Business Details
41 Years
experience
Your Complete Garden Center in Chesapeake, VA
Established in 1985, White's Nursery & Greenhouses has served as a premier retail destination for gardening enthusiasts in the Tidewater area. Our comprehensive offerings span three distinct departments: greenhouse, hardgoods & gifts, and nursery. The greenhouse, covering one acre, specializes in indoor houseplants, tropicals, and seasonal potted plants, with over 75% of inventory grown in-house. Our hardgoods department combines practical gardening supplies like chemicals, tools, and seeds with unique gift items, while the nursery showcases a diverse selection of trees, shrubs, and perennials across a quarter-acre display. Seasonal themes unify all departments, featuring holiday decorations, fall activities like haunted houses and hayrides, and educational gardening resources.With locations serving Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Portsmouth, we've built a legacy of community engagement through events and educational content. Our team's decades of horticultural expertise ensure customers receive tailored advice for both residential and commercial landscaping needs. Though our physical locations have closed, our commitment to quality gardening solutions remains evident through our online resources and auction partnerships. This combination of experience, product diversity, and customer-focused service has cemented our reputation as a trusted local authority in plant care and landscape design.
Services
Greenhouse Plants
Landscaping Materials
Seasonal Decorations
Gardening Tools
Gift Items
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offered 35+ years of combined horticultural expertise across three specialized departments
- Our greenhouse maintained 100% Virginia-grown seasonal plant inventory
- We provided comprehensive landscaping solutions from foundation plants to mature trees
- Our gift department featured exclusive gardening-themed merchandise
- We hosted educational seasonal gardening events for local communities
What people say
Loved going here
Sweet memories made
Best holiday decorations
Quality plant selection
Great gardening advice
Services
Greenhouse Plants
Our greenhouse department offered a comprehensive selection of Virginia-grown plants including seasonal bedding plants, tropical foliage, and holiday favorites like poinsettias. Expert staff provided planting guidance for both novice gardeners and professional landscapers. The facility maintained optimal growing conditions to ensure plant health and vitality before customer purchase.
Landscaping Materials
The nursery department stocked regionally appropriate woody ornamentals and perennials across a quarter-acre display area. Customers could select from mature trees, shrub varieties, and groundcover options suited to local climate conditions. Our team offered planting recommendations for foundation plantings, privacy screens, and decorative garden features.
Seasonal Decorations
We created immersive seasonal experiences with themed holiday decorations including Christmas light displays, fall harvest decorations, and Easter floral arrangements. The haunted house attraction and hayrides provided family-friendly entertainment during autumn months. Each season featured coordinated product displays across all departments.
Gardening Tools
Our hardgoods department provided essential gardening equipment including hand tools, soil amendments, and pest control products. Customers could find specialized items like pond maintenance supplies and erosion control materials. The inventory combined practical gardening necessities with decorative elements for complete landscape solutions.
Gift Items
The gift department featured unique items complementing gardening interests including decorative planters, garden-themed home decor, and seasonal ornaments. Customers could find distinctive gifts for plant enthusiasts and outdoor living spaces. The selection changed seasonally to match current gardening trends and holiday themes.
Questions
What gardening zones does White's Nursery serve?
We specialized in plants suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 7b-8a typical of southeastern Virginia.
Did White's offer delivery services for large plants?
Yes, we provided tractor trailer deliveries for bulk landscaping materials and mature trees.
Were gardening workshops available at the nursery?
We hosted seasonal gardening classes covering topics like companion planting and winter plant care.
Can I still access White's gardening tips online?
Yes, our website maintains an archive of gardening advice articles and planting guides.
What happened to the nursery's gift shop inventory?
Remaining gift items were sold through our final auction process in partnership with Peoples Auction Company.
Do you have recommendations for similar local nurseries?
While we can't recommend specific competitors, our website previously listed several regional nursery partners.
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