Reviews of Bonsai Floral Gardens (Florist)

Tim Cheung

I went here to see if I could get a starter bonsai tree. The employee pointed to 2 little trees in the front that looked unkept and trampled on. I asked how much for the starter tree and he said $79.00. I said that was a little more than I was willing to pay for a starter tree. He said they were 13 year old trees, but I highly doubted that. I asked about some Akadama soil and they only sold it in big bags. I did buy a Large ziplock bag of Bonsai soil for $13.00. it was expensive for how much you got, but I figured it's from a Bonsai store it must be good. I didn't feel welcome when I pulled in, the employee made me feel like I was bothering him. He may know Bonsai, but his rudeness will ensure we won't be back. Trees were beautiful, but asking way too much for what they are worth. Instead I went to Art's Nursery on 8940 192nd Street and bought 2 bonsai trees for $37.00. A wide selection. Here is the one from Art's.

Jane Maskell

Wonderful staff were very helpful. Beautiful trees!

Terilynn Bradshaw

If you want some unique trees, this place has an amazing selection. They have smaller bonsai trees too, perfect for gifts or your home or office.

Luisa O'Halloran

Very nice gardens and plants. It would have been nice to see some prices on the bonsai

Doug McMillan

Loved it.

Kevin T

This is not so much as a review, but a thank you! I went to Yamaura-san’s nursery six years ago where I picked out a Tsukumo Cypress. I had attempted some wiring here and there over the years, but the tree lived in its nursery pot ever since. Earlier this year I had acquired a Tokoname pot and was eager to put that tree into its new home. As soon as the weather started to warm up, I went on and repotted. The tree was healthy and full of life, that was until after the repotting. First week went by, the foliage started to droop, I figured this was normal stress due to the repotting and cutting back of the root system. Week two comes, and the tree is just looking sad at this point. The new growth was starting to brown, and the once deep lush green foliage was turning yellow. I knew I had been far too ambitious with how much I cut the root system back during the repotting. Now stressing out over the situation, and it being 1AM, I turned to the interwebs. Google-sensei and youtube were my guides at this point. After many hours of reading and watching, everything I was presented more or less told me that I had killed the tree. I then remembered Yamaura-san’s previous nursery site had some good literature on this particular species. Obviously no luck, the site was no longer available. I was ready to give up and just go sleep, it was already 5AM. For some reason I decided to search him up by name, where I discovered that he had started another nursery. “No way”, I thought to myself. I browsed the site, read some of the content before passing out. When I woke I called right away, but no answer. I wasn’t surprised, with the pandemic and all. I had come to terms that my tree would or is already dead. I tried messaging through Facebook as one last measure. I received a reply, “Good morning Kevin, yes we open today.” Good morning indeed! I packed up the tree, jumped in my car and drove down. When I arrived, a very nice lady greeted me, asked if I needed help. I explained the situation to her. She asked me to wait, took the tree around the corner and then waved for me to come over. As I walked further into the nursery, seeing all the beautiful trees, I see Yamaura-san sitting there. He looks at my tree, looks at me, “What did you do?”. I explained everything to him. He took a look at the tree again and said, “It is very weak”. I wasn’t sure if that was his way of saying the tree is dying. I told him how much of the root system I cut back, and asked if the tree was dead. He started pruning the tree back, educating me that there needs to be a balance between the roots and the foliage. He gave me a bunch of instructions and how to care for it moving forward. I just took a look at the foliage tonight, it’s already looking healthier. Hoping for the best here. Thank you again for all the help this morning Yamaura-san. I’m so happy to see you again, and knowing that you are back with a new nursery. Thank you, be safe! Best regards, Kevin

Miranda Green

What an incredible collection of bonsai. True dedication here!

G Bluke

New to bonsai. I was very happy with my experience there. Couple were very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions I had :)

jenni trumpet

Beautiful but pricey

Jesse Strong

Tak and his family put their heart and soul into this nursery, and it shows. Their hospitality and customer service is top notch along with above par knowledge. Following earning a degree in horticulture, Tak Yamaura pursued a bonsai apprenticeship with Japan's leading Saikei master, Toshio Kawamoto. With his career starting in the 60s and spanning Japan to Canada Tak is widely considered Canada's leading bonsai professional. The quality of both plant material and supplies is absolutely some of Canada's, if not North Americas best. For the bonsai beginner, novice or professional, Taks Bonsai Floral Gardens will not disappoint.

Ed Brenner

An incredible experience. Their inventory of bonsais is huge and world class. Professionally they have raised the bar with the level of knowledge provided by Bonsai Master Tak Yamaura and his staff.

Mark Susano

Awesome garden and to top it off an amazing family taking care of these trees. Great customer service and they are very knowledgeable. I would definitely pay a visit again!

J.W. Milton

Now you can be Mr Miyagi too

Mitch Brennan

Nice but would have liked more variety

Hussam Alghosain

Lovely place has a huge variety of bonsai plants and sizes from inside to outside

Sarah

TRULY THE SURREY VERSION OF A BONSAI NURSERY. My husband and I went there to look for a couple of project trees. The staff were rude and condescending, we felt unwelcome. If the barb wire fence and extremely aggressive guard dog were not enough, the owners suspiciously spied on us while we browsed looking for inspiration. Sketchy place with bad energy, we kept our money in our pockets and so should you.

Sam Nugent

Very knowledgeable and helpful. The trees are beautiful and well maintained

Lylan Phan

Zen is a super dog! Awesome trees too

Matthew Deroche

Just got a beautiful new bonsai the gentleman was very nice, very knowledgeable, and helped me find a nice tree for me