Man I went to Armstrong today and it was amazing experience, I called a few days ago to let them know I would like to exchange some plants and the cashier told me no and he wouldn't do it. So I decided to go today and the lady at the cash register was so nice and apologized for the rude employee and did my exchange and assured me that they have a phenomenal return policy. I definitely will be coming back again. read more

This store has been one of my few pleasures during Covid, as it is mainly outdoors and the staff seemed rigorous about masks and safety protocols. But the last time I went in, there were four employees standing around chatting at the cash registers and three of them were not wearing masks. I immediately said something, then returned my items to the shelves. When I left, only one person had responded to my words and put a mask on. Two still were without. There was no apology. I won't be back here. If you don't value my health, then you don't deserve my money. Very disappointed. read more

Prices are on pots and such but there's always a hidden deal. We never come home empty handed.

This is my 2nd -5 Star review for ,Temecula Armstrong Garden Center ,it is by far the Best in quality and customer service. Once again, the personal attention provided for their clients is amazing! Cari and Patrick are so knowledgeable and helpful and the quality and selection of the plants, flowers and trees are superior to the box store garden varieties. It's like having your own personal landscape advisor with any of the Temecula Crew. read more

Absolutely love this place! I can walk through this place literally all day. The staff are super knowledgeable and helpful. Everything you need to begin your plant parenthood is here! read more

Love this location! Employees and great and super helpful! Plant selection is one of the best in town. Also so grateful for the COVID precautions they take to protect us and their staff. Definitely a loyal customer. read more

No curbside pickup during a pandemic means NO BUSINESS from me! The person who answered the phone does not stop talking long enough to LISTEN for one moment to the customer. Very rude and condescending, and just talked over me. I couldn't even get a word in. RUDE! read more

So surprised that many plants were unhealthy, leggy and not well-cared for in general. All other Armstrong Centers (where I have made many purchases) have healthy plants that are plentiful. read more

Hello Yelper's! I just visited this garden center again today. Excellent choices for my gardening needs, and wonderful helpful staff. I will be back! read more

Worst store ever! Every time I've gone in which has only been twice ever in the last month there seems to always be an issue. Last I came in I grabbed a chain that was displayed among five of the same others in the chain area of hanging plant baskets only to find out they are not for sale oh and according to the ladies that work there..there is no basket or anything it goes to it either. So they took all 5 chains to the back. Well whoever purchased the items that go to them will be upset they left the store without a complete item. I would be. Todays visit the box of coconut husks was empty so I asked if they had more in the back since the box was displayed. They said no we just like to leave the empty box out so we can refill it. Huh? I'm so confused bc you just told me you dont have any to refill. Then I get up to pay for my things and of course...the lady says don't take cash. What kind of establishment doesn't take cash? I had my debit card tampered with so I pulled out cash today to use on all my purchases. Well I just saved myself $60 and won't be going back there again...Ever. read more

Today, October 9th @ 4:30pm I went to our Armstrong nursery. I left without buying one item at 4:45pm (15 minutes). Why, NOT one employee offered to check me out nor even approach me that SOMEONE would be with me. Instead, one employee was at one of the cash registers speaking with someone on the phone. Another employee came in that area of check out assisting another employee. NEITHER of these employees bothered to look my way nor even offer someone would be with me ASAP. Instead, they went about their business. I don't mind waiting my turn but when two employees never bother about recognizing a PAYING CUSTOMER is WAITING to check out suggest to me, ARMSTRONG must not be interested in making a profit. So, after waiting almost 10 minutes of the 15 minutes I was there, I LEFT. Again, NOT one employee looked my way. I guess we will buy our winter veggies, winter plants at Home Depot where they at least will assist a paying customer. read more

Been outside about an hour now. As I watch the store operate, they spend most of their time telling people waiting in line to put on their mask and not once did I see them ask any one if they needed help or advice. People who are outside waiting dont need babysitting. read more

