North County Roots Nursery

I visited Valley Center Nursery over the weekend. As usual, there is a great selection of color,…read moreherbs and native plants. Valley Center Nursery is a gem of our community.

Awesome neighborhood corner. Great place to look for annuals, trees or natives. Love coming at Bare…read moreroot time to look at what is "new" and pick up a few more trees! So nice to have someone to talk to about local growing conditions and concerns. The owner is full of wonderful ideas, advice about specific plants and helpful answers. Best prices around too! Support our local businesses!

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Plants Of Joy

4.8(23 reviews)

0.6 mi

I 100% support this being a scam as stated in other reviews. It was definitely a bate and switch…read morethe entire way through. We had linked up with this person 'Joy' via facebook. It seemed the prices were more reasonable than some others. When we arrived I would describe the experience as very high pressure. She comes on very strong attempting to establish a connection. The prices were also higher than expected and we were required to pay nearly 2000.00, the balance of our order upfront. We could not get information on the delivery until the day before. Our plants were not as ordered and arrived strapped to a flat bed truck after we were assured they would be delivered in a box truck to protect the plants. It was not what we had ordered and the plants were damaged. We have been awaiting a 375.00 refund, which we have not received to date. There is no way I would recommend Plants of Joy.

This plant store has a little store right on Valley Center Rd, and they have a pretty good…read moreselection of small succulents, and inside the store, you'll find the "indoor" plants --I use quotations, because plants aren't REALLY meant for the indoors. I found that they stock some pretty uncommon succulents and "indoor" plants, which I appreciate, because I love the rare and variegated varieties! She also mentioned that if I wanted anything that she didn't have, she could have it within a week. With orders, you can pick up, or she will deliver. Although it's preferred that you make an appointment to shop, you are still able to shop without an appointment if they are in the store. The day I shopped, I did not have an appointment. Pre-orders, special orders, and appointments can be made through the Instagram page, because their website is not yet active.

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Dianas Nursery

5.0(3 reviews)

2.6 mi

Wide variety of plants, flowers, fruit trees, etc. Everything they have is very healthy and full…read more Very affordable prices. Friendly staff. Definitely my new favorite nursery in town.

lovely plants that are well maintained. priced very well. it's a trek for me to get there,…read morehowever, I'm planning another trip - worth the gas

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Grangetto's Farm & Garden Supply Co

5.0(1 review)

1.4 mi

I would like to say this is the place to go in Valley Center . They have GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE…read more the store is small but has alot best part is if they don't have it and one of the other 3 stores does they can get it quick for you if you don't need it that day unless it is a Tuesday or a Thursday . There is no need to drive down the hill anymore for your Irrigation and farm and garden supplies .Prices are the same at all the stores and look for discount ads. If you go here you will leave happy and educated on what you came for. Thank you to everyone at this store for your continued help !!

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Moosa Creek Nursery

4.7(6 reviews)

2.3 mi

This is the place to buy California native plants in north County! They have a massive selection,…read moreincluding many gorgeous cultivars. The staff is knowledgeable and the service is fantastic. I've bought many plants from Moosa, and the value cannot be beat! Next time you are willing to drive to Valley Center, be sure to swing by Moosa Creek Native Plant Nursery!

I like their plants, which are regularly delivered to my local hardware store. However, trying to…read moreorder from them is quite difficult. I've tried to order online, but this is impossible. First they ask you where your local store is based on zip code. I put that in, got my local store. But then I was been asked for a password for an account I don't have. Can't register for an account online either; it keeps telling me nope, I'm registered, but there's no way to recover my password or get a new one. It just goes in an endless loop of "NO". Not a user-friendly site. Today, Sat. Feb. 13, I tried to put in an order via San Carlos Hardware, but they told me they can't do that and I should call Moosa, so I tried to call. I got a message saying they were closed - for the CHRISTMAS holidays! Uh, I know COVID has blurred a lot of stuff, but I still know what month it is. And if I were running a business I'd sure update my phone message more often. I hate to give them 3 stars, but their customer service both online and by phone is pretty nonexistent.

