Savvy Garden & Home opens in Arlington

A new downtown Arlington house plant shop, Savvy Garden & Home, held their grand opening on March 4.

The business is across the street from Legion Park at 119 North Olympic Ave. It has been open since late February. The store features a wide range of plants.

“We’re selling quality house plants from beginners to plant snobs,” said Rachel Zeutenhorst, owner of the business.

“If you’re a first-time plant parent or a person who has house plants for years you can find something in my store,” she added.

There will also be services available at the store.

“I think what will set me apart is that we’re going to do a plant triage, so people can come in and bring a sick plant that’s not doing well,” said Zeutenhorst. “I can diagnose and treat it, as well as re-pot it."

There are no guarantees for the service but it is a way to help turn around a plant that is not doing well, said Zeutenhorst.

There is a nominal fee for the service depending on the size of the plant.

The downtown business will also offer re-planting.

“So, if you have a root-bound plant you can bring it in and I will re-plant it for you in a new container,” said Zeutenhorst.

There will also be gardening services, which Zeutenhorst already provides to downtown clients such as Moe’s Espresso. There are also plans to host classes at the shop.

“I’ve always taught classes and will continue to hold classes here,” she said.

Zeutenhorst is a certified professional horticulturalist who has had many different jobs in the industry, such as a sales rep in a local garden center.

“I’ve been selling house plants the last couple of years in just that niche that COVID brought us,” she said. “It’s just another avenue I have found such a passion for."

Because of that passion she wanted to expand her business with an Arlington storefront.

“Plants give you such joy and such a feel to the environment, whether indoor or outdoor, that nothing else can give you and I like sharing that with other people,” said Zeutenhorst. “I love being outside and being one with nature."

Savvy Garden & Home is currently open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“We’ll change hours as needed. If we’re doing amazing and people need us to be open more, we’ll of course do that,” said Zeutenhorst.

She also wanted to thank the downtown community for their help.

“I appreciate everyone for coming out and supporting us. It’s been amazing,” she said.