Very pleased with Plantopia. Kamran is our dude, and he's amazing. The plants and planters he…read moreplaced in our home are perfect, and really bring our place to life. The monthly service is great, and all our plants always look spectacular. They do a great job of changing out plants that have issues or have run their course. They spend a good amount of time on-site with us making sure we know what to expect from our plants, and giving us suggestions for improvements and additions. Would give them 10 stars if possible.

Plantopia is a joy to work with! They are professional, thorough, and they take their time to…read moreeducate customers like me who don't know much about plants! During our installation, the team was hustling, but smiles never left their faces. They gave direction on placement to make sure the plants would thrive as much as possible, and offered up fresh ideas too. I have been very happy with Kamran and his whole team! We have many, many plants in our office and Kamran really helped to make sure all spaces flowed well. There is a slightly different look in the lobby compared to the rest of the building and it all looks beautiful. Thank you, Kamran, Al, and the rest of the Plantopia team!

I love coming to this place to walk round and just be amazed at the beauty and artistry here. I…read moresometimes get ideas to be creative based of what I see here or swing by to grab a plant or 2, or 3. The staff is darling and they generally have what I need. A cool place hidden in plain sight. I'll have to edit post later with photos.

I love the selection of succulents that they have. Beautiful grounds. The workers are knowledgeable…read moreand very helpful. I love Barrels and Branches. I live in East County, so drought tolerant plants are what I have to have. Beautiful succulent arrangements. Healthy plants.

We're really happy with how our turf project turned out. The finished result looks fantastic and…read morecompletely transformed our backyard! Rich and his team was great to work with throughout the process, especially patient while we completed other work needed before installation. Communication was solid and everything came together smoothly once the project got going. Overall, we're very satisfied with both the quality of the work and the end result, and would definitely recommend them.

A little late of posting my review but I wanted to say that Eric is wonderful to work with. He…read morestays by what he says and he will fix anything that is wrong. It was unfortunate that my side fence got damaged by the workers but Eric made it right and got me a new fence. The turf work was excellent and Eric even says I don't expect payment unless you are satisfied. Really stand up guy and I appreciate his honesty and dedication. From getting a quote to the end results, he took pictures and kept me in the loop when I was out of town. I highly recommend him and would refer him in a heart beat. His prices are competitive and fair as well.

My mom and I loved going to Cuffel Farms! It's an airplant paradise!! It was our favorite airplant…read morestore! I've moved out of SD since and haven't found an airplant spot like this! Cuffel Farms is definitely one of the things I miss most in SD! The variety of airplants Andy has is amazing and the prices are so reasonable! He is also so friendly and patient in answering all airplant care questions! I used to have to buy airplants to replenish the airplants I've killed, but now, I'm able to care for them and keep them alive better. Will definitely be back here when I can! Definitely has lots of instagramable spots! If you love plants and love a beautiful ambiance, then definitely check this place out!

Andy, the wonderful owner of Cuffel Farms, could not be any easier to work with. He is informative…read moreand kind! I was a little worried about which plants to purchase because I don't have a green thumb, but Andy answered all of my questions! I'm now a loyal customer because the product quality and customer service are unparalleled. Unlike other shops, Andy keeps his prices fair--I've seen other shops that have triple the prices for the same product. It is evident that he loves what he does, and wants other people to love plants as well. Also, I felt very comfortable shopping there during this whole pandemic. The space is outside and Andy wore a mask the whole time.

California Farm and Garden designed and installed my back yard about 2 months ago. The whole…read moreprocess was seamless, communication was smooth, the price was reasonable. I love Paige's design and how it came to fruition. I love her choices of the flowers and edibles and how they were laid out in the garden. The garden looks nicer and fuller each day. We and a bunch of birds have been enjoying it every single day. It is just so beautiful. Highly recommend Paige and her team. If you have a garden dream, talk to them!

One of the most wonderful things that happened to me last year when I came back to SD after 8 years…read morewas to find out that at my work campus was a farm and every Monday there is a stand for the employees in Campus Point with vegetables from such farm (The Green Acre restaurant sources from them). I found out that California Farm and Garden (formerly Urban Plantations, that I knew from before I left) was behind the operations. I can only comment on the corporate farm that I have mentioned and all is fantastic. From the super cool young farmer girls and my favorite guy, always teaching us how to compost or what varieties of vegetables they grow with smiles and dedication, to the bounty we get every week. The farm is beautiful and well tended and everyone can have a picnic, see the farmers in action (working in the field) and admire the flowers. We get to take from mini bouquets home too! Hats off for this wonderful design and management and the effort everyone put to make everyone happier and healthier.

