Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Landscaping Contractors 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 has grown from a small lawn service into a reputable landscaping company with a 70+ acre nursery offering over 500 plant varieties. We specialize in landscape design, installation, and maintenance, combining decades of experience with modern techniques to deliver tailored solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our team of certified experts prioritizes quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, ensuring every project reflects our core values of integrity and lifelong learning.As a Proven Winners Certified Garden Center, we provide locally-grown plants optimized for Michigan's climate, backed by expert horticultural advice. With licensed, bonded, and insured operations, we guarantee our work while supporting 25 families in our community. From seasonal container gardens to comprehensive landscape transformations, we are committed to solving your landscaping challenges with professionalism and expertise.
Services
Landscape Design
Landscape Installation
Landscape Maintenance
Nursery Sales
Plant Care Advice
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 75 years of local landscaping expertise since 1948
- Family-owned business with generational industry knowledge
- Proven Winners Certified Garden Center with 500+ plant varieties
- Licensed, bonded, and insured Michigan operations
- 70+ acre nursery specializing in climate-adapted plants
Associations and certifications
- Proven Winners Certified Garden Center
- Licensed Landscape Contractor, Michigan
What people say
Expert advice
Quality plants
Reliable service
Knowledgeable staff
Durable solutions
Services
Landscape Design
Our certified designers create customized landscape plans tailored to Michigan's climate and soil conditions. We combine aesthetic appeal with functional layouts for residential and commercial properties, ensuring year-round beauty and sustainability. Clients receive expert guidance from concept to implementation.
Landscape Installation
We implement designs using locally-grown plants and modern techniques. Services include tree and shrub planting, hardscaping, irrigation systems, and seasonal installations. Our experienced crews ensure precise execution while minimizing environmental impact through sustainable practices.
Landscape Maintenance
Comprehensive upkeep programs include seasonal cleanups, pruning, fertilization, and pest management. Our team maintains landscapes year-round, adapting care routines to plant needs and weather conditions while ensuring long-term health and appearance.
Nursery Sales
Our 70+ acre nursery offers 500+ varieties of locally-grown trees, shrubs, and perennials. We provide expert plant selection assistance, guaranteeing climate-adapted choices. Services include plant purchase, delivery, and professional planting for residential and commercial clients.
Plant Care Advice
Certified experts offer free consultations on plant selection, pest control, and care routines. We address specific challenges like soil conditions, sunlight exposure, and seasonal maintenance through personalized recommendations and educational resources.
Questions
What services does Bay Landscaping offer?
We provide landscape design, installation, and maintenance, plus nursery sales of locally-grown plants and expert horticultural advice.
Is your nursery open to the public?
Yes, our Essexville nursery is open seasonally with hours posted online for public plant purchases and advice.
Do you guarantee your plants?
Yes, all nursery plants come with a guarantee detailed in our Terms and Conditions for customer protection.
Can you help with plant selection?
Our certified horticulturists provide free personalized advice to help choose plants suited to your specific growing conditions.
Are you licensed for landscaping work?
We are a licensed, bonded, and insured Michigan landscape contractor with professional liability coverage.
Reviews (1)
Molly Poirier
Nov 10, 2017
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The staff is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and very pleasant to work with. They are more than willing to talk with you about your yard and plants, as well as give advice. Looking forward to working with them again!
