Working at Gardenvision — Reviews by Employees

I'm new to Gardenvision, but I must say, they are wonderful and I enjoy working with them. The training is short, but I've gotten the hang of it. Everybody I work with are wonderful, and have no problems helping me if I need help or have a question. My supervisor, Luann, is the best supervisor I have ever worked for. She works around my school schedule, and still gives me plenty of hours. I love the flexability and I love the people I work for. Even the Lowes employees at my 2 stores are great and are quick to lend a hand when needed. I would def work for this company again.

You have no good chance in getting any where with this company, no benefits,the pay is not good for every two week pay.The onty one that thinks you do a good job is your supervisor,and they treat you like you are someone not like your no one.

Overall Gardenvision is a good place to work. However, the pay is low for what is expected of supervisors. It seems that Supervisors would at least have a few perks, Holidays off, maybe an extra day at thanksgiving and Christmas,As long as the stores are covered of course. Definiatley feels that we are not appreciated.

Garden Visions is a good company to work for, but the communication lines are very blurry. I requested my Vacation time in July and still haven't heard the first word about it even though I have sent several e-mails to my Supervisor about it. I don't want to go over their head for this so what do you suggest I do? I should receive it on my next Payday but stil don't know if I will.

I'm very new with GardenVision, but came from working at Lowe's Orange Park, in the garden center. When they had to reduce headcount, I was one layed off. But was very fortunate to get one right away with GV. I get along great with the Lowe's employees, and Greg Willey is super. The only thing I hate is the "learning curve"--the time it takes to get into the ol' comfort zone, and to be sure I'm doing all I need to for compliance with the POG, etc. I'm totally happy working with plants, and learning more and more of them, helping customers when they ask, and hauling carts!! Totally satisfied with my pay, and after 32 years with AT&T, in some pretty high-pressure positions, I have learned satisfaction with putting my all into the job and feeling like I put in a good day's work for my pay. I'm at the point now, that I've learned a lot, and know how much I have to learn yet!! Thanks for the opportunity!

As a part-time, seasonal employee, I do not expect benefits or a high level of job security from this position. What I do expect is flexibility and the respect of my Gardenvision co-workers and supervisor (formerly team leader). I rate both those categories as "excellent". The salary rates would not be competitive in a good market but under today's economy they are OK -- better than if Gardenvision had priced itself out of the market and cost us merchandisers our jobs. As the market returns, GV should make wage and benefit improvement its first priority. I agree with some of the comments about GV supplying safety equipment, but only if the employee has accountabiliy for its care and loss prevention. Replacing gloves you wore out working is one thing -- replacing them because you lost them is entirely different and takes raise money out of the budget.

I hope that Gardenvision management may have the chance to work with Lowe's buyers to get the contract terms passed down to the Lowe's employees and reinforce that information. Some will never care but most, if they understood our contractual duties to the store, would let us fulfill them instead of treating us like their bottom-rung workers.

I have been working with this company since March 3, 2008. When I first started the job I was ecstatic, I busted my hump and did everything I could to show everyone that I was a hard worker. It was confusing when I first started I was pretty much given a vest and showed a few basics and was told here is your store have at it. So I did my job and I did have hard times with people who were over me but I stayed with it and did all I was supposed to do. Changes were finally made and I am very glad of it. I believe that the people that are here now will do a good job and actually care about the employee. The Lowe's employees can be helpful but only if it benefits them or only if they feel like helping you. I can't say this runs true for all of the Lowe's employees because I have had a few of them that used to go above and beyond the call of duty but they no longer work in my area or they no longer work for the company. I can say that I do not like how a lot of the Lowe's employees treat me and how I am looked down upon because I am not a Lowe's employee when I get out there and work just as hard or harder than their own staff. I am satisfied with my pay although I do believe with all the work I accomplish I should be getting more than what I am given. I am very glad that the "uppers" have made changes in our company as far as weeding out a few workers and replacing them with ones that are going to do more for this company and hopefully more for the people. I would like to learn more about the scholarship that is offered because since I started this job I have become very interested and intrigued by the product we work with, I would love to learn more and maybe advance my knowledge so I can advance with the company. I like the company and I would hope that I can be a part of it for several more years to come. Thank you for giving me this opportunity to voice my opinion.

I very much love my job and have learned alot since starting I also wished the pay and benefits were better.

I love my job but I do think we should receive more money for the work that is required of us

I like wokring for them, we all have complaints and they do listen, at least my supervisor does.