Business Details
6 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery & Landscaping Partner in Northeast Indiana
Blue River Nursery is a family-owned and operated business dedicated to providing high-quality plants and exceptional landscaping services. Since our establishment, we have focused on cultivating a diverse selection of trees, flowering shrubs, vines, dwarf conifers, Japanese maples, and perennial flowers, many of which are rare and difficult to find. Our team specializes in designing and installing complete landscapes, including hardscapes such as patios, retaining walls, and sidewalks, while also supporting customers who wish to create their own gardens.We offer nationwide shipping (excluding California) through our online store, ensuring accessibility to plant enthusiasts across the country. Located near Columbia City, Indiana, we serve local communities and visitors from across the United States, combining expertise with a passion for horticulture to meet the needs of both residential and commercial clients.
Services
Landscaping Services
Nursery Products
Plant Shipping
Garden Design
Hardscape Installation
Details
- Year established: 2020
Highlights and features
- We are a family-owned nursery specializing in rare and hard-to-find plants.
- Our team designs and installs custom landscapes with hardscape expertise.
- We offer nationwide plant shipping (excluding California) through our online store.
- We serve both residential and commercial clients with personalized solutions.
- Our staff combines decades of horticultural experience with a passion for gardening.
What people say
Beautiful landscaping design
High-quality plant selection
Professional and knowledgeable staff
Excellent customer service
Unique and rare plant varieties
Services
Landscaping Services
Our professional landscaping services include custom design and installation of outdoor spaces. We specialize in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing environments using high-quality plants and hardscape elements. Clients benefit from our expertise in integrating natural features with practical solutions for residential and commercial properties.
Nursery Products
We offer a diverse selection of nursery products, including rare trees, shrubs, and perennials. Our inventory features unique specimens like Japanese maples and dwarf conifers, catering to both casual gardeners and serious plant collectors. All plants are grown locally with a focus on quality and adaptability.
Plant Shipping
Our nationwide shipping service delivers plants directly to customers' doors (excluding California). Through our online store, clients can access our full inventory of trees, shrubs, and perennials with secure packaging and reliable logistics. This service ensures gardening enthusiasts nationwide can benefit from our unique plant selection.
Garden Design
We provide expert garden design services tailored to individual preferences and property characteristics. Our approach emphasizes creating sustainable, low-maintenance gardens that enhance property value. Clients receive personalized consultations to develop practical layouts incorporating their preferred plant varieties and design elements.
Hardscape Installation
Our hardscape installation services include patios, retaining walls, and walkways. We use durable materials and precision craftsmanship to create lasting outdoor structures. These elements complement landscaping projects by adding functional spaces and architectural interest to residential and commercial properties.
People
Shawn Locker
Owner
Shawn Locker manages Blue River Nursery's operations and landscaping projects. With extensive horticultural expertise, he oversees plant cultivation and customer service. His leadership focuses on maintaining the nursery's commitment to quality and unique plant offerings.
Questions
What services does Blue River Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping design/installation, nursery plant sales, garden planning, hardscape construction, and nationwide plant shipping (excluding California).
Do you sell rare or unusual plants?
Yes, we specialize in unique specimens including rare trees, dwarf conifers, Japanese maples, and specialty perennials not commonly found elsewhere.
Can I purchase plants online?
Yes, our online store offers full inventory access with secure nationwide shipping available (excluding California).
What areas do you serve?
We serve Columbia City, Fort Wayne, Warsaw, and surrounding Indiana areas. Our shipping service covers most of the continental United States.
Are your landscaping services customizable?
Yes, we create fully customized landscaping solutions tailored to each client's property and personal preferences.
Reviews (4)
Jeff Lawson
Sep 03, 2021
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Always a wonderful supply and variety of healthy plants. Very helpful and knowledgeable employees. John and Shawn are outstanding!
Erin Martie
Aug 21, 2021
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They know their stuff! I get answers to any plant question I have and theyve got the best solutions and what supplies Ill need. They are my go to.
Chad Frederickson
Apr 24, 2021
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Love this family operation. Shawn is cool and knowledgeable and he's got cool plants. Also a landscaping design and maintenance company with good insights and equipment.
Nikki Moritz
Apr 16, 2021
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This is my favorite nursery to browse. I love the gardens to peruse what the specimens look like when they're mature The staff are always super helpful. Last visit, I even had a staff person helping me that was familiar with native selections and the harmfulness of invasive species (like Bradford/Callery Pear)
