Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery & Landscape Experts 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 of the Kempenaars family legacy, Mike and John Jr. combine 36 years of combined expertise to deliver exceptional horticultural solutions. Our dual focus on wholesale and retail operations enables us to serve both professional landscapers and home gardeners with equal dedication. We specialize in premium plant material including flowering shade trees, arborvitae for privacy screening, and hard-to-find specialty plants through our custom ordering system.Our comprehensive bulk material offerings include mulch, screened loam, compost, and crushed stone, all available with delivery to Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol. Our professional landscape team executes installations ranging from privacy hedges to complete property transformations while maintaining rigorous standards in seasonal maintenance services. With century-long roots in the community, we remain committed to providing expert guidance and quality products that enhance Rhode Island's natural beauty through sustainable landscaping practices.
Services
Landscape Design
Mulch Delivery
Plant Sales
Tree Installation
Lawn Aeration
Sodding
Seeding
Hydroseeding
Bulk Material Delivery
Christmas Trees
Details
- Year established: 1910
Highlights and features
- Fourth-generation family-owned nursery with century-long local expertise
- Mike and John Jr. combine 36 years of specialized horticultural experience
- Offering both wholesale and retail access to premium plant materials
- Comprehensive delivery service for bulk materials and Christmas trees
- Serving six coastal Rhode Island communities with tailored solutions
Services
Landscape Design
Our professional landscape design service creates customized outdoor spaces that balance aesthetics with functionality. We specialize in privacy hedges using arborvitae, shade tree placement, and seasonal color displays. Our team considers soil conditions, sunlight patterns, and maintenance requirements to develop sustainable landscapes that thrive in Rhode Island's coastal climate.
Mulch Delivery
We offer premium mulch delivery in various types including cedar, hemlock, aged, pine, and black mulch. Our delivery service covers Newport County communities with daily availability. Proper mulching improves soil health, retains moisture, and enhances landscape appearance while protecting plant root systems from temperature extremes.
Plant Sales
Our nursery provides a comprehensive selection of ornamental trees, shrubs, and perennials for both residential and commercial applications. From flowering shade trees to privacy screening arborvitae, we offer both common and specialty plant material. Special ordering options ensure access to unique specimens for distinctive landscape designs.
Lawn Aeration
Professional core aeration services improve lawn health by reducing soil compaction and enhancing water/nutrient absorption. We recommend combining aeration with overseeding using premium grass seed and starter fertilizer to establish denser, more resilient turf. Fall and early spring applications yield optimal results for Rhode Island lawns.
Bulk Material Delivery
We deliver essential landscaping materials including crushed stone, screened loam, compost, and sea shells throughout coastal Rhode Island. Our inventory supports both residential projects and commercial developments. Delivery scheduling ensures timely material arrival for projects ranging from driveway installations to complete landscape renovations.
People
Mike Kempenaars
Landscape Operations
With 19 years of hands-on experience, Mike oversees all landscape operations at Boulevard Nurseries. His expertise in horticultural practices and design implementation ensures quality execution of residential and commercial projects while maintaining the family's century-old commitment to excellence.
John Jr. Kempenaars
Garden Center Manager
John Jr. brings 17 years of specialized knowledge to our Garden Center operations. He curates our extensive plant inventory and provides expert guidance on plant selection, ensuring customers receive appropriate specimens for Rhode Island's unique coastal growing conditions and landscaping needs.
Questions
What services does Boulevard Nurseries offer?
We provide landscape design/installation, bulk material delivery, plant sales, lawn care services, and Christmas tree sales. Our offerings include arborvitae privacy screens, shade trees, mulch delivery, and complete landscape renovations.
Do you deliver landscaping materials?
Yes, we deliver mulch, stone, compost, and sea shells to Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol. Call for availability and delivery scheduling.
Are Christmas trees available year-round?
Fresh cut Balsam Christmas trees and wreaths are available seasonally in December. We also offer potted trees for planting. Check stock availability by calling our nursery.
Can I special order plants not listed online?
Yes, our fourth-generation nursery team can special order specialty plants not currently in stock. Contact our Garden Center to discuss availability and ordering timelines.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Newport County communities including Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Jamestown, Tiverton, and Bristol. Our delivery radius covers both residential and commercial properties in these areas.
Reviews (5)
Albert Gaudet
Dec 13, 2020
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Great place for Christmas trees! And all your other landscaping needs like mulch and different size gravel and top soil
Kelley Alexander
Sep 24, 2020
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We have ordered mulch, soil, and plants from Boulevard Nurseries. The customer service is outstanding! Super friendly, they know their stuff, and easy to work with. Thank you so much Boulevard Nurseries!!! If it wasnt for you our front walkway wouldnt look like the way it does with out you!!
Joe E.
Jul 18, 2020
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We're so pleased with the landscaping Boulevard Nurseries just completed for us! The price was very reasonable, the work was completed quickly and meticulously and exceeded our expectations. They will be our choice going forward for ANY landscaping we do.
Edward Silvia
May 03, 2020
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Every year I have Boulevard Nurseries clean and edge my flower beds, and then mulch them. They do a fantastic job, super fast, and zero mess ! It looks great and the time and work it saves me is incredible! Well worth the price!
Andrew R. I.
Jan 02, 2020
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Got my aged mulch here. Great quality, great price! Got it paid for over the phone and customer service was great!
