Great location, much appreciated for those that live in the city! Service was wonderful and they have a great selection! There are plants in all price classes, indoor outdoor, simply something for everyone! Any accessories that you might need for your gardening needs can be found here as well. Plenty of easy parking and the prices are fair considering the area. read more

Had an amazing experience at Armstrong. Needed some succulents for my garden and the associates were so helpful in getting me what I needed. Great customer service. I love my new plants. Armstrong has a great selection of plants. So fun to peruse this store. Free parking lot. Corner of Wilshire and Centinela. Shopping carts to carry your plants. Ask about their rewards program and gardening classes. read more

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Amazing big variety of plants love it my dog enjoy the trip we did really enjoyed and very reasonable prices read more

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I can not understand how they have people working here that have zero idea what they are doing. i went a few days ago and was very clear, i said that my flower boxes get 2-3 hours of afternoon sun and asked what flowers would work. the woman then proceeded or direct me to all the full sun flowers. i was confused and kept saying they only get 2-3 hours of afternoon sun how will that be enough for these flowers and she kept saying it would be just fine. so i pick a bunch of these full sun flowers against my intuition but i say to myself she works here she must know. when i go to pay i ask ANOTHER person if these flowers would be ok for only 2-3 hours sun as all the labels say full sun and she once again confirms it will be no issue. so today i spent 2 hours planting. as the sun came out the gazanias are still not opening and im thinking its been an hour of sun there will only be 1-2 more so if they havent opened yet...i then research all the flowers that TWO employees at Armstrong tell me will be just fine and every single one says 6-8 hours of full sun or they wont bloom and can easily develop disease like powdery mildew with too much shade. like WTF is wrong with the people who work here. so what was suppose to be a meditative and enjoyable experience has turned into anger frustration and a complete waste of time as now i need to remove them all and return them. do not trust the staff here to know ANYTHING. truly pathetic read more

A little sanctuary in the middle of LA madness. They've got their own parking, big plus. This place caters to both new gardeners and seasoned pros. Great selection of plants, tools, and creative housewarming gifts. They also have a solid variety of fountains if you're looking to add something calming to your space. I always end up leaving with more than I planned. read more

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My neighborhood plant shop. I love coming here. I usually go early so I can enjoy having some quiet time with the plants, flowers and trees before the rush of the day. I came in here one day to get a fiddle leaf tree and I had a hard time deciding which one and one of the employees was super helpful and pretty much aligned all the trees I wanted to see up front. Every visit has always been a positive one. They can definitely get busy so I can see why people can leave negative reviews on here. Luckily I guess I've just had better experiences than most. read more

Beautiful place, but some of the staff are rude and under-informed. Ended up resorting to ChatGPT and Amazon because I couldn't get an answer from them. Oh well. read more

Ive been working on a few garden projects and i always have a signiture mushrooms in them. They had alot lf them, a but expensive but i like em. So ive been trying to catch an Armstrongs and i finally did right before they closed. I wanted to see what ideas i can get for some of the projects im working on. I will definitely be back. read more

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They absolutely do not answer their phone. I have found myself driving to the store rather than wait on the line for a response that may never happen. read more

My neighbors and I come here and always have a good experience but I wanted to write a review from our experience today. Just to give special mention to Shelby and the gentleman that helped us with the soil today! Shout out for going above and beyond to help us with questions, making the best selections and just impeccable customer service. It separates you from the rest. read more

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We were browsing, then as we tried to leave we discovered our car battery died and asked the staff for help. The gentleman at the register was so friendly and reassuring as he radio'd his coworkers for help, and let us know someone on their staff had volunteered to jumpstart our car and would be just a moment. That's when we met John, who rushed to grab his car and park it near us and successfully jumped our car, all in the blazing afternoon sun. We thanked him profusely and he told us it was not a problem at all and to ask for help anytime. Thank you so much again John! You saved our day and made us smile. read more

Plants! This is one of my favorite plant shops in Los Angeles. They have a really large selection. Indoor, outdoor, low sun, high sun, they have it all. This place has been with me through my journey of thinking I could house high-sun to my final acceptance of being a low-light plant household. The plants are very healthy and everyone that works here is very knowledgeable. read more

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The last several plants including my latest a big beautiful geraniums BUT it was covered with little green caterpillars & despite my attempts to pick them off they continue I am over going to buy anything there My daughter bought trees that died despite nursing them read more

I love their inventory and will probably be back to purchase but their staff can't be bothered I even said hello to one member and he didn't flinch read more

I have been a customer of Armstrong for over 30 years in Santa Monica. On Saturday, my girlfriend and I came in and we were greeted by the most amazing and knowledgeable employee Paris. In Los Angeles it is extremely hard to find great customer service but to our surprise, we hit a home run with Paris. Her outstanding customer service for over an hour, helping us furnish a new townhome with several recommendations that went beyond anything I have seen in this crazy city. Paris is the most passionate person regarding horticulture and clearly loves what she does. Within hours of ordering several flowers, herbs, and plants we received outstanding delivery service. Paris turned basic generic outdoor spaces into personal garden oasis that changed the entire ambience of our home. The delivery service was outstanding as well. The two guys could not have been more patient and helpful and polite taking their time to make sure that we were happy with the placement of all of the items that were ordered. In today's world where customer service is clearly lacking Armstrong went over the top and excelled from start to finish. We cannot complement Paris and her outstanding customer service as well as are two delivery guys enough two words. We strongly recommend Armstrong and specifically Paris 's expertise with anything related to home and garden. read more

