This garden and nursery is beyond beautiful. I was there for close to two hours just admiring the…read morebeautiful flowers, plants, the huge agave and cactus. I got lucky as I also got to see a butterfly release that only happens during the spring. Service was great too. There's a daily fee of $15 for adults. However once she explained the membership and its perks I signed up. It's def worth it as it gives access to other gardens too. The library also offers free limited tickets with a library card. Unfortunately they were out when I checked this week.

Aloes in bloom right now! Came here on a weekend, there's plenty of parking available. Beautifully…read morecurated garden, love the self guide - and learning so much about the blooms! Would love to return later in the year to see what else is in bloom. Clean bathrooms, nice area in the front to sit and enjoy, benches and seating within the garden as well.

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!

I love being recommend nurseries and it exceeds all the hype. Came during the holiday season and…read morefelt like it was the best time to come. So many themed holiday trees, always an ornament to buy and decor for everyone!! And the plants are amazing especially the indoor ones. Service is stellar! Plenty of parking! I cannot wait to come back again.

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!

I went to Blaine about 3 months ago and waited to see how my haircut would grow out-and it just…read morekeeps getting better. I have short hair, and he shaped it perfectly. It's still beautiful, easy to style, and holds its form so well. One of the best haircuts I've ever had. Highly recommend!

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.

The Martinez location has been my favorite so far. Sloat Garden Center is a Bay Area staple for…read moreplants and gardening needs. They offer both indoor and outdoor plants and have an amazing selection every time I visit--always great quality and pest-free. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. The staff is consistently friendly and helpful; they've even marked/held plants for me a few times over the years and always followed through once the plants were inspected. Highly recommend!

Went here over the weekend for the first time and it was amazing! I usually go to the one in…read morepleasant hill but was closer to this location so I wanted to check it out. The first thing I thought was how peaceful it was. The ambiance was very soothing and the people were friendly. They had a great selection of flowers and veggies. There are more veggies at the other location I think but still a nice selection with varieties you won't find at most big box stores. The woman working asked if I needed help and she showed me everything I asked for then checked on me again during my visit. The plants are reasonably priced for the quality. I would highly recommend this store!

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.