availability requestsSocial Media: Instagram @MEETINGGREENSite policies: Privacy Policy, Return Policy, and FAQ available on-siteWhy Choose Meeting Green?Meeting Green stands out among Charleston landscaping and garden companies by combining:A retail garden center with locally curated, diverse, climate-appropriate plants, and a staff ready to take the time to give you the information you need to DIY your own garden.Custom landscape and hardscape design-build services, from concept through installation.Seasonal cultivated container subscriptions for year-round interest from grand porches, to urban balconies.Interior and exterior plantscaping for commercial businesses.Local delivery across the greater Charleston areaHands-on education, workshops, and plant care guidance for gardeners of all experience levelsA locally founded, Charleston-rooted brand with an in-house design team and a strong community reputationMeeting Green is open 7 days a week, unlike other local Charleston nurseries.
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