There's a lot of SGV nurseries I rotate around, but this is my favorite one right now. The property…read moreis pretty big with shaded sections with many many options, from cactus and low water shrubs to indoor plants and native plants. Prices were very competitive, when I was there today, a lot of the pots were on sale too. I was actually just there to get some mulch. My favorite part was finding native plants here. And I managed to snag the last white sage, and they still had plenty of narrowleaf milkweed for anyone else also looking to help save some monarch butterflies. I also love that this nursery has been around for 35 years and the owner is still super active, chatting with customers and carrying my mulch bag for me. I was like should I be carrying it myself?

The nursery is pretty much in the middle of nowhere in Pasadena. I arrived at around 4:50 p.m.,…read morejust about when they were closing. Two Latino staff members were very kind and helpful, though they did not speak much English. The place feels more like Descanso Gardens than the Huntington Library. It has a more natural, relaxed atmosphere, with a less formal and more organic layout. The plants feel closer to their natural state, which gives the whole nursery a very pleasant and genuine charm. What really stands out is the price. It already looks cheaper than Armstrong, and possibly even negotiable, but the quality does not feel worse at all. The plants look healthy, beautiful, and well cared for, so it feels like a better-value choice rather than a lower-quality one. They have mostly green plants, with only a small selection of flowering plants, but everything looks great. For plants, especially shrubs, many varieties come in different sizes at different price points, so you can choose based on your needs and budget.

I had a money tree in a low bisque glazed piece of architectural pottery and let's just say it had…read moreseen better days. So I put it out of its misery. And subsequently sought some of my local nurseries, pottery in hand, to find a suitable replacement plant. The first one I tried was a super hip spot in Highland Park. They were closed, no hours posted. IG famous? Then another on Fig. Almost no stock, nobody working. The Silver Lake one I had frequented for years was empty, but the dude I spoke with said 'yeah, pick out the plant you want.' I said 'well that's the part I could use some help with.' He pretended not to hear. I left. I remembered a spot on York but couldn't find and and then recalled the name: BLVD. Turns out they have one in Pasadena. GPS said 15 minutes. Let's do this. I found it and parked easily. Impressive stock, elevated minimal design, lots of concrete and stone planters, great pots, lots of texture, and a curated selection, from super cool architectural plants all the way down to humble basil. I approached a group of men resting under an awning. Turns out they'd just built it. Ramon jumped right in and showed me why BLVD is the absolute best. It was a blisteringly hot day but he showed me lots of options and talked everything through with a super positive attitude and lots of great information. Truly a first class experience. Love the interior space too, lots of room to see how plants and their vessels play out aesthetically. We settled on a Queensland bottle tree -- he planted it and gave it a proper zhuzh with some gravel, and sent me on my way, beautiful plant in my car. The experience was so positive that I'm plotting more foliage upgrades. Keep you posted. Until then, thank you BLVD, thank you Ramon.

Super unreliable. . At this point it's one big joke full of excuse. Im not gonna write a whole…read moreparagraph. Good luck working with them. Ridiculous!!!!!!!!

How have I never seen or heard of this place before. I absolutely loved this nursery. You have to…read morecheck it out. All of the plants and flowers are so well cared for. The grounds are very clean and the prices are definitely competitive to the other local places. This definitely is my new go to nursery. Ample parking on site and on the street and never mind all of that.. the service... fantastic. Got lost here for about an hour. Truly come check out this local spot. Your garden will thank you later!!! sorry for so many pictures.. but enjoy!!

Lincoln Nursery is a wonderful, old school plant nursery. Walk all over to get your bearings; there…read moreis a good selection of roses, of flowering climbing plants, fruiting plants, native shrubs. There is also a large selection of succulents and cacti. There are always herbs, vegetables, annuals to take back to your garden. The service is helpful, informative and a little eccentric. The plantsmen and women have been there forever.

From the moment we walked in 'til the delivery of our beautiful trees AMAZING! This is what you get…read morewhen you deal with a knowledgeable, friendly and professional local business owner. Hard to find these days. Marvin and his team helped us out from day one. Appreciate all their recommendations and superb customer service. This nursery offers variety of plants and trees (indoor & outdoor)- They place orders and deliver right to your home or business. Very efficient professional and proper setup. Thank you Marvin. Lifetime customers here now!

I was looking for a specific tree where it's a bit harder to find around town and they had several…read morehad an amazing price. Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for a different variety with great pricing and friendly staff..

I was craving a coffee and looking for a new plant. Pasadena Roots had both. Fantastic family-owned…read morebusiness. The coffee is delicious (I ordered the Wu-Tang) and the plant (and accompanying pot) make the perfect centerpiece for my bookshelf. I'll definitely be back! Support locally owned businesses.

Great flowers, yummy cakes and lots of different gifts. Family owned. Great atmosphereread more

They don't have akadama, but I got a nice little Japanese garden juniper to play with and made it…read moreinto a pretty cascading bonsai. Just getting into practicing bonsai, so please forgive the sloppy wiring. I'll redo these after a little break. My first attempt at doing bonsai and it's a shohin, I suppose. Oh and I repotted it in a slightly larger pot since I was stuffing it into this tiny 4" blue one and the tilt required a rock under one side. I also didn't want to take off too much rooting to fit the pot and kill the plant. Hope she lives!

