Very cute plants stone in downtime Martinez. I was looking for some air plants for my little DIY…read moreproject and they have some cutie one with very reasonable price. Shop is clean and organized!

I love everything about this plant shop! I typically gift my clients a new plant when they purchase…read moretheir first/new home... & am always looking for new plant businesses to support. I'm so glad I ended up stopping by. Their have a large selection to choose from & priced well! The owner is probably one of the most friendliest people you would ever meet. I learned so much from her about taking care of my plant babies at home within the 10 mins we talked. Looking forward to coming back & adding to my "jungle" lol.

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!

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.

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.

Closed & difficult to find. I believe it's part of another business. We showed up at 4:30 and no…read moreone was present.

The owners of this cute succulent shop in Martinez are so knowledgeable and friendly. It was…read moretotally worth driving 1 hour for their healthy succulents and unique pots. I will definitely be back for more!

I ordered over 500 sqft of Sod. The ordering process was pretty easy and the person who took my…read moreorder was knowledgeable and friendly. I was happy with the company up until it was time for the delivery. There was no option to pick up the sod on my own at my convenience. Then the delivery was scheduled between 6am and 8am on a Saturday morning which was not ideal for my project to begin with but what can you do? To make matters worse, the sod was delivered just after 4am (nearly 2 hours before the delivery window) which woke up probably half the neighborhood including me. I got up to direct the delivery person where to place the sod and noticed the delivery person had already left and made no attempt to make contact with me before dropping the pallet off on the street (public property). Very disappointing!

Not only did Kim answer at 10pm, when I thought I was just going to leave a message, she took my…read moreorder and made an appointment to meet the next day. I could either pay the credit card fee or pay cash to avoid the card fee. The grass is greener than other ones I've seen. This is the Elite Plus, great quality!

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.

Best customer service, great plants for good prices too. Will most certainly be returning!read more

Great selection and healthy specimens. I come here to shop local for gifts. The owner takes great…read morepride in her plants. They've all been healthy.

Me and my hubby loves going here! Lots of selection to choose. Might be a little pricey compared to…read moreother nursery. Staff can improve on customer service especially the cashier. Theyre okay but they dont have that happy vibe you get from other stores.

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.

Still wowing me! It's time for bark again. I ordered over the phone with Tonja and she was awesome…read moreto work with. Scheduling was easy and she kept in touch with me via text regarding delivery logistics. Once we had everything set, I was able to pay by phone and the driver showed up soon after. It's clear to me that the people at this company pride themselves on providing excellent customer service and support from beginning to end. Plus, they're just nice. Delivery- he was so incredibly friendly and accommodating. I wanted the bark dumped in two different areas, that aren't easy to access because our road is pretty narrow, and it was no problem for him at all. He has some mad truck maneuvering skills! Don't be afraid to ask them for what you need.

Contra Costa Topsoil is a family run operation. You can tell because they go the extra mile for…read moreyou. Tonja works in the office --and she makes deliveries too! She's very professional and friendly. Arrived on time as promised and took great care in maneuvering the truck to an area we picked. She took extra precautions to prevent damage to edge of the pavers and made sure to ask about any sprinkler heads being in the area. In scheduling the delivery she gave up some of her weekend to make this delivery happen in a timely manner. I really appreciate this extra attention to detail, and you can be sure we will be returning customers. THANK YOU TONJA Also: I Iove the special Ruth Bancroft Blend Soil which they make onsite. It is a light mix; has pumice and perlite as well as other ingredients which ensure drainage and a steady diet of micronutrients. In addition to using it to make some raised succulent/cactus beds I'm spreading it lightly over my whole garden.

I started coming here for the last couple of years, and always get wonderful service and helpful…read moreinformation. I would highly recommend Furber Saw!

Price gouging. On 5/12/2023 I brought a lawnmower to Furbur Saw, Inc. because it would not start…read more They charged a $70 deposit which was to go towards the cost of repair. Later that same day they called to tell me that the carburetor was unresponsive (which I knew because I had already checked for spark), and that the plastic carburetor was unserviceable. They offered to replace the carburetor, install a new air filter and sharpen the blade (other services that I did not request) for $270 (a similar brand new lawnmower is $249 at Home Depot). I declined further service and when I went to pick up my lawnmower they charged me $45 for doing nothing more than removing the air filter (which was still off when I received the lawnmower). I feel that Furber Saw, Inc. attempted to upsell for parts and services that I did not request and that I was price gouged for non-performance work left unaccomplished. UPDATE: I was able to repair the lawnmower using this video... https://youtu.be/unK4LDJt5w8