Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Essexville, MI
Bay Landscaping has been creating beautiful landscapes for the Great Lakes Bay Region since 1948. Our 70+ acre nursery grows over 500 varieties of perennials, shrubs, evergreens, and trees, all tailored for local growing conditions. As a family-owned business, we combine generational expertise with modern techniques to deliver exceptional landscape design, installation, and maintenance services. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our Proven Winners Certified Garden Center status and our team of certified horticulturists. We pride ourselves on providing personalized solutions, from plant selection to full-scale landscape projects, while maintaining a strong focus on community and environmental stewardship. 
Services
Landscape Design
Landscape Maintenance
Landscape Installation
Container Gardens
Nursery Sales
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of local landscaping expertise in Michigan's climate.
- Our family-owned business combines tradition with modern horticultural techniques.
- 70+ acre nursery ensures access to regionally adapted plant varieties.
- Certified professionals provide expert plant selection and landscape design.
- Comprehensive services from design to installation and ongoing maintenance.
Associations and certifications
- Proven Winners Certified Garden Center
Services
Landscape Design
Our expert designers create customized landscape plans tailored to Michigan's climate and soil conditions. We focus on aesthetic appeal, functional spaces, and plant health for residential and commercial properties. Services include site analysis, plant selection, and hardscape integration.
Landscape Maintenance
We provide year-round maintenance programs including seasonal cleanups, pruning, fertilization, and pest management. Our services ensure landscapes remain vibrant and healthy throughout Michigan's changing seasons using environmentally responsible practices.
Landscape Installation
From concept to completion, we handle full landscape installation including grading, planting, irrigation systems, and hardscape elements. Our team ensures proper plant placement and soil preparation for long-term success in northern climates.
Container Gardens
Custom container garden designs combine seasonal plants with permanent specimens for patios, entryways, and commercial spaces. We offer both pre-planted containers and DIY planting guidance with locally adapted plant selections.
Nursery Sales
Our 70+ acre nursery offers over 500 varieties of trees, shrubs, and perennials grown specifically for Michigan's zones 4-6. We provide bulk and bagged landscape supplies along with expert advice for successful home gardening projects.
People
Jerry Somalski
Owner
Third-generation leader with decades of landscaping expertise, focusing on sustainable practices and community engagement. Active in industry associations and radio education segments.
Dan Somalski
Former Owner
Led commercial operations for years, maintaining family commitment to quality and innovation in landscape contracting services.
Questions
What services does Bay Landscaping offer?
We provide landscape design, installation, maintenance, container gardens, and nursery plant sales for residential and commercial clients.
Are your plants suitable for Michigan's climate?
Yes, all our plants are specifically grown and selected for Michigan's zones 4-6 growing conditions.
Do you offer planting services for nursery purchases?
Yes, we provide professional planting services for trees and shrubs purchased from our nursery.
What are your nursery hours?
Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Sunday closed (seasonal variations apply).
Can I get landscape advice from experts?
Yes, our certified horticulturists and designers offer free consultations for plant selection and landscape planning.
Reviews (4)
Mark Lacy
May 27, 2022
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They had a good selection of cedar mulch. They loaded my vehicle for me. They had a very pleasant and courteous staff. I recommend this company for any of your Landscaping needs.
William Sansburn
Apr 15, 2022
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Have delta with these folks for over 30 years, never been disappointed. Services: Lawn care, Landscape design construction, Installation, Grass seeding
Steve Lalonde
Dec 02, 2021
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We enjoyed working with your whole team. Jack came up with fantastic plans, and was accepting of our requested changes. And the 2 installers were absolutely amazing. Such talented men and creative, we appreciate the way they rearranged and reused almost all of my existing plants. And such hard workers! There were two days they worked in pouring rain all day! Thank you for a job well done! Laura and Steve
Nancy House-Selle
Oct 16, 2021
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A fun and friendly Fall Planter day! Employees were very helpful, knowledgable and friendly! AWESOME place! Would definitely recommend!
