It was not our original intent to re-landscape our back yard, but given the outrageous fees local…read morecontractors charge to put plants in the ground and line areas with pavers, my husband and I decided to figure it out ourselves. Our plans had several interesting species of drought-tolerant plants. We wanted to work with a company that was affordable and had extensive experience. After doing a lot of searching and asking many questions to just about every local garden center, Arise stood out among the rest. Not only are they fairly priced, but the owner (Rigo) was easy to get a hold of and made sure he provided us with all the plant species we asked for. He also delivered them to us with a 24 to 48 hour turn-around time which was important because we needed time to get the plant order in the ground before the rainy season. Literally all other local gardening centers in Chino, Montclair, Claremont, etc...were either standard or limited in their selection, or severely overpriced. Arise is a local business worth supporting because they are in touch with what other gardening centers are failing to provide do-it-yourself landscapers: great advice, accessibility, and the best prices.

Friendly and reliable service. Out of all the other nurseries I contacted, Rigo was the only one…read moreproviding feedback. I was able to get Ficus Nitida at a good price. The trees themselves are healthy and vibrant in color. I highly recommend This place.

Went here today and have to say, what an absolute horrible experience! No one there to help until…read moreseveral minutes of walking around a woman came out and called someone to assist us, big mistake. A larger gentleman arrived and had the worst attitude we experienced at any place we visited. He couldnt be bothered, rude, unprofessional not helpful whatsoever. Never will we come here again, stay away if you do not want to experience the same. We drove down to Louies down the street, night and day!!! Good luck if you come here!

Absurd prices. Way too high!!! Not friendly. Charging 2 to 3 times as much as other nurseries in…read morethe area. Would not recommend. Go to another one.

This nursery is a hidden gem in our area. Isel, the owner, is a stand up guy. I always enjoy…read moreworking with him & he is extremely knowledgeable. Recently he did my backyard & it came out beautiful. Definitely stop by, you won't be disappointed.

RIP OFF $,1800.00 for 6 AGAVE. They were my pool/ landscape…read moreguy's plant guy, the 1st time they delivered with the foxtail agave was with the 8" trunk, I didn't like the look of trunk sticking out the ground, but my pool guy already planted them, so I ordered more smaller ones to try to cover the long trunks, my pool guy send him pictures asking for something smaller and shorter to cover the trunk, when he say he was coming out deliver the rest agave I send him more pictures and circled out asked him "please don't bring out the ones with long trunk", he bring out with the 20" long trunk agave, I paid $1,800.00 for 12agave that's something i didn't ask and wanted, what a rip off. He told the workers and me the agave can be cut the long trunk and plant right in the ground, and I let him talk me into that, what I know about plant, if the plant guy say so, it will be fine, now 2 month later they are all looking dying. Also before he cash out the check he says next day he can bring some other plant to let me see if I don't like the looks of the stuff he dropped off, but of course he went to cash out the check right after he leave my place, then after he cashed out the check he won't pick up the calls and reply to the text. I tried my best still only used 6 agave he dropped off, so basically I paid $1,800 for 6 agave? The only reason I trust him because he was my pool guys plant guy, so end up my pool guy agree to cover this guy's ass, take back and credit me that 6 agave I didn't use. But my front yard still look bad, but I already paid and planted so i stuck to something I don't want.

Luis has always had the healthiest and most curated and personable little succulent collection I've…read moreever encountered. Plus he's that kind hearted, warm sort of person you think about every so often and wish blessings for. I've been going to him on and off for succulents since my grandma was alive maybe around 2013-ish? Anyway, most of of my succulents are actually still alive, had babies and are still thriving. Oh and he makes his own curated soil, which is like even more amazing. Thank you Luis. Wishing you well! :)

Excellent plants and succulent plants to choose from. Excellent customer service and reasonable…read moreprice.

Excellent customer service! Knowledgeable and friendly. Very…read moreimpressive operation. The worms are lively and very wiggly, perfect addition to my garden. Thank you!!