I always stop by here when my son has music lessons nearby. The employees are always helpful and willing to answer questions which is great for a novice like me. The employees go above and beyond when I ask where certain items are located. They show me where plants are even if they're on the other side of the store. They'll pull out a ladder to grab a case that is at the top of the shelf even thought I mentioned I was "just looking". Their selection of plants is nice and the plants look well taken care of. read more

This store did a great job metering people in and ensuring everyone was wearing masks. I felt safe shopping in the open air and inside the store doors were open and fans on. The associate at the front gate was polite. Excellent experience keeping both shoppers and staff safe. Thank you so much! read more

We just moved to this area and we're working on our garden so we found this on Yelp. It was a great experience. The staff is knowledable and helpful. I will definetly be coming back! read more

I could always point out what plants I have brought home from Armstrong because they are always my healthiest plants. I like Armstrong because you can find a good deal as well as it's being something gorgeous. I've left with three carts full of plants before excited for my gardening adventures that day. They always have beautiful finds and there's always something new. The entire staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. My favorite section here is definitely the pre annual flowers. They also have some pretty cool succulents that are hard to find. Would highly recommend coming here if you're starting out gardening and have questions because they will go through what you need for specific plants. They helped me revive my blueberry bush after I came back from vacation devastated to find out its bad condition. read more

Just visited last week and was surprised to find my favorite Armstrong employee, Stephanie, was no longer working there . She was so knowledgeable, cheerful, happy and had all the answers to my numerous questions! She was awesome and amazing and never let me down. Another employee, Allison, came to my rescue and did a great job of helping me out and I found her to be very polite and helpful. When I went to ask her another question it appeared she was crying so I didn't want to bother her. I was able to get the attention of a young man and I asked if Allie was ok and he said she was having trouble with management. He also said Stephanie left because she was having problems as well. I left feeling like management was not kind or respecting their employees at all. Maybe it's time to find a different garden center. read more

Decided to give Armstrong a try again. Before I entered, I was told they were not taking cash or checks. Had to look for someone to help, finally found a very helpful person but they only had two of the ten items I wanted. They were handling plants as customers were also handling plants but not money. Stupid corporate decision. read more

Had some awkward interactions with awkward staff trying to get me to leave at 5:05pm because this yelp page says they closed today at 6pm but they actually closed at 5pm. That closing time is totally fine with me but it sucks I was unknowingly the guy that is wandering around after close when I thought I had an hour left. Please update your hours when they change. read more

I give it 3 stars because they have a lot cute stuff BUT 2 stars because they are OVER PRICED! Like way over priced. I was looking for a trellis and almost settled for one they had but lucky it didn't fit my pot so I returned it but I found exactly what I was looking for on amazon for the same price. I'm so happy w my amazon purchase and glad I didn't settle for an over priced item I wasn't happy with. Also, I personally would rather give my business to smaller nurseries when it comes to plants. read more

Had a fantastic experience today at Armstrong! Susan was very knowledgeable and helped with our Christmas tree selection today. Every worker we encountered was also friendly and had the of service attitude that is hard to find at times. The gentlemen loading the tree also took special care of us. This place is a GEM and really encourage you to spend just a little more as the quality and service are outstanding. They also have a loyalty program that gives you points for dollars spent! Can't wait to come back!! read more

Good place to buy plants. Staffs are friendly. The only thing stop me from going too often is the price their plants are healthy and of course pricier. read more

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Not pushy on the sales side. Showed us what we asked for and mentioned related needs, but not in a pushy way read more

Let's start off first by talking about the staff, I have yet to have anyone help me who is not extremely knowledgeable or willing to go the extra mile to help me out. I take almost weekly trips into the store to look at all the new plants or ask questions. I love the fact that they will order in plants if they aren't in stock but they will also tell you right away if that plant won't survive in our climate, they will Also provide additional information on how to care for the plants properly. (They don't give you that kind of information at Lowe's or Home Depot) On a routine basis the store holds classes on Saturday mornings, these classes are full of information regarding gardening in our specific climate (which is nothing like gardening where I grew up). Speciality classes include: veggie gardening, house plants, orchids, rose care, etc. Last but not least and probably the most important quality of plant material- 10 out of 5 stars, I have not located a nursery, garden center or home grower that sells the quality of plants seen in Armstrong's on a weekly basis. Their is no beating their locally sourced and grown plants. read more

