3-Time Angi Super Service Award Winner MC Painting is a locally owned & operated company providing painting and carpentry services to the Greater Kalamazoo area and West Michigan since 1998. We are insured, giving our customers added security with our services. Our clients include major commercial companies, small businesses, as well as, residential customers. Give us a call today at (269) 873-7923 for your free estimate.
"It went well here when he said and he finished when he said he would. Everything is beautiful."
Denise P on April 2025
3-Time Angi Super Service Award Winner MC Painting is a locally owned & operated company providing painting and carpentry services to the Greater Kalamazoo area and West Michigan since 1998. We are insured, giving our customers added security with our services. Our clients include major commercial companies, small businesses, as well as, residential customers. Give us a call today at (269) 873-7923 for your free estimate.
"It went well here when he said and he finished when he said he would. Everything is beautiful."
Denise P on April 2025
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Chapman's Nursery & Garden Center
Chapman's Nursery & Garden Center
Downtown Battle Creek Location 295 Hamblin Battle Creek, MI 49037 (269)962-4025 Hours: M-F 8:30am 5:00pm Sat 8:30am-Noon -- Closed Sundays Climax Location 14325 O P Av Climax, MI 49034 (269)746-4286 Hours: M-F 8:00am 5:00pm Sat 8:00am Noon - -Closed Sundays
Downtown Battle Creek Location 295 Hamblin Battle Creek, MI 49037 (269)962-4025 Hours: M-F 8:30am 5:00pm Sat 8:30am-Noon -- Closed Sundays Climax Location 14325 O P Av Climax, MI 49034 (269)746-4286 Hours: M-F 8:00am 5:00pm Sat 8:00am Noon - -Closed Sundays
For all your gardening needs, contact Big Green Tomato of Battle Creek, MI. Our shop provides a large selection of hydroponics and indoor gardening supplies. With experienced and knowledgeable staff, you can rely on us to provide quality products at competitive prices.
For all your gardening needs, contact Big Green Tomato of Battle Creek, MI. Our shop provides a large selection of hydroponics and indoor gardening supplies. With experienced and knowledgeable staff, you can rely on us to provide quality products at competitive prices.
With over 30 years of experience, our experts will get your yard back to beautiful at a price you can afford. Ask about our Senior Discounts.
"Work was done quickly and efficiently."
John L on June 2018
With over 30 years of experience, our experts will get your yard back to beautiful at a price you can afford. Ask about our Senior Discounts.
"Work was done quickly and efficiently."
John L on June 2018
Wedel’s Nursery, Florist and Garden Center had its beginning in 1946 when Harley Wedel opened a produce store at 1832 S. Westnedge, the North end of Westnedge Hill. From the family farm in Portage Township, produce from forty acres of sweet corn, squash, melons, and fruit from the orchard was taken into Kalamazoo and sold at “Wedel’s Fruit and Produce Store”. In 1953 some evergreens, trees and shrubs were planted behind one of the farm sheds. Harley soon had the love of plants in his blood and it wasn’t long before he put his entire effort into the nursery business. In 1955 all produce was cleared out and Harley opened Kalamazoo’s first complete one-stop garden center and retail nursery sales lot –” Wedel’s Evergreen Gardens.” Rapid growth followed with the nursery sales lot expanding three times within six years. Due to the need for more sales area, Wedel’s Nursery and Garden Center moved in 1969 from 1832 S. Westnedge to its second location in the city of Portage at 5922 S. Westnedge. In 1972, Wedel’s moved its nursery stock growing operation from its Portage location on Angling Rd. to an 80-acre farm at 5085 S. 34th St. in Galesburg. We now grow most of the nursery stock sold at our garden center. Purple phalaenopsis orchidIn 1982, Wedel’s opened a florist department and became a member of both Teleflora and Florist Telegraph Delivery System. In 1988, after many years of planning, Wedel’s embarked on a major remodeling/modernization of the business. Completed in 1988 were new business offices, customer checkout area, new bedding plant greenhouse, new pole building at the nursery, and construction of a new landscape supply area. In August, 1989, the long awaited expansion of the Garden Center was begun. A new building was constructed to join the existing garden center sales area to the customer checkout area. Added were new tropical plant greenhouse, florist shop, expansion of garden shop, new roof on old building, florist design room, walk-in flower