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is where Needham residents turn for the best floral arrangements, according to this week's Best Of Needham - Readers' Choice poll.

The business, located at 888 Great Plain Ave., received —59 percent—in our weekly contest. Coming in second was with 22 percent, followed by with 13 percent of the votes.

Though not yet rated in the Needham Patch Directory, Hillcrest Gardens received 4 1/2 stars on Yelp.com.

Framingham resident R.B. writes on Yelp:

Family-owned, very knowledgeable and nice. No 'superior gardener' attitude at all, and happy to give advice. Good selection for a small place and very reasonable prices. Nice quality stock much cheaper than say, Weston Nurseries (which is an amazing place, but a little like going to a Lexus dealership when you can really only afford a Hyundai). Get a cone at and take a stroll!

Yelp commenter Claire W., a Newton resident, calls the staff "very knowledgeable," while Needham resident Cinzia O. calls Hillcrest Gardens "one of the best nurseries around."

... the setting is charming as well as serene! They have a great selection of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials as well as everything else a gardener may need. Staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Check it out at christmas time when they sell the most beautiful wreaths (that they custom make) and great Christmas trees. Truly a treasure... Needham is lucky to have!

What do you think? Do you agree with —is Hillcrest the best? Share your thoughts in the comments below, and add your reviews on Hillcrest Gardens, Needham Florist, Perennial Designs and other Needham businesses in the Needham Patch Directory.

Now that you have some ideas of where to buy flowers for Mother's Day, we will turn next week to popular places to take Mom for brunch. Nominate your favorite brunch spot in Needham now through Monday morning by e-mailing becca.manning@patch.com or texting it to 781-217-4233, and I'll include it in next week's Best Of Needham - Readers' Choice poll.

And be sure to check back on Monday to vote for the Best Brunch Spot!