Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery & Gardening Experts in San Angelo
Olive's Nursery has served San Angelo and West Texas since 1942, offering expert landscaping guidance, organic gardening solutions, and premium plant selections. Our team combines 82 years of generational experience with hands-on expertise in soil health, water conservation, and regional horticulture challenges. We specialize in transforming landscapes through personalized consultations, proven organic products like Olive's OIL, and comprehensive water gardening services.Our nursery provides continuous-flowering plants suited to West Texas conditions while maintaining a curated gift boutique established in the 1950s. With certified professionals addressing lawn care, pest control, and landscape design, we combine traditional wisdom with modern ecological practices to help customers achieve thriving outdoor spaces.
Services
Landscaping
Organic Lawn Care
Water Gardening
Gift Shop
Soil Preparation
Details
- Year established: 1942
Highlights and features
- We offer 82 years of generational horticultural expertise specific to West Texas conditions
- Our patented organic soil treatment (Olive's OIL) addresses regional soil challenges
- Certified professionals provide personalized landscape diagnostics and solutions
- We maintain a curated selection of continuous-flowering plants suited to local climates
- Family-operated since 1942 with proven track record of successful landscape transformations
Services
Landscaping
Our landscaping services combine regional expertise with proven techniques to create sustainable outdoor spaces. We specialize in West Texas conditions, offering plant selection guidance, hardscape integration, and maintenance planning. Our team helps transform yellowing lawns and struggling shrubs into thriving landscapes through customized solutions.
Organic Lawn Care
This program focuses on soil health as the foundation for vibrant lawns. Using our proprietary Olive's OIL bio-stimulant and organic fertilizers, we improve soil structure and nutrient content. Services include customized watering guidance and salt buildup mitigation specific to Texas water conditions.
Water Gardening
We provide comprehensive water gardening solutions including pond construction, fish care, and algae control. Our 35+ years of experience covers fountain installations, water lily cultivation, and ecosystem balancing. We offer both biological and chemical treatment options for maintaining clear, healthy water features.
Gift Shop
Established in the 1950s, our gift boutique offers curated selections including seasonal wreaths, home decor, and jewelry. The shop features hand-designed items and fashionable accessories, with expanded offerings under Debbie Olive's curation to include clothing and specialty gifts.
Soil Preparation
This service addresses West Texas's unique soil challenges through comprehensive testing and treatment plans. We offer humate and molasses applications to enhance soil biology, along with penetration solutions for compacted soils. Our approach focuses on creating optimal growing conditions through organic matter enhancement.
People
Tommy Olive
Owner
Third-generation nursery operator with over 30 years of organic gardening expertise. Developed Olive's OIL bio-stimulant to address regional soil challenges. Leads community Bible study initiatives while managing nursery operations and educational outreach programs.
Walter Eric Olive
Founder
Established the nursery in 1942, creating a foundation for three generations of horticultural expertise. His initial focus on basic plant sales evolved into comprehensive landscaping services through successive family leadership.
Mary Olive
Founder of Gift Shop
Initiated the nursery's gift shop expansion in the 1950s, introducing seasonal decor and home goods. Her vision created a unique retail component that complements the core nursery business through strategic product curation.
Debbie Olive
Shop Curator
Expanded the gift shop offerings to include fashionable clothing, jewelry, and specialty home decor. Maintains the tradition of seasonal wreath design while introducing contemporary elements to the boutique's product mix.
Questions
What services does Olive's Nursery offer beyond plants?
We provide comprehensive landscaping design, organic lawn care programs, water gardening solutions, and soil analysis services. Our gift shop offers seasonal decor, jewelry, and home goods curated since the 1950s.
How does Olive's address West Texas soil challenges?
Our proprietary Olive's OIL bio-stimulant improves soil penetration and microbial activity. We recommend humate and molasses treatments to enhance soil biology and combat compaction issues common in the region.
Can I get pond maintenance help?
Yes, with 35+ years of experience, we offer algae control, fish care, and ecosystem balancing services. We provide both biological and chemical treatment options for water features of all sizes.
What makes Olive's Nursery unique?
As a third-generation family business operating since 1942, we combine generational expertise with innovative solutions like our patented soil treatments. Our integrated gift shop adds distinctive value for customers.
Do you offer organic gardening solutions?
Yes, our organic program includes soil testing, customized fertilization plans, and our proprietary Olive's OIL treatment. We focus on improving soil health to create sustainable, thriving gardens.