I should have asked for her name! But a nice woman with blonde hair was so very helpful today. I got ladybugs and praying mantis egg, and she was very excited for me and offered some tips and tricks and pleasant conversation about how cool praying mantis are. Then I left but remembered I wanted to get some catnip so I came back and she helped me again. She walked me up all the way over to exactly where the cat nip plants are. again she offered some advice and a personal story about how her cat loves them so much that she buys two so she can swap them out to recover from the cat attack without leaving the cat without its treat. Then after I had checked out again for the second time, she saw that I was on a bicycle and offered me anyway that she could to help me travel safely with my items. she got me a cardboard box and brought me some twine and some zip ties. Because she often carries things on her bike as well. She understood she was so sweet and so helpful and I just wanted to pass that positivity back to Armstrong's and to her. read more

Terrible experience with their landscape design and planting services. Their communication was very poor and slow. I received plants that were different than expected. Payment was incredibly confusing and opaque and dealing with their 3rd party installer was a nightmare. One of the plants died, which they guaranatee, but I've been working on getting that replaced for weeks now and I can't get them to respond to an email or answer a phone call. Skeptical I will ever get that replaced or refunded. We'll see! read more

Don't EVER use their pick and plant service. We were told they had a service where you select plants, and their landscaping team comes out and plants them and makes sure the irrigation lines are correctly placed. Well my plants died because they didn't even address the irrigation lines. After THREE WEEKS of harassing them to come back and replace them and fix the lines, they sent some third party (they contract out to pretty bad companies--ours was Robert Luna), who refused to touch the irrigation lines. Still fighting with Armstrong about a refund. read more

I just love this place! The customer service is always on point and it's so close to my home! My ficus tree is infested with some insects and needed some help. I was advised on what to do and how to diagnose immediately. Everyone is helpful and knowledgeable. The plants here are fresh and long lasting. Plenty of parking and plenty of options for your gardening needs! read more

Armstrong Garden Centers - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Santa Monica, California

We had a great experience with Jeremy in customer service. We called to ask about Christmas tree availability and his positive energy made the whole interaction easy. It felt like a real human conversation during a season when most places are stressed and short on patience. He made a simple call feel enjoyable. Don't lose Jeremy! He's great! read more

Go there for my plants and when I have questions! Helpful staff! It can be overwhelming sometimes with all the different plants, so I'm very thankful for the help they provide. read more

I fly to visit my daughter for Christmas every year, roughly a week before the Holy Day. Last year and this--last Monday--I wanted to bring her a plant in addition to the other gifts I brought. Since she lives in Santa Monica and Armstrong's was recommended, I went there. The first visit was distasteful because each time I asked for help I was told--rudely---"I'm busy." I thought, "Okay...Holiday season; it's a one-off." This year it was WORSE. I asked how much a plant cost--it wasn't marked---and he said, "I have a degree in horticulture not price-checking...let me get someone who does that sort of thing." I wanted to tell that grandson of George Washington Carver that I have an MBA and work in a private equity firm that I founded and my buy the chain just to fire him. I didn't of course, but I had to write this review. What sort of entitled egomaniacs work at this place? read more

Really frustrating experience here and managers and staff continued to make it a nightmare for weeks. Then at the end of it they charged double for something that was being replaced. I have never been so frustrated at a nursery. I would avoid this place unless you are buying some small plants. read more

I went to Armstrong yesterday because my pothos had mold and I didn't know what to do. I am not a plant person as it was gifted to me and when I called them they said for a small fee they could help diagnose it and repot it. The woman that helped me was so lovely and knowledgeable. I ended up buying the soil and a nice vase set to propagate some of the leaves. She helped me pick which stems to propagate and I am so grateful! read more

If I could give 10 stars, I would. I have been shopping at this place for the last 20 plus years, and it has always been a pleasant experience. Great selection as well as great customer service. It even got much better for me, since I have had a wonderful Armstrong specialist by the name of Mary Ann who has been helping me out with all of my gardening needs. She is the best! Super sweet! Always very helpful. Among her, there is Stevie, Dawn, Stephen, Jill, and Erica who are also very kind and helpful. I highly recommend this place. read more

Nice big healthy vegetable plants this week. I got a good start on my tomatoes and cucumbers. I also got a gorgeous delphinium. read more

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Fully stocked and ready to help gardening fans like me that show up in a rainy day. Huge succulent section with plants ranging in price and size. read more

Armstrong Garden Centers - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Santa Monica, California

As a plant lover this place is paradise! Armstrong Gardens have been around for over 100 years and one of the most reputable nurseries in Los Angeles! I remember visiting the Monrovia location in the 90's and felling in love with plants and nurseries! Their staff have excellent garden knowledge and are always friendly to help customers. If you're looking for healthier and beautiful plants this place is a must! read more

