Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Landscaping Partner in Shamong, NJ
Founded in 1982, Oakshade Nursery & Landscaping Services has established itself as a trusted full-service outdoor lawn and landscaping contractor serving South Jersey. Our family-owned business combines decades of hands-on experience with state-of-the-art design tools to create customized outdoor spaces tailored to each client's vision. Specializing in landscape design, hardscaping, irrigation, and lawn maintenance, we prioritize personalized service and quality craftsmanship. With over 40 years of continuous growth, our team of experts brings deep expertise in plants, trees, and construction to every project.We serve homeowners throughout South Jersey, offering a comprehensive range of services from initial design to ongoing maintenance. Our nursery features one of the region's largest selections of high-quality plants, stones, and landscaping materials. Backed by a reputation for reliability and customer satisfaction, we remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that enhance outdoor living spaces. Our hands-on approach ensures every client receives dedicated attention from concept to completion.
Services
Landscape Design
Hardscaping Installation
Irrigation Systems
Lawn Maintenance
Nursery Products
Outdoor Lighting
Artificial Turf
Stone Supply
Garden Fertilizer Programs
Property Maintenance
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined landscaping expertise from our family-owned business
- Our team utilizes state-of-the-art design tools for precise outdoor visualization
- We provide comprehensive one-stop shopping with our 20-acre nursery facility
- Our specialists maintain over 2000 irrigation systems annually
- We guarantee personalized attention from initial design to final installation
Services
Landscape Design
Our landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces using advanced visualization tools. We collaborate with homeowners to develop functional, aesthetically pleasing environments that enhance property value. Our process includes site analysis, plant selection, and 3D modeling to ensure client vision becomes reality.
Hardscaping Installation
We specialize in durable hardscaping solutions including patios, walkways, and retaining walls. Using premium natural stone and patterned materials, our installations combine beauty with practical functionality. Services include site preparation, material selection, and expert construction for lasting results.
Irrigation Systems
Our professional irrigation services cover system installation and maintenance for residential properties. We design efficient water distribution networks that maintain lawn health while conserving resources. Regular maintenance ensures optimal performance throughout the growing season.
Lawn Maintenance
Comprehensive lawn care programs include fertilization, weed control, and disease management. Our seasonal treatments address specific grass needs, including specialized programs for zoysia grass maintenance and summer fungus prevention to maintain healthy, vibrant lawns.
Nursery Products
Our 20-acre nursery offers extensive selections of trees, shrubs, and ornamental plants. We stock premium gardening materials including mulch, soil, and decorative stone. As a Monrovia Nursery partner, we provide access to unique plant varieties for South Jersey landscapes.
People
Larry Zimmer
Owner
Owner since 1982 with 35+ years of landscaping experience. Founded Zimmer Landscaping Co. during college, developing expertise in plant selection and landscape design while earning his MBA at Drexel University.
Steve Zimmer
Residential Designer
Residential design specialist with landscape construction degree from Penn State. Focuses on plant combinations and outdoor aesthetics. Brings hands-on approach and generational knowledge to client projects since 2004.
Mark Zimmer
Garden Center Manager
Manages retail operations with 15 years of hands-on experience. Expert in stone selection and plant care. Graduated from Rowan University and oversees day-to-day garden center operations and customer consultations.
Lynne Zimmer
Operations Manager
Handles financial operations and administrative functions with 20 years of nursery business experience. Oversees bookkeeping, payroll, and inventory management while supporting daily nursery operations.
George Rapson
Maintenance Manager
10-year veteran managing 200+ properties. Specializes in landscape maintenance and property upkeep. Provides expert advice on plant care and seasonal lawn treatments while overseeing maintenance crews.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve homeowners throughout South Jersey with our main location in Shamong, NJ.
How long have you been in business?
Our nursery has operated since 1982 with three generations of landscaping experience.
What services do you offer?
We provide complete landscaping solutions including design, hardscaping, irrigation, lawn care, and nursery products.
Do you offer maintenance programs?
Yes, we offer seasonal lawn maintenance programs including fertilization and disease prevention treatments.
Can I visit your nursery?
Our 20-acre nursery in Shamong is open Monday-Sunday 8AM-4PM for plant and material selections.
Reviews (4)
Bill McKeon
Jun 25, 2022
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I purchased 15 cubic yards of top soil in early May 2022. Soil looked fairly good. However, when it dries it gets hard and crusty. I purchased the top soil to grow grass in various locations around my yard and to fill in two area that had a valley. Although I used starter fertilizer and 3 types of good quality and watered, the grass was VERY sparse. In some areas non existent.
Heather McGarvey
Apr 26, 2022
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Great place for all your landscaping needs. We have gotten paver, topsoil, and bluestone. The staff is always pleasant and has great insight. We will definitely be back again!
Brian K.
Apr 08, 2022
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I don't often give reviews good or bad. I'm writing this one because I was very happy with the results. All the work we had done came out great. Larry helped with the needed drawing for our HOA. The company showed up on time and did a super landscaping and hard scaping job. I would hire them again.
Steve Kennedy
Dec 08, 2021
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Oak Shade did a phenomenal job on our leaves this season. Living in Medford, we have dozens of trees and the leaves cover the lawn like a blanket. It would have taken me days to get rid of them this year. Oak Shade had a large crew that did it in less than 2 hours. They were also very careful around all of our shrubs and plants. The property looks great. Thank you.