This review is two years in the making! I've been a regular Ladera customer since moving to Belmont…read moreand love visiting their garden and gift shop. The staff is so friendly, knowledgable, and helpful! They have the cutest gifts, whether you're looking for a housewarming gift, new baby gift, work secret santa, birthday, etc. This shop is sort of hidden -- a hidden gem -- behind the Carlmont Shopping Center, but it's for the best because they always have enough parking back there. It's a lovely place to walk around, be surrounded by nature, and get inspiration for your own space. My indoor plants and my outside patio have never looked better thanks to Ladera!

Work near the area and happened to wander around and saw they had plants. Went inside to see some…read moreif they had any plants to add to my collection. They have outdoor and indoor plants available. As I kept walking in, they also have a store inside with random cute things like candles, decorations, jewelry, baby clothes etc. Smelled nice and clean inside. Saw staff taking care of the outdoor plants. So I found a cute plant but when I got to the cashier to pay, I asked if she happens to know or see if they had a bigger version. To my surprise she answered with "what we have out there is what have. Have you seen a bigger a version?" Honey, I wouldn't have asked if I saw one wouldn't I? Kind of disappointed with her reply. But maybe she's new not sure what the situation is. They have plenty of succulents to choose from if you're into them. The prices for the plants were fair.

I used to like this as they have a rich selection of flag stone and landscape bricks but no longer…read more-- they now hardly have any of those selections. Disappointed

Stopped by today with my contractors cause I couldn't decide on the gravels I had in mind for my…read morehouse project. I posting this review because this is kind of my go to spot when it comes to my projects and I was helped previously by JD he was in trucks last time he helped me out and today he was at the gate. Anyway this guy always comes thru for me . He is professional, and gives awesome and valuable feedback no matter where he is . Thanks for your insight bro . My contractors and I where butting heads for a minute just trying to make a decision. Good looking out . For anyone who takes the time to actually read reviews JD is the go to guy at Lyngso .

I don't have pictures but these ladies are AWESOME! Very helpful too. Attending a memorial…read moreservice in the area and just looking for a simple keepsake for the family. They are making a large glass bowl terrarium using requested succulents and crystals! I know it will be easy to keep after the service! The folks here are easy to work with - they do delivery for a small fee. Make great suggestions and open 7 days a week!

I went to their shop on a Monday and Ordered a funeral arrangement /spray for a Friday service at…read morethe church for a total of $360. I chose the Paradise spray as the young man who had passed away really liked Hawaii. I asked the young lady that took the order whether it's large or if I pay more would it be larger and she said all the sprays are the same size and if you pay more, they would just add more flowers but the size would be the same. So, I asked her to charge me more for more flowers $300 and go from there. Told her it's for a young man who has passed away and I want it to be special. After calling someone to make sure they can do this arrangement due to the fact that they were very busy with weddings that weekend, She assured me that it would be done and made special. She even said that they have all the flowers in-season to be able to make this spray. At he church service on Friday I was so EMBARRASSED by the arrangement. It was small and not balanced (maybe it was missing the leaves around it... not sure) but it looked terrible or maybe the florist just didn't take the time to arrange in properly. I think they should not take additional business when they cannot handle it. I know the cost of a funeral spray does not compare to the revenue they get for a wedding but this was important to me and I wanted something special for my loved one. Unfortunately I did not get a chance to take a picture because I did not want anyone associating those flowers with me. After calling the store, a couple of people (Regina and then Mark) called me back and just apologized; At first offering to refund me 50% but then rescinding that offer. Their messages mentioned that I was charged appropriately for the arrangement and they would contact me but I never heard back after leaving my review. There should be better training of their staff when a customer orders so they do not give the wrong information about the size of an arrangement and also, not take on additional business when they cannot handle it. Think twice about ordering a one-off arrangement from here; their focus is only on big-ticket revenue from weddings.

