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Spring Hill Nursery

Complaints

Customer Complaints Summary

  • 27 total complaints in the last 3 years.
  • 7 complaints closed in the last 12 months.

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  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/06/2025

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I placed an order with Spring Hill Nursery on May 21, 2025 (Order #***********, Account #********), which included three tree roses. One of them, the “State of Grace” Tree Rose (Item ******), arrived in extremely poor condition. Despite planting it immediately upon arrival in the proper soil and container and following care instructions, the plant has failed to produce any new growth and is clearly dead. The stems are brittle and dry, and no buds or green tissue have emerged.

    I emailed customer service on June 3 and again on June 4 with detailed explanations and photos of the dead plant. As of June 6, I have received no reply or acknowledgment from the company. This lack of response violates their stated 180-day plant guarantee policy.

    I am requesting a full refund or a replacement for the dead “State of Grace” tree rose. Please help facilitate a resolution.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/09/2025

    Hello,

    Please be
    advised that we sincerely apologize the customer did not receive their item in
    the expected condition. As a result, a full refund in the amount of $71.99 has
    been processed for the item in question.

    Kindly note
    that the refund will be returned to the original form of payment used at the
    time of purchase and may take 5 to 10 business days to reflect, depending on
    the financial institution.

    If you have
    any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach
    out.

    Kind
    regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/14/2025

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 



    Regards,



    *** **
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/02/2025

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I placed an order for 2 North Wind Japanese Maple trees on May 16, 2025, The trees were paid for in full and cleared on 5/17/25 for $208.43. The trees were to ship within 2 weeks. The date changed and was pushed out 2 more weeks and now trying to check on the status on their website it shows no orders. Both phone numbers listed for the business are not working, I have attempted contact through the online chat and have emailed the company.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/03/2025

    Hello,

    Please be advised that the dates provided at the time of purchase are
    estimated shipping dates. Currently, the estimated shipping window for these
    items is between June 4, 2025 and June 18, 2025.

    Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email notification with
    tracking information.

    If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to
    reach out—I’m happy to help.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/03/2025

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.
     I am still unable to make contact with the company and it doesn't show me that I have an order placed. Can the business please provide me my order number? 

    Regards,



    ******** ********

    Business Response

    Date: 06/04/2025

    Hello,

    The customer may contact our Customer Service at ###-###-####.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela W

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/12/2025

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I placed and paid for an order that was supposed to be delivered in the spring. I’ve recently been notified that my order will not ship until fall. I’ve requested a refund several times but have only been sent more emails for me to place additional orders. They have not acknowledged my request for a refund.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/14/2025

    Hello,

    Thank you
    for reaching out to us. To ensure we process your refund request accurately,
    could the customer kindly confirm which item and or order number they are
    referring to? We’ve noticed multiple orders on their account and want to make
    sure we address the correct one.

    Once we have
    this information, we’ll be more than happy to assist the customer further.

    Looking
    forward to their response.

    Kind
    regards,
    Michaela W

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/22/2025

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 



    Regards,



    ***** *****
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/05/2025

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I cannot see any of my orders I placed back in March on my online account. I use the search it tells me I have the wrong zip but I do not see all clips. The rose bush I brought never grew and is dead. I have not received all of my orders and a few other roots are not growing like my butterfly plant, my yellow and both red black eyed Susan's. I never received my lavender which was never on back order but that whole order disappeared. The customer service does not provide ways to rectify the situation they talk around the issue but do not give any fixes for my orders being missing from my online account.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/07/2025

    Hello,

    Please be advised that the customer can visit our website and enter their account number: ********. This will bring up two orders:

    1) ***********
    2) ***********

    In addition, the reshipment order *********** will also appear.

    To assist further, we kindly ask the customer to confirm which item(s) they are requesting a refund for. They contacted us on May 6, 2025, regarding a reshipment of the Sultry Night™ Shrub Rose, which has already been processed.

    If there is anything else we can assist with that may not have been addressed during the May 6 call, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:04/30/2025

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I ordered a plant and the payment cleared my account but I haven’t received my order. I have tried calling customer service but didn’t get an answer. I tried emailing them but haven’t received any response. All I want to know is if they are going to fulfill my order. I only ordered one item from them because I didn’t know if they had quality products. I see they have several other complaints about them.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/01/2025

    Hello,

    Please note that the customer’s purchase was successfully placed on March
    20, 2025, under order number ***********.

    The estimated shipping window for the customer’s Black Bat Flower is between
    May 5 and May 19, 2025. Kindly keep in mind that these dates are estimates.
    Once the customer’s item has been shipped, they will receive an email
    notification with their ***** tracking number.

    Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/01/2025

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 



    Regards,



    ***** ******
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/16/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I ordered a tree from this company on 09/03/2024...It was cancelled on 9/18/2024...I have not received a refund for my money as of 10/16/2024, although I have called 4 times and all four times I have been given a date the money would arrive and it has NOT! I am sick and tired of the stupid excuses I have been given for this problem and I want my money back...My next step is to hire an Attorney to sue the company and I will add pain and suffering into the law suit...At the end of the rope!

