First time we used Yelp for a project. It was convenient that there were numerous messages that…read morewere sent out to various tree specialists. Noe Pablo was the most thorough in messaging through the Yelp app, so my husband and I chose him. I had 2 medium-sized fruit trees I needed to transfer from my parent's home in Southeast San Diego to mine in North County. I took pictures and he gave us a very reasonable price. We also decided to also add another service to take out our palm tree. There were a couple of mishaps such as: The day he was scheduled to take out the palm tree, he was a no-show and my husband had to call him an hour after he was supposed to arrive. Then, the day after that incident, was the fruit tree transfer. He and his team forgot to bring their dolly. Thank goodness my Dad had one so they borrowed it, but now we have the burden in taking it back. Despite these mishaps, Noe was very knowledgeable and professional in his mannerisms. The day of the fruit tree transfer, he and his team arrived in a timely manner, was efficient and did a great job overall. We were very pleased and will definitely use him again if we have another project.

Paublo and his team did a great job. We look forward to having them back to plant sone fruit trees.read more

AVBG is definitely a "hidden gem" in North County San Diego. It's a beauuutiful place for…read morereflection, relaxation and recharging. I looove its vision of bringing together people, nature, and art while at the same time being educational and inspirational. I had the pleasure of meeting Rusti, the Garden Manager. She is super duper friendly and very helpful. Thank you for personally showing me where the Zen Garden is located!! This sanctuary also has a lot to offer besides the themed gardens like walking trails, scenic views, interactive areas, gift shop and special events just to name some of the awesomeness. Good to know that you can even rent it out! I highly recommend it to the Yelp Community :-) FYI: $5 Fee for Non-Members

Great outdoor spaces with lots of nature to enjoy. My favorite is the covered table overlooking…read morethe pond. There an admission fee, but very reasonable considering you're supporting a great cause. We'll be shore to come back with more time to enjoy all the garden sections.

The most beautiful venue for a wedding with stunning indoor and outdoor photo opportunities and…read moreelegant decor. However, I was very unimpressed with the food. There were at least six guests who requested vegan meals and were served a simple curry over rice. The salad was not vegan, the dessert was not vegan, and even the vegetables were cooked in butter, making them unsuitable as well. Meanwhile, other guests had multiple dish options to choose from. For such a high end wedding venue, the lack of consideration for dietary restrictions was extremely disappointing. The food overall felt like the weakest part of an otherwise beautiful experience, and it is the only reason I would hesitate to recommend this venue.

Beautiful wedding venue! Not huge place but just lovely with a very romantic feel with twinkling…read morelights, tunnels and a tree swing that sets the stage for an amazing wedding. The bathrooms are very clean but small with only two stalls for women and a powder room for one. Somehow I never had to wait long so that's good. Loved the unique seating under the trees and the overall environment is breathtaking The food was yummy and loved the appetizers. The family style dinner was fun and made you talk to other people as you passed food around. I really enjoyed the wedding and this venue did not disappoint.

Josue arrived on time for my estimate. We walked the grounds discussing what needed to be done on…read morelots of overgrowth. He arrived with his crew on time and they got to work right away and were very focused throughout the day. Very happy with the overall job and they were so good that my neighbor hired them for tree work after seeing how well they did at my house. I've since hired them for recurring service at a fair price. The initial job took about 6 hours. Very satisfied.

Zion took great care of our home in Oceanside every week for many years before we sold our home…read more Highly recommend their services. Very friendly and great at what they do!

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...

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).

We couldn't be happier with Garden Rhythms and the incredible work Steve did designing and…read moreinstalling our succulent landscape. Steve is an absolute artist with color, texture, form, and overall design. He has an exceptional eye for combining different succulents in a way that feels balanced, unique, and more like living art. Steve's relationships with boutique private growers allows him to source unusual, high-quality specimen plants and varieties. If you are looking for a succulent or drought-tolerant landscape, I HIGHLY recommend Garden Rhythms. Steve's artistic vision, plant knowledge, rare sourcing connections, and attention to detail made all the difference. FIVE stars without hesitation!!

