Business Details
50 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery in San Mateo Since 1976
Golden Nursery has been a family-owned and operated business since 1976, dedicated to providing high-quality plants and gardening expertise. Our extensive inventory includes bedding plants, perennials, herbs, vegetables, rare shrubs, roses, Japanese maples, drought-tolerant species, and succulents. We emphasize customer education through detailed planting guides for shrubs and lawns, ensuring successful gardening outcomes. Our team combines decades of horticultural experience with personalized service to meet both novice and expert gardeners' needs. We offer digital and paper gift certificates for flexible gifting options.Our structured planting instructions reflect our commitment to sustainable practices and plant health. Located in San Mateo, we maintain consistent retail hours seven days a week for customer convenience. Our operational history demonstrates deep local market knowledge and community engagement. We prioritize customer satisfaction through clear communication, practical advice, and quality products. This enduring business model has established us as a trusted resource for regional gardening needs.
Services
Plant Sales
Lawn Installation
Shrub Planting
Gardening Advice
Gift Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1976 with deep horticultural expertise
- Offer comprehensive planting guides for shrubs and lawns
- Provide both digital and physical gift certificate options
- Stock 1000+ plant varieties including rare and specialty species
- Deliver structured, science-based gardening instructions
Services
Plant Sales
We offer thousands of plant varieties including bedding plants, perennials, herbs, vegetables, rare shrubs, roses, Japanese maples, drought-tolerant species, and succulents. Our inventory caters to both residential gardeners and professional landscapers. Each plant selection undergoes quality inspection to ensure healthy growth potential.
Lawn Installation
Our comprehensive lawn installation service includes soil preparation, sod application, and maintenance guidance. We provide step-by-step instructions for proper watering schedules, fertilizer application, and weed control. This service ensures optimal root development and long-term lawn health through proper installation techniques.
Shrub Planting
We offer expert shrub planting guidance covering proper hole excavation, rootball positioning, soil amendments, and mulching techniques. Our methodology promotes strong root development through specific watering schedules and soil conditioning practices. This service includes recommendations for both common and specialty shrub varieties.
Gardening Advice
Our staff provides science-based gardening advice covering plant selection, soil preparation, and maintenance practices. We offer printed instructional materials for various planting scenarios and maintain knowledgeable personnel to address specific horticultural challenges faced by local gardeners.
Gift Certificates
We offer both digital and physical gift certificate options for flexible gifting. Digital certificates deliver instantly via email with mobile redemption capability. Physical certificates provide customizable mailing options directly to recipients. This service accommodates various denominations to suit different gifting needs.
Questions
What types of plants do you carry?
We offer bedding plants, perennials, herbs, vegetables, rare shrubs, roses, Japanese maples, drought-tolerant species, and succulents.
Do you provide planting instructions?
Yes, we offer detailed guides for shrub planting and lawn installation with step-by-step instructions and maintenance tips.
Are gift certificates available?
We offer both digital and physical gift certificates with flexible redemption options for our plant inventory.
What are your business hours?
We're open daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at our San Mateo location.
Do you deliver plants?
While we focus on in-store sales, we provide guidance for proper plant transport and handling to ensure successful transplantation.