cooler, etc. In March, 2001, Wedel’s Nursery, Florist and Garden Center opened Southwest Michigan’s Premier Horticultural Center at 5020 Texas Dr. The new facility incorporates larger, more spacious aisles, covered walks that lead into and out of our Nursery area, permanent planted display gardens, a large permanent pond area complete with flowing creek and two bridges, a conference area for clubs and organizations, a rental department, bulk landscape materials, expanded Annual & perennial display and greenhouse area, larger floral design and display area, a gorgeous solarium flanked with columns and large fountain, the area’s largest selection of garden & landscape decorations. We are also very excited to announce the opening of the Garden Party Cafe which serves food and drink in a garden like setting inside the brand new Wedel’s Nursery, Florist and Garden center. The management of Wedel’s, Inc. feels we now have not only the best horticultural service, but also first class facilities to serve Southwest Michigan’s horticultural needs. The founder of Wedel’s, Harley D. Wedel, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on April 27, 1998, at the age of 91. Harley enjoyed the people he worked with, our customers, and plants of all kinds. He worked at the garden center through his 90th year. He also enjoyed an extensive flower and vegetable garden at home. We miss him. God has blessed our business over the years and we are thankful to Him.
"Trees were purchased in 2021 and we payed double the price to have Wedels come out and plant the trees so that it was done properly. Andy at Wedels told us the trees were guaranteed, so we felt comfortable with the purchase. Fast forward to 2022...2 of the 3 trees died. We returned to Wedels and picked out two new trees to replace the deads but when we were in the checkout line, we were told we would be charged again to have them planted. I disagreed, explaining that the reason we originally paid double was so the trees were planted in the right way and I wouldn't have to worry. They died and should be replaced and replanted. I was denied the guarantee and when I asked for my money back on the trees, they told me I would receive store credit and not my money. I can't tell you how disappointed we were because we thought this was one business we could trust and always bought our garden plants from them. We were fooled and are now forced to find another garden center."
mark f on May 2022
Wedel’s Nursery, Florist and Garden Center had its beginning in 1946 when Harley Wedel opened a produce store at 1832 S. Westnedge, the North end of Westnedge Hill. From the family farm in Portage Township, produce from forty acres of sweet corn, squash, melons, and fruit from the orchard was taken into Kalamazoo and sold at “Wedel’s Fruit and Produce Store”. In 1953 some evergreens, trees and shrubs were planted behind one of the farm sheds. Harley soon had the love of plants in his blood and it wasn’t long before he put his entire effort into the nursery business. In 1955 all produce was cleared out and Harley opened Kalamazoo’s first complete one-stop garden center and retail nursery sales lot –” Wedel’s Evergreen Gardens.” Rapid growth followed with the nursery sales lot expanding three times within six years. Due to the need for more sales area, Wedel’s Nursery and Garden Center moved in 1969 from 1832 S. Westnedge to its second location in the city of Portage at 5922 S. Westnedge. In 1972, Wedel’s moved its nursery stock growing operation from its Portage location on Angling Rd. to an 80-acre farm at 5085 S. 34th St. in Galesburg. We now grow most of the nursery stock sold at our garden center. Purple phalaenopsis orchidIn 1982, Wedel’s opened a florist department and became a member of both Teleflora and Florist Telegraph Delivery System. In 1988, after many years of planning, Wedel’s embarked on a major remodeling/modernization of the business. Completed in 1988 were new business offices, customer checkout area, new bedding plant greenhouse, new pole building at the nursery, and construction of a new landscape supply area. In August, 1989, the long awaited expansion of the Garden Center was begun. A new building was constructed to join the existing garden center sales area to the customer checkout area. Added were new tropical plant greenhouse, florist shop, expansion of garden shop, new roof on old building, florist design room, walk-in flower cooler, etc. In March, 2001, Wedel’s Nursery, Florist and Garden Center opened Southwest Michigan’s Premier Horticultural Center at 5020 Texas Dr. The new facility incorporates larger, more spacious