Just the nicest sweetest owners willing to help and great selection

I had purchased 22 roses from Home Depot 5 months back, since then, each and every rose I had purchased turned into solid wood, when I purchased them they had a white sticky residue on the tips of the branches, I asked the attendant who informed me of it being nothing. All of their inventory had it. The past five months I had to return them all as they became firewood one by one. Today I took my money to the local nursery PRESENT PERFECT, great service, unmatched quality, inventory and prices, I'm waiting for my Hachiya persimmon tree. I have put in the order for it, I like to encourage you all to shop there, his inventory of quality pots of variety of sizes impressed me. The best part is that you are dealing with the owner, truly kind and honest soul. No pretense, no sales pitch. read more

With so much time on my hands, I've been working on my garden. I went to Armstrong in Pasadena and was disappointed not only with customer service, but options as well. Then went to San Gabriel Nursery. Very disappointed. I've driven by this nursery for years, but never stopped. Today, I finally did. Very nice people, good selection and they take care of their plants. Will definitely be back for future garden needs. Thank you. read more

I had such an enjoyable experience here today. The staff were so knowledgeable and helpful. The plants were all very healthy and they have a beautiful selection of pots. This is a great nursery with competitive prices. Thank you. I will be back on my next visit to this area. read more

If i can give more stars i would, family owned business, Alvin is the nicest person, very attentive to your needs, will give suggestions too, his prices are so reasonable, exceptional customer service read more

I have been here twice and purchase twice! I don't think I will ever leave empty handed here. The staff is very nice and I'm assuming family owned. They have a great selection for out door plants but their indoor selection is kind of smaller than other places. None the less, I still found a great plant here and some pots the time before. I will be coming back here for pots for sure! read more

Have been to this nursery several times to browse and always come home with a new plant baby or two. I wouldn't say they specialize in a certain type of plant but have a nice variety including some of the more popular/trending plants. read more

Me and my family have been talking about a plant for years. When we went here to look for some plants, we saw everything. There may not be EVERY single plant there, but there was a massive variety in good tip-top shape just waiting there for you to take it home. I would recommend this place over Home Depot. They also have pots in almost all shapes and sizes. This is the best nursery I've been to in all my years. Although I came here in the winter, I still got my plant that I've been wanting forever. read more

This is my go to nursery. They have huge selection of plants with reasonable price. The owner is kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend! read more

A super-wide variety of plants. they're all very healthy and they have some really large house plant selections as compared to some other places I've been. They were very helpful with figuring out some potting questions we had about the plants we bought and there was a sale I think on the pots. Overall, they had amazing prices. comparatively, we saw the same type of plant we got at somewhere else and it was much more expensive for a much smaller and less healthy looking plant. It's definitely worth checking out. read more

I am new to Pasadena, and have been sort of half-heartedly buying plants at OSH -- or going to the Huntington Library sales. Right now, I'm into potted plants only, since yard in my rental would need massive soil amendment (starting with a jackhammer, since it's 95% concrete). But this place is one in a million. Tucked away on the industrial side of E Pas under the high-tension power lines. The only reason i found it today was because the customer care professionals at Cost Plus down the road insisted that there was no Post Office nearby (but.....I knew there was , because I had passed it -- Alvin got a wry smile out of this). I turned west, found the PO, turned around and saw Alvin's gate open. Oh -- different topic-- the Post Office is one block from Cost Plus. DUH.......... anyway..... Alvin's PRESENT PERFECT Nursery is on the same street as the P O. This place is huge, a bit mysterious (no commercial junk -- just plants), with a great selection. I noticed the cat dishes and cat food immediately and felt i was with my peeps. I walked around for at least an hour before buying a pink geranium. I will be back, Alvin! read more

Located just across Colorado, away from the Target store is Present Perfect. It's nessled in where you wouldn't expect to find it... but it is definely worth the time. The staff is very knowledgable (unlike some of the larger UnNamed rivals). The selection is good and I'm pleased to be one of their clients. If you are in need of flowers, plants or fruit trees, this is the place to go. read more

