Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Landscaping Solutions in Essexville, MI
Bay Landscaping has been creating beautiful landscapes for the Great Lakes Bay Region since 1948. Founded by Richard Dick Somalski, our family-owned business combines decades of experience with a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. We offer comprehensive landscaping services including design, installation, and maintenance, supported by a 70+ acre nursery featuring over 500 plant varieties. Our team of certified professionals prioritizes sustainable practices and personalized solutions tailored to each client's needs. With a focus on innovation and lifelong learning, we continuously invest in modern equipment and techniques to deliver exceptional results.Our dedication to community and environmental stewardship has made us a trusted leader in Michigan's landscaping industry. From residential gardens to commercial properties, we transform outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Our nursery provides locally-grown plants and expert horticultural advice, ensuring long-term success for every project. We guarantee our work and maintain strict quality control across all services. With over 70 years of combined experience, our team remains committed to exceeding client expectations through integrity, expertise, and a passion for landscaping excellence.
Services
Landscape Design
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Installation
Container Gardens
Nursery Services
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of combined experience in Michigan landscaping
- Family-owned business with personalized service
- Proven Winners Certified Garden Center status
- 70+ acre nursery with 500+ plant varieties
- Certified professionals with ongoing industry training
Associations and certifications
- Proven Winners Certified Garden Center
- Licensed by the Michigan Department of Agriculture
What people say
Professional and courteous
Amazing new lawn
Service with a smile
Expert plant recommendations
Excellent problem-solving
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces combining artistry with horticultural expertise. Certified designers collaborate with clients to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing environments using locally-sourced plants. We offer three implementation options: full-service installation, shared responsibility projects, or DIY guidance with expert support.
Landscape Maintenance
Professional horticultural maintenance programs preserve landscape health and beauty. Services include seasonal lawn care, plant pruning, pest control, and mulching. Our IPM approach uses environmentally-friendly treatments tailored to Michigan's climate. We provide customized schedules from weekly to annual visits with a one-year plant warranty.
Landscape Installation
Full-service landscape installation from concept to completion. Our team handles permits, material sourcing, and construction coordination. Services include hardscaping, irrigation, lighting, and plant installation. We preserve existing vegetation and ensure proper site preparation for long-term landscape success.
Container Gardens
Creative container gardening solutions for small spaces and seasonal displays. We offer premium AquaPots self-watering systems and custom container designs. Services include plant selection, installation, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Nursery Services
Retail nursery offering 500+ locally-grown plant varieties suited for Michigan's climate. Services include plant selection assistance, expert horticultural advice, and tree planting. Our Proven Winners Certified Garden Center provides quality annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees with professional planting services available.
People
Jerry Somalski
President & Landscape Designer
Third-generation landscaper with 40+ years experience. Holds BS in Business Administration from Central Michigan University. Specializes in sustainable design and client-focused solutions. Active community leader and industry educator.
Jack Gustafson
Landscape Designer
46-year veteran with award-winning design expertise. Combines creative vision with practical implementation. Specializes in transforming client concepts into functional outdoor spaces through innovative planting schemes and hardscape integration.
Shawn Barbeau
Licensed Landscape Architect
MSU graduate with technical expertise in landscape architecture. Focuses on detailed design execution and project management. Brings ecological perspective to sustainable landscape solutions while maintaining aesthetic excellence.
Steven Gallagher
Landscape Designer
Plant specialist with deep knowledge of horticultural maintenance. Creates designs emphasizing long-term plant health and seasonal interest. Combines technical expertise with artistic sensibility for low-maintenance, high-impact landscapes.
Tyler Mercier-Leonard
Landscape Designer
Innovative designer with background in theatrical design. Specializes in plant-based solutions and creative spatial arrangements. Brings artistic flair to functional landscape planning while emphasizing native plant adaptation.
Questions
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover for all services and nursery purchases.
Do you offer landscape design consultations?
Yes, we offer one-time consulting appointments with our designers for $80, including property assessment and plant recommendations.
Are your plants guaranteed?
Yes, we provide a one-year warranty on plants installed by us and follow Proven Winners' quality standards for nursery purchases.
Do you service commercial properties?
Yes, we provide comprehensive landscaping services for both residential and commercial clients across the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Can I visit your nursery without a consultation?
Our retail nursery is open to the public during seasonal hours. No appointment needed for nursery visits.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Essexville, Bay City, Midland, Saginaw, and the entire Great Lakes Bay Region for all landscaping services.
