Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner Since 1972
Willits Nursery has been creating aesthetic and functional landscapes since 1972, combining decades of expertise with a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Our team specializes in residential landscape design and installation, transforming outdoor spaces to enhance both beauty and functionality. Operating a 25-acre local nursery, we provide a diverse selection of shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees for both our landscaping projects and retail customers. We focus on using proven industry standards and locally-grown stock to ensure lasting results that complement each property's unique character. With over 57 years of experience, we prioritize personalized service and attention to detail in every project.Our tree sales lot remains open March through October for self-guided visits with transparent pricing. From complete landscape overhauls to individual tree purchases, we deliver tailored solutions that meet each client's specific needs. Our work emphasizes low-maintenance designs, strategic plantings for privacy, and durable hardscaping elements like natural stone patios. We serve communities across Central Ohio, including Buckeye Lake, Canal Winchester, Gahanna, and New Albany. Dave Willits, owner, personally oversees each project to ensure our high standards of quality and customer satisfaction are consistently met.
Services
Landscaping Design
Tree Sales
Nursery Production
Landscape Renovation
Tree Delivery & Planting
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We have over 50 years of experience in residential landscaping design.
- Our team implements proven industry standards for quality workmanship.
- We source locally-grown trees and plants from our own production nursery.
- Our designs emphasize low-maintenance solutions with lasting curb appeal.
- Owner Dave Willits personally oversees every project from start to finish.
Services
Landscaping Design
We create custom residential landscapes that balance aesthetics with functionality. Our designs incorporate natural stone hardscapes, strategic plantings, and privacy solutions tailored to each property's unique characteristics. With over five decades of experience, we transform outdoor spaces into beautiful, usable areas that enhance home value and curb appeal.
Tree Sales
Our tree lot offers shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreens for direct purchase. Open March through October, customers can view inventory and select quality specimens grown in our 25-acre production nursery. We provide delivery and professional planting services to ensure proper installation and long-term tree health.
Landscape Renovation
We specialize in updating outdated landscapes with modern designs that improve functionality and visual appeal. Our renovation process includes removing overgrown plantings, installing low-maintenance materials, and creating defined outdoor living spaces that meet contemporary lifestyle needs while maintaining property-specific character.
Nursery Production
Our 25-acre nursery produces high-quality trees for both landscaping projects and retail sales. We cultivate shade trees, flowering trees, and evergreens using sustainable growing practices that ensure strong root systems and healthy specimens ready for immediate establishment in new environments.
Tree Delivery & Planting
We provide complete tree delivery and professional planting services for specimens purchased from our nursery. Our team uses proper planting techniques and equipment to ensure optimal tree placement, soil preparation, and establishment for long-term growth and health in residential landscapes.
People
Dave Willits
Owner
Dave Willits has led Willits Nursery since its founding in 1972, bringing over five decades of landscaping expertise to every project. He personally oversees design implementation and customer interactions, ensuring quality standards are maintained across all services. His hands-on approach guarantees personalized attention to detail in both large-scale installations and individual tree sales.
Questions
What landscaping services do you offer?
We provide complete residential landscape design, installation, and renovation services including hardscaping, planting beds, privacy solutions, and outdoor living spaces tailored to Central Ohio properties.
Do you sell trees directly to customers?
Yes, our tree lot offers shade trees, ornamental trees, and evergreens for retail purchase March through October with professional delivery and planting available.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Central Ohio communities including Buckeye Lake, Canal Winchester, Gahanna, New Albany, and surrounding areas for both landscaping projects and tree sales.
How long have you been in business?
Willits Nursery has been creating landscapes and growing trees since 1972, providing over 50 years of combined experience in residential landscaping solutions.
Can I visit your nursery?
Our 25-acre production nursery and tree sales lot are open for self-guided visits March through October with transparent pricing on all available specimens.