I have about an 1/2 acre that was sorely in need of landscaping. Steve provided support at every…read morestep of the way in creating a beautiful sanctuary. I wanted walking places, sitting areas and succulents, as well as an herb garden and vegetable garden. Success in all areas. There were challenges with sewer line problems in the middle of the project and the crew worked around this work very professionally, even as I was having a melt down. Steve and his crew are very professional and his enthusiasm for the project showed through. I cannot recommend Steve enough.

Clean up of front corner of yard. Was fast and left the space very clean, too. Removed a lot of a…read morevery difficult to remove Carrotwood.

Carmelo came over to my house, to provide us with an estimate for the services his landscape…read morebusiness offer. He arrived on time on the day we had set up for the meeting. After a long conversation I can see he is very knowledgably and has an extended experience on the Landscape/Hardscape business. I did not hired him for now, I had to put muy project on hold and when the time is appropriate I will contact him to work on my pending project. My rating is to acknowledge the way he handled his business, responding to messages promptly and respecting and complying with the scheduled meeting with us.

The care our relative got was excellent. Very warm and caring nursing team. They accommodated his…read moredietary needs, meals on time, facilities clean. We used their services for one year.

Our father's last few months and holidays were filled with attention, care and love. My sister and…read moreI realized that our 96 year old father would need senior, residential care last August. We discovered The Gardens By The Sea, toured and soon moved our father into a comfortable room. It was an adjustment for him, but he was well cared for, still welcomed many visiting friends and family, enjoyed the weekly entertainment groups, the delicious food as well as the Turner Classic Movie channel on their cable. Elsa and staff were friendly, detailed and professional. Owner, David Cooper, was often present to say "Hello" and ask if all was good. We definitely made a wise decision for the benefit of everyone in our family. Thanks to everyone at The Gardens by the Sea! J&J

Eduardo (and his team) is awesome to work with. He's professional, respectful, and reliable. It's…read moregreat work at a very fair price with quality ownership backing it all up so it's done right.

Excellent job. His workers are very efficent and do a great job. Usedthem for general yard work and…read moremaintenance.

Manuel has been taking care of my yard for about 5 years now, and I couldn't ask for more. A great…read moreguy, a fantastic price and he keeps my yard looking great!

I recently moved to Carlsbad, and the home which I purchased was 12 years old. The previous owner…read moreleft my Manuel Valentine's business card and said that Manual had been taking care of the lawn & garden for the last 4 years, since he first purchased the home. I spoke with Manuel the first weekend I was in the house in June, and he sounded like a nice fellow. Manuel made several suggestions of trimming & planting that he'd been wanting to do, and all of them sounded like excellent ideas. We discussed a very very reasonable price, and he agreed to start the following week. Mr. Valentine is licensed (CA Lic #29140), well referenced, extremely hard working, talented, and a genuinely nice guy. His English is excellent, he's reliable, very willing to tackle any task in the yard, and gets the job done in a fraction of the time (1/3 or 1/5th or 1/10th) it would take the normal homeowner to do the same job. Manuel takes tremendous pride in his work. When I told him how beautiful the roses were, he told me he'd planted them himself, 5 years ago, and has been giving them tender loving care ever since. In fact, he has been the sole gardener for the home since it was built in 2002, and he maintains many of the neighbors' yards as well. I've had a handful of gardeners over the years who start off the first or 2nd visits very well, and then quickly decline to "blow and go" around the yard. Manuel is not one of those lackadaisical "blow and go" gardeners, and I appreciate his work so much, that I created this Yelp review. Along with gardening, he also does lawn maintenance, drains & sprinklers, planting, and bush & shrub & palm removals. I could not be happier with his work, and I will be referring all of my neighbors who are not yet using Manuel's skills to him as well. You can't go wrong with hiring Manuel Valentine. There is no harder working gardener in N.San Diego County.