Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Middletown, RI
Established in 1910, Boulevard Nurseries has evolved from a community nursery to a trusted Garden Center and landscape company serving Aquidneck Island. As fourth-generation stewards, Mike and John Jr. Kempenaars bring 19 and 17 years of expertise in landscaping and garden retail, respectively. We offer wholesale and retail access to flowering shade trees, shrubs, arborvitae, and bulk materials like mulch, loam, and crushed stone with delivery services.Our professional landscape team specializes in privacy hedges, tree installations, seasonal maintenance, and custom solutions for residential and commercial clients across Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol. Committed to quality and customer satisfaction, we provide special ordering for rare plants and expert guidance for all landscaping needs.
Services
Landscape Design
Mulch Delivery
Plant Sales
Tree Installation
Seasonal Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- We offer four generations of local landscaping expertise since 1910.
- Our team provides specialized arborvitae hedge installations for privacy solutions.
- We deliver bulk materials including mulch, stone, and compost across Rhode Island.
- Our landscape services include seasonal maintenance and emergency tree removal.
- We serve Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol areas.
Services
Landscape Services
Our comprehensive landscape services include hedge installation, tree pruning, lawn aeration, and seasonal cleanups. We specialize in creating privacy screens using arborvitae and offer maintenance programs for residential and commercial properties. Our team ensures precision in installations ranging from shrub beds to complete property transformations.
Bulk Material Delivery
We deliver mulch, crushed stone, loam, and seashells across Rhode Island. Options include cedar, hemlock, and pine mulch with daily delivery availability. Our materials support landscaping projects of all sizes, from small gardens to large-scale commercial developments requiring precise material quantities.
Plant Material Sales
Our nursery offers flowering shade trees, shrubs, and specialty plants for instant landscape impact. We stock large arborvitae for privacy solutions and provide special ordering for hard-to-find specimens. Both retail customers and landscaping professionals access our inventory for seasonal planting needs.
Christmas Tree Sales
We provide fresh Balsam Christmas trees and wreaths during the holiday season. Trees range from 6 to 12 feet tall, with wreaths available in multiple sizes. Potted trees offer permanent landscaping options while cut trees ensure premium fragrance and quality for seasonal display.
Lawn Care Programs
Our lawn services include aeration, seeding, and hydroseeding solutions for healthy turf development. We address soil compaction issues through core aeration and recommend overseeding for denser grass growth. Custom programs consider climate conditions and property-specific requirements for optimal lawn health.
People
Mike Kempenaars
Landscape Operations
Fourth-generation nursery expert with 19 years of landscaping experience. Specializes in large-scale installations and seasonal maintenance programs. Oversees commercial projects and client consultations for property enhancement solutions.
John Jr. Kempenaars
Garden Center Manager
17-year veteran managing plant inventory and customer relations. Expert in plant selection, special orders, and retail operations. Ensures quality control for all nursery stock and provides technical guidance for landscaping material applications.
Questions
What services does Boulevard Nurseries offer?
We provide landscape design, plant sales, bulk material delivery, Christmas trees, and lawn care services for residential and commercial clients.
Do you deliver landscaping materials?
Yes, we deliver mulch, stone, and seashells across Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol, RI.
What types of plants are available?
We stock shade trees, shrubs, arborvitae, perennials, and specialty plants with options for privacy screens and seasonal displays.
Are Christmas trees available year-round?
Fresh Balsam Christmas trees and wreaths are available seasonally during November and December at our Middletown location.
Can I special order plants?
Yes, we offer special ordering for hard-to-find plants to meet specific landscaping requirements and design preferences.