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Oasis Water Efficient Gardens

4.6(39 reviews)

3.8 mi

Five star upgrade (2022 update )…read more I've been coming here for years and while it's not the largest succulent retail store in San Diego it has some very good specimens at better than fair prices (cheaper than waterwise). The selection is limited to some cacti and mostly succulents. But they'll have the ones you're looking for and some exotic ones as well. I've never been disappointed and I've always found something new to plant from here. - This is the place to go for succulent arrangements or if you're starting a small succulant garden. I have puchased many plants from Oasis that are thriving in my yard. - The owner's daughters (presuming) are very helpful and seem to be running the retail shop these days.. Some other nurseries don't have anyone to help with questions. - They always have clearance plants up front. Usually they're only tiny succulents but you can't beat .75 to 1.50 each. - Check days and hours of operation before coming. - They do have a stack of plastic tiny plant carriers if you plan on buying a bunch of tiny succulents.

I would live here if it wasn't so far where we live! Talk about great quality water efficient…read moreplants available at your disposal! He place is impecable! Staff is friendly, the plants are great quality from Altman nurseries just up the hill from there. They also give you a small booklet with purchase with care instructions and much more information on water efficient plants, garden decor ideas and more. We go often enough to not break the bank lol Love making little arrangements!

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P&B Nursery

5.0(1 review)

2.9 mi

We needed a few olive trees for a family property in the area and ended up purchasing three. The…read morepricing was a great value for what we got. They were incredibly flexible--sent detailed photos and information right over the phone, and even delivered the trees for free. I didn't have to visit the nursery once, and everything arrived in perfect condition. Really grateful for the smooth experience and excellent service.

From the owner: At P&B Nursery, we understand the importance of professional expertise when it comes to…read moretransforming your outdoor space. That's why we have partnered with top landscape designers and contractors who are ready to assist you with all your plant needs. Whether you're looking to create a stunning garden, install a new landscape feature, or revamp your entire backyard, our experienced crews are here to help. Our landscape designers have a keen eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of plants, ensuring that every element of your outdoor design is thoughtfully curated to enhance the beauty of your space. They will work closely with you to understand your vision, preferences, and budget, and then create a customized plan that brings your dream garden to life. Once the design is finalized, our skilled landscape contractors will take over and handle all the necessary installations. From planting trees and shrubs to constructing .To get started with our landscape services, simply give us a call, and we will set you up with one of our dedicated crews. They will guide you through the process, answer any questions you may have, and ensure that your project is completed to your utmost satisfaction. At P&B Nursery, we are committed to providing exceptional service and creating outdoor spaces that exceed your expectations. So, don't hesitate to reach out to us and let our expert crews turn your plant dreams into a stunning reality.

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El Plantio Nursery & Landscaping

4.2(102 reviews)

6.7 mi

El Plantio has done the best job with my embankment! It was a challenging job but Nolan and his…read morecrew with Leo, did a fantastic job. They captured the vision I had and saw it through. I got bids from three companies and El Plantio was the only company that understood what I wanted, they even improved the design along the way. Thank you Nolan, Leo and El Plantio!

I keep going back for the amazing selection of California native plants and the amazing, friendly…read morecustomer service. They actually greet you, offer help, and make you feel like a valued customer.

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Moon Valley Nurseries

4.0(805 reviews)

5.6 mi

We have been working with Nathan at Moon Valley Nurseries for about four months now and cannot say…read moreenough good things about him. We came in at the very beginning of landscaping a new build, which meant a blank slate and a lot of questions. Nathan took the time to walk us around the yard, show us what was available, and give us real options instead of just pointing at whatever he wanted to move that day. He was genuinely knowledgeable about the plants, what they would do in our space, and what made sense for the look we were going for. He was also friendly and understanding about our budget and our timeline, which we appreciated. We started with a variety of plants to get the project going, and we have gone back several times since for trees and shrubs. Every visit has been the same experience: good advice, no pressure, and someone who clearly enjoys what he does. Great guy to work with. If you are planning a landscape project, ask for Nathan.

