I was looking for bonsai as a present and they had a great selection and were very knowledgeable. The prices seemed reasonable and the nursery itself is just a really lovely place to be, feels a bit like a mini botanical garden. The people who work there are super helpful and kind! read more

I had a wonderful buying experience with this nursery. Julie helped me pick out 3 beautiful plants and pottery to go on my patio. She was patient and answered all of my questions. She and her coworker steven potted two of my plants. I will definitely be back! Thank you! read more

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I was on my way to a resort nearby and this nursery was on my way. I have read many times the label on plants that I have bought at various stores. I have heard of Anderson so many times before so I was glad that I was able to coincidentally pass by and stop by and spend a great time looking at all they have to offer, which is a lot. I particularly like the section about poinsettia's. They have a lot of variety and they were all fresh and beautiful. The only thing I think it should be improved. Is there a gift shop? I would want to see bigger and more assorted. Other than that, easy to park. Easy to navigate. It's been a great time there. read more

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Exceptional selection and great customer service. A lovely place to wander around for inspiration whether or not you're sure what you want to buy; a few laps and you'll surely find something. read more

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On a beautiful sunny Saturday in North County, we were on a hunt for two extra large planter pots for 2 trees in our courtyard that need repotting. Instead of the usual large hardware chain, we wanted somewhere unique and specialized if we needed guidance for our purchase. In the past, I recalled seeing an independent pottery shop on Coast Highway in Encinitas, so we headed in that direction. I exited I-5 south at LaCosta, and drove west toward Coast Highway. Along the way, we spotted Anderson's LaCosta Nursery, and their sign featuring Pottery. We immediately pulled into their gravel parking lot, unsure what we'd find, but curious on what pottery they had. What a lucky and fortunate choice we made. On their large compound, Anderson's had at least a full acre of planter pottery under a shaded screen for this bright day. We needed two large pots holding 15 gallons each. Fortunately, I found Julie from their staff, and told her we needed help with pots. Julie grabbed a cart and said she could definitely help us with pottery. What an experience we were in for. Julie spent over an hour helping us choose between several different pot options, deciding between material/size/style/color & price. She hauled out different pots and saucers until we chose two large 20 gallon fiberglass pots in a neutral dark brown. They were lighter weight and less cost than the natural clay pottery options. Julie then helped us make soil choices for repotting our trees. Once decision was finalized and paid for, she helped load the large pots and 6 bags of soil into our BMW SUV. She made sure to place large plastic bags down to protect our trunk, and to secure our large cargo load. Thinking about our purchase choice as we drove away, we realized we'd never have received the same level of personal service from any national chain hardware & garden store, as we just experienced with the dedicated and caring team at Anderson's LaCosta Nursery. To say they were Fabulous, with their expertise and demonstrated personal care in the job we were looking to complete, is an absolute understatement. 'Simply the Best', as Tina Turner would sing. --Harv & Laraine Oceanside, CA read more

Love this pin cushion plant that we bought here 5 years ago as a 1 gallon. Such a beautiful addition to our landscape. read more

Andersons La Costa Nursery - Pin cushion plant bought as 1 gallon 5 years ago. Love this plant - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Encinitas, California

My husband and I are new at planting and June noticed we were struggling and came to help right away. Ive never had someone be so helpful and give such great suggestions! its safe to say I will exclusively be coming to andersons for all my plants from now on due to the wonderful selection and amazing staff - thanks again June! read more

When we were redoing our backyard, we went to Andersons La Costa based on a referral from a neighbor and we're so glad we did! We were given exceptional guidance and information by Mark, the owner. He introduced us to some interesting plants that have transformed our garden to a very unique environment. He also gave us solid tips to take care of them. After a few months, I had some additional questions. I went down and spoke with Manny and he was so very informative. He really took the time to answer my questions and educate me. Great customer service!!! And beautiful plants! read more

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Super helpful and informative staff. They even took the time to transfer the alocasias I picked to some new pots. Thank you :) read more

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Great nursery to browse and find plants that are not available in your large chain nurseries, especially if your looking for the unusual. Very nice pottery also at affordable prices. I've been coming here for nearly 30 years and continue to always find treasures. read more

I got the pot and rocks at the Nurseey. They always have a good selection of healthy plants, both for indoors and outdoors. I find this to be a very peaceful nursery to walk around in. They also have nice garden gifts. The outdoor fountain I got from them over 20 years ago still looks nice and still runs. read more

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We have about 10 very large tropical milkweed plants and a handful of native narrow leaf milkweed planted throughout our front and back yard to attract Monarch butterflies every year. It's been a science experiment that my little one has enjoyed since she was 3 years old and this year was no different. She really enjoys looking for eggs and cats every day, watching them go through their lifecycle and taking care of them until they are ready to be released. After our first year of planting, we've never had an issue with our milk weed supply until this year. The season seemed to start late but we had more than ever. Our last dozen or so caterpillars ate through every single leaf we had so we were in somewhat of a panic. I called the nurseries around me that I know do not use pesticides on their plants and no one had any. I expanded the area and called Andersons and the gentleman who answered the phone said they had just got a shipment in so within a few hours, my daughter and I were there picking out some plants for our friends at home. We think this is the last of the bunch since we have no more leaves for the butterflies to lay their eggs on but I'm so glad that Andersons is committed to providing pesticide free milkweed to give our Monarch Butterflies a fighting chance. We'll be sure to keep Andersons high on the list if we run out of milkweed again. read more

