I'm not going to lie... I wanted to give it a chance after reading the premise and the negative review. And I can't say I was disappointed. On the contrary, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it. I don't normally read Josei, and if you fall into that category as well you might not want to jump in with this story. It is fun yet bittersweet, with seemingly random moments of comedy. In truth, the comedy is quite dark at times, highlighting the main character's flailing attempts at grasping adulthood. For starters, the brief up top is not at all accurate, in my opinion. IfI were to re-write it, it would go something more like this:
A young woman, having been tangled in a complicated relationship and suffering from excessive stress at work, decides to throw it all away and attempt to start over. She ends up at her Uncle's apartment complex, where she envies her neighbor's garden. She has always loved plants, but could never get them to thrive. It turns out that her neighbor (who is also her boss) has a girlfriend that tends to the vegetables and flowers. When she starts to develop feelings for her neighbor/boss, things become complicated again as she realizes what love is, even as she tries to cope with adulthood. (Okay I just threw that together, but it's accurate.)

Story: 8
I felt this story was strong, complex, and interesting. It touched me, likely because I found it to be highly relatable. It's about the struggles of a young woman trying to find herself in life and in love. She's had unfortunate relationships in the past (partly due to her own ambivalence), and she's struggled with who and what she wants to be. It's a picture of the modern issue of the "extended adolescence." It's compelling, even as it's bittersweet (oftentimes more bitter than sweet) and even a little painful to read sometimes.

Art: 6
Okay, the art isn't fantastic. It's rough around the edges, but I feel that it suits the manga's theme and style. To be honest, if all the characters were bishies, I'd be more than a little disappointed. Overall it's still enjoyable though, especially the scenes with plants in them. It almost felt like the plants got the most attention to detail.

Character: 9
Well, here's my favorite part. The characters shine, in my opinion. For example, Shino, the main character, is a painful joy to read. She's lost in a sea of uncertainty, not knowing what she wants in life, or how to even live her life. She's at a stagnant point at almost 25 where she has no real direction or path. Yet she still strives for... something. She wants to find that spark. Her clumsy grasping at relationships, work, and life in general have a realistic feel to them, making her a relatable (if painful) character to read about. In fact, all of the characters have a complexity and depth that make them seem like real human beings you could meet, fleshing them out and giving more power to the story.

Enjoyment: 8
Maybe I'm going to have to amend my "I don't normally read Josei..." because I really liked this story. While the art wasn't amazing, I thoroughly enjoyed the story and characters. As you read, you want to learn more and more about them, you want to hope they don't make the same mistakes again (or the same ones you made). It's a roller coaster of emotions, but it's a fun ride.

Overall: 8
If Josei/Drama/Bittersweet Romance is your thing, definitely check this out, you won't regret it. The story is right, the atmosphere is right, the characters are believable, and it's the right mix to set your emotions into overdrive. I wouldn't check this out if you're looking for sappy, lovey-dovey romance, or even a HEA (still haven't read the end, so I don't know). I'm not sure if this is the first Josei I'd jump into either, but if you're a fan of YA+ literature or in your early-to-mid 20s, this might just be a story for you.