Selection and value are amazing!!…read more However when I went to buy my first spider plant. Two employees that were on shift didn't say anything to me until I was cashing out and at that time I overheard a female employee just bashing and venting and bitching about corporate decisions and lack of communication.... Now I totally understand that frustration but she said it loud enough that I think the funeral home a quarter mile away heard her.... Not professional. The dude who actually cashed me out was sooooo blasé I almost thought he was a zombie.... Un engaging and just a bore... I guess I'll tell ppl to go to a different location.

Super selection of veggies and florals, lots of pots and planters to choose from also. Very helpful…read morestaff

We had a wonderful experience getting married at the Ruth Bancroft garden! They recently started…read moreoffering an elopement package and we were their first couple, I'm so thrilled that we were able to have our little ceremony at this truly magical place. The staff was very helpful and supportive leading up to and on the big day. Jessica the events manager was a joy to work with and ensured that everything went smoothly even with our tight timeline. 10/10 recommend this venue to couples wanting to have a simple wedding in a stunning location!

I visited this place on a whim while in between appointments nearby (chiropractor and dental) in…read moresearch of hanging plant chains. While they did not have what I was looking for, the employee that asked if I needed help directed me to a local store that may have it! He was very kind and welcoming and encouraged me to tour the garden which I did! G A R D E N It's large and super varied in plants and had many sculptures that were available for purchase too. There was even a small pond with koi fish! A very peaceful quiet place to enjoy nature, go for a walk, read a book on the various benches and tables in the garden, or hang out with a friend. E V E N T S They also have an event schedule online with sunset yoga and plant trade event but most events seem to require paid tickets. N U R S E R Y I do think the nursery was quite limited but it may be the timing of my visit? There wasn't many plant species but there was also some pots and some plants on clearance for 50%. R E S T R O O M S The bathrooms are very clean and modern, which was a pleasant surprise! P A R K I N G There's plenty of parking straight down along the entry driveway which is a short asphalt entry followed by what looks like decomposed granite on soil so you won't end up with muddy or soiled shoes if it's raining!

BEAUTIFUL PLACE! I highly recommend this plant nursery. As another Yelper put it, "it exceeds all…read morethe hype." I heard about Orchard Nursery from Janey Santos, a gardening YouTuber from Davis. The video doesn't do the place justice. You have to go and take it all in in person. It's a beautiful nursery. They have a good variety of succulents, California natives, annuals, perennials, and trees. A lot of which you do not see at a typical big box store. I saw several rare plants that I've never seen anywhere. That's a PLUS! The staff I came across were very friendly and helpful. More than one person approached me to see if I needed any help. Prices are reasonable. I was lucky to have gone during a 30% off 4 inch plants, so I definitely took advantage of the sale. They have a gift shop as well. Super cute place! If it's your first time, don't pull into the first parking lot marked, "overflow parking." Keep to your right and follow the path down to the main area. There is plenty of parking there. This nursery is definitely one you will want to visit, even if you're just browsing. I went to browse and did not leave empty-handed. I will definitely be back.

Wow! They really go above and beyond with their customer service at Orchard Nursery! I had a small…read morepot that I wanted to fill with flowers, but because there were so many choices, I sought assistance. Gianna, and two other amazingly helpful plant experts worked together to find the perfect flowering combination for my pot. While they searched, I strolled through the nursery's beautiful grounds. There were so many colorful flowers, gorgeous plants and trees, and an abundance of vegetable to choose from. Gianna came over to show me what they had chosen, and I couldn't have been more pleased! They took into consideration the amount of light my pot would get, and even chose flowers that would compliment the color of my front steps-so thoughtful Prices were on par for high quality plants. I paid $31.65 for the three beautiful, hand picked plants (Gianna is holding them in one of the pics!) There are so many more positive things that I could say about my experience at Orchard Nursery!, but I recommend that you go and see for yourselves. Also, don't forget to pop into Lazy K's gift shop. It's the charming little house off to the right-full of lovely treasures. The team clearly loves what they do, and takes pride in their work. I highly recommend Orchard Nursery for any plant needs, or if you just want to stroll through their beautiful nursery!

Had an amazing experience from start to finish with Olivia! For starters, she is so beyond sweet…read moreand made me very comfortable the moment I entered the salon. She was super attentive and helpful during the consultation portion of the appointment, and made sure we were on the same page before starting. The wash, cut, and blow dry were fabulous -- her attention to detail is outstanding. My hair looks incredible and I am really glad I booked a last minute hair appointment. The salon itself is very cute & clean. Looking forward to hopefully coming back next time I'm in town!

