This nursery was beyond amazing and the staff was very helpful, patient and knowledgeable from the beginning until the end of my project! The weeds in my front yard were overwhelming and not very attractive, but I was indecisive about what to do. The one thing I DID know was that I wanted something low maintenance and didn't require water. My neighbor suggested that I try landscaping rocks in my front yard. And recommended that I call Macalvey's Nursery because he had a great experience with them as well. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Juan, the manager and his staff and shared my ideas. They gave me a lot of great ideas and showed me different types of gravel and rocks and offered their expertise about how I should handle all the prep work. I would give them 10 stars if I could! So if you're looking for a nice friendly place with good ideas and service and lots of different gravel, rocks, and landscaping options----- THIS IS THE PLACE FOR YOU! read more

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Warning: Be very cautious if you order from Macalvey's Nursery on Alhambra Way in Martinez. We ordered and paid for 5 cubic yards of paver base. We moved it ourselves using 3-gallon buckets -- exactly 225 buckets total. That equals about 90 cubic feet, which is only 3.3 cubic yards. For comparison, 5 cubic yards should be 135 cubic feet. We were almost 2 cubic yards short. When we tried to resolve this, my husband even went in person and was willing to pay again for the missing amount just so we could finish our project. Instead of making it right, they told us we'd also have to pay another delivery fee and completely denied that they had shorted us. When I called to follow up, I was brushed off. This was very disappointing. Not only did we not get what we paid for, but the company refused to take responsibility. As I can see there are similar issues reported by other customers here. read more

This place has been around forever. I've always had great experiences and always have what I need. Same experience this recent time where I accidentally picked up the wrong color and they let me exchange it (bags unopened of course!) for the correct color. Super helpful and friendly. read more

Friendly customer service. Helped with all my questions. We have been customers for a long time . Really appreciate your business.

Many negative reviews on NextDoor that they short people who order landscaping materials. Contractors have verified that they do not deliver the full order. read more

these guys are using a half-ton scoop and calling it a yard. the bed of an F250 is a yard. These guys ripped me off and then argued about it. Skimping on loads might work on homeowners, but it will not work on contractors. Grateful Gardens will take their business elsewhere. read more

Customer service was fantastic and they delivered my order of rock. They even figured out how much I needed.

Overall, the landscaping materials were just what we were looking for in redesigning our landscaping. We are very much in the DYI mode of landscaping care without a substantial budget. Ok selection, they do not have every exotic rock that you could find but they have a good selection. Delivery is reasonable and usually occurs within one or two days. Bagged materials are reasonably priced and certainly better quality than the Big Box stores. read more

Excellent service and great product. My husband and I went in for some ground cover. The staff helped us calculate the amount we needed. We left happy with four huge bags of bark (2 cubic feet each). Thanks, Macalvey's Nursery! read more

Just had a wonderful experience at MacAlvey's! The staff was respectful, stayed socially distanced and everyone was wearing masks. We bought a pallet of Moss Rock and the staff member who helped us (Juan) was so nice and knowledgeable! He helped us decide how much we needed for our project which was great! I am building up a rock border around my 150 gallon pond. Definitely recommend MacAlvey's! We have also used their services for gravel and bark delivery and we always have had a positive experience with them! Update: stopped by MacAlvey's today and Juan was right there ready to help me again! I needed a flat free-form shaped rock that matched the Moss Rocks I previously bought from them to cover up the top of my waterfall spillway box. Once again MacAlvey's did not disappoint, I found the perfect rock for my project! I can't say enough great things about this place! Thank you so much Juan for all of your help! read more

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After going to some landscaping centers with horrible customer service (cough *Mt Diablo Landscape center* cough), working with Juan at MacAlvey's was awesome. He was polite, knowledgeable and friendly. He knew his product and prices and got us in and out quickly. Having free delivery in pleasant hill is a great bonus (if you buy over 3 yards)! So glad they are staying open during this lockdown, my yard is happy too! read more

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Well apparently these guys can tell when the big hand is on the 12th and the little hand is on the five. That being said, they seem to have trouble answering the phone when it's 5 or 10 minutes to 5:00. I can imagine there's a bottle of Jack and a 12 pack of Bud that was more important. read more

Holy smokes (speaking G rated). We have decided to, instead of selling and moving to add on to our modest home. My kids were raised here and while most people don't even know their neighbors, I love mine. So, the add on.... holy moly ( again G rated language) is a huge overwhelming task. We our doing most of it ourselves with the help of friends and family of course using any skills they may have. This week is the foundation work. After digging and digging, it was was time for base rock before rebar and then inspection and then concrete for the new foundation. Now, the guys do most of the hardest labor but my job is to help them when needed and to keep them supplied with material and tools. And food/water. In the last few days I have been to see Juan at MacAlvey's ALOT! I park where they load my truck with the rock I need, I enter the office to him smiling at me and handing me a much needed water with "hey Shelli!!!"!! By the time I am done paying And chatting my truck is loaded and BOOM! On my way back to unload. This makes our construction quicker and easier! The price here is fair! The quality of rock, mulch, soil is top notch! Highly recommend! read more

