Home Services reviews in Pasadena, California

I ordered from Shop Monrovia online for pickup through Armstrong. I never received a phone call from Armstrong Pasadena to pick up my plants. I called over 10 days after the order and was told nothing was in and was told to call Shop Monrovia. I contacted Shop Monrovia and they didn't know why I didn't get a call but my plants were ready. I truly did not expect these half dead plants when I went to pick them up. Will never order from Shop Monrovia / Armstrong again.

They always have everything beautifully laid out, and the staff is always more than happy to answer my questions, almost every time I come in I find something new that I've never seen before, yes this tree I pictured isnt cheap......but your not going to find this one at home Depot!

The absolute best nursery in the entire Pasadena and beyond area! What a stunning store, it feels like you walked into a high end store, not a nursery! Plant selection is amazing, all plants are healthy and thriving, and the selection cannot be matched by all the nurseries combined. Long time resident in the Pasadena area, but somehow I always missed this store as it's placed right in the middle of a residential area, with no other store near by of any sorts. I'm delighted I discovered it and will no longer bother by other nurseries, but at the same time upset at myself that it took me 10+ years to learn about it. And last but not least, their staff is amazing, very helpful and knowledgeable. If I could I'd give them ten stars.

Love this place. Great selection and wonderful staff. Would be a 5 star review if the prices were a little lower.

My girl Tony made my day. Thank you! What a beautiful nursery

Let me start off by saying I basically never write reviews. I could probably count the total on one hand. But I feel compelled to do so because I had such a fantastic experience at this Armstrong location. Not only did they have a great selection and everything I needed for my project, but I also had the absolute pleasure of working with Mindy who made the entire visit exceptional!

I came in feeling really overwhelmed about a big garden project, but Mindy immediately put me at ease. Mindy spent so much time with me, thoughtfully consulting on my vision and space. She asked to see photos, inquired about the details of the project, and really listened. She shared her deep knowledge of plants, especially her expertise on California natives and what thrives in this area, but always made sure my voice and preferences were front and center in the process.

We walked through just about the entire garden center together, reviewing options and selecting possibilities! Once we had a good mix, she helped me thoughtfully arrange groupings of plants to see how they'd look together. She offered suggestions and made edits that brought a real sense of cohesion and harmony to the overall design. It wasn’t just about picking plants, it really felt like designing a space with someone who genuinely cared & was just as excited about my project as I am!!

Mindy’s passion for cultivating the earth was truly palpable, and her dedication to helping others cultivate their own green spaces was truly inspiring. On top of all that, she was just lovely to talk to - knowledgeable, kind, incredibly helpful, & interesting. I left not only with beautiful plants, but also with a lot more confidence and excitement about my project thanks to her. Thanks Mindy & Armstrong Pasadena!

a few months ago, I had one of those days. I was trying to help my grandfather graft his Bonsai tree from the fires that he's been growing for 50years and we found out it wouldn't survive because of how bad the soil is. The Huntington garden Bonsai master came to help me with it and he said its not worth saving.

The amount of emotions I was feeling was just horrible. The one thing that kept my grandfather hopeful was that his plants survived and my goal was to make sure they did.

Well it didn't. I had a complete meltdown and the bonsai person chopped our tree and said run to a garden and get this planted asap....

So I decided to go to Armstrong. I have a pile of cuttings in my hand and I literally just said I need help with tears running down my face. Let me tell you... They helped. MEGAN helped me. She was the kindest soul I've ever met. It was close to closing and she knew I needed support during this time and she supported me and was so gentle, patient and made sure I left with my cuttings in 2 pots and planted correctly, and taught me about rooting powder and how to take care of them. LITERALLY gave me a 30 minute course to help me save what was left.

Thank you Megan, it was your kindness that helped me get through such devastation. To some it may be small, but to me it really meant the world. The cuttings are still alive and little roots are coming in! We plan to replant them for the future generations in our family.

Armstrong garden has lovely plants and a incredible team. I look forward to purchasing our plants when its time to rebuild..