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Visited for the first time recently and was impressed with their wonderful service. Julie was so helpful and friendly. She was very knowledge and helped me pick out a variety of plants that would fit my space. The selection of plants is great. read more

One of my favorite nurseries. Helpful staff and so many different plant varieties that you do not find elsewhere. Great selection of indoor plants and pottery too. Very relaxing vibe while shopping. read more

I have been shopping at this nursery for two decades and I have always loved their selection of plants as well as the friendly staff. Recently, Marc the owner was SO helpful and went above and beyond helping my husband and me pick out a new tree for our backyard. Marc listened to what we were hoping for, gave us great options, and ordered a beautiful small tree for us. Marc was patient with our questions and gave so much helpful advice - what felt overwhelming at first suddenly seemed very doable. We were nervous about planting the tree ourselves and giving it the best start, so Andersons helped us with that too! Manny and Devon did an amazing job planting the tree - both super nice, personable, and knowledgeable. The whole experience couldn't have been better. We're happy and proud to have such a wonderful nursery in the neighborhood. Thank you! read more

Huge selection of hard to find plants, exceptional customer service and knowledgeable. The prices are reasonable love this nursery will go again!! read more

Every time I go to the nursery he's like taking a break in the serene place. Everybody's very helpful. I always get the right plans for indoors or outdoors and they have unique plants amazing Pots! I do not go anywhere else to buy plants read more

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I was looking for Italian terracotta pots and this place had them! The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. Spoke with Steven re fertilizing my ficus triangularis and he suggested a particular one as the plant is indoors. I also inquired about propagating the ficus and he gave me in depth info, answering all my newbie questions with patience. There were other staff members that were extremely helpful (who's names escape me at the moment). I will make an effort to update this review with their names. It's a 40 min drive one way but I look forward to visiting again in the near future. read more

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A wonderful place with a great selection of low-water, drought resistant plants (that also look great!). The employee June was exceptionally helpful, she even stayed overtime to make sure we found everything we needed! Including a must: Gnome watering can!! read more

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Steven is so helpful! I have been trying to find eucalyptus plants forever! Found it here but also all the plants here are HEALTHY!! I've been to a couple nurseries and you can just tell plants aren't getting enough TLC. But to top off Steven suggested other plants that would go well with my eucalyptus. He is so informative, glad I stopped by this place! read more

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Always my go to nursery ! the best selection of plants! the most helpful staff! can't say enough good things about Anderson La Costa read more

Great LOCAL place to shop for plants and soil. And always nice to just browse and walk Through the nursery. Really nice staff! read more

Wonderful selection of pottery and plants that I check out each spring.. and take back to Colorado to see if I can keep them alive there the prices are higher than the farmers markets but their variety of plants makes up for that. read more

Lovely boutique nursery that we visited on our way back home from a mini road trip. I have been wanting to visit this nursery for quite some time because I had heard that they carried often difficult to find plants. Parking was easy, they have a little parking lot in front of the nursery. Actual layout of the nursery was very easy to navigate. A large selection of pottery can be found in the back and a greenhouse for house plants towards the middle. We spoke to a couple of the staff who were very helpful! I found a number of plants that I did not already own, since I am quite a collector. Overall very happy with the selection and would definitely return when I am in the north part of San Diego. read more

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I have been coming to this nursery for the last 5 years. Everybody very knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about plants. If you are looking for unique and healthy plants, this is the place. They always have the healthiest organic milkweed for the monarch butterflies!! I have two very ubiqué bonsais that needed new ports. I was not able to find what I wanted but Steven added a soil to the plants so they will have nutrients until I found the right pots. I went back today and I found the pots I wanted. Madi help me to replant the bonsais to the new pots and created two masterpieces! Everyone here goes above and beyond what they have to do. This is my favorite nursery for sure read more

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We found this nursery when looking up some in the San Diego area and even though it's a little further up north, this nursery was huge and had a lot of different plants. It was really fun to explore and check out all the plants and they also had a lot of options for house plants which was I was mainly looking for. They also had a lot of pots and the people working there were very nice about answering any questions we had and helping us figure out what size pot and soil we needed. read more

Whenever we need plants, trees, shrubs, ground cover, etc...La Costa Nursery is the first place we visit. Their selection along with the wonderful customer service makes for an ideal spot for buying anything for your yard or home. Plus, the fact that they're a mom-and-pop is always a selling point for me too. Any time I can help out a small business, I try to. The knowledge that they have of their plants and how to treat them is much appreciated when shared, as I have what is known as "opposite-of-green-thumb", and any time I can get help NOT killings my plants and flowers, I listen. Drop by, ask anyone for help, and there's always someone there to get you on your way to a beautiful garden. read more