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The fruit trees I bought as a gift were beautiful and the figs developed quickly. I was sent pictures of the ripe and delicious figs by my son's partner. The service was excellent and the man whose name I've unfortunately forgotten was knowledgeable, kind and really helpful! I recommend this place to anyone looking to purchase great plants, trees and anything to do with gardening. read more

Visited the other day to look around. I've visited many Armstrong locations before and like to stop by and see the differences in layout and the new plants they carry when I get the chance. I had such an amazing time. Although the place was a little busy, everyone was helpful and answered my questions. I loved that the staff was passionate and knowledgeable. The associates were there to help and give tips on how to care for the different plants. Kudos to the staff for keeping such an organize place. I appreciated the variety of plants they carry. (Succulents, annuals, houseplants, etc) I highly recommend this branch for their outstanding work. I will definitely be back again to visit. read more

I will do my best to put into words how much I love this place but it is like my Disneyland!! They have such a wide range of indoor + outdoor plants, flowers, and vegetation, including an exotic + rare plant section that is always so fun to look at. In addition to the amazing inventory, the service at Armstrong is what makes the experience coming here next level. The staff is prepared to answers questions for every skill level and they seem genuinely passionate about plants + plant care. They also have ample parking + a loyalty program - what more could you want!! Have to restrain myself from coming here every week so I don't run out of money. read more

nice place. good location and sweet cute plants you can take home and plant. pro tip: ask to see the back room, that's where they keep the best & freshest stuff. if the sales people won't take you there, ask the manager. read more

The team at Armstrong is helpful. However, there was one gentleman named Brian behind the cash wrap that was absolutely fantastic! He was knowledgeable, kind and helpful! He helped me with my exchange, he educated me on what I needed for my Azelea plant and when he reported my plant... let me tell you.. this guy was precise, gentle and really did a superb job. When he was done he turned around and said let me get you a cart, it's pretty heavy. This place should give Brian a raise. This is my first plant and this experience sparked my curiosity with gardening! Will definitely be back. Negative- there was an older lady who was yelling and asking why no one had gone to the bank for quarters while customers were in line and awkwardly avoiding eye contact with her. She then said "I blame our boss" slammed shut the register and walked away. The other cashiers didn't acknowledge her and kept their cool. That was hostile and awkward for all by standers. read more

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I called ahead before coming here on a Saturday afternoon. I was looking for a specific plant, the pitcher plant, to help with flies that were hovering around my patio. It was pretty packed here, especially during this time, but after finding someone who was available to answer my question on where this plant was (indoor section) I was able to quickly find the plant. Reasonable price I believe, and the cashier was knowledgeable on how to take care of the plant. Hopefully the pitcher plant I bought stays healthy. read more

Armstrong Garden Centers - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Santa Monica, California

ME: Last minute, late afternoon holiday decoration & plant & food shopping. It's raining, the traffic is bad, etc. ARMSTRONG ON WILSHIRE: I walk in, frazzled to find an oasis of beautiful things and calm energy: plants, flowers, exquisite hand painted cards & gorgeous half-price holiday decorations, (a full 7 days before Christmas no less). Not to mention amazingly helpful staff. Gentleman in the plant section knew EVERYTHING about their new line of natural plant-pest controls. He was simply wonderful. I didn't get a chance to thank him enough because he was being helpful to everyone! PLEASE PEOPLE: Support these marvelous, local stores. It's been so sad to see so many beloved stores go under lately. We know you love Home Depot, but Armstrong has high quality merchandise and lovely employees. Make an effort to shop there. ARMSTRONG: Blessings on you for great store, and for carrying non-toxic garden supplies! We REALLY appreciate you. Heart emoji :) read more

This review is specific to service we received by Mike the Director of Landscaping Division at the Santa Monica Armstrong. We had started working on planning for transitioning to a drought tolerant landscape as we are all doing now to conserve water in SoCal and wanted to work with a local nursery offering planning, planting and expertise. Our project ran into delays out of Mike's control. He communicated with us directly in a timely manner, offered options and truly wanted the best solution for us. That extra mile that was shown to us in his desire to make things right was what made a potentially bad experience into a good one. We ended up going with another company but only due to our timing needs and will not hesitate to come back to Mike for future projects. We recommend checking with Mike for any landscape planning you may have in your future! read more

I came here on September 21st, was gonna buy some roses, needed to go to the bathroom so I asked one of the staff who is a blonde girl, she rolled eyes and told me in a very rude tone:"it's inside !". Overall other staff was nice and helpful. I want to tell that girl: With this attitude, you'll suck at every job and always be in a bad mood:) good luck in your life. read more

Very friendly and knowledgeable Always have new plants and plants that are hard to find in some places. read more

i bought thousands of dollars of pots and plants from armstrong. the pots were delivered filthy and broken and covered in dirty handprints. absolutely disgusting service. i will never purchase from armstrong again. i would definitely find another garden center next time read more

awesome experience, great selection, will refer friends here for their garden needs