Nice friendly service and great prices. I expected high…read moreprices and hoity toity attitudes but what I got was down to earth friendly help from multiple team members as I ask assistance with on where is this plant as I show them a photo on my cell or what's a great plant for shade and low watering. This place is huge and the prices are LOW. Super impressed. They care and it shows. A++ experience.

I really wanted to love this place and I even started following them on Instagram because their…read moreplants and home decor are genuinely beautiful. It's also super convenient for me since it's just a 2-minute drive away, and I'd happily pay a little more to support a local spot like this. That said, I've been utterly disappointed by the customer service on multiple visits. On one occasion, I asked a question and later realized I was speaking with the owner (I recognized her from Instagram). She came across as very dismissive and annoyed that I was asking for help. On at least three other visits, I've had similar experiences with staff seeming irritated or put out when I asked questions or wanted to check out, but that shouldn't surprise me because culture is set from the top. I've tried giving them several chances because I really do love their products, but the customer experience has consistently been off-putting. I hope they stay around and just improve their outlook on their customers.

On behalf of the San Clemente Garden Club, thank you for your generous donation and support of our…read moreplant sale. This was our most successful plant sale ever. We put your $100 gift card into a raffle and the community truly enjoyed the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets. Your contribution made a real difference and helped create such a positive experience for everyone involved. Thanks to your generosity, we are able to continue supporting our community programs, especially scholarships, as well as school gardens, civic beautification, and educational efforts that foster a love of gardening and environmental stewardship. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and kindness. With sincere appreciation, Regina Hurley

I had the most phenomenal experience here yesterday, Friday, May 8, 2026. The dirt road coming in…read morewas interesting and once we got down to the nursery, it was like being in flower paradise. I love the way they have everything laid out and I smelled just about every flower. I was here for over an hour. The employees are exceptional! Matt is super helpful and patient and he showed us all the gardenia and jasmine plants along with succulents which is what brought us here today. Let's talk about Dakota, he is so beautiful and you can tell he's genuinely interested in horticulture and loves his job! The entire experience was amazing and I even began to like the smell of lavendar! A+

Everyone has their happy place. For me, its Armstrong and any where I can be with flowers. Today I…read morevisited Armstrong to take a look at what they had in stock. Between here, homedepot garden, and Rogers Garden I love the options here. The fruit trees, the decor, the fountains and everything in between. Customer service is friendly, and classes here are fun and informative. Parking is easy and the sounds of the fountains are like ASMR for me. 5/5

Another great visit to Armstrong Garden Center. Very comparable to the big box stores, but I think…read morethe selection is better and obviously service is fantastic. I am doing a landscape refresh in my backyard so a lot of plants were needed. I took various growth stages, including those tiny little pallet plants as well as someone and 5 gallon plants. So far all the plants have taken well. Very sturdy and healthy. Service is quite outstanding to be honest. Plenty of parking out front. I'll probably be back soon. Great selection of accessories and pots as well.

I went here on a whim because I was planting a butterfly garden and needed help that I knew Lowe's…read moreor Home Depot couldn't give me. I'm so happy I did! They were so kind and helpful with so much to choose from. He even arranged them to plan how they should go into my planter. I will definitely be back to get more as I continue to work on my yard.

I absolutely love how inviting this nursery is! I showed Adam a picture of the plant I was looking…read morefor, and he was able to find it right away. Not only that, but he also recommended a beautiful garden design that fit perfectly with my space. He offered delivery and planting, and handled everything from start to finish so I could enjoy my garden without any of the stress. I highly recommend stopping here first--you won't need to look anywhere else!

This is by far the best plant store I've been to. The grounds are beautiful, staff if knowledgeable…read moreand the trees and plants are very well kept.

Maribel and her crew were amazing they did a wonderful job, maribel was AWESOME, she answered ALL…read moremy questions & Concerns, I will definitely be purchasing more trees in the future from The Standard Design.

This is a special shout-out to Kai, who was incredibly helpful and patient with me and my friend (a…read morenew gardener!). He took the time to answer all of our questions and made the experience really enjoyable -- thank you, Kai! This place is usually my go-to spot, and I genuinely love the vibe here. That said, on this visit it was harder than usual to find help in the outdoor area. While several team members were available indoors, they were unwilling to answer questions and directed us to find someone outside instead. After some searching, we finally found Kai. I understand that roles can be divided, but this felt different from the level of customer service I've experienced here in the past. Overall, still a place I enjoy -- and Kai's help truly made a difference for us

I am a regular customer at this location. I also make miniature gardens. Last visit there, I…read morenoticed they sold a variety of gardens. I asked to see the manager, Karen Sandell, to discuss me selling my products at her store. Karen asked me to send her an email to explain my business. I have multiple times emailed her, attached were pictures of my gardens. She never replied. I called several times and left messages on her voice mail extension 225. I also urged her to check her spam mail, in case my emails end up there. Several calls and emails later and no response. Very unprofessional! I expected better customer service from a high end nursery, especially that I am also a customer who buys pots, soil, miniatures and plants for my gardening projects. I am very very disappointed. A simple thanks but no thanks call or email would have been professional enough.

Friendly and great prices! I purchased a rue plant, it's huge and beautiful! Big size pot and plant…read morefor the price it's a steal!

Great well maintained nursery. Bought 2 olive trees and the gentleman was very helpful and…read moreknowledgeable

What an awesome location! I was overwhelmed by the selection, organization, and how well maintained…read moreeverything was. This is the epitome of what a whole sale nursery should be! Esau to navigate, a selection that is second to none, and great help to be found all over. If you're looking for plant material... this is the place!

Shout out to Sara! Not only was she able to quickly gather and deliver our required materials, she…read moredid so in a clear and concise fashion that made me feel confident our delivery would be accurate and on time. Due to some issues that were out of her control, we needed some quantity adjustments, and she coordinated a next day delivery and pick-up with patience and ease. Because of Sara, everything went well and our homeowner is pleased with their new landscaping. Sara's courtesy and professionalism are truly appreciated and I will definitely be back to DM the next time we are installing softscape.