This review has been a long time coming!…read more So incredibly stoked on my pixie cut! Randomly saw a girl in a Safeway parking lot with the cutest pixie cut ever-- I had one already, but it had been growing out. I have, I repeat, I have never approached a stranger on where they've gotten their haircut before but I had such a visceral reaction to how well done her hair was-- that I had to ask her. She told me she'd gotten it done at Fringe and Fern Collective, a salon I hadn't heard of until right that moment, I was beyond thrilled. I called Fringe and Fern immediately and asked after the person who had just done a pixie cut that afternoon and BOOM-- made an appointment with Kyle for the following week! I've kept my hair short now for the past couple of years due to thinning hair especially on the sides. Most hair stylists I've been to have either cut my hair way too short on the sides which always ends up showing too much of my scalp and how painfully thin it is or kept it much longer than I prefer. Kyle will take his time figuring out exactly what I want and manages to keep my hair looking fuller on the sides while achieving the shortness I wanted all around. A hair stylist with that kind of attention to detail has been so hard to find. My hair always grows out really nice in between haircuts as well, which is great. I tend to go 4-6 weeks between cuts. I'm also super awkward at small talk, but Kyle has a way to make you feel at ease which is so important when you're in introvert. lol Fringe and Fern Collective is located on South Main and Newell Ave, next to George's Giant Hamburger and Pacific Bay Coffee and right across from Kaiser. Parking can be a little tricky as the shopping center is in a narrow corner lot, so recommend leaving a few minutes earlier before your appt to snag a parking spot. Anyhow, if you're looking for the perfect pixie cut, look no further, Kyle is the way to go!

This nursery was beyond amazing and the staff was very helpful, patient and knowledgeable from the…read morebeginning until the end of my project! The weeds in my front yard were overwhelming and not very attractive, but I was indecisive about what to do. The one thing I DID know was that I wanted something low maintenance and didn't require water. My neighbor suggested that I try landscaping rocks in my front yard. And recommended that I call Macalvey's Nursery because he had a great experience with them as well. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Juan, the manager and his staff and shared my ideas. They gave me a lot of great ideas and showed me different types of gravel and rocks and offered their expertise about how I should handle all the prep work. I would give them 10 stars if I could! So if you're looking for a nice friendly place with good ideas and service and lots of different gravel, rocks, and landscaping options----- THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Warning: Be very cautious if you order from Macalvey's Nursery on Alhambra Way in Martinez…read more We ordered and paid for 5 cubic yards of paver base. We moved it ourselves using 3-gallon buckets -- exactly 225 buckets total. That equals about 90 cubic feet, which is only 3.3 cubic yards. For comparison, 5 cubic yards should be 135 cubic feet. We were almost 2 cubic yards short. When we tried to resolve this, my husband even went in person and was willing to pay again for the missing amount just so we could finish our project. Instead of making it right, they told us we'd also have to pay another delivery fee and completely denied that they had shorted us. When I called to follow up, I was brushed off. This was very disappointing. Not only did we not get what we paid for, but the company refused to take responsibility. As I can see there are similar issues reported by other customers here.

We have been to Sloat Garden Center in Pleasant Hill two times recently. The first time we purchase…read morebeautiful hanging baskets of lovely flowers and a magnificent large fern. We went back recently to see if they had another large fern, but unfortunatey their inventory was good, but we didn't find one quite as magnificent. We were so impressed with so many of their healthy looking plants. It is a pleasure to just cruise through their facility.

We are doing a big backyard refresh and came into Sloat today with a huge list. Pete was a rockstar…read moreand helped us find everything we needed - offering suggestions & alternatives based on our needs. Always such a great experience at Sloat - we can't wait to see how our plants thrive at home!

We picked up some black lava from the spot to make our ugly front yard look more intentional. The…read moregentleman helping us was super friendly and helped us with several discounts to make the purchase not break the bank. Lots of choices and different materials for you to select from from growl to rock to mulch. Would use this company again.

Easy to work with. Guys know their stuff. Nice selection. They delivered to Walnut Creek.read more

I am extremely satisfied with our sod purchase from Sod and Seed…read more I originally asked for an estimate on their website and promptly received a quote. Next I called and set up a pick up time within just a few days. I was able to install the sod myself with the help of my dad. The sod is of great quality!

Sod and Seed responded Monday, Oct 20 morning apologizing for the inconvenience and promptly…read moreagreeing to process a refund. In the meantime their team delivered the SOD and we decided to keep the SOD. Though we did go through the inconvenience of having to reschedule the laying with our gardener, I appreciate Sod and Seed's response addressing the issue.

I walked into Ace because I needed my rolling cart fixed. I walked in and was helped by Sonia! I…read moreshowed her pictures of my rolling cart which I left in my car and she told me to bring it in. Once I brought it to her, she looked at it and said it only needed cotter pins. She brought out a couple and fastened both detached wheels back on the cart quite fast. Sonia was immensely helpful and super friendly! I was nervous that my cart would not have been able to be fixed and that I had to buy a new one, but I was truly impressed that Sonia fixed it within 5 minutes! Thanks so much Sonia, you made my day!

I love their key copy services. They're quick and efficient and the keys work on the first try. You…read moredon't even have to take them off your keychain for them to be able to copy them! They are have keychain charms and labels for less than a dollar to go with your new set of key copies. AND I found a plant I have been on the hunt for almost two years! The toothache plant. I was so ecstatic to see them for sale here. This place is also convenient because it has other tools and niche items you may need, even if you were searching for a gift last minute haha.