If there's an individual who best personifies sustainable landscape practices, permaculture, it's…read moreMike: Unique's, well, rather unique owner. Straightaway, his MO is the antithesis of transactional; it's more zen, quietly high-minded, if you will. A community shaping healthy ecosystems come way before commerce. If you're lucky, you meet Mike. If time allows maybe you get to know him: the little boy he's a caretaker to. The Roadrunner Mike shares his breakfast with. The down-on-their-luck types he's given shelter to. Perhaps someone might've referenced his Saturday radio program. (Mike won't, given his humility.) Or, his Wednesday assistant happens to gift you half a dozen brown and green eggs from the hen who roams the yard. Then it begins to dawn what an honest-to-goodness treasure we have. That is if you get it. Apparently half the Yelp posters don't. Just like our very environs, Mike shouldn't bend to your needs. An issue cited by a couple reviewers--the scattershot hours Mike keeps; "the gate always closed"--is a nonstarter. That owes itself to a 60-something who's forever hustling; taking care of people. Hauling down to San Diego, or up to the Central Valley for increasingly harder-to-find healthy trees. Locals know: When immersing in a desert landscape, patience, being mindful, not to mention showing respect for surroundings allows the beauty to emerge. The payoff comes your way. Without doubt, the same can be said of Mike and Unique.

I wasn't sure what to expect since the reviews seem to be all over the place... but wow what a gem!…read moreIf you want orderly plants all in a row sparkling in plastic perfection like Home Depot, maybe you should go to Home Depot. This is for the folks who like a treasure hunt, maybe the folks who love thrift stores and vintage cars, and see beauty in diversity. Yep, it's a little bit messy, but staffing shortages abound everywhere and here is no exception. We used a gift certificate to pick out a few apple trees and a bunch of sages and other things, which all looked a bit rough around the edges because of the season. Once they got settled in at home they're all thriving, and one sage has even re-bloomed way ahead of schedule. I'm so glad we visited, it was such a treat to see this little oasis!

I hired Veronica for both month-of and day-of wedding coordination services, and unfortunately, my…read moreexperience was very disappointing. Communication and coordination did not meet the expectations that were outlined when I booked her services. I did not receive substantial communication until approximately two weeks before the wedding, and during that time I was still managing vendor communication myself. Additionally, I had to correct information that had been communicated to vendors. Two days before my wedding, Veronica informed me that she had taken on more work than anticipated and would need to step back from some of her responsibilities. Receiving this information so close to the wedding was stressful, especially since I had hired and paid for professional coordination services specifically to alleviate that burden. While the floral aspects of her work were handled adequately, I did not receive the level of coordination and support that I expected from a month-of and day-of coordinator. Several responsibilities that I understood to be part of her role were either not completed or ultimately fell on me, my husband, and our guests to manage. These responsibilities included gathering family members and the wedding party for the rehearsal, leading the rehearsal itself, coordinating our grand entrance, overseeing ceremony music cues, facilitating the cake cutting, dismissing tables for dinner, and maintaining an active presence throughout the wedding to ensure events ran smoothly. Unfortunately, there were multiple times during the wedding when neither we nor our guests could locate Veronica when assistance was needed. In fact, several guests commented afterward that they thought we did not have a wedding coordinator because they rarely saw one present. While our wedding ultimately came together thanks to the efforts of our family, friends, and vendors, this was not the experience I expected after hiring and paying for professional coordination services. What was most disappointing was Veronica's response when concerns were raised after the wedding. Rather than taking accountability for the responsibilities that were not fulfilled, she repeatedly offered excuses and attempted to justify why certain duties were not completed. At no point did I feel that she acknowledged the impact her actions had on our wedding day or accepted responsibility for the shortcomings in the services provided. Instead of addressing my concerns directly, I felt that blame was shifted elsewhere. As a paying client, I expected honesty, accountability, and professionalism when discussing legitimate concerns. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. In the screenshots below, you will find the message Veronica sent me just two days before our wedding, which took place on May 30. I found it very concerning to receive a message from my coordinator at such a critical time stating that she had taken on more than she anticipated and would be stepping back from some of her responsibilities. Again, she made excuses explaining that her job as coordinator is difficult when she is not involved from day 1. Then maybe do not offer month of coordination.. You will also find an email in which Veronica stated that she would be in charge of the ceremony music and that we simply needed to provide a playlist, which we did in the exact order of appearance. Despite previously agreeing to handle this responsibility, she later did not take accountability for the issues that occurred and instead attempted to shift responsibility elsewhere. Also in the email, she writes that she will send out a wedding timeline on May 12th. We received the timeline from Veronica on May 22nd, 1 week before the wedding. I encourage anyone considering booking Veronica to take this review into consideration when making their decision. My intention is not to discourage anyone from working with her, but to share my experience honestly so that future clients can make an informed choice. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I would not recommend her services.