As contractors, we purchase hardscape materials on a regular basis and constantly compare prices…read moreacross multiple suppliers in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, Garden Supply Hardscapes has become one of the most overpriced suppliers we've seen. Over the past several years, we've watched their prices increase year after year, far beyond what we've experienced at competing suppliers. At this point, many of their products are approaching double the price of comparable materials sold elsewhere. We understand that prices can increase over time, but the difference has become impossible to justify. To make matters worse, they also charge an additional fee if you don't purchase a full pallet. That policy might make sense from a business standpoint, but when it's combined with prices that are already significantly higher than the competition, it feels like customers are being penalized simply for not buying in bulk. As professionals in the industry, we have every reason to support local suppliers, but pricing has to remain competitive. We can't justify paying such a substantial premium for the exact same materials that are available elsewhere for considerably less. We have taken our business to other suppliers that offer better pricing, more transparent policies, and greater value for contractors. Unless Garden Supply makes significant changes to its pricing strategy, we won't be returning or recommending them to other professionals in the industry.

As contractors, we purchase hardscape materials on a regular basis and constantly compare prices…read moreacross multiple suppliers in the Bay Area. Unfortunately, Garden Supply Hardscapes has become one of the most overpriced suppliers we've seen. Over the past several years, we've watched their prices increase year after year, far beyond what we've experienced at competing suppliers. At this point, many of their products are approaching double the price of comparable materials sold elsewhere. We understand that prices can increase over time, but the difference has become impossible to justify. To make matters worse, they also charge an additional fee if you don't purchase a full pallet. That policy might make sense from a business standpoint, but when it's combined with prices that are already significantly higher than the competition, it feels like customers are being penalized simply for not buying in bulk. As professionals in the industry, we have every reason to support local suppliers, but pricing has to remain competitive. We can't justify paying such a substantial premium for the exact same materials that are available elsewhere for considerably less. We have taken our business to other suppliers that offer better pricing, more transparent policies, and greater value for contractors. Unless Garden Supply makes significant changes to its pricing strategy, we won't be returning or recommending them to other professionals in the industry.

I worked with Eddie's Gardening to complete some HOA required landscaping and was very pleased with…read morethe service and willingness to review HOA requirements and find the most cost effective and pleasing outcome available. Thanks Eddie!

This place is great if you are looking for various rocks for your garden. They have a huge…read moreselection, offer samples and you can get a massive bag (60lbs or so) for $10-$20. I had been buying some rocks from some local garden shops and they were way more expensive, and I didn't really need fancy polished rocks I wanted more raw rocks. You drive in and can load your car first and then pay or get a trolly to pull things around. Staff outside were helpful as things were all over the place. When you leave you go through a gate and they check your trunk to confirm what you bought. I needed a bunch of rocks for my garden and I got a lot and will go back for more.

This place is really gone down hill. First of all, don't ask them what kind of stone they…read morerecommended. I learned the hard way. And they do not take ANY returns. So, you need to figure out what you need. Most of time, I buy less, and need to go back for more, Otherwise your stuck. When I can, I go to other establishments. that offer returns.

The shop is adorable and has a great vibe. They have lots of cute planters. In fact, I saw the…read morecutest BUNNY planter and had to have it. The only downside was that the Pilea involucrata 'Moon Valley' I wanted was a bit too small and looked awkward in it. Luckily, the owner was incredibly kind and offered to upsize the pot so it would fit perfectly and saved the day. Extremely happy with my purchase! In general, I think the shop could have a larger plant selection (lack of selection could be a seasonal thing?). I liked a lot of the planters and option to mix and match plants in them but didn't see a lot of plants that caught my eye. I ended up going somewhere else afterwards and took home 7 plants. That said, I do think it's worth checking out. I'll definitely go back next time I'm in the area.

