Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Nursery & Landscaping Services in Colden, NY
Since 1992, Boston Hill Nursery has been dedicated to providing high-quality plant materials and landscaping solutions to residents and businesses in Western New York. Founded by Brian and Brad Schottin, our family-owned nursery combines over 50 years of combined industry expertise with a commitment to sustainable practices and customer satisfaction. Located in Colden, NY, we specialize in container-grown trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals, complemented by premium soil amendments and landscaping supplies. Our landscape design and installation services cater to both residential and commercial clients, while our 20-acre Christmas tree farm offers a unique seasonal experience.We maintain rigorous quality control through annual trimming, fertilization, and irrigation programs, ensuring plants thrive after purchase. With a focus on community needs, we offer delivery services for bulk materials and maintain extended seasonal hours to accommodate customer schedules. Our nursery's mature plantings serve as living demonstrations of our products' long-term performance, and our knowledgeable team provides personalized guidance for every project.
Services
Trees
Shrubs
Perennials
Annuals
Christmas Trees
Landscape Design
Bulk Material Delivery
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of combined experience from family-owned leadership
- Container-grown trees retain 90%+ root mass for easier planting
- Custom landscape design and installation services available
- Bulk material delivery with minimum/maximum quantity transparency
- Family-operated nursery with generational horticultural expertise
Services
Container-Grown Trees
We grow all shade and ornamental trees in container systems that preserve 90%+ root mass. These lightweight, easy-to-plant trees minimize transplant shock while ensuring long-term growth success. Available March through December in various sizes and species.
Landscape Design
Our experts create customized planting plans incorporating trees, shrubs, and hardscape elements. Services include foundation plantings, windbreaks, and island designs tailored to property dimensions and sunlight conditions.
Bulk Material Delivery
We deliver mulch, compost, stone, and topsoil in specified quantities with clear minimum/maximum requirements. Delivery pricing varies by location, with cubic yardage calculators available to help customers determine exact needs.
Christmas Tree Farm
Our 20-acre tree farm offers cut-your-own Norway and white spruce trees (510ft) plus pre-cut Fraser fir, Douglas fir, and Canaan fir options. We provide saws and baling services, with live potted trees and wreaths also available.
Annual Plant Sales
From May through July, our greenhouse offers a rotating selection of flowering annuals and vegetable plants. These seasonally appropriate plants are maintained in optimal condition through our climate-controlled growing environment.
People
Brian Schottin
President
With 25+ years of nursery experience, Brian oversees landscape design layouts and production. He tracks long-term tree performance across Western New York, ensuring our container-grown stock thrives in local conditions.
Brad Schottin
Vice President
Brad manages retail operations and nursery production with 25+ years of hands-on experience. He ensures inventory quality control and maintains our extensive selection of shrubs and perennials.
Questions
What types of trees do you grow?
We grow shade and ornamental trees in container systems, including species suitable for various light and soil conditions.
Do you offer landscape installation services?
Yes, we provide complete landscape design and installation including trees, shrubs, hedges, and mulch applications.
What are your seasonal hours?
We're open daily 9AM-5PM April-November, and December 10AM-6PM Mon-Fri and 9AM-5PM weekends.
Can I get bulk materials delivered?
Yes, we deliver mulch, compost, stone, and topsoil with minimum/maximum quantities based on material type.
Do you sell Christmas trees?
We offer both cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees including Fraser fir, Douglas fir, and spruce varieties.