I came across her business while strolling around the shops. She owns a floral business and sells…read moregoodies, candles, healing items up front. I've been having issues with gut health / bloating / unexpected weight gain due to medical issues. The owner was very informative on the products she sells and recommended an item for me. It's been 3 straight days using the item and it has decreased my bloating without having to drink detox teas or bloating pills. I put this business on my recommendations list and advise any JT/YV visitors to come here :)

Just wanted to say Bobby the supervisor was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable. He was able…read moreto find the tools we needed to get the repairs done ourselves in a jiffy. Also, the staff was very kind and took their time to look for the right person who could advise us on our repair. This is why I love Home Depot. They usually have staff members who are experienced and knowledgeable in using the actual products or doing repairs (sprinklers, plumbing, paint, etc.)....or if they're not an expert, they will always search for someone on their team who is that can help instead giving me a generic answer.

I bought a Samsung refrigerator from Home Depot 4 years ago for $1200. The compressor went out last…read moreweek. The repair estimate was $1200! A repair tech said that Samsung makes good TVs, but their refrigerators are junk. I wish I'd known that then. Now you do.

Cactus Mart is one of the coolest garden centers in the area! It's only about 20 minutes from Palm…read moreSprings and makes the perfect stop if you're heading to Joshua Tree National Park. They have an amazing selection of cacti, succulents, and other unique plants, with options for every budget. One of the best parts is that you can dig your own mini cactus for a really affordable price, which makes for a fun and memorable experience. There's plenty of parking, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has a laid-back desert vibe. And whatever you do, keep an eye out for their adorable resident cats--they're part of the charm and make the visit even more enjoyable!

One of my favorite stops every time I come to the area! The owner is so friendly and welcoming, I…read morejust love the vibe here. They have such a unique variety of plants and cacti, I always find something new for my home. The quality of their plants is excellent, they have all grown to thrive. Prices are very fair, I love supporting local businesses like this and hope they continue to stay around for a long time!

I was greeted as soon as I got there (not in the creepy chain store "I don't care" way - but,…read moresomeone who was interested in helping way). I just needed a few plants and Fabian was so helpful and knowledgeable that he made the trip so worthwhile. This will now be the only nursery I'll go to- thank you Fabian, you're awesome!!

Went up there from down south and finally found it ... then wandered around for 25 minutes in 116…read moredegree heat while being ignored .. employees acknowledged us when we arrived, said they'd be right with us then promptly disappeared. I might try it again, since the selection and pricing seemed good - but I won't wait around to be helped.

Cactus Flower Shop provided some of the best customer service I've experienced. I had ordered…read moreflowers for my daughter's senior sports banquet, but after I had already picked them up, the banquet was unexpectedly postponed. Unfortunately, the flowers wouldn't last until the new date. When I called to explain the situation, they immediately offered to create a fresh set of flowers for the rescheduled banquet. They truly went above and beyond to make sure our senior girls were celebrated on their special night. It's rare to find a business that leads with kindness and genuinely cares about its customers. I'm so grateful for their generosity and exceptional service. I highly recommend Cactus Flower Shop!

I want to thank this shop for referring me to a florist closer to the area I needed. My delivery…read morewas a bit far from them. They didn't have to do that. It was very much appreciated though. I recommend them on their kind service. Their website looks great as well.

Who would have imagined a landscaping rock dealer could be fun?…read more First off, they had the decomposed granite we needed at an excellent price and delivered very fast. That was why we went there. But they also sell marble slabs (needed for our kitchen reno) and other things in their little shop. It's not fancy but it's perfect. And Kyle is friendly, knowledgeable, and just a delight to deal with. Haven't met Gary but we feel very confident with Kyle. Funny enough, it was Kiersten from Rodeo Pest Control who recommended this place, which indicates these are strong local business with pride in their work and care for the community. The corporate world has gotten pretty ugly lately so we really wanted to go local. Turns out the prices, service, and knowledge are all way better when you do! At least here!

These are good businessmen and wonderful neighbors. My go-to place for gravel. Kyle in particular…read moreis helpful and efficient.