This is a cute, cozy plant shop further down on Laurel (near Johnston's and The Toss). We noticed…read moreit a few months ago and stop by every time we are close by, and that usually means walking out with a new plant as well! There are lots of plants to check out, along with interesting pots and wall containers for them. There's been a growing selection of carnivorous plants as well! Over the past few weeks I've picked up two Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plants) and a very small sundew, and I'm very happy with my purchases. They had some lovely sarracenias (North American pitcher plants) that were tempting but I didn't purchase. This year I've had a renewed interest in houseplants, especially carnivorous plants. My son and I have been trading tips and figuring out what conditions are best for each type of plant. The owner was very helpful with some advice for our fiddle leaf fig plant (in most cases the answer is more light, assuming you aren't overwatering). Once when we come in there were lots of cuttings of succulents being propagated and small sundews being grown; the shelves are full of little surprises like this. Looking forward to our next visit, since I still have room on my plant shelf for one more hanging plant!

We did a complete redo of our backyard. It was ugly, falling apart, and not a safe place to walk…read morearound, so we never used it. Juliana's vision is that your backyard should be an extension of your home, another room. Working with Juliana was wonderful. She listened to our ideas and came up with an initial plan that we tweaked a couple times until we had a final design . It is now a space we are drawn to and use often. It truly is an extension of our home. Juliana and Mauricio (who she works with on the hardscape) did a wonderful job in transforming our yard. Communication with her was excellent. She stayed on budget and the only work order changes were a result of our wanting something different from the original plans. She has a great knowledge of plants and design. I would highly recommend her.

We're so glad to have found Juliana via a referral from our insurance agent! After meeting with a…read morecouple of other designers who either wanted to completely redo our front/rear yards or were super expensive (one company had a minimum job fee of $15,000!!) our plans to fine tune the back yard & redo the front yard had been put on hold. After a young driver in a big pick up truck plowed through our front yard on a rainy day, the search was on again to redo the front yard in a way that would also provide some sort of safety barrier. Juliana came to the rescue with incredibly artistic & creative designs for the front & rear yards. For the front yard, with the use of metal gabion boxes filled with large rocks, they will provide a structural safety barrier while also looking artistic (pictures to follow once they're installed). She also has vast knowledge of unique plants which will complement our Spanish style home. For the rear yard she came up with great solutions for helping us incorporate more seating & more privacy by changing a few layout features as well as supplementing existing bamboo & plants. Our other design challenge with the back yard which Juliana creatively solved: We have dogs who are tormented by squirrels running up & down our redwood tree. In an effort to keep our dogs from climbing & chewing the tree we've had a makeshift wooden barrier at the base of the tree which is none too attractive. Juliana is going to build a wood surround to protect the tree but which also adds an interesting design element to the yard. I wish we'd had the foresight to hire a designer from the get go rather then doing bits & pieces on our own only to redo our work since it didn't quite deliver. It is money well spent to hire a designer. Either way, thanks to Juliana we're super excited to get our yards projects implemented!

My next door neighbor hired this company to do both landscaping and decking/fencing. We share a…read morecommon fence and this company gave them an estimate. The style and quality of the fence is really ugly and so disappointing, I could only rationalize how bad it looked b/c the estimate was pretty low cost-wise. They just sent the bill and I believe the cost had doubled! For labor costs, they said there were 30 man hours. I saw 2 men slap this together in less than 2 days..does that come to 30 man hours? So they lied on this bill.We had another company build a fence recently with our other neighbor, and that cost was the around the same, but the fence itself was DOUBLE in size. I feel very ripped off and cheated. We now have an unbelievably ugly, far too costly fence, made from really bad wood. You would expect to find this in a poor neighborhood, not lining our very beautiful and stately Tudor-style house worth over 2M!!! Do not use this company, they are dishonest.

Pricing structure was extremely high especially for supplemental work. For example, Village…read moreGardener charged us over $400 to change 2 outdoor lightbulbs and quoted $1200 additional to trim a hedge. Even worse, the quality of our weekly maintenance continued to suffer. When we complained that our yard had never looked worse even though we had never paid more, they were completely non-apologetic. We would not recommend this vendor to anyone.