Macalvey's Nursery - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Martinez, California

TLDR: These guys are fast, efficient, and their topsoil is AMAZING. I was out of town when I placed my order. I called on Tuesday morning (the 5th) and asked for 3.5 cu yards of topsoil to be delivered "next Wednesday" (meaning the 13th). The man who rang me up over the phone was nice and courteous and handled my transaction very quickly with zero issues. I get a call from my husband the next day asking why I had the dirt delivered while I was out of town. Apparently they misunderstood which Wednesday I meant and delivered the topsoil the very next day. Not a huge deal, really, but we got a laugh out of that. They did leave it in a nice neat pile in the driveway, as requested, and left the receipt at the door. Pretty seamless process with no fuss, which I really appreciated. Now, the soil quality. Like...I don't know what they put in their top soil (I mean, I DO because they told me) but I have never seen my plants grow this fast. I have never had ALL of my seeds come up like this and never this friggin' fast. It's insane. Even my dying marjoram and my sickly lemon tree (which I transplanted into this soil) are rapidly recovering. I am so pleased with how happy all my plants are in this soil. I will definitely be a repeat customer, I will just be more clear on the delivery date next time read more

I have continued to use Macalvey's through the years and I'm always 100% satisfied. heir prices are very reasonable and delivery is always on time. I work with Juan who helps me figure out what I need for my projects. He is very kind and knowledgable. I really enjoy talking with him and working with him. Juan is an asset to company, as he keeps you coming back. JG read more

This place is improperly named, it is not a nursery, they don't sell plants, they sell rocks.

I have used MacAlvey's for years. I have always received perfection in customer service and pricing. This time they went even beyond perfection! I have a tight time line for my yard needs and grossly under ordered bark and top soil. I had workers scheduled to complete my large project and had to reorder two extra times today. Both times MacAlvery's made heroic "above and beyond" effort to accommodate my deliveries! Thank you for all your years of providing me excellent service! You don't get this type of service from from the big stores. Thank you! read more

I was in a rush to finish the backyard and on a Thursday we were able to order gravel and sand to be delivered first thing on Saturday. They have good customer service, I was able to give payment over the phone and was hassle free read more

Good selection of landscape supplies. I am able to handpick the Moss rock and then get it weighed up. Price is a good.

I was in the midst of a DIY landscaping project, and have been looking for different materials over the past few weeks. I live in San Ramon, and have been to some of the places around here. Unfortunately, selection hasn't been very good in terms of boulders, and the service I was receiving was a bit of the "cold-shoulder" treatment in San Ramon. And so I decided to search beyond my area, and happened to come across MacAlvey's Nursery. At first, I was a bit hesitant given Martinez was quite a bit of distance from San Ramon. That said, I needed to go to Lafayette to run some errands...and so decided that I would drop by and check them out. The setup that MacAlvey's has is quite straight-forward and simple. Nothing too fancy, but in my mind that is a positive. As long as everything is laid out easily for people to browse and find, with samples that they can easily reference, then that is what is most helpful. I've now been there 2 times over the past 3 days, and there are 4 major areas which I think really stand out about MacAlvey's: 1. They have a pretty good selection of all things landscaping rock, pebble, and mulch related. Near the office, there's also a nice reference cubby where customers can see examples of all the different types of materials quickly and easily. However, what really stood out to me were their boulders - which they have in so many shapes and sizes. The selection of boulders that they have is amazing, and if you someone who likes moss on rocks, you will really like what they have. You just pick out what you need, they weigh it, and then they can help to place it gently in your car. I've attached some pictures for a few of the boulders I purchased. 2. They are very honest. Since rocks can be quite heavy, I asked them earlier today if they had suggestions for larger rocks that weren't as dense (ie. so that you can get the look of a larger rock and manage the weight a bit more easily.) They shared with me suggestions for products others carry, even though they don't carry those themselves. I am not sure about you, but ask yourself how many times a store will go out of their way to recommend what is best for your needs even if it is something they do not have? 3. Their prices are very reasonable. I didn't need to purchase very much and was a bit shocked at how competitive their pricing was, despite the small volume of materials I was requesting. 4. Their customer service is amazing. Despite the fact I was a DIY homeowner just working on a side project where I didn't need very much (and had a ton of questions because I wasn't an expert in the trade) - not exactly the type of customer that is to be honest valuable to a shop - I was still treated with a high level of patience, kindness, service and respect. It almost even felt like I was treated with even better service BECAUSE I was not in the trade or an expert knowing what I was doing. On the customer service front, the thing is, every single person I interacted with (and I spoke with at least 4 or 5 different people over the 2 different times I was there) was extremely patient and thoughtful towards wanting to make sure I had what I needed and had the room to pick out what I wanted (and I'm one of those really indecisive types that takes a long time and tends to have a lot of questions.) In particular, however, I would like to give a shout out to Juan, who was amazing. Really easy going and friendly with a good sense of humor, he helped me look around the first time I was there and was extremely patient with me even though it was 100 degrees+ that afternoon, and then the 2nd time I came back he remembered who I was and continued to help me with all of the questions I had. I think I had met the owner as well, although I'm not sure - he was extremely patient and thoughtful as well, going out of his way to ask me if there was anything he could help me with. To all the team at MacAlvey's...thank you so much for an amazing experience. I will definitely be keeping you in mind and recommending you to others. To everyone else who may not have been to MacAlvey's or live close to Martinez...I would without hesitation highly recommend visiting them if you are looking for landscaping materials along with very competitive prices, as well as most importantly - outstanding service that you just don't see very frequently much of these days. read more

