I had a money tree in a low bisque glazed piece of architectural pottery and let's just say it had…read moreseen better days. So I put it out of its misery. And subsequently sought some of my local nurseries, pottery in hand, to find a suitable replacement plant. The first one I tried was a super hip spot in Highland Park. They were closed, no hours posted. IG famous? Then another on Fig. Almost no stock, nobody working. The Silver Lake one I had frequented for years was empty, but the dude I spoke with said 'yeah, pick out the plant you want.' I said 'well that's the part I could use some help with.' He pretended not to hear. I left. I remembered a spot on York but couldn't find and and then recalled the name: BLVD. Turns out they have one in Pasadena. GPS said 15 minutes. Let's do this. I found it and parked easily. Impressive stock, elevated minimal design, lots of concrete and stone planters, great pots, lots of texture, and a curated selection, from super cool architectural plants all the way down to humble basil. I approached a group of men resting under an awning. Turns out they'd just built it. Ramon jumped right in and showed me why BLVD is the absolute best. It was a blisteringly hot day but he showed me lots of options and talked everything through with a super positive attitude and lots of great information. Truly a first class experience. Love the interior space too, lots of room to see how plants and their vessels play out aesthetically. We settled on a Queensland bottle tree -- he planted it and gave it a proper zhuzh with some gravel, and sent me on my way, beautiful plant in my car. The experience was so positive that I'm plotting more foliage upgrades. Keep you posted. Until then, thank you BLVD, thank you Ramon.

Super unreliable. . At this point it's one big joke full of excuse. Im not gonna write a whole…read moreparagraph. Good luck working with them. Ridiculous!!!!!!!!

Good selection of seasonal vegetables. Citrus fruit trees that are quarantined in other areas are…read morelegal here. Three years ago I purchased a difficult to find young grapefruit tree as a memorial and in the first two years wind blew down the new blossoms. I now have 12 thriving young fruit that will survive the elements.

Ramon helpful and true nursery man who knows the business in and out. A Pasadena staple nursery…read morewith a variety of healthy plants.,

I was looking for a specific tree where it's a bit harder to find around town and they had several…read morehad an amazing price. Definitely a place to check out if you're looking for a different variety with great pricing and friendly staff..

I met Marvin the owner early last summer when I made a moderate purchase including installation…read more My installation proved to be a challenge as there was a 'forgotten' pool supply line deep underneath where the shrubs were to be planted. Marvin's installer inadvertently cracked this line in multiple places. I did not discover the last crack until six months after the installation. However, each time Marvin willingly arranged for his installer to come back and repair. I thought that when I contacted Marvin after six months to come back once again, I might get a little pushback. But no. Handled the issue 100% professionally and resolved it. Sadly, I don't think this level of honesty exists much anymore. Moreover, Marvin has a great selection, friendly atmosphere, etc. Crown Valley Nursery is absolutely the best! Tom M

Great flowers, yummy cakes and lots of different gifts. Family owned. Great atmosphereread more

I was craving a coffee and looking for a new plant. Pasadena Roots had both. Fantastic family-owned…read morebusiness. The coffee is delicious (I ordered the Wu-Tang) and the plant (and accompanying pot) make the perfect centerpiece for my bookshelf. I'll definitely be back! Support locally owned businesses.

They don't have akadama, but I got a nice little Japanese garden juniper to play with and made it…read moreinto a pretty cascading bonsai. Just getting into practicing bonsai, so please forgive the sloppy wiring. I'll redo these after a little break. My first attempt at doing bonsai and it's a shohin, I suppose. Oh and I repotted it in a slightly larger pot since I was stuffing it into this tiny 4" blue one and the tilt required a rock under one side. I also didn't want to take off too much rooting to fit the pot and kill the plant. Hope she lives!

3/30/26 I just knew I was going to receive the best service here. Instantly as I walked up to…read moreAudel, this staffer was ready & very accommodating with answers & recommendations. The garden center is immaculately maintained & inventory is plentiful. I was looking to find a professional to recommend a liner for my planter to prevent corrosion, so I may reuse it for the next season for other plantings. Audel suggested a liner that prevents weeds from proliferating as well. It turns out Hubby has a roll in the back of our truck. Bought fertilizer that he recommended & lantana as a draw for pollinators. I googled it & it states I plant it alongside my basil, tomato & marigolds. Parking is dedicated & free. Highly recommend this nursery. Staff are super helpful & cordial. Price-wise, may be equal to home dept or more but the service is topnotch comparably.