How is this my first time at this paradise?? Feels like a baby version of the Huntington. Jeanette…read morewas incredibly sweet and helpful as i needed help ensuring my orchid will stay happy and healthy for weeks and months to come. She personally walked me around the store as I also needed a few other things for my other plants. She was very insightful, never felt rushed or like my questions were a bother. Cannot wait to return in the future for any and all of my Plant needs!

I got around 35 2inch pots as a return gift for my kid birthday and this was the perfect stop to…read moreshop. They have so many different options to select from and beautiful succulents. I was specifically looking for succulents as they are easy to maintain for little kids with little care ,as per watering instructions. I am more than glad to shop here and that's the best decision we have taken. The staff is super kind and friendly. They were very patient to explain all the types of succulents and the care instructions. I would definitely recommend this place to my family and friends. The value of products for the cost is very reasonable and fair enough. The quality of succulents is amazing. They also provided free birthday tags and suggested gift pots within budget. Very good shopping experience.

I can't recommend this place enough! The staff working here is extremely helpful. Typically I show…read morethem my cactus goal or a ridiculously expensive plants that I somehow managed to pick out, and they are always so helpful to find an alternative for me. Additionally, you can pick out your own pots and rocks and they will plant them for you. The staff here is highly educated and provides a lot of of guidance and recommendations that help with the longevity of your plant. They care and it truly shows.

I get ALL my David Austin roses here in this hidden gem as they have SO many options! Prices are…read moreunbeatable! Little small cute nursery tucked in Pasadena that has been passed down from generations before. Japanese owned by cousins. Don't expect a big fancy facility. Think small, family size, run down with character and many generations of love. Some of their David Austins: Strawberry Hill, Claire Austin, Teasing Georgia, Tranquility, Queen of Sweden, Mary Rose, Princess Alexandria of Kent, Crown Princess Margareta, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Olivia Rose, Charles Darwin, Carding Mill (tree form), Charlotte Rose, and many many more! They have an ENTIRE SECTION just for these beauties! 15 of my DAs are from here because they have the best price and best customer service! One of the owners, Dale, is so kind, helpful and knowledgable. He spends his time explaining everything and answering all my questions. He's very generous to even help us to the car. I left my number with Dale so when and if he gets more DAs, he will call me. What a great guy, right!?! That's what I call good customer service! I love this place and keep on coming back because it's family owned, kind owners, unbeatable prices, and willing to share their knowledge and wisedom. 100% recommend this gem!

Every plant that I have purchased from this nursery has done well. I can receive helpful…read moreinformation about planting, soil, and so much more by just asking.

This was my first time visiting this nursery, and I had a wonderful experience! The staff were very…read morefriendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions about my plants, recommended what I needed, and even suggested more affordable options. I also got a healthy cucumber plant and received some coupons, which was a nice bonus. I forgot to ask the name of the tall older gentleman at the register, but he was incredibly helpful. Thank you! I'll definitely be back for the orchids--they're beautiful, and the nursery has an amazing selection of plants.

I recently visited San Gabriel Nursery& Florist and was very disappointed with the experience. Not…read morea single person greeted me or asked if I needed help. One older gentleman even scowled at me, which was extremely off-putting. You won't find a bargain here. Items are pricey so I expected a better level of service. While their selection of plants is beautiful, the lack of basic customer service made the visit frustrating. Unfortunately, I will not be returning to San Gabriel Nursery & Florist, nor can I recommend it to others

I loved this nursery. They sold me a sycamore tree and later I got a tulip tree. Both healthy and…read moredid well. Staff was always professional. I am sad the Lincoln Ave location closed as they moved their stock to their Hollywood location. But may still visit given previous excellent experience.

Substandard design and substandard installation…read more I contacted Standard Design Group to replace the 3/4" crushed rock that had washed away from my parking strip. I was thinking of using epoxy-stabilized gravel. I had other matching rock in the front yard. I expected to use something smaller per the epoxy maker's recommendations. Alan, Standard Design Group's designer, recommended using 3/4" crushed rock so it would match the pathway through the center of the front yard. This was terrible advice. Epoxy-coated rock is much darker than uncoated rock, so matching the size was irrelevant. The epoxy-coated 3/4" rock has enormous spaces between the rocks that trap trash and leaves and allow weeds, wildflowers, and the neighboring palm trees to germinate in them. Weeding the porous structure is very difficult. Pulling the wildflowers has broken loose large chunks of the epoxy-coated rock. Small chunks and individual rocks are breaking free from foot traffic. Alan never visited the site. He underestimated the amount of epoxy required. The installation crew's foreman was going to leave patches of the rock uncoated. When I saw it and told him that it was not what I expected, he had the workers mix some of the already coated and curing rock with the dusty, uncoated rock. This resulted in weak bonding with even larger spaces between the rocks. There were still uncoated patches left. I contacted Standard Design Group by email after the installation and again after chunks of rock began breaking free. I did not receive a response.