Macalvey's Nursery - Moss rocks that I purchased earlier today from MacAlvey's. I picked them myself, and they helped to load them onto my SUV. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Martinez, California

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Wish I had known about Macalvey's sooner! Juan has been super helpful! And the prices there are way better than in Walnut Creek or even Concord. And when I needed some block that Macalvey's didn't carry, Juan put me in touch with a nearby store that is getting it for me. read more

I really enjoyed working with Juan. We figured I needed 13 cu. yds of rocks, but the truck could only deliver 10 cu yd at a time. As it turns out, I only needed 10 and was able to easily get a refund. Best price for the rocks I purchased, after checking three places! Great friendly service! read more

I love MacAlvey's, pretty simple. I've ordered rock and bark by the yard, bought landscape rock, bagged rock and picked up rock and bark to be loaded in our truck. The crew is friendly and competent, they have loaded my trunk plenty of times. My go-to for landscape projects! read more

Fast, friendly service! We dealt with customer service both inside and over the phone and they were always so helpful. They delivered our gravel within two days of ordering it and were on time with drop off. Definitely would recommend MacAlverys Nursery. read more

Ordered 14 yards of material. They delivered less than ten yards. Feels like they stole $250 from me. I've ordered from here for two properties for many years as well as other suppliers and have never been shorted like this. read more

Macalvey's Nursery - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Martinez, California

Very disappointed they won't accept returns of unopened merchandise. Never heard of this before.

The Jasmin plant in container I bought in April ONLY survived for ONE WEEK. We live in Vallejo and it was not worth our time and gas to return to this place in San Jose(?). read more

Went there to match a specific stone type. They were very helpful and had the load delivered within a couple of hours!

I needed some moss rocks for a succulent garden. The staff working was so nice, very efficient and really helpful. I'll definitely go back for more yard needs. read more

They have the best price. I checked around my local landscape yards looking to purchase 8yds of river rocks. I was quoted price beyond my budget. As I scrolled through yelp for reviews, i stomped on McAlvey's Landscape and decided to give them a call. The price i got was better than i expected plus Free same day delivery. The rep i spoke to told me to stop by to check it out for since there are a few options. The moment i walked up, i was greeted by Juan which usually never happened when i go to other yards. After i looked at rock options, i had them deliver me 8yds of Yuba. Within 30 mins, i received a call from the delivery guy telling me he will be there within 20 mins. It was supberd service and delivery time. I will not going anywhere else for my landscape needs as i found my spot. read more

The service is excellent, and the availability of product is the best around. We were impressed with the knowledge and efficiency of the employees. They also took the time to show us everything that might interest us with the project we are doing. read more

Reasonable prices and great customer service. I spoke with Juan and he was able to help me quickly and was super nice on the phone. Delivery was free and easy. Would definitely recommend this company to others and I plan to purchase more landscaping items from them in the future. read more

Macalvey's Nursery - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Martinez, California

Nice hidden local material gem. Not sure why the low review. Material available is top tier and priced great for this area. There were two guys working when I arrived. Both were great helps with great customer service. Cheers read more

Great selection, kind and helpful staff, good availability! They also deliver if you are ordering over a certain amount. We live about a mile away and have made numerous trips here, and will continue to do so! read more

MacAlveys helped me calculate how much sand I needed and gave me the number of a local landscaping company who could deliver and spread the sand in Rossmoor. Very patient, and helpful. read more

I'm so pleased with the quality customer service and products. MacAlvey's Nursery knows what they're doing. They were very accurate with their descriptions and the delivery driver was excellent with placing the gravel perfectly on my property! I definitely recommend this company! read more

Great, friendly customer service! They didn't have the color pea gravel I needed but I bought 2 bags of rocks yesterday. Went back today for three more bags at a reasonable price. read more

I am a single woman without a truck and I wanted to build a small retaining wall. I didnt have a way to get 30 retaining wall bricks to my house. Macalveys doesn't usually do a delivery this small. I was talking to the owner who i didn't even know was the owner at the time, explaining what I was trying do and my delivery issues. The owner delivered the 30 retaining wall bricks absolutely free to my home. I have to say good people are still . Thank you Macalveys@! read more

Went to MacAlvey's to look for some small boulders for a DIY rock edging project. Even though I am not buying a lot, just a few rocks, Juan was very friendly and helpful. His staff even loaded the rocks into my trunk. I will definitely go back to this place for future DIY garden projects! read more

The employees here are so helpful and they have a great selection at fair prices. The man who helped me buy some supplies went out of his way to give us some tips and tricks for using more effectively. We will definitely be back! read more