Each time I come here it's pretty & clean. The staff takes ownership & it shows. The plants smell good plus a nice vibe to it. Nice place. I always look forward to coming here for plants/flowers.... Pottery. read more

Wow! Do these people know their gardens and lawns or do they know their gardens and lawns?! A co-worker of my husband's told him she always goes to Armstrong for any of her nursery questions. She grows a variety of tomatoes and often brings them into work. I find myself asking my husband at random times, "Did Cathy bring any tomatoes to work?" Tomatoes grown in a garden with no pesticides or chemicals are absolutely magical. Now that we have our own place, we're growing tomatoes, but the grass needs some serious help. Went to Armstrong after trying a few suggestions from the do-it-yourself stores...a-hem, you know which orange one I mean...that did not work. The lady who helped us at Armstrong knew exactly what my husband was talking about, suggested several different products though never insisted we buy anything at all! She actually suggested we wait until the hot weather subsides to start mending the grass and to save our money til then. I don't remember when the last time a consumer outlet told us that! How refreshing! She also had a few tips on caring for the tomatoes and we'll be back for more great advice. read more

I've seen the garden center from the freeway for years and after years of driving by I finally stopped. I don't know why I waited so long, everyone who works here is friendly and knowledegable. Each time I stopped by to get a few more plants for my backyard someone came over and personally helped me find something; it was awesome. I don't think I could ever go back to shopping for plants at Home Depot or Lowes. They also have amazing patio furniture, which they deliver for free. I went to many stores in the area looking for something of good quality and nothing compared to what I found at Armstrong. I will definitely be shopping exclusively at Armstrong whenever I need plants or other garden items. Thank you all so much for all of your help. read more

This is my favorite place to buy gardening supplies (including plants) here in the Temecula Valley. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They take the time to get to the bottom of your questions and will find a different employee who knows the answer if need be. Prices are a bit more (though not unreasonably so) than the big box stores like Home Depot & Lowe's, but the difference in service and also in quality of plants is astronomical. They have a money-back guarantee if your plant dies so save your receipts. They sell a great variety of flowers, veggies, herbs, grasses, shrubs etc in all forms from seed packs to teeny pots to mid-range size grower's flats up to larger pots with trees. Year after year I am impressed with their selection of tomatoes in grower's flats. They have a really good variety beyond old favorites Early Girl and Better Boy, including a decent variety of heirlooms, zebra, Cherokee, etc. They do periodic free seminars that are very informative. I went to one on growing tomatoes and another one on lawns. read more

We purchased several trees last year. Some fruited the first year while another looks to have a bumper crop its first time out. One tree did not do so well and needed to be replaced. As it was a little out of the season to plant they had to order a replacement in. It was bigger than we expected and of course FREE. We started out planting from the big chain home improvement stores and I will still purchase from them on a whim. But when we are specific about what we want and need some assurance that our hard work will not be in vain, You can be sure we are going to Armstrong. read more

I love Armstrong Garden Centers. It's a little bit like Roger's Gardens but no where near the price point. They have a nice selection of plants, statues, planters, birdbaths, and other things for the yard and home. They offer some different types of plants that you don't see at a typical Home Depot. The staff are friendly and helpful. Some time back, we purchased a huge statue that we made a focal point in our yard. Most recently, we had a 20% off coupon so we purchased quite a few things for the yard and something cool for the home. A one of a kind Volkswagen bus replica piece that can be used as a cooler. We are not using it as a cooler but more of an art piece in our home. It's handmade by an Australian designer. Very cool. read more

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I absolutely love this place best selection of plants flowers home decor or fountain, patio furniture and also expert advise on gardening whenever I want to Destress, I go to Armstrong garden center and I get inspired to start a new project love love love this place professional helpful kind staff, read more

