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?

Visited this place a few days ago and felt it was a hidden gem with some gorgeous heirloom flowers…read moreand plants . Their pottery collection was amazing and a great deal need to come back for some large pretty heavy one of a kind unique landscape pieces! If a special garden with no imitations is what you have in mind this is the place to find your ideal pieces.

[ Nursery ] They have a lot of houseplant varieties, as well…read moreas outdoor plants. The first time I was here there were more uncommon plants (ones you don't normally find at big box stores). I was here when they had their 30% storewide sale, so that made it more worth it. I recommend to check them out to see if they have the plant that you're looking for. [ Service ] There was only one worker when I was there so I wasn't sure where to pay when I didn't see anyone, but once I spotted the gentleman again, he kindly walked me to the check-out area (near where they sell the planter pots). [ Parking ] They have a tiny parking lot but there's also street parking nearby.

This store is so beautiful and so thoughtfully curated I fell in love with it. I purchased a…read morecounter top plant first and it's doing great. But then we went bigger and invested in a larger piece. Followed the care and watering instructions to a t but the plant has died. I was told the plant was super hardy, not the case. Was extremely disappointed to find out the owner really could care less when this happens and offers no recourse whatsoever. They really should be more conscientious about how they hand off gorgeous plants into new homes.

Ramon helpful and true nursery man who knows the business in and out. A Pasadena staple nursery…read morewith a variety of healthy plants.,

I've been coming here for years. Nice healthy plants, good variety, and helpful staff.read more

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 met Marvin the owner early last summer when I made a moderate purchase including installation…read more My installation proved to be a challenge as there was a 'forgotten' pool supply line deep underneath where the shrubs were to be planted. Marvin's installer inadvertently cracked this line in multiple places. I did not discover the last crack until six months after the installation. However, each time Marvin willingly arranged for his installer to come back and repair. I thought that when I contacted Marvin after six months to come back once again, I might get a little pushback. But no. Handled the issue 100% professionally and resolved it. Sadly, I don't think this level of honesty exists much anymore. Moreover, Marvin has a great selection, friendly atmosphere, etc. Crown Valley Nursery is absolutely the best! Tom M

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!

3/30/26 I just knew I was going to receive the best service here. Instantly as I walked up to…read moreAudel, this staffer was ready & very accommodating with answers & recommendations. The garden center is immaculately maintained & inventory is plentiful. I was looking to find a professional to recommend a liner for my planter to prevent corrosion, so I may reuse it for the next season for other plantings. Audel suggested a liner that prevents weeds from proliferating as well. It turns out Hubby has a roll in the back of our truck. Bought fertilizer that he recommended & lantana as a draw for pollinators. I googled it & it states I plant it alongside my basil, tomato & marigolds. Parking is dedicated & free. Highly recommend this nursery. Staff are super helpful & cordial. Price-wise, may be equal to home dept or more but the service is topnotch comparably.

This incredible location was recommended to me from a friend who always had the most interesting…read moresucculents in her garden. So I decided to make the journey to Pasadena to shop for a Valentine's Day Gift. Everyone who worked at California Cactus Center was extremely helpful and pointed me in the right direction for what I was shopping for. It is really easy to get lost with their amazing selection of succulents. To make your life easier, use the locations price sheet. Not too many plants have prices but have alphabet tags. Which determines the price of the plant. Come early to avoid the crowds. Parking is limited but there is plenty of street parking.

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.

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.

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!

My heaven ！！ Staff are always so attentive and friendly…read more Got several very cute items today.

This was my first experience at San Gabriel Nursery, and I want to start by saying they do have a…read morereally impressive selection. I'm very happy with the plants I brought home, and it's clear they carry a wider variety than many local nurseries. That said, my customer service experience was mixed, and it left me unsure about whether I'd go back. Some of the pricing felt a bit high compared with other places I've shopped. I also had an interaction with an employee that felt more pushy than helpful. I asked about a smaller Queensland bottle tree, but since they didn't have one in stock, he kept suggesting a money tree instead. I explained that I wasn't interested and had already seen similar money trees elsewhere for much less, but the conversation continued longer than I was comfortable with. At checkout, I also had an awkward moment regarding the Descanso Gardens membership discount. I showed an email addressed to me confirming my membership, but was told they needed the actual membership number. I understand that stores have policies, but the interaction could have been handled in a friendlier, more flexible way. Overall, I love what I purchased, and the nursery is definitely worth visiting if you're looking for variety. However, if you're looking for something specific, I'd recommend calling in advance to confirm availability before making the trip. Between the higher pricing and my customer service experience, I'd be hesitant to spend money there again unless I knew exactly what I was looking for and felt the price was worth it.

We were walking off lunch and wandered in to look at the plants, but didn't have any sort of plan…read moreto buy anything. We had our hands full with leftovers, the boy, and the dog so we were firmly in the browse zone. Then Vik jumps in the mix, calls the boy kiddo and asks if he wants to pet some fish. At this point, I'm intrigued and want to see where this goes, and you know what? He pet some of the koi fish in the pond, I have to admit I haven't seen that before (Kiddo was too scared to try). But THEN he starts telling us about these two plants next to the pond -- Mexican Mint and Sage -- and how their smell repels mosquitos. Kiddo has a huge bug bite on his leg, so the sale was pretty much instant. I planted them in my backyard this afternoon. So, this four star review is a five because of Vic and his kid charming skills. Four stars is because I wish they had a few more native options, but I'll go back because Vik made the experience.

They were overpriced compared to other landscape estimates I received, but we chose their…read morelandscaping services because they offered a year of interest free credit option. We hired them for a full backyard Reno with full wall of ficus trees, full DG backyard with gravel edges, and a wood fence. Everything was going smoothly with scheduling and communication. When the actual work got started, I noticed the DG was not high-quality. It contained a lot of large rocks. Also, they were not digging out enough dirt before laying the DG. I had to bring that up to the foreman and they did dig up some more dirt before laying the DG. When the work was done, a foreman did a quick walk-through with me and I thought everything looked good. We were told not to walk on the wet DG for a day or two. So two days later when I did a better inspection, I started to notice a lot of shotty work. Specifically with the bender board dividing the gravel and I noticed that they used really small nails for the wooden fence. They did come back a month later to fix the DG because there were areas that were "bouncy", as if not enough DG was laid down. They had to dig up big rocks that were preventing the DG from compacting and they laid more DG on some areas. They also tried to fix some bender board problems, but they did a really horrible job. Three months later, some wood planks on our wood fence start curving and popping up. I called the company because our DG and our fence are under a year warranty. Jake asked me to email him with photos and he said he would call back to schedule a day for repair. Since then I have not heard back from them; they have completely ghosted me. I waited a month then I started calling and no one will pick up the phone. I've left messages and I sent text messages to project manager, Amanda, who was great at communication at first, but now has completely ghosted me as well. Meanwhile, we're still paying monthly for this backyard that is falling apart way too quickly. I'm going to just hire someone to fix the fence before it damages further. I would not recommend them again. Completely overpriced for what you get.