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“! Folks there were super helpful and helped me pick plants that would grow in my hot WC backyard” in 6 reviews
“I came in on a rainy day and still enjoyed browsing their indoor and outdoor collection.” in 7 reviews
“We put the hummingbird plants in their back yard lawn and immediately two hummingbirds flew by it.” in 2 reviews
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I need 20 rose bushes in 6 inch pots. Would you be able to accommodate?
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Hi Woody, Your best best is to call the store directly and ask for Katie or Kylea. They will have a better idea of what our supplying nurseries may have, as well as… more
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I am looking for 1gl Crimson Pygmy Dwarf Japanese Barberry, but could not find it from your web site. Do you carry this type of plants? I have a few in my garden, but I lost 7 of them this winter, would like to plant them again. Thanks -Walter
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Hi Walter, We've recently had them in stock (our Martinez location had four one-gallon plants in their inventory). But...we recommend you call the store directly since… more
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- Jun 28, 2023
Fancy garden supply.
Fun store to explore.
Prices are higher than other garden supply. But the plants are hardier and better taken care of than at Home Depot. 6 pack of perennials will run you 5.99 here at Home Depot 4.98. So not crazy.
However the houseplants are way overpriced!
I really dug the air plant display. Still a bit over the top with prices but I got ideas from it.
Currently my daughter in law and I are working on her patio and we have different tastes in plants hence the trip here.
She bought a lambs ear and a carnation plant.
Definitely worth a trip if gardening makes you smile, even just to look.
Side note- I accidentally broke some pots while there. They didn't freak out or ask me to pay for them.
4 stars.Helpful 14Thanks 2Love this 11Oh no 1 - Sep 13, 2023
Super clean and well organized Garden Center / Nursery. Staff are friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful.
They have some nice varieties of plants, seeds and soil types to choose from - for all your gardening needs.
It's also almost pumpkin time and this place has lots of beautiful pumpkin and varieties to choose from, at decent prices. Great Store!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Dec 29, 2022
I think I'm in LOVE!!!
I finally visited the Sloat Garden Center and boy am I happy that I did!
They have a large variety of plant life, including ferns, mosses, shrubs, biennials, perennials, annuals and so much more!!
The next time you're in the area stop by and grab a new green friend for your home. Their ferns are absolutely beautiful!
#greenlifeHelpful 2Thanks 1Love this 2Oh no 0 - Jun 9, 2022
The dude and I came to the Sloat Garden Center in Concord, CA on 05/29/22 as I am in love with everything garden and plants. I have always had a passion for nature which never went away but never had that special green thumb touch. But, during the pandemic which a lot time on my head I decided to get reconnected with my inner green thumb and have not looked back since!
Every chance I get. I try to add something to my "Princess Garden" whether it is seeds, garden decor plants or even gifts. The Sloat Center did not disappoint at all as this is probably the largest Nursery/Garden Center I've gone to EVER. Upon walking in it HITS you in the face of the cute garden items which if I was an impulsive person I would have bought everything. My goodness it was a pleasant time looking at the gifts, garden items and seeds inside. They even had a good selection of air plants which is cool. I have never been a fan of indoor plants only bamboo plants strange I know. I honestly prefer outdoor plants. So it was nice viewing the indoor plants.
My heart and soul is for the outdoor plants. We stumbled upon an employee who was arranging the perennial, heat tolerant and drought tolerant hummingbird plants. She was so lovely and sweet and answered all my questions as my ultimate goal is to fully create a drought tolerant and heat tolerant garden due to California's ever dry conditions making us more susceptible to droughts all the time so conservation of water is a MUST. I don't want to add to the problem but also for mental health purposes I need to garden.
Anywho, the worker gave me so much information and education about the plants that attract humming birds (the dude was 100% SOLD). I asked if the plants will attract ants and she shared that no it won't but if there is ants on plants or garden it could be due to something the ants like - maybe aphids or a kind of mite - something like that so I left pretty educated. Plus, learning how to address and prevent the problem. I think I bothered one lady too much :( who was in a different section as she let me know I can find the information on the bottom of the signs for the plants. Which some plants didn't have that information. Which was why I was asking and some were mixed in with annuals.
I am mostly interested in perennial plants only as I just cannot understand annuals. None of the annuals I had ever lasted a few weeks -___- its probably a ME problem but I've noticed that I find success with perennials for the most part unless it is something in the Sun Flower family. They had a lot of plants for me to choose from which is a GOOD problem to have but so difficult for me to choose what I want. My goal was is to only get between 3 to 4 plants. The dude helped me narrow it down but he was biased as he only wanted hummingbird plants.
