Custom Raised Gardens

Great selection for less common plants. Health plants, good prices, quality plants and goods…read more Good customer service. There are knowledable staff on site to assist with questions or purchases. Convenient potting media purchase. Pay the register, drive around to the loading zone and they load the bags into your car for you. I love to come here during bareroot season (Jan-March). They carry a huge variety of tree, berries, grapes, and although the plants cost more than your big box store but there is a huge difference in quality. Large selection of roses in late May, early June. It's fun to shop here. Some of the nursery has uneven ground or loose gravel so be mindful. Make sure to subscribe to their email newsletter for monthlh coupons (as well as garden knowledge and recipes).

Bizarre experience! I used to like this place - though the…read moreprices are high, they have a large selection, and staff were generally friendly. Not today. When arriving, I went to the restroom to pee (I am 67 and have prostate issues, and just wanted to be comfortable while I shopped) and, seeing a sign on both the outside and inside that said "Please keep the door shut - because of A/C" and seeing a lock, I locked the door for privacy (too). There is just urinal and one stall. When I was standing at the urinal there was suddenly the loudest banging on a door I'd ever heard in my life. I thought it must be some kind of emergency so I went, holding my pants up, since I didn't have time to zip them. I opened it, and said "What's up?!" and the young man with dark green Green Thumb shirt - heavyset, brown hair, 30/40-ish? - said very aggressively, yelling, "It's a public restroom, that's why theres more than one stall !!!" and proceeded to wash in the sink for 5 minutes or so (I retreated to the stall to try and finish my business). So... because there' a urinal and a stall you are not supposed to lock it? Why is there a lock? I don't get it... He must have either been having a very very bad day, was mentally unbalanced, or just a ver very angry person. I was in shock. I think it's time to find another nursery...

Twin Oaks Ranch Nursery

(9 reviews)

I purchased 8 trees from Marty out at Twin oaks Nursery and couldn't be happier! Nice, healthy…read moretrees at a great price! Yes, Marty is a bit quirky and there is no signage indicating where the business is (look for the black mailbox marked 2727) but he is very knowledgeable and has a large variety of plants and trees. I was looking for podocarpus trees which Marty had posted on Craigslist. I didn't realize his business was by appointment only, but he graciously helped me anyway. Since Marty is a grower, he picked out 8 beautiful and well-matched trees from his stock and helped me load them. If you can't find what you are looking for, give Marty a call.

Marty was incredibly knowledgeable, wonderful to chat with and he delivered us 25 fantastic trees!…read moreWe can't wait to go back and pick out more!

Buena Creek Nursery

(23 reviews)

Great service and selection! Josephine (sp?) was very helpful in figuring out plants for several…read moredifferent areas of our yard. We will be back!

Small nursery and didn't have many flowering plants but I ended up purchasing 6 plants for my front…read moregarden. The girl that assisted me was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and I appreciated the time she took with me explaining why I might want, or not want, different plants. She loaded them all into my car and thanked me for stopping and purchasing.

Clausen Nursery

4.8

(107 reviews)

Place has lots of reasonably priced trees, shrubs. Large selection and Kyle gave great customer…read moreservice. I've already recommended it to friends. Parking is good and easy to find. Can't wait to see how my trees bare fruit.

This is a great place to come and enjoy a wide variety of fruit trees. They have a great selection…read moreand some of the best prices we have found. The service is the best you can find anywhere! We have about 40 of their trees and keep coming back for more.

Buena Creek Gardens

4.5

(30 reviews)

This was a very whimsical place. I was expecting the store to be open, as per their schedule, but…read moreit was not, and I felt a bit like in a wild area to be discovered where no one controls who enter the premises (which is good, people are working cutting trees and doing chores and they let you be there taking pictures or just enjoying the nature). I liked this wild component and especially the parrots. They were fun, I was talking more than them and sometimes it was almost impossible to have a conversation with them. I think they understand Spanish better, so we exchange some greetings in my native language;). Lots of greenery but, as others have commented, a bit on the rundown side. There was a food truck which was a nice touch. Parking was easy at the corner, although it is easy to miss. I will go back, is a different kind of nursery I would say.

