Firstly, the plants are edibles/medicinals that are SUPER rare. I've bought online for years, but…read moregoing in person was a whole NEW experience! Secondly, the staff were some of the most friendly & helpful people! My mother & I drove two hours to go, & we stayed for like 4 hours. We had so many questions, truly, SO MANY questions. They answered them completely & with joy. We asked for someone to help us find things, & he became our tour guide all over the nursery. I can't recommend this place enough. The prices online are fair, but in person made it so worth it! They care about quality, & value their customers.

Great nursery. I am disabled. Getting around was easy and…read morethey were extra accommodating. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful with decision making about my project. They had suggestions that I hadn't thought of, and didn't try to "Sell" me things. P.J. is my new "Go to" nursery for both plants and unbiased advice.. Thank you PJ !!

Alright Garden Center for the Piedmont area, it's really close to my job so I picked up some…read moresupplies for work. I'm currently working on an edible garden project with my residents and we needed some large above-ground beds, this Ace didn't have any. However they had great large pots for our tomatoes. Looks like they have a large selection of plants in the nursery, helpful staff and I was informed that they offer donations (they exhaust resources at the beginning of the year), but it's wonderful to know they support the community. I will be back!

Best prices and even better customer service!…read more I stop by the garden center every time I pass by on a walk with my dogs. They are very dog friendly here and my dogs love exploring the store! Alex and Noah are always so welcoming and helpful with any questions! Them and all the other employees treat customers so well! Everyone just looks so happy to be at the garden center! The variety of plants they have here is just amazing. From outdoor to indoor, they have almost every plant to satisfy everyone. I am always in awe of the variety of indoor house plants. They even have some unusual ones like the Alocasia Mickey Mouse and a neon pink Aglaonema Pink Pearl! I have picked up a variegated String of hearts and a Ping from here. Pretty awesome because I have been looking for a Ping to eat my gnats! The prices here are so competitive! I haven't found another nursery/garden center that has better prices than this Ace Garden Center. Really makes it hard for me to not want to buy more plants!

Beyond 5 stars! I had some outdoor landscaping done for an area between my house and the neighbors…read more Lana presented different types of plants that could work well and the differences between them. The proposal and pricing were clear and accurate. Also, the work was completed with integrity and care to make sure I was happy. Love the Tender Gardener and her team! Top notch service!

Extraordinary service, care, and plants…read more I heard about this place from my co-worker/friend, who developed a large nursery during the pandemic. She had devoted a large amount of social media content for the new plants that she acquired, particularly from local gardeners and nurseries. After commenting on a couple, she knew I was very intrigued by this Tender Gardener, from whom she made many nice purchases from. During my birthday, she and another colleague purchased a gift card for me. Shortly, I had spent a long time looking through the items they offered. Over the course of 3 months, I noticed they restock on a lot of items that sell out (means their business is doing many things right), and them carrying a lot of exotic items that I have never seen before. Their website also offers a lot of insightful articles that help customers make informed decisions and care for the precious pieces that they purchase. Another great thing about The Tender Gardener is that they offer free Friday deliveries, for purchases of over $30, for Oakland and San Francisco (and have since expanded). I ended up purchasing two plans (photos uploadeded) for a friend who recently purchased a home in Oakland. The purchase, delivery, and service was phenomenal.

We bought a few avocado trees with suggestions from the super helpful staff. They were very healthy…read moreand even produced a few avocados the first year. I was going to come back again as it is a beautiful playground for those people who love them you know who you are. maybe a giant palm that's what I need

We've spent thousands of dollars at Golden Gate Palms over the years, but our recent experience was…read morea disappointing letdown. I purchased two avocado trees, hand-picked by their staff, at an outrageous $375 each, thinking the trees would be mature and produce fruit sooner. Within months, one tree overproduced and died, clearly a sign of a bad tree or bad advice. When I reached out to Gary for help, he refused to offer a replacement or even a reasonable discount, showing zero care for customer loyalty. His prices are absurdly inflated--Home Depot offers far better quality trees at a third of the cost. Save your money and shop elsewhere; Golden Gate Palms isn't worth its premium price.

Emailed and they suggested to schedule a time for phone conversation. They suggested two dates. I…read moreresponded with a preferred date. Never received a confirmation so I figured that was a no-go. The time came and they called but I didn't answer because I didn't think there was an appointment. I schedule and attend meetings as part of my career. That was not the best communication in setting an appointment. Seeing the other reviews, I see I'm not alone. I hope this company can work for others as their work looks nice.