We hung out for a bit and eventually left to check out the items we got. More awesome stuff inside which was so beautiful. They even sell a lot of different soils too which I was so tempted to buy but the dudes car is so small which I had to pass. Also, they sell lady bugs! Which I want to get some as pets which would be cool but mostly to eat my aphids. The cashier was so friendly and warm. He was pretty cool. I have no complaints about my experience here. I honestly want to come back and explore more as we didn't get to see everything.
When the dude and I arrived at his grandparents residence as they couldn't be left in the car. We put the hummingbird plants in their back yard lawn and immediately two hummingbirds flew by it. We were so overjoyed and couldn't wait to bring back home to Clovis, CA the plants permanent residence. Even in Clovis, CA the Hummingbirds found it pretty immediately just setting it down a few seconds which was really impressive.
I am thrilled about the Sloat Garden center and I cannot thank them enough for helping me, educating me and bringing beautiful life to my garden :) I cannot wait to come back and get more plants as it seriously was a magical moment each time the hummingbirds found it so quick! I would highly recommend this garden center. You won't leave empty handed plus they have kids gardening tools too!Helpful 15Thanks 0Love this 16Oh no 0 - Apr 26, 2023
Usually a good experience although incredibly expensive and hard to pin anyone down. I called ahead to exchange a dead plant in what should have been a simply transaction but led to a frustrating process of identifying the plant and potential cause for its failure. The manager came but I was still dealing with the same employee who was dismissive and even asked me to take responsibility for her poor customer service. I was asked if I was a member to make this process easier and when I requested to sign up after the exchange, they said there would be some paperwork involved and time consuming. Kinda of unbelievable really but I got something similar to what I previously purchased. $70 still seems very steep for a gardenia that didn't last and never bloomed. Hopefully this one works out.
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Sloat Garden Center G.
Apr 27, 2023
Dear Jason,
Thank you for taking the time to post. I sincerely apologize for your experience and have already brought it to the attention of the area manager, who in turn will discuss it with the management team. You are correct. This should have been a relatively simple transaction for the return and future plant identification issues would have been abated if you were encouraged to sign up for the Rewards Program, instead of being discouraged to do so.
If you would like to give us another try, our Rewards form is easy to fill out and takes just a moment. If interested, please send me a quick note at: dstoner@ sloatgardens.com. I'll send you the form via email to ensure you're added to the program -- you will then automatically receive a $5 reward coupon the next time you shop.
Again, please accept our apologies and don’t hesitate to contact me directly if there is more I can do.
Sincerely,
Dave Stoner
President & Chief Operations Officer
Sloat Garden Center
dstoner (at) sloatgardens.com - Lawrence D.Concord, CA2184Nov 27, 2023
The people who work at this place are so helpful! Tim, Sam, etc... they really know their stuff and I have seen my garden go from nothing to amazing with their information on nutrients. The xmas trees are the best in the area and they keep them watered!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kimberly D.San Jose, CA3574939Aug 30, 2023
Extremely rude older woman staff. My mom said "excuse me" as she wanted to ask a question about some fertilizer. She walked right by her and rolled her eyes.
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Sloat Garden Center G.
Sep 7, 2023
Dear Kimberly,
I sincerely apologize for your and your mother’s experience at our Pleasant Hill store. I have shared it with the management team who will use this as a training opportunity for the entire team. I truly appreciate your taking the time to post. Direct customer feedback is vital in helping us improve service throughout our company. If you should need anything further, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly.
Sincerely,
Dave Stoner
President & Chief Operations Officer
dstoner (at) sloatgardens.com - ari b.San Francisco, CA418513Jul 31, 2023
I literally couldn't be happier. Why can't all life is easy as getting centerpieces done for a party at sloat. Big shout out to Sam who potted 24 succulents beautifully for me, and manager, Tim, who organize the project for me and made it an absolute home run.
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Maria B.Pleasant Hill, CA5492813Nov 14, 2022
Reason for my 2 star. I really wish I could make it 5 because Marilyn and Kylea are amazing. However.....
I called around 5pm and told them I was going there to exchange something. Due to feedback from a Roadie delivery and destroyed my Dracena. I loaded and lugged this huge plant in my car.
They were expecting me. I get there at 5:45pm. BECAUSE YELP SAID 6:30pm. Employees where leaving. I asked a younger gentlemen about about 5"5 ish with facial hair what time they close. He said 5:30pm. I told him Yelp said 6:30pm in hopes you change it..
His response.. "I don't know what to tell you!" Super dismissive and rude.
Wow! First time I have ever felt so invalidated and I've been to multiple locations.
SLOAT please correct this behavior. I'm pretty sure this is not the customer service you would like to portray.
I get you are off but when you are wearing the company uniform and still in front of the store. You are still a representation of the company.
than this incident.. I've never had any issues with anyone in this establishment.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0
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