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Worst customer service I've ever had in my life. Got a coupon in the mail for 20% off anything, 1 day only. Unfortunately I had just bought an item a few days ago for $25. The item was never opened, I had the receipt which says returns up to 90 days and wanted to see if they would take the 20% off of that item since there was nothing else I wanted at this time. Kent was the one who "helped" me... I was honest, I told him I bought the item a few days ago, didn't see anything I wanted to buy today, and asked if I could get 20% off the item. His reply was insulting... In a loud tone, "Why are you trying to use this coupon for something you bought a few days ago? It's only for purchases today, not 10 days ago". I was a little shocked at his reaction... I repeated the truth of what I was trying to do, it seems silly to make your customers return an item, go to the back of the store, grab the same item, take it to the register, just to honor a simple coupon, where every other store in America wouldn't make a customer do that. It's not like it was a big purchase... $25 bucks, that would have saved me $5 which maybe I could buy a small plant and keep me as a happy customer, but maybe... for Kent, that $5 would have broken the bank for Armstrong? Kent seemed as if I was trying to pull off the heist of the year and loudly repeated himself over and over again why I was trying to do the thing I was trying to do. He talked to the manager and asked her if this was even possible, but the look she gave me was a look of disgust. After discussing a few more minutes my intention... going back and forth... they finally said they could do it, but it didn't feel right to them. The line grew longer. I felt bad I was "the person" who held up a line for such a petty thing in the 1st place... In the end Kent did say sorry for sounding condescending and would honor the coupon... but the point of no return was passed many minutes prior. I returned the product, thew the coupon away, Armstrong lost a 20+ year customer, and I'm going to write as many reviews against Armstrong as I can. I was publicly humiliated and treated as a 2nd class citizen at a store I used to love to shop at. To think, this all started with a simple coupon to get customers to go to the store... and it worked, I went and came out with this experience. All for $5... Never again. read more

It's very rude customer service , I calling in to ask for the plant is there new shipment coming in and she's not even checking for my request just said no RIT away very not helpful . I love going there but maybe I'm not anymore the phone picking up person is rude disappointment..... read more

Armstrong is always awesome, and my go-to for plants to give as gifts. Today's visit was made even more awesome because we got free live ladybugs! Apparently, they were having a ladybug event, and customers received ladybugs to take home, free of charge. read more

Armstrong is always my favorite place to walk around, nice classical or flamenco music, gorgeous flowers like a garden, and clean bathrooms. They have sommany plants you never see anywhere else, if I could afford to do my whole front and backyard and build a fruit and veggie garden, this is the first place I would go! read more

Was very pleased with Samantha. She was about to tell me what was wrong with plants as well as how to fix them. Very friendly service and knowledgeable. read more

I'm new at gardening and the staff here guided me to what I should and shouldn't plant within my budget. They were so helpful and I've never been to any retail store where the staff go above and beyond on helping me. I will definitely be back read more

Armstrong has always held great value to me as a nursery. And again today, their quality and service has been confirmed. My wife and I were looking for one small fruit bush to plant in a barrel. Penny, at Armstrong, was amazingly helpful. Her knowledge of fruit which is best for our area is extensive. Her guidance on how best to plant and care for the blueberry we purchased was very thorough. AND she was really friendly and interested in what we are doing. The big box stores never have this level of service or knowledge. Penny, you are a true asset to Armstrong in Temecula. Thx for helping us! read more

Love this place. Just recently got into gardening and this spot is a gardeners paradise. So many different plants and beautiful flowers to pick from and organic options too! I grabbed some veggie plants and cacti today. They have the best selection. The employees are super friendly and knowledgeable too. read more

I needed same plants to complete my garden, I went to Low's and Home Depot and immediately left because people were NOT wearing mask and not following the separation rules. We are seniors and people run over you with no consideration. We went to Armstrong and we were VERY impressed with their procedures to keep us safe, practicing 6ft distance before you even got into the store, they only let a small amount of people in at a time and was wiping down everything as people entered and exit. Keep up the GOOD JOB by putting our lives over money. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS read more