Armstrong Garden Center

The employees are very helpful and knowledgeable. The manager seems angry almost unhinged. Needs re-​training or replaced.

I used to love coming here. But while some of their staff are wonderful, others are terribly rude. It’s just not worth having to pay buku bucks just to have someone act like you are disturbing them because you have a question. I ended up going somewhere else and spending some major dollars to fill a courtyard full of flowers and shrubs. I am done with Armstrong.

Jared is very knowledgeable and assisted me with my special order today. Very satisfied with the service I received.

I am a long time customer learned from my mother about Armstrong have always loved them. until now. I am truly amazed about how a company ignores a customer who has been looked over. i pre-​paid for a tree in oct 2015 started asking about it in jan 2016 gave receipt info date/​number everything in march 2016 was told someone would contact
today april 6 2016 i go to the store sales rep was like wow not sure how that happened then we waited for asst manager he looked it up was going to go see if they had one i said no thanks give me refund, he did. i was also buying a few other things had coupon for marigolds for .99 cents couple of tomato plants and a mint plant i said something like i feel like i should get some kind of discount for the mistake he said ok i’ll only charge you for the 2 tomato plants was like 7.00 gave me the 6 marigolds&the mint plant. that was nice but how about an apology a i have no idea how that happened act like you care no i got oh well we are discontinuing the pre-​paid program .gee thanks so glad you give a shit i dug a whole bought the soil and waited 6 plus months for a tree just to get forgotten. great customer service NOT. TRULY FRUSTRATED CUSTOMER

Rude. Now I remember why I go there only once every five years or so. Long enough to have forgotten why I don’t shop there.

Consistently high quality, and even more impressive: the staff is fully educated on the various plant varieties. I’ve asked about care and placement and they have been right every time. It is my favorite garden center!

I enjoy visiting Armstrong Garden Center because they have neat plants that you do not normally find at the big box retailers. Further, they stock plants and trees that will grow in the nearby climate. That means that there is less of a chance that purchased plant will falter and more of a chance that it’ll do what it is supposed to do if it fruits or blooms.
While the garden center is typically well stocked and well maintained, my first and recent visit to this location left me feeling, «Meh.» Despite even purchasing a couple of plants. The interactions I had with the staff did not leave me feeling like I was a valued customer. When I was at the garden center, I asked the gentlemen if Armstrong carried a particular plant. He informed me that he has not seen the plant in question ever. Additionally, he let me know that if I wanted, I could go inside and ask the associate to look it up on the computer. It would have been nice if he offered to walk me to the associate. Instead, I felt a brush-​off.
The cashier also left me feeling the same. I had a question about my account. He informed me that he did not know of the issue and did not know how to help me. Feel like a shrug and «you’re out of luck buddy» move. On top of everything, the store was mostly empty and no other customer was waiting.
All in all, I had an atypical experience on this day.

I usually shop the «orange» store but decided to stop in here just to see if someone knowledgeable could advise me on a few things. I can’t say enough great things about the girl that helped. Look for Cindy, she’s sooo nice and helped me alot. Very knowledgeable

When it comes to outside gardening and indoor plants, these people know their stuff. Thank you Armstrong for consistently providing a highly knowledgeable and trained staff.
Armstrong may be slightly pricier than your average big box store, but boy do they make up for it in quality, customer service, and product knowledge.

Five star for great service from Vicky … Very helpful, cheerful and knowledgeable. Will be back

I’ve been to The Claremont shop on Foothill many times. whenever I need plants that’s the place to go. they might be a little more expensive but it’s worth it they have a good selection to choose from and the employees are knowledgeable about the plants and friendly they’re always helpful.

Look at your receipt before you leave. I bought 8 items and 5 rang up more than what the container said. Lots of bees. Selection and knowledge was good, that is the only reason I give them 2 stars.

It was hard to get someone to help me select drought tolerant plants. They told me what direction to go in, but didn’t seem to want to help. Had to walk back and ask again. After waiting for help, and talking to associate lost intetest.