A-tisket, A- tasket, a place to fill your basket!…read more Buena Creek Gardens is an idyllic property located in San Marcos, California. This is not your typical cookie cutter nursery. Instead you have a natural setting consisting of large trees, meandering paths and a few live animals to keep you entertained while you shop for things for your own home or garden. You will find flowers, plants, and other unique gift items. The property is set up to host private events, such as farm style dinners, weddings and other artistic functions. One event I have seen is yoga in the gardens. If you are looking for a beautiful place to explore in NCSD, this is a wonderful place to go. You can even pick up some fresh goat milk on your visit! #FillYourBasket #BuenaCreekGardens #GoatMilk

Briggs Nursery & Tree

3.3

(116 reviews)

Puechaswd Manzanita dr hurd 5 gal $20 love ir. Growing quickly and healthy. Wo happY with service…read morequality and variety. Will get mine to work pickerung mango tree here.

Great prices & exceptional customer service.weve been customers for yrs & keep coming back. Special…read moreshout out to Courtney, Lauren, Zoe & Nate for being extra helpful.

Moon Valley Nurseries

4.0

(791 reviews)

I recommend Moon Valley Nursery to anyone. If you are…read morelandscaping your home or just want a plant. Marquez is your go to guy. Extremely knowledgeable and a great personality

I had a great experience here! The nursery is beautiful! As soon as we arrived we were greeted by…read moreMarquez, who helped us through the whole process. He was super nice and incredibly knowledgeable about plants. Will definitely come back.

Sunsol Nursery

4.8

(41 reviews)

This place is AWESOME! A hidden gem in Escondido. This nursery has a wide variety of plants to…read morechoose from. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to help me select the correct plants for my yard. Their prices are unbeatable and they accept cash/Venmo.

Good selections and inexpensive in this nursery compared to name brand nurseries. The gentleman was…read morehelpful and friendly in helping us with plant selections. We planted the plants in our home and they are doing well.

Discovery Island Palms

5.0

(39 reviews)

I had a short list of palms that appealed to me from a recent trip to Costa Rica and a couple…read moretypically grown in Florida. I figured there was very little chance of these being sold around here. After showing Joe the list he said "yup got them. Let me show you." I was absolutely taken aback. He had everything, including well grown, very rare species. Many of his trees he grows from his seeds. An amazing place that will eventually take all of my retirement money. I can't wait to return back!!!

Joe is incredibly knowledgeable. His expertise and selection of exotic palms is second to none in…read moreSan Diego County. Highly recommend!

Javier Flowers & Garden

4.5

(74 reviews)

After going to a few nursery looking for some succulent plants, I was recommended to come to…read moreJavier's nursery. Right on arrival we were greeted by friendly staff. They were very attentive and accommodating. They recommended different succulents based on what we were looking for. As you can see from our pictures, this is exactly what we were going for. This is a family owned business and you can tell that they care for their customers and their plants. I would definitely be back and I will recommend Javier Flower and Garden to my family and friends.

This place has quit a lot of plants and trees. The person who sold us our mulberry tree, persimmon…read moretree, and passionfruits was so nice.

Coughlin Windows & Doors

(589 reviews)

We had the windows changed in our master bedroom by Coughlin Windows last year for more…read moresoundproofing (and also because the windows were fairly old/original from the 90s). I reached out to a few vendors, and Coughlin was by far the most helpful and informative. The whole process went smoothly, Kevin was very friendly and easy to work with; he provided the most information on what type of windows to get for our situation. He was very responsive and answered any questions we had. They also had very reasonable prices and detailed quotes. My husband told me on the day of installation, they were punctual, efficient and completed the window replacements on time. We got Simonton laminated double paned windows, and although they haven't blocked out as much sound as I hoped, they actually help a good deal with lowering hot temperatures in that room in the summer. It's been about a year and the windows still look great and work well (they're also much easier to slide open than our old windows). I would definitely recommend them!

Amazing experience with Coughlin windows and doors. I had 10 windows and two sliders installed on…read morethe 17th of this month and was pleasantly surprised with how efficient and well prepared the installation. Crew operated. The entire installation was completed in one day with everything cleaned and finished to perfection. It has been my pleasure to have such an excellent experience. I can only wish all my projects could be accomplished as efficiently as Coughlin.