We've had our garden in for three years. I cannot recommend them for design or upkeep. I was…read moreinitially happy, and we have elements that we are very happy with, but there were decisions made that, in hindsight, seem questionable. We have an edible garden with several spreaders (mint, red shiso) and vines (blackberry and grape). Why did Andrea insist on mint and red shiso as a wild plant in our edible garden? (Andrea laughed and said they'd keep it under control -- meaning their gardening services.) We also have a grape vine and a blackberry bramble in our edible garden. None of these are sunk plants. Want some mint? Also, I wanted one of our citrus trees in the front; I was told no. And, when we were choosing fruit trees, Andrea insisted on a plum even though we repeatedly asked for a pluot (which we finally got). The butterfly and pollinator side was mainly grasses. We asked for plans for our backyard, too, but when we said we didn't want two trees taken out, and two of the four plans removed those trees, I was done. Many of the team members are fantastic to work with. However, if the team makes choices about what's in your garden and either fails to plant with the expected results (pollinators, bird habitat) or plants what they want, it's not worth it.

Mimi came by my house for a consultation, and because I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted, I loved…read moreher advice and suggestions she offered for my small Oakland yard. Hoping to work with her for my landscaping project!

I want to give a recommendation for Mimi's Landscaping for refreshing front and backyards and for…read moreexcellent flower pot designs. She also offers regular maintenance services, too. We had a large party for a wedding that we wanted our backyard to look for perfect for. After 3+ years, our new backyard was a little overgrown, a little out of control and in need of a major uplift. We needed plants replaced. plants pruned and/or moved, irrigation checked for leaks and tweaked for new plants, and new pots planted. Mimi's Landscaping not only responded to my inquiry promptly, she and her team finished their job, worked in our job, and did a lovely job across the board! Mimi isn't classically trained, but she had a vast knowledge of plant varieties that would do well in our micro climate and made a lot of suggestions. She worked with me and my particular preferences, and chased down options to meet my aesthetic, including looking for rock veneer for a walk, and sidewalk down lighting base. Mimi's quote was quite reasonable, less than 20% of the initial investment I made and her scope was both the front yard and backyard. Mimi does a fantastic job with potted plants. Her portfolio showed a diverse set of options using colors, textures and plant heights, including trailing plants. I had her do two potted plants to help bring color and warmth to an otherwise formal setting. I received several complements on these additions to the yard. If you have a project, give her a call for a quote!

I first met Christopher of Wildheart Gardens 4 years ago when I took his permaculture course at…read moreMerritt College. I was so impressed with his knowledge of native and beneficial plants and trees that I hired him as a consultant for my property in Oakland. Since I live close to a busy street, he recommended several native and drought tolerant plants for the ivy covered embankment adjacent to the street. When he recommended each plant or tree, he could tell me the plant combinations that work well together, how the plant looks during different seasons, and whether it will attract hummingbirds or beneficial insects. I found his knowledge base very impressive, and his approach versatile as he had many options if I wanted alternate selections. In addition to plant selection, Christopher showed me how to install swales to capture rainwater and minimize watering throughout the year. He also sent over his tree trimmer friend to drop off an entire truckload of mulch to cover the large area free of charge. In one season the salvias and native plants have filled in so beautifully that neighbors walking by have commented on how they are now inspired to work on their own gardens. Another neighbor said that he had lived in the area for over 20 years and had never seen anyone garden in the embankment as it was such a challenging area. I wholeheartedly recommend Wildheart Gardens for creating a beautiful, practical, low maintenance and bountiful landscape.

Chris is INCREDIBLY knowledgeable about edible gardens, permaculture, and drought resistant plants…read more I have called him several times to prune my 14 young fruit trees. He is generous with his knowledge and gives me great tips when ever I see him tending my neighbors' garden. He designed it as an incredible edible garden with over 100 plants/bushes/trees. The design incorporated bull dozing the land to make mounds and valleys to manage water flow and heavy mulch layering. A year or so later, the garden is lush and overflowing with bushes and trees filled with fruits, and edible vegetables many of us have never even hear of, at every step.

We have a very small lot with no back yard. We wanted to replace the grass with a drought-tolerant,…read moreunifying design. I'm amazed at Chris Garcia's vision. He designed a low-water, minimal-maintenance plan that incorporates 200+ (mostly) native plants; invites bees, birds and butterflies; ties together the front and side yards; and provides a sense of privacy. It took a while to get an actual plan -- currently they are 18 months out -- but the wait was SO worth it. Chris' communication was excellent. He also brought in a subcontractor to build the fences, gates, and a back porch to meet my requirements for two sets of steps. Once we had a date, the work was done quickly and efficiently, and designer Shanna Mahan joined the team, too. Of course we experienced glitches. Wood costs spiked, necessitating substitutes. I'm so impressed that 4D addressed everything promptly. We also have a 30-day replacement guarantee for all plantings. Hats off to the 4D crew: Chris, Shanna, Alfredo, Primo, Chepe and Andreas, and master carpenter Sebastian Francese & Newton!

We are so happy we found Four Dimensions Landscape Company and that they were willing to take on…read moreour very steep and challenging hillside project. Shout out to Chris Garcia who worked closely with us through every step in the process - an extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable, and considerate project manager. The three-man crew was great and remained positive throughout the difficult steep hill work. We wanted all native plantings, especially those that would attract birds. Four Dimensions fully knows our native plants and bird-friendly ones as well, and delivered big time and within our budget. We are very grateful for 4D! Highest possible recommendation.