Business Details
Wholesale Trees, Plants & Landscaping Materials in Midlothian, VA
Since 1876, Watkins Nurseries has been a family-owned wholesale plant nursery and tree farm rooted in Virginia. We specialize in providing high-quality trees, native and exotic plant materials, mulch, soils, compost, and aggregates. Our commitment to quality and sustainability drives our diverse offerings, including green waste recycling, equipment rentals, and delivery/installation services. With over 140 years of experience, we serve both commercial and residential clients across central Virginia. Our fifth-generation operation spans 500 acres, combining tradition with innovation to meet modern landscaping needs.We differentiate ourselves through exceptional products, personalized service, and a deep connection to our community. From hand-dug trees at our original Midlothian farm to field-grown inventory at Winterham Farm, every product reflects our dedication to excellence. Our team of experts ensures efficient delivery, precise installation, and reliable recycling solutions tailored to client requirements. As industry leaders, we continuously adapt to environmental challenges while maintaining the highest standards of horticultural expertise.
Services
Tree Delivery
Green Waste Recycling
Equipment Rentals
Bulk Material Delivery
Plant Installation
Soil & Compost Supply
Mulch Products
Landscaping Materials
Commercial Installation
Container Plant Delivery
Highlights and features
- We offer over 140 years of experience in wholesale nursery services
- Our family-owned operation maintains fifth-generation horticultural expertise
- We provide comprehensive green waste recycling solutions
- Our delivery fleet handles bulk materials and large tree orders
- We offer commercial/residential installation with plant warranties
What people say
Exceptional quality
Top-notch materials
Knowledgeable staff
Reliable delivery
Professional service
Services
Tree Delivery
We deliver large and small tree orders with specialized equipment. Our boom trucks transport up to 36 (2" caliper) trees, while tractor trailers carry approximately 100 (2" caliper) trees. Professional unloading assistance available for commercial clients.
Green Waste Recycling
Our recycling services process brush, trees, leaves, limbs, and yard debris. We provide efficient solutions for land clearing, debris hauling, and custom screening while maintaining environmental sustainability through proper waste management practices.
Equipment Rentals
We offer daily and weekly rentals of skid steers, excavators, tillers, and compactors. Equipment includes John Deere and Kubota models with attachments available. Delivery services available for job site convenience.
Bulk Material Delivery
We deliver soils, mulch, gravel, and aggregates with capacity up to 25 cubic yards per load. Our delivery trucks handle 20 tons of gravel or 20 cubic yards of compost, serving residential and commercial projects across central Virginia.
Plant Installation
Professional installation available for commercial and residential properties. Our team ensures proper planting techniques with warranty coverage on all installed plant material, providing quality assurance for long-term landscape success.
People
Lacy Michael
Sales Lead - Midlothian
With extensive nursery industry experience, Lacy manages sales operations at our Midlothian location, ensuring clients receive quality products and expert guidance for their landscaping projects.
Carol
Sales - Midlothian
Bilingual sales specialist Carol provides personalized service to Spanish-speaking clients, leveraging her deep knowledge of nursery products to support Midlothian area landscaping professionals.
Christopher
Procurement Lead
Christopher oversees procurement operations, managing inventory acquisition and distribution across our Virginia farms to maintain consistent product availability for wholesale customers.
Madison
Farm Lead
As farm lead, Madison supervises production at our original Midlothian location, ensuring proper cultivation techniques for hand-dug trees and ornamental plant inventory.
Shane
General Manager - Midlothian
Shane manages daily operations at our headquarters, coordinating equipment rentals, green waste recycling, and customer service to maintain efficient business functions.
Questions
What delivery options are available for bulk materials?
We offer local delivery for trees, soil, mulch, and aggregates with capacity up to 25 cubic yards per load. Specialized equipment handles large tree orders.
Do you provide green waste recycling services?
Yes, we accept leaves, brush, trees, and yard debris for recycling. We provide debris hauling and custom screening solutions for contractors.
What equipment can I rent?
We rent skid steers, excavators, tillers, sod cutters, and compactors daily or weekly. Delivery available for job site convenience.
Are installation services available?
Professional installation services include commercial/residential planting with warranty coverage on all installed plant material.
What products do you offer?
We supply trees, native/exotic plants, mulch, soils, compost, aggregates, and landscaping materials with both pickup and delivery options.
How can I check product availability?
Contact our sales team for current inventory updates or download our availability PDF for real-time product tracking.
Reviews (5)
J. Mac
Apr 13, 2022
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We stopped by to rebuy our ornamental grass after wasting our money at a similar Nursery on Courthouse Road for dead grass. Wow what a difference and the girl who helped us and showed us around was fairly new but A++++ something you don't often get these days. Pictures show the difference in plant size and both the dead and Watkins plants were $10 each. Highly recommend coming here.
Monica
Apr 13, 2022
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We had a great experience with picking out spring flowers, however, once we expressed interest in getting an estimate for a patio things changed. The owner was non-commital and didn't seem to want to work with us. Idk what he's used to, but we've built patios before and have the money to do so. It seemed like he thought his rough estimate was out of our range and I was offended. Our last patio cost more than his estimate : smh My husband and I are both professionals. We were disappointed in the response and will not go back there.
Jay D.
May 19, 2021
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Watkins caters more to businesses rather than homeowners it seems. Last fall I called for an estimate to have a couple of trees delivered to my house and they did not call me back. So I called them again requesting the same information and they still did not call me back. I just bought a crepe myrtle from them today and found out that it has no warranty unless you have them install it. That is not a competitive policy as far as tree and shrub sales go. All of the places I have bought trees and shrubs from have a one year warranty. But they do have a good selection and their pricing seems to be pretty good that's why they get three stars from me.
Anthony Neblett
Apr 18, 2021
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Great business, friendly people and they offer an array of services and products. Mulch is reasonably priced and they give discounts to contractors like myself which allows me to pass that savings on to my customers.
Gordon Shaffer
Mar 09, 2021
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I've been there a couple of times for mulch or this time for blended topsoil. Friendly service, reasonable prices, and good products.
