Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center & Landscape Services in Middletown, RI
Established in 1910, Boulevard Nurseries has evolved from a community nursery to a trusted Garden Center and landscape company serving Aquidneck Island. As fourth-generation stewards, Mike and John Jr. Kempenaars bring 19 and 17 years of expertise in landscaping and garden retail, respectively. Our Garden Center offers wholesale and retail access to flowering shade trees, shrubs, arborvitae for privacy, and specialty plants. We provide bulk materials including mulch, screened loam, compost, and crushed stone with delivery services. Our professional landscape team specializes in arborvitae hedge installations, shade tree and shrub planting, seasonal maintenance, and comprehensive residential/commercial landscaping.We serve Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol, combining generational knowledge with modern horticultural practices. Our commitment to quality extends to hydroseeding, lawn aeration, and sustainable landscaping solutions. The Garden Center also offers seasonal Christmas trees and wreaths, emphasizing our dedication to year-round customer needs. With deep roots in Rhode Island's horticultural community, we prioritize personalized service and environmental stewardship through carbon-sequestering plant selections.
Services
Landscape Services
Bulk Materials
Mulch Delivery
Plant Material
Christmas Trees
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- Fourth-generation family ownership since 1910 with specialized horticultural expertise
- Professional landscape team with 17-19 years of local experience
- Comprehensive selection of hard-to-find plants and bulk materials
- Delivery services across Rhode Island's coastal communities
- Proven expertise in Green Giant arborvitae installations for privacy solutions
Services
Landscape Services
Our professional team provides complete landscape solutions including arborvitae hedge installations, shade tree planting, seasonal cleanups, and maintenance. We specialize in privacy solutions, property enhancement, and sustainable landscaping practices tailored to Rhode Island's coastal environment.
Bulk Materials
We offer premium bulk materials including cedar, hemlock, and pine mulch, crushed stone, and sea shells. Our inventory supports both residential projects and commercial landscaping needs with reliable delivery across coastal Rhode Island communities.
Plant Material
The Garden Center features flowering shade trees, decorative shrubs, and Green Giant arborvitae for instant privacy. We provide specialty plant ordering and expert guidance for creating thriving outdoor spaces in Rhode Island's climate.
Christmas Trees
Seasonal selection of fresh Balsam Christmas trees and wreaths available in various sizes. Our holiday offerings include potted trees for planting and traditional cut options with fragrant foliage.
Mulch Delivery
We deliver multiple mulch varieties including aged, black, cedar, and hemlock. Our delivery service covers Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas with flexible scheduling for residential and commercial projects.
People
Mike Kempenaars
Landscape Operations
Fourth-generation nursery professional with 19 years of landscaping expertise. Specializes in client consultation and implementation of sustainable outdoor solutions tailored to Rhode Island's coastal environment.
John Jr. Kempenaars
Garden Center Director
17-year veteran with comprehensive knowledge of horticultural products and plant selection. Manages inventory and customer education for both retail and wholesale clients at the Middletown Garden Center.
Questions
What services does Boulevard Nurseries offer?
We provide landscape design/installation, bulk material sales, plant nursery services, mulch delivery, and seasonal Christmas trees across Rhode Island's coastal communities.
How long has Boulevard Nurseries been in business?
Since 1910, making us a fourth-generation family-owned business with over a century of horticultural expertise in Rhode Island.
Do you deliver landscaping materials?
Yes, we deliver mulch, stone, and sea shells to Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Bristol, Tiverton, and Jamestown with daily delivery options available.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Aquidneck Island including Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth, plus Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol in Rhode Island.
Are you open year-round?
Our Garden Center operates year-round with seasonal hours, including special holiday hours for Christmas tree sales in December.