Door Dorks

(494 reviews)

Nate is a rockstar dork!…read more Came to our home explained everything and im glad they sent us their #1 installer. My only complaint he was about 7 minutes late which held us up slightly but not a super big deal. I guess they really squeeze their performers. Now we have a new smart garage door - super quiet everythings aligned and even has remote camera and operation. Thanks again Nate / door dorks!

Came and did a comprehensive inspection and then made the necessary repairs…read more I feel good about the work they Did.

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Michelle K.

1

7

10 years ago

I received my custom order today and could not be happier! Although they specialize in creating amazing garden areas, Peter's craftsmanship is worth showing off inside of my home. I have been seeking a cabinet for a wall in my kitchen and they delivered on exactly what I needed. It looks great and I could not happier with the results. I highly recommended this company for those seeking a custom cabinet. I now have a place to place my case of bananas and they no longer have to sit on the floor! And the shelves are removable which makes it even better. I am talking my friend into placing an order for a custom kitchen island. Sofia is such a doll and pleasure working with, they make a great team. After the delivery Peter took the time to look at a small project I have going on in my backyard as they also do cool custom concrete pavers and firepits. Give them a call! read more

Latecia H.

0

1

4

10 years ago

The bench arrived nicely packaged, and we finished assembly quickly, minus the granite counter-top, as it was being cut. It is very nice, and we really think you did an excellent job. Thanks for using my drawings to build exactly what we needed. We did have to do one minor modification. The small shelf and back-splash on the 4' unit conflicted with the electrical outlet, so we ended up rearranging it a bit, but you'll see that in the pictures, it was easy to do. Excellent craftsmanship!. Thanks again for all your hard work! It is wonderful! Your stuff is much better than most of the retail manufactures are offering, and reasonably priced as well. I will definitely post images of your potting bench on my Houzz listing so that I can direct more traffic your way. Talk with you soon, Jim and Latecia H. read more

Wendy W.

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1

0

8 years ago

I love my garden beds... I purchased 8 of the 4' X 8' X 16"and 1 4' X 4' x 16" and they are simply beautiful!! I purchased a potting bench with soil tray and will be sealing it next week. Peter was wonderful to work with; my order shipped 3 weeks after it was placed.. 2 pieces were damaged in shipping and Peter sent replacement pieces within 3 days. I wish I could post a pic.. They truely are just perfect.. prices totally reasonable.. Please let me know if you expand your line of products to arbours.. I'm older and it will take me a bit too get them all sealed, put together and filled but justknow this is the garden I've always wanted... Thank you read more

Treva S.

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5

0

8 years ago

Wonderful experience!!! I'm a Landscape Architect and recently completed a design with a vegetable garden for my client! I started doing research to find (3) garden boxes...all very ugly and very expensive UNTIL I FOUND PETER AT CUSTOM RAISED GARDENS!!!! He was kind and extremely easy to work with from beginning to end! He responded and communicated often answering all my questions. His craftsmanship is top notch and he delivered the most beautiful boxes on time and cost friendly to my clients door!!! I will definitely order again! Treva read more

Alona L.

0

1

11 years ago

I order 10 beds in rustic finish and now I'm ordering two more. Love how they look and how they were made. I covered them in wood sealant inside and out and hope to have them for a long time. Just love my garden even though it is not finished yet. Peter is quick professional and friendly. I recommend business with him for everyone. read more

Ricardo A.

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2

0

11 years ago

AWESOME looking beds and great quality!!! Highly recommend Custom Raised Gardens. I have a less than perfect shaped area and Peter was able to customize 4 beds to fit the area perfectly. Look forward to many great years of gardening! read more

Paige M.

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2

0

12 years ago

This company is amazing!! I have been looking for the right design and quality to design my yard with....I bought 2 benches and will definitely buy more products from them..! read more

Stacey R.

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8

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11 years ago

The beds are gorgeous and actually look better in person! I would recommend Custom Raised Gardens to all my friends!

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