Contacted them on their own website, provided pictures for the design of my extremely small…read morebackyard, and requested a quote at the beginning of the month. FYI - If you want them to have access to what you have submitted online - you have to sign up for the promotional texts, same goes for the emails. I get a text message the same day asking me to buy something. I responded asking about the quote...nothing. I called in asking about the quote since there was no response and the gentleman on the phone was very nice and respectful. He explained that all of the submissions from potential clients go to a call center and just tend to "get lost in the oblivion". (Great. Glad some strange place had all that info I submitted.) He was able to access my name and that was it. Again, when they tell you they need you to give them permissions so that they can access what you submitted in order to help you, know that is incorrect and it's just a marketing technique to capture your information with your own permission. As NONE of the pictures or the request that I submitted were available to him. He apologized and asked me to text him with my request. I did so. I did not hear anything back so I followed up again. The gentleman seemed engaged at the time which was promising, and asked if we had a contractor or if they needed to quote all of it. I informed him we didn't have a contractor. Then the conversation went cold and no response for another day. Then I receive an email that asked me to schedule a consultation and to meet my landscape designer. Seriously? Was this a joke? No quote attached. Nothing. I replied to the email asking if there was supposed to be an attached quote - nothing. Well, I took a screenshot of the email and text it to the guy that hasn't made up his mind to whether or not my backyard is worth a quote, and asked him if it was supposed to be attached. Crickets. I responded later in the afternoon and again, nothing. Looking at the reviews, unfortunately it seems as if a lot is going on with this company at the moment. (Which may be the reason for the lack of interest in assisting?) I probably should have just read some of the more recent reviews. I called the company that is literally down the road from me. Not as convenient as I had anticipated. It's just a quote my guy. Just a quote. Like I said, I provided everything, just needed to know what would be charged to do it. Now to figure out how to revoke the permissions given to them to advertise and hopefully get a quote from another company.

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Kailey A.

6 years ago

I've been getting into gardening and have been working on a succulent arrangement project for the past week. I've been going to nurseries around my area and I've also checked out a couple of Home Depot's in my area too and I've garnered lot of great succu-babies during my journey. However, after coming to this nursery, I really feel like this should've been my first stop! There's such a wide variety of succulents here, and you can see them at all different stages of life and growth. Some of them have blooms and are very pretty to buy bloomed, or buy without a bloom knowing what to expect later on. There are 2 inch succulents and 4 inch succulents of the same variety. They're even propagating succulents out in the open, which was really educational for me as a new succulent gardener because I could see exactly how they do it. I was looking to add more color to my arrangement and I got a couple of hot pink babies that are gonna look great. None of the other nurseries had the variety of succulents this one had. I just looked across the greenhouses in awe of the amount of succulents there were. I walked the greenhouses for probably about an hour in the sweaty heat just basking in the glory of the unique succulents they had. Also, the prices were great compared to the other nurseries I've been to. I got two beautiful 4-inch kids, and two of the the cutest little 2-inch babies ever. I really can't wait to come back! read more

Melida Z.

9 years ago

This nursery was recommended to me by a friend and I have to say two thumbs up for this family owned business!! They are friendly, which is very important to me and they have a vast variety of healthy happy succulents in three sizes. They offer remarkable prices and their greenhouse is clean and well organized by the variety of the succulent, which makes your shopping experience a lot easier and relaxing. Leidy is super nice and takes very well of her plants, they are all in pristine condition, I don't know how she does it!! I happily walked out with four full flats. I highly recommend any succulent enthusiast to pay them a visit, trust me it will well be worth your time. Thank you so much Leidy for your professional hospitality and kindness. Mel* read more

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