If you’re looking to improve your personal outdoor habitat, THIS is the place to come to. Not only do they have LOTS of options when it comes to: plants, flowers, vegetables, herbs and trees, they have friendly, and VERY knowledgeable employees to help you accomplish your outdoor (and, in some cases, indoor) goals.
Two years ago, I purchased a Japanese Cherry Blossom tree from Armstrong. I was nervous because the tree wasn’t cheap, and I didn’t want to have it die on me once I removed it from the pot to the ground in my backyard. After speaking with an Armstrong employee and getting a few tips, I’m proud to say that the tree has bloomed two years in a row, and is getting bigger and bigger each year! We absolutely LOVE IT!
I still come here every now and then for various plants and flowers for our little garden. Again, always relying on the expertise of the Armstrong Garden Center folks to guide me in the right direction (I haven’t been steered in the wrong direction yet).
I’m not saying you shouldn’t check out the Home Depot or Lowe’s garden centers, but I’m DEFINITELY saying you SHOULD check out Armstrong for your gardening needs. I’m sure that once you do, you’ll be certain you don’t have to go anywhere else, ever again. They really do have almost everything you could need or want for your garden, yard, etc.

I always go here when I am looking for something out of the ordinary, something that Lowes and Home Depot would never carry. They are a bit pricey, but you get a good value based on the variety and return policy. (yes I indeed have had to return dead plants). I feel the staff is knowledgeable because they really seem to love being around the plants, whereas the box stores seem to just put anybody out there.

I like that they carry bonsai trays for a reasonable price… The plant inventory can be a bit pricey but Armstrong does have sales all the time… It’s also cool that they do free gardening classes… I gave two stars because every time I buy plants or supplies here, I am always asked if I want to be a part of there «frequent buyer» program… I say «of course.» Then when the person starts to fill in the information they always ask for my phone number… Isn’t that illegal? So since I won’t give Armstrong my phone number I am not eligible for the program… I think that’s just stinks…

Love this place! Great little garden/​nursery located in Claremont. I have been coming here for years and always received great service here.
I am notorious for killing plants and not being able to keep anything alive. They are great with breaking down plant care easily for you and giving great advice.
When you arrive there, there is a huge outdoor sections with plants, shrubs, flowers, and trees. There is also an indoor area with a huge selection of seeds, pots, and other garden accessories.
If you are looking for a place to go to buy beautiful plants and flowers with KNOWLEDGEABLE people, this is your place!

If you want a great looking garden you have to start with great plants and knowledgeable people and that is what you get at Armstrong Garden Center. I drive here all the way from Corona because I want stuff I can count on and information I can trust.
The big orange box store is really a waste of time. The garden staff at the Eastvale location as little if any knowledge about plants and trees.
If your planting fruit trees Armstrong is the place to go, They carry Dave Wilson Nursery trees which are a proven winner. Armstrong also carries huge variety of flowers and they will never try to sell you something that wont work for your location. Every person you talk to there is an expert in some form of gardening.
If you want a great yard take the drive to Armstrong Garden Center you will save time, money and aggravation in the long run.
Happy planting,
Don

Lots of choices and lots of bees.
Everyone there is very helpful and will answer any of your questions.
Love their flower and plan selections.
Now only if they didn’t have so many bees…

What can I say? We do not have an Armstrongs nearby, so we travel quite a distance, either to Anaheim Hills, or this one in Claremont, when Armstrong’s has something we want. I know, I know. There are so many nurseries between here and there, but Armstrong’s has really nice, healthy plants.
Our most recent purchase was for cool weather tomatoes. They do carry a few varieties here. We can plant these in So Cal in the late summer and squeek yet another harvest of heirloom tomatoes out before it finally gets too cold.
Besides, their stores, inside and out, are nicely maintained and inviting. Add to that, their whimsical garden art, furniture, vast selection of seeds and other garden supplies, and they are hard to ignore.
Their staff is helpful and knowledgable. I feel like I can always count on them even though they usually price things higher than your ordinary garden nursery.
We choose to frequent Armstrongs, especially when the little guy businesses don’t have what we need. I will overlook the fact they are yet another mega chain store.