aisles, covered walks that lead into and out of our Nursery area, permanent planted display gardens, a large permanent pond area complete with flowing creek and two bridges, a conference area for clubs and organizations, a rental department, bulk landscape materials, expanded Annual & perennial display and greenhouse area, larger floral design and display area, a gorgeous solarium flanked with columns and large fountain, the area’s largest selection of garden & landscape decorations. We are also very excited to announce the opening of the Garden Party Cafe which serves food and drink in a garden like setting inside the brand new Wedel’s Nursery, Florist and Garden center. The management of Wedel’s, Inc. feels we now have not only the best horticultural service, but also first class facilities to serve Southwest Michigan’s horticultural needs. The founder of Wedel’s, Harley D. Wedel, went home to be with his Savior and Lord on April 27, 1998, at the age of 91. Harley enjoyed the people he worked with, our customers, and plants of all kinds. He worked at the garden center through his 90th year. He also enjoyed an extensive flower and vegetable garden at home. We miss him. God has blessed our business over the years and we are thankful to Him.
"Trees were purchased in 2021 and we payed double the price to have Wedels come out and plant the trees so that it was done properly. Andy at Wedels told us the trees were guaranteed, so we felt comfortable with the purchase. Fast forward to 2022...2 of the 3 trees died. We returned to Wedels and picked out two new trees to replace the deads but when we were in the checkout line, we were told we would be charged again to have them planted. I disagreed, explaining that the reason we originally paid double was so the trees were planted in the right way and I wouldn't have to worry. They died and should be replaced and replanted. I was denied the guarantee and when I asked for my money back on the trees, they told me I would receive store credit and not my money. I can't tell you how disappointed we were because we thought this was one business we could trust and always bought our garden plants from them. We were fooled and are now forced to find another garden center."
mark f on May 2022
We offer delivery services for any of our products, call for quote on our specialty soil blends and mulches.
We offer delivery services for any of our products, call for quote on our specialty soil blends and mulches.
TruGreen is your reliable, local source for lawn care in South Bend, Indiana as well as other services necessary to ensure the health and beauty of your yard.
"If I could give no starts I would. There service ruined my mothers lawn. Then to boot they only showed up once to her house for the year. She never received a bill or paper on the door that they were there. No phone call or bill sent in mail, just sent to collections. I will never use them if this is how they treat the seniors!"
K C on February 2023
TruGreen is your reliable, local source for lawn care in South Bend, Indiana as well as other services necessary to ensure the health and beauty of your yard.
"If I could give no starts I would. There service ruined my mothers lawn. Then to boot they only showed up once to her house for the year. She never received a bill or paper on the door that they were there. No phone call or bill sent in mail, just sent to collections. I will never use them if this is how they treat the seniors!"
K C on February 2023
Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.
Garden nurseries offer many plants to make your home and garden flourish. In-container plants are one option, including perennials, annuals, and small shrubs or trees. Large hedge plants and roses are called bare-root plants, meaning they have not been potted. Finally, you will see some burlapped plants, typically larger trees and shrubs with burlap wrapping around the bottom.
The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.
If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.
While there are over 400,000 different flowering plants worldwide, there are five main types of flowers. These flower types are based on their lifecycles, giving each type a unique personality. These types are:
Annuals, which complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season.
Perennials, which the tops die off in the winter but regrow in spring.
Biennials, which complete their entire life cycle within two years.
Hybrids, which exhibit either annual or perennial behaviors depending on location
Flowering shrubs, which are small to medium-sized perennial woody plants, such as shrubs or evergreens.