I write reviews when I think a place and service are both outstanding. And this is definitely the case at Armstrong's in Pasadena. I am a plant neophyte and came in needing to find several different types of plants to fill in different gaps in our front street-side yard. I walked around the beautiful garden center first, amazed at the lovely variety, colors, shade-sun, perennials, annuals, succulents, larger and smaller trees...not to mention all the gorgeous pots, planters, and items to make a yard or garden really special. I came indoors and was greeted kindly by David, who asked if I needed help. When I sheepishly admitted I was a complete novice and needed assistance, then showed him some pictures of what I was trying to achieve, he was so pleasant and helpful. He came up with several different options for sunny, partial sun, helped with determining how large the plants would get in certain spaces, and then shared some planting and soil tips. During the 20-25 minutes or so in which David assisted me, there were several other customers who came inside or were seeking assistance -- David immediately asked other assistants to assist those customers, explaining what they needed and where to locate them. I was so happy with my overall experience -- the last thing you need when you are trying to help resuscitate a garden or lawn is patronizing or dismissive assistants -- David was the exact opposite: Kind, responsive, helpful, and encouraging. I will be back to this Armstrongs for any future plant needs. Thank you, David, and Armstrong!

This Armstrong nursery branch (pun intended) stocks healthy, thriving plants. They are somewhat pricey but the quality of plants and the offer of a lifetime guarantee are worth it.

Friendly staff, awesome selection of plants and pretty much everything else you'll need for your garden. I love coming here because it's really inspiring.

This place was beautiful 😍 the staff was great and they had every kind of flower plant or fruit and vegetable you can think of. Also the staff was very friendly and always met your needs.

The staff here are awesome. Found some plants that I’ve been looking for, huge selection.

One of my favorite places to browse for deas for plants, pots and water features. On the expensive side but great for browsing. Getting ideas for some new landscaping I will be doing. They also have a nice gift shop.

A best experience on Valentine's day! Especially with your sister and your impatient mother haha. This place is very small and has a relaxing environment. My sister fell in love with this place that I suddenly passed by taking an Uber. I recommend this to all from my sister, my mother, and I being nature lovers there is hardly any bugs but one or two in a few plants. Nothing can be perfect. These plants are better taken care of from Home Depot and Orchard. I guess they actually put love, time, and effort on the plants. Oh I found a unicorn decor for the beginning of my fairy garden ❤️❤️❤️🦄

As I drive home on I-5, my eyes fill up, thinking of my nephew and niece. Earlier this week, they lost their home to the #EatonFire. I drove down to give the kids a break from the trauma. Instead, they decided to use the day to get birthday presents for their mom.

Their mom, Xiaolin, loves to garden. With the help of Bennett, the kids selected and potted plants to start their mom's nursery again. I almost lost it, when my niece started tearing up when she heard Bennett refuse to take our money and wished her mom a happy birthday. Bennett's mom had also lost a home to the fire and wanted the plants to be a token of support. Thank you Armstrong Garden Center and Bennet!

Great staff I'll be happy to frequent this store after holiday only plants we go to many Armstrong's and like them all

A little trip to paradise! Everything under the sun you can imagine for your backyard and your houseplants. Very friendly and helpful staff, huge selection of quality inventory. Seems on the pricier side but worth the experience.

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, always willing to answer your questions about gardening and the plants.

Good variety of choices.
In-house horticulturalists offering gardening ideas. Great place to visit!

One of my favorite spots as a newly outdoor plant enthousiast! Amazing selection of outdoor plants and all kinds of accessories. It’s got a great vibe all around - expect to see butterflies and parrots. Their plants range from small succulents to massive olive trees and everything in between. From sun-loving plants to shade plants and from petounias to rasberry trees. Somewhat on the expensive side though and not great customer service. I would definitely recommend!

This a really amazing nursery. Great selection of plants (it’s huge) that are well taken care of. They have sections for: succulents, shrubs, ground cover, edible and herbal, local, indoor. It’s impressive compared to all the other nurseries that I’ve been to.

I've been shopping at this Pasadena location for almost 2 years. Every single time I've been there, I've had incredible customer service.
Their knowledge of plants is incredible, and much appreciated.

Sherry is always so delightful. Always welcomes me by name, she has helped me so much, she is truly an asset to the company. I get disappointed if she is off when I go in. Also, David, he is extremely helpful. I am disabled and he is always willing to pick things up for me. He is always more than happy to help me load the car.
I plan to shop there for all my gardening needs!