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I recently had the pleasure of visiting Lukas Nursery in search of the perfect lemon tree for my garden, and I cannot express enough how wonderful my experience was, thanks to the exceptional assistance I received from sales associate Chris Rangoolam. From the moment I walked into the nursery, Chris went above and beyond to ensure that I found exactly what I was looking for and provided invaluable guidance on how to care for my new lemon tree. Chris's extensive knowledge and expertise truly impressed me. He patiently answered all of my questions and took the time to explain in detail everything I needed to know about selecting, planting, and nurturing a healthy lemon tree. His passion for horticulture was evident as he shared insights into the different lemon tree varieties available, their specific requirements, and the best practices for ensuring optimal growth and fruit production. What stood out to me most was Chris's genuine enthusiasm and dedication to ensuring my satisfaction. He listened attentively to my preferences, taking into consideration factors such as sunlight exposure, available space, and my gardening experience. Based on my specific needs, he expertly guided me through Lukas Nursery's impressive selection, pointing out the lemon trees that were most suitable for my requirements. His personalized approach made me feel valued as a customer and confident in my choice. The level of customer service I received from Chris was truly exceptional. He was patient, friendly, and went out of his way to ensure that I had all the necessary information to make an informed decision. His passion for helping customers find the perfect plants and his commitment to providing exceptional service were evident throughout our interaction. I highly recommend anyone visiting Lukas Nursery to seek out Chris Rangoolam. His expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for customers make him an invaluable asset to the nursery. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a novice, Chris will provide you with the guidance and support you need to make your gardening endeavors a success. Overall, my experience at Lukas Nursery with Chris Rangoolam exceeded all expectations. Thanks to his knowledge and dedication, I left the nursery feeling confident and excited about my new lemon tree. If you're looking for an exceptional customer experience and expert advice, look no further than Chris at Lukas Nursery.
Dr. Louis Hawkins
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For someone that is obsessed with butterflies and raising them, this place was a dream. A butterfly enthusiast/gardener could spend all day here. The only reason I spent just a couple hours was because of the sweltering heat but I gladly would have wandered around for even longer. First of all, the dizzying array of all kinds of plants was very impressive. I was mainly interested in the butterflies and I quickly found the mass of monarchs circling rows of various milkweed species. They have every kind of milkweed I've heard of. I saw many butterflies laying eggs on the plants and I saw some large caterpillars and even snails on the plants which was so cool. I made my way to the butterfly encounter in the gift shop, paid 7$ to enter and enjoyed the different local species in all stages of growth. They explained that the population was a bit low at the time but there were still many painted ladies and zebra longwings and of course monarchs flying around or eating leaves as caterpillars. I've never seen so many hungry caterpillars in one area, the many milkweed plants were covered in what looked like hundreds of crawling monarchs! There is an enclosed area where you can place sugar water on your finger to entice the butterflies to feed from you. Like I said, I raise butterflies so my main motivation in coming here was to hopefully collect some eggs or larvae but I noticed signs in the encounter that said you cannot collect from that area so I asked if there were any plants with caterpillars on them for sale and they said yes, you just have to look around the nursery to find them. I gathered plants with many monarch eggs and some larvae as well as a few black swallowtail larvae. It was so much fun and I met a few other butterfly gardeners and we all talked about our wonderful hobby as we searched the plants for caterpillars. I highly recommend this place if you're into butterfly gardening or just gardening in general. There are enough plants to satisfy any gardening addiction. And the butterfly encounter is a great educational opportunity for people of all ages. Awesome experience all around.
Danielle L
30
Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter is a fantastic place in Oviedo, FL. Having lived in Central FL for over 20 years, I discovered it only a couple of years ago and wish I did it sooner. This is a family owned business for 4 generations with an amazing story with a HUGE selection of everything plant related. You can buy just about any kind of tree, fruit tree, berry bushes, herbs and plants (indoor and outdoor) you can imagine. In addition they carry ton of decor items and pots for plants as well as garden supplies, soils and so much more. Staff is extremely knowledgeable. I have been assisted by Alex a couple of times, and he literally walked around with me helping me pick everything I needed. Needless to say I spent over thousand dollars buying fruit trees. A year later my peaches are doing great, other fruit trees still need bit more time to produce fruit as I got them at smaller size. At Lukas nursery you can also see tons of butterflies or buy everything you need to start your own butterfly garden. Bring your kids to see some chickens, cows, fish, titles and more. Love this place and happy to support small family operate business any time over the beg franchise.
Tatyana Clark
40
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Lukas Nursery Farm, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly and assisted promptly. A special shoutout to Lucas, the sales rep who helped me. Not only did he have an extensive knowledge of the plants, but he also made the entire process incredibly fun and engaging. His recommendations were spot-on, and I couldn't be happier with my selections. We did encounter a small hiccup where not all the plants I ordered were delivered. However, the way Lukas Nursery Farm handled the situation was commendable. They were quick to acknowledge the mistake, and not only did they fix it, but they also credited me back for the inconvenience. All in all, I couldn't recommend Lukas Nursery Farm more highly. Exceptional plants, outstanding customer service, and a seamless resolution to any issues. I will definitely be returning for all my future gardening needs.
John Comunale
10
My favorite nursery in central Florida. I got my sod and my Saint Augustine grass plugs here. I planted it around the pool to keep the sand and dirt from getting into the pool and it worked like a charm. It grew in really lush and spread out and now that whole area is just really really pretty. The staff here know what they’re doing and they’ll help you achieve your goals too. I also got the plants here for my butterfly garden. It was more successful than I could’ve ever imagined. Queen and Monarch butterflies laid eggs and develop through the complete metamorphosis. I learned more in that short period of time than I did in any science class I have ever taken. I did have a problem with wasps eating larve but I guess that’s just part of the circle of life. I thank the staff for making sure I had enough plants for the butterflies to feed on while there were going through their life cycle. Lukas is also the best place to buy your orchids.
Akira Sora
30
This place is the "Costco" of gardening! I absolutely love it! The staff is very friendly and everyone acknowledged myself and others. The walkways are clean and clear and safe without trip hazards. Loved the pottery barn. Saw some staff actually cleaning each and every clay pot... that was awesome too. All kinds of annuals that you'd have to wait for major retailers to bring, they already had and they were in bloom. This place is truly a delight to walk around it felt like the supply store to Bok Tower Gardens. I will be making many more trips to the nursery from now on! There's so much, you need a whole day to visit. I do suggest bringing your own cloth bag for small purchases as I only saw large flatbed carts. It was my first visit, so I might not have seen small baskets for smaller items. I'm glad to see a local business with such massive inventory.
Jason Noel
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Address
1909 Slavia Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765
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(407) 365-6163
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Website
lukasnursery.com
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attractions: Staples, AT Nails & Spa, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, restaurants: BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Pollo Tropical, McDonald's

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