Love this place! Incredible selection and variety. Everything is beautifully laid out and the…read moreplants are healthy. Prices are steep but fair for the area and what you're getting. The staff and owners are friendly and helpful. We always enjoy coming here and can't wait for our next visit!

I can't recommend this place enough! The staff working here is extremely helpful. Typically I show…read morethem my cactus goal or a ridiculously expensive plants that I somehow managed to pick out, and they are always so helpful to find an alternative for me. Additionally, you can pick out your own pots and rocks and they will plant them for you. The staff here is highly educated and provides a lot of of guidance and recommendations that help with the longevity of your plant. They care and it truly shows.

Every plant that I have purchased from this nursery has done well. I can receive helpful…read moreinformation about planting, soil, and so much more by just asking.

I get ALL my David Austin roses here in this hidden gem as they have SO many options! Prices are…read moreunbeatable! Little small cute nursery tucked in Pasadena that has been passed down from generations before. Japanese owned by cousins. Don't expect a big fancy facility. Think small, family size, run down with character and many generations of love. Some of their David Austins: Strawberry Hill, Claire Austin, Teasing Georgia, Tranquility, Queen of Sweden, Mary Rose, Princess Alexandria of Kent, Crown Princess Margareta, Tess of the d'Urbervilles, Olivia Rose, Charles Darwin, Carding Mill (tree form), Charlotte Rose, and many many more! They have an ENTIRE SECTION just for these beauties! 15 of my DAs are from here because they have the best price and best customer service! One of the owners, Dale, is so kind, helpful and knowledgable. He spends his time explaining everything and answering all my questions. He's very generous to even help us to the car. I left my number with Dale so when and if he gets more DAs, he will call me. What a great guy, right!?! That's what I call good customer service! I love this place and keep on coming back because it's family owned, kind owners, unbeatable prices, and willing to share their knowledge and wisedom. 100% recommend this gem!

This was my first time visiting this nursery, and I had a wonderful experience! The staff were very…read morefriendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions about my plants, recommended what I needed, and even suggested more affordable options. I also got a healthy cucumber plant and received some coupons, which was a nice bonus. I forgot to ask the name of the tall older gentleman at the register, but he was incredibly helpful. Thank you! I'll definitely be back for the orchids--they're beautiful, and the nursery has an amazing selection of plants.

After visiting Present Perfect in Pasadena, I drove from north to south through the middle of the…read moreSan Gabriel Valley. There are several major north-south roads in this area, and Rosemead Boulevard is one of them. San Gabriel Boulevard is another. The road is wide and easy to drive. The nursery is right across the street from Com Tam Kieu Restaurant, one of the better Vietnamese broken rice restaurants in Southern California. On the way there, I passed a construction site, probably a new apartment building. It strongly gave me the impression of an EB-5 green card project, the kind of real estate development marketed less as a normal apartment building and more as an immigration investment package for Chinese buyers. In the middle of the SGV, that feeling was hard to miss. After that came the nursery. I drove from north to south, made a left turn onto a smaller street, and parked outside. The entrance is tiny. You walk through it and immediately reach the counter, where there was even a line. After that, you pass into an indoor room stocked with fertilizers, plant stakes, soil, mulch, and other gardening supplies. Beyond that is the back garden, which is much larger than expected and quite elegant. The plants are clearly well cared for, and the stone sculptures give the place a strong hint of Chinese culture. Along the edge of the main building, there are stacks of Buddha heads, seated Buddhas, and other stone figures, mostly in Chinese Buddhist or imagined Buddhist styles, though not necessarily following any strict traditional standard. There are Chinese signs everywhere, which makes sense for a nursery in the middle of the SGV. Many of the plants have bilingual names. The prices are not cheap, but they are fair. The orchids are much more expensive than what you would find at Trader Joe's or Costco, but they are also more beautiful and much stronger, so I would not call them overpriced. The plants use different colored tags, similar to what you see in many American discount stores. Some are very cost-effective. It is definitely worth stopping by, and even more worth it if you happen to find some good discounted plants. The cashier was a little rude, but as a Chinese person, I found it completely acceptable. I have seen much worse. Even though she was in a rush, the service was not bad. She even gave me an extra bag so the soil would not spill in my car. Overall, this is a good nursery and I would recommend it. It is even better if you understand Chinese culture, because many of the details will make more sense.