“Beautiful and large nursery. I met Andy who offered help in picking out exactly the perfect herbs for my purpose and environment. He was incredible and offered the wisdom that only an expert would give (pretty sure I wouldn’t even find on the internet). I am excited to grow my garden and will be back for more!”
“I love the gifts, bouquets and plants at Ladera Garden and the staff is their secret sauce. They are so good in pointing me in the right direction and make great floral arrangements and gift finding easy.”
“We hired Blossoms and Botanicals for our wedding reception at Domenico Winery in San Carlos, and we were blown away by the product that Regina and her team put together. We didn’t know exactly what we wanted when we reached out, but knew she was a preferred vendor at our venue and thought she would have a good idea of what would work in that space. Regina knew the venue inside and out and helped us tweak some of our ideas to work well in the space. She also agreed to try something new that we were interested in, and it worked out so well. She showed us examples of potential arrangements, had several different options for floral arches for photos, and when we ended up with an extra table on the day of was able to put together an extra centerpiece at the last minute.
Regina also made sure to wait until the flowers she would be using were in season so we could get the best idea of what our centerpieces would look like.
The arrangements and décor themselves were incredible, we got so many compliments from all of our guests at how beautiful and unique the flowers were, and the quality exceeded our expectations on all levels. If we ever need flowers for anything in the future we will be using Blossoms and Botanicals, and definitely recommend them for any special occasion you might need flowers for.”
“Lyngso was fantastic. The salesperson, Paloma, was extremely helpful figuring out with me how much soil I would need for my job and what type I needed and he set up my delivery. They reminded me of my delivery the day before and kept me informed when it left their location. The driver, Juan, arrive right on time and was so friendly and helpful figuring out where to dump it and making sure the area was ready. Everything from start to finish couldn’t have gone smoother. Great experience.”
“Got our Christmas tree, wreath, and poinsettias here discounted 30%-50% off because it was close to the end of the season. They cut off the ends for us once we made our selection. All the trees were kept in water. Will definitely come back to this Christmas tree farm next year!”
“Found a really nice ~10' Redwood Tree there that we are using as a Xmas tree inside this year and plan on planting it after the holiday in the back yard. As the employee offered to ring us up he said they would delivery locally for free which was most likely best for the tree's longevity;) Their selection isn't as large as Home Depot, Sloat or Flora Grubb, but they have a nice selection of healthy plants for grow zones 9 & 10 in addition to a really nice selection of pots as well.”
“Golden Nursery is my fav nursery for the new plants hunting in San Mateo. They have many unique types of plants you can find here such as herbs, fruit trees, ground covers, perennials, ferns, succulents, house plants, seeds, bulbs, ect. It’s fun that I usually get something interesting as my new plant buddies whenever I came here. Looking forward to visiting here again! ?”
“Wowie zowie!! Berto leapt up from lunch to personally guide me through the nursery. We thought about numerous plants that might work in the space I wanted to fill. What a cool guy and a beautiful nursery. I'm so appreciative and I can't wait to put my new baby in the garden.”
“The shop owner was extremely friendly and helpful. He put together a beautiful arrangement of plants for me on the spot. I got a lot of complements on the arrangement as well.”
“My wife and I were married at the San Mateo Arboretum in June of 2019, it just occurred to me I should post a review! We were very happy with the venue, we had the wedding out in the garden with about 52 people. We used the Pump House to stage things, and had the buffet tables outside. We were able to bring in a catering truck with a pizza oven, and the caterer provided the servers to stage the food and serve the drinks. Our contact helped us with the logistics and was there for the event, when there was an issue with another event in the park blocking the access she quickly worked it out with them and got the path cleared. There are some limitations to work with: no real kitchen for cooking, no dishwashing, and the interior would be cramped for 45 people, so hope for clear weather and bring a mobile caterer. Don't expect to play really loud music or have a big dance party on the grass. But for a small low-key wedding the garden is fantastic, and makes a wonderful backdrop. The price is very affordable, and we were able to book it with 4 months notice, so it was a very good option for us... Highly recommended if it fits your needs!”
“The consummate spot for all Stihl, Husky and keeps the tree men with an A Game.
Steve and his beloved wife, Pinroi truly cherish their customers, and are lovely human beings who know you are human, too.
Happy New Year to Yardbirds' Livelihood.
I never buy anything for our tree business, unless, it comes first, through Yardbirds.”
“Can't believe the deals and quality in this place and the service is top notch. The water fountains are stocked by the dozens with statues and benches and bird baths too. You gotta check this place out!”
“The Orchids I received were absolutely more than I expected. They were shipped with a lot of care. I will be ordering more! Purchased another one and again beautiful and healthy.”
“Don’t understand why the ratings are so low. I dealt with Jube (sorry if I got name wrong) and set up a scenario for him over phone. Long story short, we moved and wouldn’t be able to deliver same day but he stated so long as we are there next day by 7am(730am cutoff), we’d be squared away.
Answered all my questions and took time to answer back despite closing hours (7:57pm call in).
Appreciate the team here.”
“Everyone’s probably been here 100 times and 95% of the time it’s usually fine. However this particular visit required extensive planning, design revising, and attention to detail ordering several custom windows. Soé in the window department went above and beyond spending several hours with us making sure everything was correct and even postponing his lunch & break to accommodate. It’s hard to find service like this nowadays and because of this I’ll come back just for him.”
“Michael in the lumber department was amazing. He helped me cut a bunch of wood, suggested a more affordable alternative that saved me some money, and was just great to talk to. Really made the whole experience enjoyable. Will definitely be coming back!”
“I had an exceptional experience at this Home Depot, thanks to Randy. He was incredibly helpful and took the time to listen to my needs attentively. Randy's knowledge and willingness to assist made my shopping experience smooth and pleasant. It's not often that you come across such dedicated and friendly staff. Thank you, Randy, for your help today!!”
“This review is specifically for Craige Faries in the appliances department.
We had an outstanding experience working with Craige. He spent over four hours with us in person, carefully helping us find all new appliances that matched exactly what we were looking for—both in style and within our budget.
What really stood out was his dedication. After our initial visit, he continued doing additional research on our behalf and even invited us to come back the next day with more options and information. That level of commitment is rare and truly appreciated.
Craige takes his time with customers, making sure every detail is covered. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely kind, which made the entire process smooth and enjoyable. We never felt rushed or pressured—just well taken care of.
Highly recommend asking for Craige if you need help with appliances!”
“They have a huge paver selection. Got turf here as well. The crew was great and seemed to be having fun with their work. No reason to go here if you are not doing a big project.”
“Still family run and the best producing garden plants. They only put things out when it’s time to plant and take better care of their plants than any other nurseries we go to on the peninsula.”