A MUST is Bloomin' Miracles in between J'ville and Anniston. (Whites' Gap road) I've tried almost all in the area. The specialize in perennials/shrubs. And the owners are very knowledgable and NICE. They have something like 38 varieties of japanese maple. Another fav of mine is J and S ??? growers on Bynum/Leatherwood road. Their specialty is Weeks and J & P roses, but they have tons of other plants. There is place called Miller's on HWY 431 that I believe has the best deals on mulch, sand, topsoil etc. Feel free to email for any specifics. mandlnplyr@hotmail.com

Paul,
You must visit Rou-Rous
5514 Saks Rd, Anniston
820-5069

For Landscape supplies
Miller (Anniston 237-5352, Saks 231-2300)
or
Calhoun Farmers Co-Op
1575 Pelham Rd S
Jacksonville
435-3430

For ideas/inspiration you might want to visit the gardens at the Anniston Museum of Natural History.....especially if you like a tropical look in your yard. You'll think you're in Florida!