    Business Response

    Date: 10/18/2024

    Hello,

    I wanted to inform you that a refund of $77.48 was processed to the **** card ending in **** on October 10, 2024. The Acquirer Reference Number (ARN) for this transaction is ***********************.

    If the issuing financial institution is unable to locate the refund using this ARN, they may need further time to trace it. Should any difficulties arise, please advise the cardholder to initiate a dispute with the bank.

    Thank you for your attention to this matter.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/18/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

    If the company had in fact sent my money back I would have received it!  I have been with my bank for 25 years and have NEVER had this happen before...I want my moey back...Stop making excuses and get it done!




    Regards,



    ****** *********

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:10/03/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    On 8/25/24, I ordered a rose bush and paid using ****. I was never given a shipping estimate. On 9/16/24, I sent a written inquiry through their website, but received no response. I then called their customer service number and was told it would be shipping "soon" (unspecified time period). On 10/2/24, I called again to inquire and was told that the order may have been held up or overlooked, and that my inquiry would be forwarded to a supervisor. I offered to stay on the line, but was told there was no need and that I would be contacted later about the status of the order. I stated that if I didn't receive contact by close of business on 10/2, I would be contacted BBB and requesting a full refund. I did not receive contact from them and I have not received the Rose bush I ordered.

    Business Response

    Date: 10/04/2024

    Hello, 

    Please note that the order has been canceled, and the customer will receive a refund of $90.76. The refund will be processed to the original payment method, and it may take 5 to 10 business days to reflect.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    M*******. W

    Customer Answer

    Date: 10/07/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 

    I was notified that my credit card was refunded the total amount charged by the company for the item I had ordered but not received.

    Thank you for your assistance!


    Regards,



    ******* *****

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:06/15/2024

    Type:Delivery Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I placed an order for trees on May 4th. I got an email saying that the order was received. I called three times throughout the month of May and June to check the status of my order and the customer service team always said it would be shipping “next week”. I finally told them this was the third time I was hearing that - then they told me that item was actually out of stock and canceled my order.
    Now I am out 40 trees and a years worth of growth because all nurseries are done shipping. They kept my money for 2 months and kept giving me false updates to withhold my funds.

    Business Response

    Date: 06/18/2024

    Hello,

    We would like to inform you that your order was canceled on June 11, 2024. A refund of $520.16 USD was processed to your **** ending in **** via ***** Pay (Acquirer Reference Number (ARN): ***********************).

    We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you have any concerns regarding the refund timeline, please contact ***** Pay for further assistance.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/18/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    ResolvedMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I purchased a Lady in Red Climbing Rose bush in a 3 gallon pot on Spring Hill Nursery’s website on 4/29/24 for $69.99 plus shipping and tax which came to a total of $88.14. It arrived in a dilapidated state on 5/6/24. The soil contents were spilled everywhere and the leaves were wilted. I immediately planted it in the ground and contacted customer service. I was told that “bare root roses” typically take 6 weeks to show new growth. The funny thing is, I did not purchase a bare root rose, I ordered an established plant in a 3 gallon pot. After a couple weeks and the plant clearly not making it, I contacted Spring Hill and asked to be credited back to my form of payment. I was not satisfied at all with the product, having received a bottom of the barrel rose bush that was not properly prepared for transit. I was told by customer service that they could not send me another one and I could not get a refund but I could have a “store credit.” I do not want a store credit because I will not use this online nursery again. I want to be refunded to my master card.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/20/2024

    Hello,

    Please be advised that the customer has requested a refund. The processing time for refunds can take up to 10 business days.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/20/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and find that this resolution is satisfactory to me. 



    Regards,



    ****** *****
  • Initial Complaint

    Date:05/08/2024

    Type:Product Issues
    Status:
    AnsweredMore info

    Complaint statuses

    Resolved:
    The complainant verified the issue was resolved to their satisfaction.
    Unresolved:
    The business responded to the dispute but failed to make a good faith effort to resolve it.
    Answered:
    The business addressed the issues within the complaint, but the consumer either a) did not accept the response, OR b) did not notify BBB as to their satisfaction.
    Unanswered:
    The business failed to respond to the dispute.
    Unpursuable:
    BBB is unable to locate the business.
    I have placed several orders with Springhill Nursery this year, my first order was for a climbing rose and they substituted the rose for one of a different colour, called and received store credit. Ordered another rose and this order was again substituted with a completely different colour. Ordered two butterfly bushes that arrived dead as well as three clematis that took over a week to arrive and were dead. I’m tired of them forcing me to get store credit for items I didn’t ask or want substituted with colours I don’t want and receiving dead plants because I already know I can’t trust them for correct items or to ship live plants.

    I’ve also called the number on their website and invoice and it only goes to voicemail and no one returns my calls and if I email customer service, they claim they never got the emails. I just want my money back as I will never use them again.