Worm Monger: "I sell worms by the pound. Want some?" Your…read moreYelper: "Suddenly, I do." I did not wonder WHY a person sells worms. At $35/pound the answer is clear: Where there's a buyer, sellers will follow. If you recoil in horror at this price, note that worms, if properly cared for, will multiply exponentially. They lay eggs! And boy are they good for our Earth. I did wonder HOW a person weighs out worms. My worm monger said it's simple: She sells so many she knows exactly how much to give, and dirt is not included in the weight. Well there you have it...an honest worm lady. Or perhaps I am a trusting worm buyer. Either way when I looked at said pile of worms, I was quite satisfied as to the poundage. TIP: Put the worm food in a blender to make it easier for the little creatures to eat.

I remember that I had been to this nursery many years ago and this was the first time went there…read morewith family. It was also our first time to try their AYCE authentic Taiwanese lunch buffet. I liked the Taiwanese-style lunch in the farmland or nursery and seemed like I was in Taiwan. (note: make sure to make a reservation by phone and ask Susan if they have an AYCE buffet because if they don't have enough people on that day then they won't have it. It's $20 per person and ages 9 years and under for half price. Cash only!) We went there on a Friday morning at around 10 a.m. after Christmas and we made a reservation about a few days before. It's located in Riverside and the nursery was pretty big. The owner's wife Susan told me that they had an AYCE buffet that day and that weekend. G & M Nursery has a lot of fruit trees and plants. They sold us a bag for $20 that we could fill up any fruits into the whole bag by ourselves. It was not cheap but it was for the experience. They also let us try some free samples of the sweet lemon and we also picked some to the bag. They tasted sweet, it was very unique indeed. For the AYCE Taiwanese buffet, they had a lot of food to choose from and the owner (chef) is a good cook and he can serve 250 people. The food was delicious and Susan and his husband were very friendly. They only accept cash, no credit cards.

Nice service and good prices. I bought $400 worth of trees. The owner was there and she was very…read morefriendly.

I love stopping by their booth at the Corona Certified Farmer's Market to see what treasures this…read moresuper sweet sister duo has each week! I have a mild addiction to plants, succulents more specifically (although my husband would probably upgrade my condition to moderate), so I get particular joy from seeing what interesting varieties are available. Whether you're a full-blown horticulturist like my BFF who enthusiastically talked shop with them for a good 20 minutes one cloudy Saturday afternoon, an apprentice level collector like me or a first time novice succulent or air plant buyer who is jumping on the Pinterest home decor bandwagon, they are happy to help you choose the right plant, give plant care advice and even gush over your lovely selection with you. You can tell they are truly passionate about their plants! They offer cacti, succulents and air plants in a variety of sizes and species, with prices starting around $2 and going to from there, depending on the size and rarity of the plant. I've personally purchased everything from a 4-inch "hen-and-chicks" for my ever-growing window collection, to a 1-gallon planter containing a 3-foot tall "Slipper Plant" for my full-sun drought-resistant garden bed. If you're looking for something to brighten your home and unlike the DIY garden centers, you want solid advice from a local, passionate small business owner, then I highly recommend checking them out! Happy Planting!!

Got some succulents here for a graduation present and they're so cute! Monica takes great care of…read moreher plants, has a great collection, and is so sweet!

Staying at home has driven me to bring out my creative talents that I've suppressed for whatever…read morereasons. So, I decided to do some simple plantings and enhance my surroundings. As I Googled Succulents, so many choices came up. You can grow them from seeds, clippings or already rooted and potted. I chose the clippings, because it's like they're meeting me halfway and the cost was much better. Seeds would take several weeks before I would see a plant. So, I chose Annie's from Esty. She had the best priced offer of 30 clippings for around $25. They arrived within a few days via a small Priority Mail box. They shipped well all the way from CA. And, I received way more than 30 plants! I'd prepared for their arrival by purchasing special soil and pots with drainage. In botany, succulent plants are plants with parts that are thickened, fleshy and engorged, usually to retain water in arid climates or soil conditions. The word succulent comes from the Latin word sucus, meaning 'juice', or 'sap'. I spent time learning about these plants while waiting for their arrival. They require little watering and do well indoors. New plants can be created by taking off petals and propagating them. I was so excited! It was fun arranging them. They can be replanted later individually if needed. If they survive me, then, they're pretty hardy. They will also make excellent home office gifts for friends!