Present Perfect

We have been buying plants, trees and gardening supplies from Alvin at Present Perfect for over 10 years now. In fact, our yard is mostly populated with trees and plants we bought from him. Alvin is so helpful, whenever we have a question about what plant would be best to use, or what might be wrong with a plant, or what type of plant it may be (by bringing in a leaf or branch), Alvin always has the answer. And if we want a plant he doesn’t have, he will order it for us. I highly recommend Present Perfect over a big box store where the sales people often don’t have a cue about plants. And to top it off, Alvin’s prices are always very reasonable and his plants are healthy. There are so many plants to chose from, we enjoy wandering around the property to get an idea of what might work for us. Try Present Perfect and you’ll see, Alvin will make a huge difference in your yard.

Love this place ! Affordable and beautiful collection and the lady there is so helpful.

found some barefoot roses for $ 20 which is very good compared to nonsale items at else where.

HIDDEN GEM! Great nursery with all kinds of diversity and large grounds! Al is super helpful, kind, knowledgeable– and the BEST prices!!! He charge about half of another local specialty plant store did for an even larger plant! The succulents are also really well priced. He delivered a tree for us within a couple hours. If he’s out of what you’re looking for, he can get it– no problem! It was great to come away with more plants– healthy ones– for a lot less $ than other big name brand and local nursery prices (like Armstrong or San Gabriel!)
It’s easy to drive right by– so don’t miss it! Truly a «hidden» gem!

This nursery is a hidden gem! It’s quite small but has an assortment of plants (although, some plants sell fast and so new orders are always coming and going). The owner is super friendly and knows a lot about what he sells.
The prices and the sizes of their succulence plants are REALLY nice so you get a good deal! If you’re looking for a new plant to add to your collection but aren’t willing to spend a lot of $$, then I recommend checking this place out.
Other things to note:
–there’s a private lot to park in
–this nursery takes cash AND card

I’m going to have to do an update when I go back because I feel like I went at the worst time… They were in the midst of moving everything to make room for the Christmas trees and it made it a little tough to find things because their normal cataloging system was altered. I did see a lot of nice trees and shrubs and lots of beautiful flowers. The pricing on the few items I looked at seemed really good. I purchased a 5gal juniper for under $ 20 and so far I’m very pleased with it. No diseases from what I can see. I hear great things about the owner and I really enjoy talking plants and trees with someone who had extensive knowledge about them. I will definitely be back to talk shop and grab a few of the Japanese maples I saw. Hopefully they can special order things, I’ll be sure to let you know!

Now and then you feel so good leaving a business that you have to Unilocal!it. I entered with cactus issues and parsley questions. I exited with a gorgeous new cactus, a better understanding of my old cactus, curled parsley for juicing, and a big smile.

Today I bought 20 poinsettias for work. This was my first visit to this nursery. I was surprised at the quality of the poinsettias and their x-​mas trees. Their trees were pricy but the quality of their trees were impressive. I guess you get what you pay for. When I arrived the person that helped me (I think the owner) asked some of his workers to place the poinsettias in my vehicle. As they loaded up the poinsettias I had an opportunity to walk around the nursery. I had such a great experience buying plants for work that I will defiantly be back for a personal trip. I think I’ll buy some cactus or succulents on my personal visit.

Located just across Colorado, away from the Target store is Present Perfect. It’s nessled in where you wouldn’t expect to find it… but it is definely worth the time. The staff is very knowledgable (unlike some of the larger UnNamed rivals). The selection is good and I’m pleased to be one of their clients.
If you are in need of flowers, plants or fruit trees, this is the place to go.

I am new to Pasadena, and have been sort of half-​heartedly buying plants at OSH — or going to the Huntington Library sales. Right now, I’m into potted plants only, since yard in my rental would need massive soil amendment (starting with a jackhammer, since it’s 95% concrete). But this place is one in a million.
Tucked away on the industrial side of E Pas under the high-​tension power lines. The only reason i found it today was because the customer care professionals at Cost Plus down the road insisted that there was no Post Office nearby (but…I knew there was, because I had passed it – Alvin got a wry smile out of this).
I turned west, found the PO, turned around and saw Alvin’s gate open.
Oh – different topic– the Post Office is one block from Cost Plus. DUH…
anyway…
Alvin’s PRESENT PERFECT Nursery is on the same street as the P O.
This place is huge, a bit mysterious (no commercial junk — just plants), with a great selection. I noticed the cat dishes and cat food immediately and felt i was with my peeps. I walked around for at least an hour before buying a pink geranium. I will be back, Alvin!

Alvin’s prices are very competitive with big box stores like Lowe’s or Home Depot or OSH.
The plants I get from Alvin have been doing great even though I’m a known plant murderer.
He has a great selection of in season plants that are good for the location. He’s also very knowledgeable about his plants.
Most importantly, he has an outdoor kitty that hangs around the nursery and it’s soooo friendly. :D It’s really awesome seeing his kitty strut around the nursery or napping on the counter.

Super friendly, and good selection. Going back again.

I wish I found this place before I went to some of the other nurseries. The plants here are healthy and reasonably priced. The owner is really patient and helpful. I love how my kids can freely roam here without concern of cars or traffic while I shop. Quality service– he helped deliver some over sized bushes because I was local. I will be come back.

I have been going to Present Perfect for years and hardly ever left without a plant, fertilizer, insect repellents or a question unanswered. The bushes, trees, and decorative plants are maintained properly. I have been a landscaper all my life and have worked in several nursery’s. I feel I’m well qualified in making a judgment call. For Alvin and his nursery, he gets my highest rating.

This the best nursery around, period. I have gotten many fruit trees, roses, ornamental trees, and flowers from Present Perfect for over 25 years. All the fruit trees were high producers, and every plant did so well. Customer service is A+

Outstanding plants, trees, all landscaping products and items. I would not go anywhere else to buy. Alvin is wonderful, and every plant/​tree/​flower/​herb he touches is made beautiful.
I have bought three trees and plants from here, and they have grown beautifully. The care Alvin shows to customers, is the great old fashion traditional service when people really cared about others, and providing quality. If you value great Quality, Service, and Plants/​Trees/​All Landscaping items, Present Perfect is the perfect place to go.

I’ve driven by this place a hundred times but never stopped in before today. Now I’m kicking myself.
There is such an amazing selection of trees, shrubs, flowers, etc. Everything is so healthy and looks great. The prices are reasonable, and the knowledge and expertise of the owner (Alvin, I think) is reason enough to shop here and avoid the big box store nurseries.