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Bay Landscaping has been solving landscape problems of all kinds - from designing a new landscape to renovating and maintaining an old one - for more than 70 years. Let us solve your problems! If you're looking for top-quality landscape plants and annuals, plus shrubs and trees that have been grown locally, come to the Bay Landscaping Nursery.

Conveniently located in Essexville, it's an easy drive from anywhere within the Great Lakes Bay Region. You'll also find a full range of bulk and bagged landscape supplies for all your needs. We'd love to see you! Don't worry - we've got you covered! Ask the Bay Landscaping experts your questions and we'll give you a clear, easy-to-understand answer.

If it has to do with gardens or gardening, you'll find it here! We love to share what we've learned over the years about plants, landscape maintenance, and good design. And, even more, we love seeing you, our customers, succeed with your own gardens! You'll find the latest articles right here but there are plenty more waiting for you in our blog!
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We have a rich history in the Great Lakes Bay Region. We started in 1948, when Richard "Dick" Somalski returned home from Michigan State University, where he studied forestry. He started a small company called Bay Lawn Service, installing lawns and planting shrubs and trees for residential and commercial properties throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
The best landscapes are created from a blend of artistry, in-depth scientific knowledge, and decades of experience. That's the Bay Landscaping difference that continues to earn us recognition for outstanding landscape design both locally and throughout Michigan.
Curb appeal enhances the value of your home - as well as your enjoyment of your property. Once your lawn and landscaping are established, protect your investment by using the professional services of our Horticultural Maintenance Division. We prefer to use the term "horticultural services" as opposed to "maintenance packages" because we apply treatments only when they are necessary.
When you don't have the time, equipment, or know-how to install a new landscape (or renovate an existing one), you can depend on the professionals at Bay Landscaping to get the job done. As a full-service landscape design-build company, we've got you covered from start to finish. Regular work progress communication via email, phone, or however you prefer to stay abreast of the work.
Pots, planters, containers - no matter what you call them, they can be a stylish solution to a host of garden problems. Whatever the issue, the right container can let you grow almost anything. From vegetables to ornamental trees, and everything in-between, there's a container for you!
Reviews (11)
Steve Lalonde
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
Pamela Murchison
Pamela Murchison
Oct 29, 2021
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I recently spent two delightful days with the crew of Bay Landscaping as they redesigned the perennial beds in my daughter's yard. They were very receptive to my ideas and easy to talk to. Whether you fancy your self as knowledgeable or are a beginner, you can look forward a great outcome and opportunity to learn. Like any enthusiastic gardener,, I can hardly wait for spring to see the results.
Judy Riffenburg Forshee
Judy Riffenburg Forshee
Oct 16, 2021
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What a fun event! All the employees were awesome and so helpful! Thanks for a fun day !
Tracy Gilles - Koch
Tracy Gilles - Koch
Oct 16, 2021
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One of the friendliest, most professional, locally owned businesses I have ever had the pleasure of doing business with - on both a personal level and professional level. Definitely recommending to my family and friends!!
Susan Williams Bonsky
Susan Williams Bonsky
Oct 06, 2021
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We needed a piece of concrete that was buried in our front yard removed. We started digging and thought we could get it, but the job was bigger than we thought. After a few phone calls to other places that would not come out and one that quoted us a ridiculous amount, they came out almost immediately and removed it, filled it in and seeded it. Thank you so much for solving our problem.
Linda P.
Linda P.
May 30, 2021
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We used to have TrueGreen for 10 years and we were very unhappy with their service. We have hired Bay Landscaping to take care of our lawn for the last year and a half and I wish I could send pictures because it is just beautiful. Anytime we had a question Bill would stop by and go over what we needed to do. He was extremely helpful. Thank you Bay Landscaping.
Caleb Woods
Caleb Woods
Nov 22, 2020
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If you're looking for somewhere to go over and beyond, you've found it. Fantastic work everytime and wonderful staff.
Larz
Larz
Jul 13, 2020
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Another visit with great service. Thanks to Lyle for carting me around and showing me what I need to get the job done. Very knowledgeable guy...
Raul Martinez
Raul Martinez
Oct 12, 2019
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Critical: Quality, Responsiveness, Value
They came put hydro seed down in July and my lawn still doesn’t have grass. They have no communication we always have to call them. I do not recommend this company.
Joyce Weiss
Joyce Weiss
May 03, 2019
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I paid over $10,000 for a landscaping job. This included a new walkway with stone blocks and decorative steps leading ito my front door. After 3 years all the blocks on my entrance have sunken in. They are uneven. My son in law stepped up and one block actually flipped off when he stepped on it. Luckily he didn’t get hurt. If some one came to my door I could easily be sued over these uneven blocks. I thought they would be securely placed with masonry to hold them. Bug no they are all loose.
I called about it last year and they told me that ants were my problem ...REALLY???? I think they should
Molly Poirier
Molly Poirier
Nov 10, 2017
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The staff is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and very pleasant to work with. They are more than willing to talk with you about your yard and plants, as well as give advice. Looking forward to working with them again!