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Good match
Snake plant
Shrugs off low light and a missed watering or five.
Tri-Cities' plant destination
The plant shop in downtown Kennewick
SOILMATES is a plant shop for the Tri-Cities: rare and easy houseplants, gifts from local makers, free repotting and our own plant-lover apparel. Same shop on First Avenue, new name. We used to be Nico's on First Ave.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 525 W. 1st Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336
SOILMATES originals
Plant apparel for plant people
Plant Killers Club, Plants & Coffee, Anti Social Plant Club and more. Wear your plant habit out of the house.
On the shop floor
Rare finds and local favorites
Hoyas, monsteras, philodendrons, carnivorous plants and easy starters for first-time plant parents. Stock rotates, so every visit is a little different.
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Curly spider plant Chlorophytum comosum Bright, indirect light. Pet friendly.
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Snake plant Dracaena trifasciata Low light is fine. Water rarely.
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Curly lipstick plant Aeschynanthus Bright light keeps the red blooms coming.
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Pink tradescantia Tradescantia A fast trailer. Bright light keeps the pink.
Plant matchmaking
Find your Soilmate
Three quick questions and we will introduce you to a plant that fits your space and your habits. Then come meet it in person.
Answer all three and your matches show up here.
Let's talk Low light and pets that chew is a tricky match. Come by the shop and we will find you something that works, or call (509) 627-8156.
Good match
Pothos
Trails fast, forgives a lot and tells you when it is thirsty.
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Spider plant
Easygoing, throws out baby plants, and safe around cats and dogs.
The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Money tree
A little tree for a bright room, and safe around cats and dogs.
The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Hoya
Thick, waxy leaves that hold water, so it waits for you. Pet safe.
The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Lipstick plant
Red blooms in a hanging basket, and safe around cats and dogs.
The ASPCA lists it as non-toxic to cats and dogs.
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Philodendron
Lush, green and happy a few feet back from the window.
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Monstera
The big statement leaf. Give it room and a pole to climb.
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Jade plant
A sun lover that wants you to forget about it.
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Tradescantia
Grows fast and loves a trim. Great if you like to tinker.
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Carnivorous plant
Sundews and pitcher plants reward the plant person who likes a project.
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Bird of paradise
Big, tropical and made for your sunniest spot.
General care guide. Our stock changes, so call (509) 627-8156 to check what is in.
More than a plant shop
Repotting, plant help and office plants
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Free repotting
Buy a plant and a pot and we repot it before you leave.
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Plant help
Bring in a struggling plant (or a photo) and we will help you fix it.
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Local delivery
Ask us about delivering plants around town.
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Office plant care
Plants staged and cared for in your office or shop.
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Community rooted
Workshops and local makers
Paint a Pot
A family workshop with ice cream and a 4-inch potted plant to paint and take home. Made for kids and their grown-ups.
Workshop dates
Local makers
Gifts from local makers line the shelves between the plants: cards, macrame, pots and more. Come find something you will not see anywhere else.
About the shopGoogle reviews
What plant people say
Straight from Google, most written back when we were Nico's on First Ave. Same shop, same plant people.
- "Great quality and variety" Joel T
- "Love this place ❤️" Colleen Anderson
This is my favorite plant shop by far. I don't live in Tri Cities but come to shop about once a month and always stop at Nico's. I have found the best plants here and best prices.
Absolutely the best place to buy your houseplants in the tri cities area. Knowledgeable and friendly, not to mention almost giving away his inventory as far as prices are concerned.
Nicos is probably the largest, best stocked indoor plant shops in Tri-Cities. The owner and his family have taken very good care of me as a customer, and have gone out of their way to provide excellent customer service many times.
What a wonderful small business! My husband took me here as a surprise and I was in LOVE from the minute we pulled into the parking lot.
Where is SOILMATES Plant Shop?
At 525 W. 1st Ave in downtown Kennewick, WA 99336. It is the same shop and the same spot on First Avenue that used to be Nico's on First Ave.
Is SOILMATES the same shop as Nico's on First Ave?
Yes. Nico's on First Ave is now SOILMATES Plant Shop. Same building, same plants and the same plant help, with a new name and our own apparel.
What are your hours?
Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM. Closed Monday.
Do you repot plants?
Yes. Buy a plant and a pot and we will repot it for free (ask in the shop which purchases qualify). Bringing a plant from home? Pick up a bag of soil and we will repot it right there.
Can I buy SOILMATES apparel online?
Every design is on our Apparel page. Pick the one you want and send a hold request, and we will set it aside for you to pick up at the shop in downtown Kennewick.
Downtown Kennewick
Come meet your plants
525 W. 1st Ave, Kennewick, WA 99336. Plants, gifts from local makers, soil and SOILMATES apparel, all under one roof.
Open Tuesday to Sunday- Tuesday to Friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–5 PM
- Monday
- Closed