Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping & Garden Experts in Apalachin, NY
Morning Light Landscapes is a family-owned and operated business celebrating 25 years of creating beautiful outdoor spaces. Founded in 2000 by Chris and Julie Mix, our legacy began in the 1950s with their family's garden center in Endicott, NY, evolving into Howard's Florist and Garden Center in Vestal before establishing our current location in Apalachin. We specialize in residential landscape design, garden center services, and florist offerings, combining traditional designs with modern techniques to ensure thriving landscapes. Our team includes Chris and Julie, their children Alida, Annah, and son-in-law Jordan, who manage key operations. We pride ourselves on quality products, personalized service, and a two-year guarantee on plants and installations.Our garden center features zone-hardy plants with a one-year guarantee, while our florist division creates custom arrangements for all occasions. We offer free estimates, computer-aided designs, and maintenance contracts tailored to client needs. Our commitment to environmental responsibility includes recommending eco-friendly products. With deep roots in the community, we value long-term relationships with clients and aim to serve future generations. Our 25-year anniversary reflects our dedication to excellence in landscaping, gardening, and floral artistry.
Services
Landscaping
Garden Center
Florist Services
Maintenance Contracts
Excavation & Drainage
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business with 25 years of local experience
- Two-year guarantee on plant installations and labor
- Free estimates and computer-aided landscape designs
- Eco-friendly product recommendations and maintenance plans
- Multi-generational team with specialized expertise
Services
Landscaping
Residential landscape design tailored to client preferences, including low-maintenance layouts, seasonal color rotation, and deer-resistant plantings. Our installations feature a two-year guarantee on plants and labor, excluding perennials and roses. We use computer-generated before-and-after topographical designs to visualize projects.
Garden Center
Seasonal plant nursery offering zone-hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials suited for Upstate New York climates. All zone-appropriate plants come with a one-year guarantee, excluding sale items. Our staff provides expert guidance on plant selection and environmental-friendly gardening solutions.
Florist Services
Custom floral arrangements for weddings, sympathy events, and special occasions. Our florist creates personalized designs using fresh, long-lasting flowers. We offer local delivery and specialize in unique, emotionally resonant floral pieces that reflect clients' intentions.
Maintenance Contracts
Customizable maintenance plans including spring/fall cleanups, seasonal pruning, and weeding. Services are designed to meet specific budget and property needs. We also offer excavation and drainage solutions like French drains and water gardens.
Hardscapes
Installation of durable outdoor features including retaining walls, paver driveways, patios, and vinyl/wood fencing. Our hardscape designs incorporate functional elements like walkways and fieldstone walls to enhance property aesthetics and usability.
People
Chris Mix
Co-Owner & Landscape Division Manager
Co-founder with 25 years of landscaping expertise, specializing in residential design and project execution. Prior experience at Howard's Florist and Garden Center. Focuses on quality installations and client satisfaction.
Julie Mix
Co-Owner
Co-founder overseeing business operations and customer relations. Third-generation horticulturist with deep roots in the family's original garden center. Ensures service excellence and community engagement.
Alida Mix
Garden Center Manager
Third-generation team member managing plant inventory and customer guidance. Recommends eco-friendly products and proper planting techniques. Ensures garden center operations align with family values.
Annah Mae Michael
Florist Manager
Lead florist creating custom arrangements for all occasions. Specializes in emotionally resonant designs. Focuses on fresh, long-lasting floral pieces that reflect clients' personal messages.
Jordan Mix
Landscape Team Member
Son-in-law assisting with landscape installations and project management. Applies generational knowledge to execute client visions. Works closely with Chris on design implementation.
Questions
What services does Morning Light Landscapes offer?
We provide residential landscaping, garden center plant sales, florist services, maintenance contracts, and hardscape installations like patios and retaining walls.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes, we provide free estimates and computer-aided design visualizations for all landscaping projects.
What guarantees do you provide?
Our landscape installations include a two-year guarantee on plants and labor (excluding perennials and roses). Zone-hardy plants have a one-year guarantee.
Are you a local, family-owned business?
Yes, we're a third-generation family business operating since 2000 in Apalachin, NY, with roots dating to the 1950s.
Do you deliver floral arrangements?
Yes, our florist offers local delivery for custom floral pieces and wedding packages.
What maintenance options are available?
We offer customizable maintenance plans including seasonal cleanups, pruning, weeding, and drainage solutions tailored to your property needs.
