Gardens To Love

Licensed landscaper in San Diego, California

CSLB licence active4.8(188 reviews)

Gardens To Love holds CSLB licence 1045437, active, licensed since 10 Oct 2018, rated 4.8 from 188 Google reviews. Bonded for $25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company. Clean CSLB record, with no citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.

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Report card

  • Licence activeCSLB #1045437, class C27. Issued 10 Oct 2018, expires 31 Oct 2028.
  • Licensed 8 yrsSince 10 Oct 2018.
  • Bonded$25,000 with American Contractors Indemnity Company, since 1 Jan 2023. California requires the same $25,000 bond of every contractor.
  • Works aloneExempt from workers' comp: certifies no employees, so nobody else may work on your job.
  • Clean CSLB recordNo citations, complaints or legal actions disclosed.CSLB record

Checked against the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) register on 4 Nov 2026.

About Gardens To Love

Plant-filled, indoor-outdoor store featuring organic sprays & soils, plus landscaping services. (Google)

People on the licence
Nina Watson Smart (owner)

Google reviews

4.8(188 reviews)
Kate Pierson★★★★★ 2 weeks agoView on Google

I had a delightful time here today, I came in happy and left even happier (a little more knowledgeable too!) Sophie was so lovely and answered my millions of questions with patience while giving me such cool recommendations! The person who rung me up was super nice too, but I didn’t catch her name! Prices were very reasonable and the selection was wonderful. This is definitely the kind of place I’ll be going to often…

Sylvia Khromina★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

Love this little nursery. I have come here several times for grevilleas and other Australian plants which grow so well here in San Diego. I appreciate that there is usually short-term parking right in front of the nursery. Knowledgeable staff reminded me about fertilizer specifications for this plant (this plant does not like phosphorus). There is a nice selection of other outdoor plants which are well-suited for the…

Alexandra Geller★★★★★ 5 months agoView on Google

Everyone is so helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. I live just a couple blocks away and pop in 1-2 x a week to foster my plant obsession. I have learned so much about caring for my plants thanks to the staff. They are patient in taking time to explain plant care to you and will help you find the perfect plants for your needs. I specifically want to shout out to Sophie, who is just so wonderful, and has taken extra ti…

jay holwegner★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

Chrissy (sorry if that is misspelled) made a custom succulent arrangement for my wife and I and she is an absolute artist! It turned out so perfect my wife almost cried. I would highly suggest this place, their plants and people are the best! The photos don’t do the arrangement justice but I still wanted to share for an idea of how great she is.

Natalie Teboul★★★★★ a year agoView on Google

Chrissy was amazing! She completely helped me revamp my plants and pots, and I couldn't be happier! Wish I could give more than 5 stars, will definitely return!

Read all 188 reviews on Google Reviews and photos from Google, 4 Nov 2026.

Why it ranks #65 of 357 landscapers in San Diego

Years licensed weight 3040%
Complaint record weight 25100%
Bond and workers' comp weight 10100%
Google reviews weight 3588%

Score 77.9 / 100. Claiming this listing or using Theo never changes it. How we rank

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