Watkins Nurseries

Watkins Nurseries is a landscaping company in Midlothian, Virginia, specializing in premium trees, plants, mulch, and landscape services for residential and commercial clients across Central Virginia. With over 145 years of operation, the business offers expert tree installation, wholesale materials, custom landscaping solutions, delivery, and installation services. Their offerings include field-grown and container plants, bulk soil and stone, and green-waste recycling, all rooted in quality and tradition. Serving hundreds of projects annually, Watkins Nurseries maintains a 4.40 rating based on customer feedback, reflecting consistent performance and reliability.

Since 1876, Watkins Nurseries has been family-owned and operated through five generations, growing more than 100,000 plants annually on over 500 acres of Virginia soil. Their plants are cultivated in local conditions to ensure strength, resilience, and long-term growth. The company emphasizes sustainable practices, recycling over 85,000 tons of green waste each year into compost and mulch. From consultation to delivery, they provide full-service convenience, supporting both individual homeowners and professional landscapers with dependable, high-quality materials and skilled installation.

Located at 101 Dry Bridge Road in Midlothian, the nursery sits just 0.3 miles from Midlothian Turnpike and 0.5 miles from Old Hundred Road, placing it near key regional routes. It is also within a short distance of Strayer University, the Bon Secours St. Francis Watkins Centre, and the Windy Hill Sports Complex, making it accessible to both local residents and commercial clients.

Watkins Nurseries stands out for its deep roots in the community, its commitment to sustainable horticulture, and its reputation for delivering healthy, vigorous plants on time. Trusted by over 100 local landscapers and contractors, the company is recognized for its consistent quality, extensive plant variety, and dependable service across Central Virginia.

As a cornerstone of Midlothian’s landscape industry, Watkins Nurseries combines generations of expertise with modern sustainability, making it a vital part of the region’s green infrastructure.