Really friendly local nursery. We came in wanting to plan our first herb and veggie garden in pots and they were generous with their time and information. We were able to get everything we needed and they are mostly outdoors so social distancing during Covid can be observed. Lovely selection of herbs, veggies and fruit plants. I am a dedicated patron. read more

Whenever we are in the need of any exotic plants we always go to Anderson they have a great variety and the staff are very knowledgeable and helpful. When I'm looking for something extremely unusual if they don't have it they always offer to bring it in for me if they can locate it. Any problems with bugs or disease they generally have the answer and the solution. Some people say Anderson's is a little pricey but I feel it's worth it because of the staff and the knowledge they are always willing to share thanks Anderson for all the help and for the wonderful Greenery read more

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This nursery has a nice variety of plants, and is very relaxing to walk through. Prices are reasonable and staff members are helpful and friendly. My boyfriend stops here on our every visit to Encinitas and occasionally adds to his plant collection at home from here. read more

This was my first time coming here. I've passed it a couple of times driving by and finally came in. I was on the hunt for houseplants. I have about every kind of houseplant (among many other kinds of plants) and I was looking to fill in my collection (not like I have any more room! Ha ha ha). Lots of harder to find houseplants you have to order online or really search around for. Some places will only have 2-4 more unusual plants in a sea of pothos, ferns and spider plants. This nursery is beautiful. A great selection of succulents, flowers and some gorgeous bromeliads. I am sort of over my succulent phase after the whole terrarium craze many years ago but they reeled me in with some of the more interesting ones they had! Upon entering their indoor plant greenhouse my eyes went wild. They had SO MANY beautiful varieties. Aroids, peperomias, philodendrons, antheriums, you name it they probably had it. They were all so healthy looking too. While they also had some more "common" plants they seemed to be of a more interesting color or different variety than you are used to seeing. If you are looking for some weird varieties of snake plants (which I didn't think I was but I definitely needed) or some airplants they have a TON of airplants! They seem to only stock the primo stuff no junk here! I am adding this place to my favorites list for sure. I will be back many many times to come! read more

Lovely and so personable plus knowledgeable Manny gave wonderful suggestions on planting albion strawberries which they not only have in stock but at a great price! Was in a hurry but will get back for more. In contrast, Gardens by Sea people were NOT personable nor did they offer any information nor even say have a good day etc! Can't go wrong with Andersons which is a most pleasant Nursery and all employees equally so. HA ha good music too! read more

10/10 easily for me. I came in, and was so happy because the plants are super healthy and there are so many of them. The indoor plant selection is fantastic and you can find a lot of plants very fair priced and some more rare ones. I gate going to a nursery and it being all Home Depot and Lowe's basic plants. This is not that. read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Walked around to find a new pot for my monstera, but was a bit stuck, so I asked for some help and Manny came to the rescue. He was beyond helpful, showed us a whole new section of pots, and gave some good advice about some of my houseplants. My neighbor got a houseplant and one for me for my birthday. The small houseplants are 20% off right now. Manny was really friendly and educational. Was unbothered by my indecisiveness! Excellent customer service. We will definitely come back again! read more

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On vacation and needed a plant for a gift and found this nursery! The gal who helped me was so sweet and I found the cutest unusual plant for a gift! She potted it in a new container I bought there as well and I was good to go! read more

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This nursery nestled between the Carlsbad Lagoon and funky Leucadia is a wonderful addition to the community. They sell plants that flourish in the warm horticultural climate that we all love. The layout feels like a compound in a good way. The buildings and greenhouses contain a large variety of planters, fountains and supplies in addition to trees, houseplants, flowers and vegetables. The gigantic lot has walking paths leading through little ecosystems of plants grouped together in their ideal environment where they are pampered and able to thrive. When the helpful staff is not assisting customers like me, they stay busy tending to the gardens. I love the way that everything is displayed in what looks more like a real life garden instead of a horticultural chop shop. I feel like I am buying items from a family friend instead of a conglomerate money machine and that means a lot to me. This nursery is more than a place to buy plants, it is a business run by real people providing quality gardens to Leucadia and beyond. read more

i've been coming to this nursery for a long time now! it's my favorite place to buy plants as they have a very wide selection of plants and pots! the nursery is really big and peaceful. my favorite spot is in the indoor plants tent where i buy all my chameleon's plants and there's even another chameleon friend in there to visit with :) overall wonderful place i recommend to all my friends and family! read more

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Visiting Andersons is like getting lost in a dream of blossoming flowers. While walking through the grounds, you'll feel as though you are truly in a secret garden surrounded by harmonious water flowing through decorative fountains that are placed about. In the very back is a doll house big enough for children to venture in. They focus on California succulents and other flowering beauties meant for this dry climate. All of the fountains are for sale as well and they have some exquisite ones. The service is always friendly with expert advice. The owners work on the premises and take pride in their babies. read more

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I was super excited to find some more plants that I haven't seen anywhere else for a good price ,although I have noticed that when I started purchasing more from them I started getting spider mites and I called to ask what to do to help and they told me that they couldn't help me. read more

Love this place. It inspires me to enjoy the true things I love to do. Wonderful selection of plants, succulents, trees and pots. Little hidden hideaway. read more