Unpleasant & unprofessional experience over a 4-month, $100K+ job. The *crew* (the guys actually…read moredoing the work) did a decent job overall, which is the only reason I'm rating 2 stars, but the rest of our time working with Patty and Andie was nothing but awful stress and I would strongly suggest that you hire someone else. They rolled out the red carpet to charm us and get us under contract, and then were treated as last priority. We did everything we could think of to improve communication with them, but they just didn't seem to care about anything other than getting the job done as quickly and cheaply as possible so that they could get paid. Patty and Andie flat-out lied to us many times over the course of our project. The first and biggest lie from Patty was that she would be on the job site every day to make sure things were going along well and make sure our questions were answered. She's repeated this lie in social media videos. After we got under contract, she immediately went on a month-long vacation w/out telling us, leaving us confused as the crew started demolition on our property. When she got back, she showed up at best twice a month to film instagram selfies. Andie said she would be at the site every other day, which was laughable. It's not clear to me what was keeping them so busy, but clearly we were not a priority. There was zero attention to detail. They mis-measured constantly. Ordered too many materials and charged us for their mistake. Then they ordered too little material for our deck which caused weeks of delays, and an inconsistent color in the planks. They constantly would put things into the ground in the wrong location and I'd have to go ask them to move it. They threw away an entire cord of firewood that I had planned to burn, and it was like pulling teeth just getting them to just apologize for it. We went out of our way to be understanding and easy to work with, and that respect was never returned. The crew left trash everywhere on our property throughout the project. They damaged our stucco and never repaired it (even after I called them out on it). And when the project was complete, not only was there trash all over our property, but Patty just texted us with "... we are done with your project. Let me know if you have any questions." That was followed by a text asking for the last payment. Not a single "thank you". Not a single "nice working with you". Not a single "are you happy with everything?". Landscaping can be very expensive and stressful. Do yourself a favor and spend your hard-earned money with someone that will treat you and your project with the respect that it deserves.

Many years ago I laughed and laughed at a comic strip in the newspaper (remember newspapers?) in…read morewhich a character showed off her new wristwatch to her friends. "It's an Albert Einstein watch. Not only does it tell you what time it is, it tells you why." I'm going to tell you how great IEED is, and then I'm going to tell you why. But I'm no Einstein. I'm just a very satisfied customer. We bought a house in Carlsbad. We didn't care for the landscaping. So we looked around for a company that could work with us to re-landscape our new home. My wife found IEED, and they came over to talk to us. By the time our initial interview was done, we had decided we wanted them to do the job. They gave us an estimate and a proposal. We loved it. We signed the contract and they did the work. We are very happy. It was a huge job. We wanted old vegetation taken out and new installed. We wanted people to be able to see the house from the street, and we didn't want a thicket of overgrown greenery blocking views in either direction. In IEED's proposal, they pointed out that one of the reasons the existing landscape was that way was that everything was too sloping, too slanted. They proposed to terrace the property, so that it was a series of flat spaces held up by retaining walls, with stairsteps joining them. We would never have thought of this, but it's done now and we love it. The people are great, and design is great, and we are really looking forward to just being in it. OK, why are they great? Because the owner/ringleader/boss, Patricia, has it all in one brain. She's an artist, a visionary, a project manager, a team leader, and a source of endless positive energy. And she buys donuts for her hard-working crew. Her young sidekick/assistant, Andrea, shows signs of being every bit as good. There's no need for the design department to have meetings with the construction department because it's all the same person. The construction manager doesn't have to say to the designer "I don't think that will be possible" because the construction manager *is* the designer. Lots of designers try to manage construction, and lots of construction managers try to design. Patricia Jones of IEED actually succeeds. Brilliantly. Half a dozen times while I was watching the crew do the work, I thought "Wow! These people are so skilled, so talented!". It's not just the boss that's great--it's the whole company. I feel a certain obligation to say something that's not effusively positive, so I'll say that I find the name of the company to be so long and preposterous I can't bring myself to say it out loud.

I'd been battling water clarity issues in my koi pond for over 30 years, when I recently found SD…read morePond & Garden. Bryan listened to my concerns, asked about my equipment setup, and recommended the exact right combination of intakes, pump, filter, and UV light. Rather than do the DIY thing again, Justin came to my home and completed a totally perfect removal and replacement, and almost immediately my water popped clear. The system has been running over a month, and with a bit of spot-on consultation from Katy, I've never enjoyed my koi pond as much! I'm adding some special-order hybrid water lilies that Stanley recommended, and can't wait to see them in my pond.

Day 1 of retirement and decided to show the wife that I can be handy, and that I'm worth putting on…read moreher health insurance lol. Long story short, our little waterfall needed a new submersible pump but it had to have a little more power while keeping the same size as well, so it would fit in the catch basin. The lady who helped me, was able to find the perfect match. Came home plugged it in and voilà. It worked like a charm. Thank you !

A unique nursery tucked into the Mission Hills neighborhood. The grounds slope and ascend leading…read moreto different varieties of trees, bushes, indoor plants, flower packs, herbs and vegetables. I love taking a nice long walk throughout the grounds. Entering from the west side of the nursery, you'll find a variety of planter pots- ceramic, clay and plastic. Years ago I bought a unique concrete planter, and I forgot to check if there were others this time. Don't be surprised if you hear clucking. No, it isn't in your mind, chickens run free here. Meander at will. Ask someone if you need assistance. Grab a low price snack across from the cashier, if you're hungry. Free street parking, walk, bicycle. Top notch customer service. Moderate prices.

Brenna at Mission Hills Nursery deserves a shoutout for her phenomenal customer service and plant…read moreexpertise. This is the second time she has helped me with one of my plants. The first was when a healthy plant needed repotting, and the most recent was when I brought in a struggling plant that needed some extra care and guidance. She is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about helping both her customers and their plants thrive. I left feeling supported, guided, and grateful for her advice. Mission Hills Nursery is lucky to have her!