I wish I found this place before I went to some of the other nurseries. The plants here are healthy and reasonably priced. The owner is really patient and helpful. I love how my kids can freely roam here without concern of cars or traffic while I shop. Quality service-- he helped deliver some over sized bushes because I was local. I will be come back. read more

HIDDEN GEM! Great nursery with all kinds of diversity and large grounds! Al is super helpful, kind, knowledgeable- and the BEST prices!!! He charge about half of another local specialty plant store did for an even larger plant! The succulents are also really well priced. He delivered a tree for us within a couple hours. If he's out of what you're looking for, he can get it- no problem! It was great to come away with more plants- healthy ones- for a lot less $ than other big name brand and local nursery prices (like Armstrong or San Gabriel!) It's easy to drive right by- so don't miss it! Truly a "hidden" gem! read more

We have been buying plants, trees and gardening supplies from Alvin at Present Perfect for over 10 years now. In fact, our yard is mostly populated with trees and plants we bought from him. Alvin is so helpful, whenever we have a question about what plant would be best to use, or what might be wrong with a plant, or what type of plant it may be (by bringing in a leaf or branch), Alvin always has the answer. And if we want a plant he doesn't have, he will order it for us. I highly recommend Present Perfect over a big box store where the sales people often don't have a cue about plants. And to top it off, Alvin's prices are always very reasonable and his plants are healthy. There are so many plants to chose from, we enjoy wandering around the property to get an idea of what might work for us. Try Present Perfect and you'll see, Alvin will make a huge difference in your yard. read more

The lady was nice however she was out of a lot of herbs I wanted to purchase and unsure if her plants were gmo free or organically grown which is important when growing your own vegetable garden. I left and went with another nursery, but I won't mind coming back to explore their flower variety. read more

I LOVE this nursery. It's a hidden gem. A bit hard to find, you might drive pass and miss it, but totally worth spending the time to look for it. The owners are super knowledgeable and helpful. They have a great selection of very good quality plants at very reasonable prices. read more

Now and then you feel so good leaving a business that you have to Yelp! it. I entered with cactus issues and parsley questions. I exited with a gorgeous new cactus, a better understanding of my old cactus, curled parsley for juicing, and a big smile. read more

Al has always been very helpful and he has a nice plant selection. He will occasionally stock some asian vegetable seedlings and if you dig around, you may find some unusual plants. It's nice to have a choice instead of the standard plants at big box retailers. Don't forget to say hello to his pet cat, Oreo, when you're there. It's definitely worth your time to stop by! read more

Friendly and knowledgable owners ... beautiful trees bedding plants herbs veggies fruits and exotic plants... always have new beauties every time i make a visit... extreamly helpful and the staff really do go above and beyond expectations. Love it! read more

found some barefoot roses for $20 which is very good compared to nonsale items at else where.

I have been going to Present Perfect for years and hardly ever left without a plant, fertilizer, insect repellents or a question unanswered. The bushes, trees, and decorative plants are maintained properly. I have been a landscaper all my life and have worked in several nursery's. I feel I'm well qualified in making a judgment call. For Alvin and his nursery, he gets my highest rating. read more

I went for the pots and found what I wanted, reasonably priced. They have a nice selection of pots. Friendly and helpful service. I was helped to my car with my pots, thank you. Good variety of plants too, quite a few succulents which people want now. Parking is easy and convenient. Support a small business and shop Present Perfect rather than the big chain stores. read more

This the best nursery around, period. I have gotten many fruit trees, roses, ornamental trees, and flowers from Present Perfect for over 25 years. All the fruit trees were high producers, and every plant did so well. Customer service is A+ read more

Altho I don't live close by, I try to schedule a visit to Present Perfect because Alvin is very knowledgeable and has a great selection of reasonably-priced flowers, shrubs and trees. read more

I found out about this nursery by reading the other yelp reviews and was VERY pleased with my experience. The owner helped me select different drought tolerant plants and was more than willing to load everything up for me in my car...quite the contrast to my experience at a local Armstrong's. Prices are really reasonable! I will definitely return! read more

The owner, Alvin, is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He has great recommendations and very high quality plants - at very good prices. If he doesn't have a particular size or type of plant, tree or shrub in stock he can get it for you quickly and at no charge. I have been using them for years and would highly recommend them. read more