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This review is for the Armstrong designer Tammy Compton. She works at Mission Valley and El Cajon nurseries. I simply can’t say enough about how magnificent designs. They have changed the whole look of our home and changed our lives in regards to how I manage, see and feel about my garden. We’re so happy with her plans for our front yard, we just had her come back to desighn our backyard yard. Tammy is a miracle worker!!!

I got the most beautiful tree from there!! I’m definitely going to go there next year they have good deals. The trees without the stands go fast and they’re cheaper ones. I like it because it’s not super busy and they have time to answer all your questions staff is wonderful!!

I'm installing a new drought tolerant yard in a couple of days and needed a couple of extra plants. James volunteered to help and off we went. He explained every plant I pointed out and soon I was on the road with a small barrel cactus and a beautiful milk weed. James was an absolute delight to work with and I wouldn't hesitate to come back again!

James was very helpful in picking out the vegetables to plant in our Civita community garden. He really knew his plants and is a welcome addition to the garden center. Be sure to ask for your 10% discount before checking out. Will add photos after planting.

I love Armstrong Garden Centers. I've been to several of their locations and have always had a pleasant experience. The employees are always so cordial and helpful and there is such a wide variety of plants, garden supplies and unique decor to choose from. I highly recommend people visit whether just to browse or purchase, it will be a fun experience.

Plant. Shrub, and Tree selections are highest quality, as are soils, fertilizers, plant pots, garden architectural and decor items, garden tools, etc. service staff is all extremely experienced and friendly. Since I’m temporarily handicapped. I highly value the ease of getting me and and my “stuff” into and out of this beautiful store location.

James was very helpful to work with. Unfortunately, the assistant manager interrupted us and took over the sale. She stopped the sale at that point from buying a a chair and ordering a significant amount of bamboo that I needed. So they lost that sale in addition to being rude for no reason whatsoever. I will continue to do business with James when he's working there, but I will no longer go in there and be treated so disrespectfully by Sandy, the assistant manager. Unfortunately Jeff mg. Is our if town

I purchased plants at this center several times, but today I wasn't sure what to get because I'm rearranging my backyard. I was lucky to meet Erin, who answered all my questions and gave plenty of valuable advice. I'm really impressed by her knowledge, but even more by her dedication and willingness to help. I feel like I have found a real friend!
Thank you, Erin!

A really great experience! I came in not really knowing much about anything looking for a plant for my windowless office. The staff there were extremely helpful, patiently answering all my questions (and I had a lot) and teaching me what to look for when selecting plants. I’ll definitely be coming back here for all of my plant needs. Super exceptional customer service!

Elizabeth , Jeff, and Deborah are very knowledgeable and passionate about the science of nature!! My parents garden has come back to life. The amazing scent of the flowers and soil are so inspiring!!

Wonderful! They were so helpful to find what I needed and even gave me advice on alkaline soil tips for my plants. I will stop by again for my future garden needs. The prices were better than big box stores brands and the plants were well maintained. Very knowledgeable staff and plenty of varieties to choose from.

Bathrooms are available here and they are clean! What a gorgeous place to see your favorite bright and lovely flora. Enjoy being surrounded by O2 producing plants! I accompanied my friend who is frequent buyer and she easily purchased about $100 worth of flowers that day! Great deals are irresistible!

Beautifully stocked, well maintained, and super service from friendly workers!

Our Lady of Sorrows, triumph and reign! Virgin Most Powerful, thank you for protected days free from people who don't appreciate good will!

Ave Maria!

Great little place in mission valley near Kaiser Zion. I was looking for something specific and one of the staff who was very knowledgeable helped me figure it out even though she was in the middle of something else! Very sweet and friendly! Definitely recommend.

Helpful and friendly. Great selection.

Huge shoutout to the Homie Noal. Great vibes and excellent service every time I come in. Thank you for getting me situated with the Thai Constellation monstera, so glad I went for it. Armstrong is my go to store for all my plant needs. Everyone is more than knowledgeable and can answer all you plant care questions. See you guys next time !

It was amazing how when I went to the register to ask a question I was told "Well, I don't know anything about garden stuff. You'll have to ask somebody else" and "Don't ask Nicole, she's on her way to lunch"
This is the experience I have had at every Armstrong Garden Center in LA also. Why I thought it would be different in San Diego is beyond me. STAY AWAY from these places. You will have a better experience anywhere else.

This location has a fairly new general manager, Ceaver (rhymes with Beaver). The plants and displays have never looked better. Ceaver is great with customers and highly interactive. He is down to earth -- haha, no pun intended. He is bringing this Armstrong location back to life...and by the number of customers there now, I am not the only one who has noticed. I like spending money with people who truly take pride in their work. Go, ask for Ceaver. He won't disappoint!

Such a beautiful place to shop! Their staff is friendly, knowledgeable and they will spend time to explain the care and maintenance of the plants you choose or even recommend items based on your needs/situation. I think they are very reasonably priced, (recently picked up 2, beautiful, potted, succulent arrangements for less than $25 each!) and offer an unbelievable variety of options. It was our first time visiting an Armstrong Garden Center but it won't be our last! Definitely recommend!

I stopped by this weekend for a few small plants and loved the selection. Not knowing too much about plants, I was helped by Khaalid and was directed towards plants that would be suitable for my home setup. They were kind enough to patiently explain to me proper plant care without making me feel dumb. The rest of that staff was also kind in helping me at the checkout. 10/10 will be back again!

....started buying house plants here recently and am already amazed and happy that they are thriving and growing so quickly.....such better quality and the interactions i have had with the staff have been educational and enjoying....looking forward to planning next year's butterfly garden with these folks....and of course, more house plants 🪴 😉

I would have given this review 5 stars alone for the atmosphere and wide selection, but I was dismissed early on by an employee who gave me a one word answer and no alternatives to my question. I ended up not finding what I was looking for and did not purchase anything during my visit. However, the rest of the staff seemed pleasant! In any case, they take very good care of their plants and have a huge variety of them for their location. With all of this in mind, and a much better interaction with a staff member later on, I think this location earned a 3/3.5 star review. I'm very new to gardening, and expect to revisit with the hope to have a better experience in the future!