    Business Response

    Date: 05/10/2024

    Hello,

    We would like to inform you that the refund process for the customer recent transaction has been initiated. The total refund amount is $249.96. Please note that the refund will be issued in three separate checks and will be credited back to the original account holder.

    Should you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at any time.

    Kind regards,

    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/12/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.


    I called customer service on 5/13/2024 and the refund customer service is showing is for orders prior to 2024 and not for the orders this year which I have complained to the BBB are for orders:  #***** for $42.21, #***** for $74.92, #***** for $132.88 which equals $250.01.  I still expect to get the refunds on my previous orders but also expect to get them for the fiasco of wrong plants and dead plants received for the three above orders.  The refunds they have previously sent were for my Father’s orders and not my orders as listed in the above order numbers.  

    Refunding for previous years orders is NOT acceptable for current year orders.  

     


    Regards,



    ******** *********

    Business Response

    Date: 05/20/2024

    Hello,

    I am pleased to inform you that the issue regarding the customer's original complaint has been resolved, and refunds for the affected order have been issued.

    For any further inquiries regarding additional accounts or orders, please have the customer contact our customer service at ###-###-####.
    Thank you for your understanding.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/22/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

    Springhill has not given refunds on the order numbers I previously submitted.  They have refunded orders that were part of their Lifetime Guarantee for prior to 2024.  I have complained about orders I placed this year and received wrong plants, moldy and dead plants.  The number they have provided to call just goes to voicemail and NO ONE responds or returns phone calls.  They ignore emails and when I finally found another phone number for them where I was finally able to speak with someone, I was told to plant the moldy, mushy bare roots and dead plants because they might come back to life and give them eight weeks.  

    I will never do business with this company again and have let everyone I know about their horrible customer service and the fact that they do NOT stand behind their products or warranty.  




    Regards,



    ******** *********

    Customer Answer

    Date: 05/24/2024

    The $250.01 is what I’m disputing for myself.  The $249.96 is what they refunded for orders my Father placed.  So technically I’m expecting  $250.01 + $249.96.  

    Business Response

    Date: 06/01/2024

    Hello,

    Based on the information provided, we are unable to locate any other orders associated with this customer. If the customer is still disputing the credited amount for the order in question, please ask them to contact us directly. We will need the specific order number they are referring to, as we do not have any information on file regarding the stated amount.

    Thank you for your understanding.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/01/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

     

     Order numbers are *****, ***** and  ***** as previously mentioned.  


    Regards,



    ******** *********

    Business Response

    Date: 06/04/2024

    Hello,

    Please note that the customer used a third-party payment provider, **** *** (******), for their purchase. We have been informed that the customer has
    initiated a dispute with **** *** to request a refund. The customer will need
    to continue coordinating with **** ***, as they hold the funds in question and
    are responsible for processing the refund.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela W

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/11/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

    According to ******, the third party company that funds were paid through, they are still waiting for the funds to be returned from Springhill.  I also spoke with Springhill on the 11th of May and was told that the refund had been processed and here we are a month later and still waiting for funds.  I will also note because Springhill included orders from my Father’s account which were not included in this dispute as he was waiting for refund checks for his orders that it took over two months to get those checks .  He was repeatedly told that it would be 10-14 days and it took over 60 days.   

    Springhill has not been honest with any of their correspondence.  




    Regards,



    ******** *********

    Business Response

    Date: 06/14/2024

    Hello,

    We would like to inform you that the funds in question were paid to a third-party company, which the customer did utilize for their purchase. As the customer has already opened a dispute with this third-party company, the customer will need to continue working with them directly to resolve any issues and to receive their refund.

    If the customer has any further concerns regarding their refund, please address them with the third-party company.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Business Response

    Date: 06/18/2024

    Hello,

    Please be advised that we attempted to refund the customer multiple times, but each attempt was rejected because the customer filed a dispute with ******. It is our understanding that ****** has accepted her dispute. Unless the customer has paid ****** in full, she will not receive a refund. ****** pays us in full at the time the order is placed, and the customer then makes their payments to ****** until the balance is settled.

    Attached, you will find a file that documents our unsuccessful refund attempts due to the open dispute with ******. Please note that any refunds will be processed back to the original form of payment. Therefore, if the payment was made through a third-party provider, the refund will be directed to that provider, not to the customer directly.
    I hope this clarifies that the customer's dispute is with ****** and not with us. Thank you for your understanding.

    Kind regards,
    Michaela

    Customer Answer

    Date: 06/18/2024

    Better Business Bureau:



    I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, reasons for rejection are included below.

     

    Springhill has refunded the monies for the order on the document that they submitted but I’m still waiting for them to refund for order number ***** for $74.92, ***** for $44.99, while this order was previously processed as a store credit that was used and then again was shipped a substitute rose, I am requesting the original money back and I don’t want the store credit.  I clearly stated in my previous statement that there were more than one orders being disputed.  I am still waiting on a total of $122.91 from the above TWO orders.  


    Regards,



    ******** *********

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