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Hunter's Nursery Inc

Plant nursery · San Diego, CA

4.8 ★★★★★ 169 Google reviews
89%five-star reviews
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Hunter's Nursery Inc at a glance

Customers frequently praise Hunter's Nursery for its extensive plant selection, competitive pricing compared to big box stores, and knowledgeable staff who offer helpful gardening advice. The business is noted for carrying healthy, locally suitable varieties ranging from succulents to fruit trees. However, a small number of low-star reviews describe negative experiences involving rude interactions with specific employees and instances of purchasing plants infested with pests.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 169 reviews (89% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 169 Google reviews (121 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 27, 2026.
  • Service: Garden Center serving San Diego, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.

Star ratings

169 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars15089%
  • 4 stars127%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars21%
  • 1 star32%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 121 written reviews

  • Praise10296%
  • Complaints44%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6763%
  • Price & value2826%
  • Would recommend77%
  • Quality & results22%
  • Communication11%
  • Honesty & trust11%

What customers talk about

We read 121 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Fantastic selection, super friendly staff staff is incredibly knowledgeable as well.”
    “She was rude and didn't even acknowledge me when I asked her a question.”
  • “They have a great selection of plants at a great price and since the are in Lemon Grove, everything I buy ends up growing well in my hot East county yard.”
  • “Definitely my new go-to gardening place!”
  • “Great service!”
  • “I explained what I wanted -- shades of pink roses, fragrant, etc.”
  • “Great help and honest feedback”

People customers mention

  • Grove 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 169 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Team members customers mention
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Ryan PfannenstielLocal Guide · 17 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

A hidden gem tucked away in Lemon Grove. Awesome selection, and super welcoming staff.

Carrie SaizLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Carrie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best little hidden gem of a nursery. Great selection of plants. Friendly staff helps with all questions and needs. Parking. Nice walkable layout.

Angelica PhillipsLocal Guide · 44 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angelica has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Excellent selection and service!

MICHAEL KHAYATLocal Guide · 49 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews MICHAEL has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cool cacti selection and good prices

B GreenLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews B has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best prices compared to big box stores like Home Depot and Walmart. Found some interesting plants I hadn’t seen before, and at great prices. Excited to go again

Cara GingrowLocal Guide · 10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The Owner is on vacation. Closed on July 4th 2026

Vanessa7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Vanessa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Beautiful nursery, very friendly and helpful. I came looking for milkweed and luckily they had some left!

Pamela SLocal Guide · 405 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pamela has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I found many patio plants and plants for my pots! It was a Mother's day gift 🎁 yea.

Elwood NickersonLocal Guide · 208 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Elwood has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Small, sassy, simple but friendly staff. Apart of the east county story for generations.

Aaron QuinnLocal Guide · 105 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Aaron has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Fantastic assortment of trees, plants, flowers, succulents and so on. Super friendly and helpful staff.

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