A. Waldbart and Sons Nursery has carved out a solid niche in the Missouri/Illinois landscaping market because of their unique approach to trees: They grow their own. The company operates a 300-acre farm in Illinois. Trained horticulturists and nurserymen grow a full variety of both hardwood and ornamental trees, appropriate for the rigors of the local climate. Thousands of shade, ornamental, and evergreen trees are harvested yearly. The farm has a 3 to 7 year production cycle that allows the company to have mature trees available at all times. They are able to supply the highest quality trees that customers have come to expect.
The nursery has grown from a small, one-family operation to a three-location business in two states, expanding to Illinois in 1980. In spite of the many changes that Missouri and Illinois have seen over those 130 years, the owners, managers, and employees have carried on the tradition started long ago: High quality plants, exemplary customer service, and friendly team-oriented employees.
If I could give zero rating, I would. Highly disappointed with this company's service and would not recommend them for their trees. We purchased a new tree through the nursery which had a disease (and possibly a fungus). Tree started showing signs of an issue just beyond the 1-year warranty and company refused to offer anything in terms of a replacement. Very poor service, and would not recommend this nursery, especially when there are so many others out there. The owner clearly only cares about making a dollar and not customer satisfaction or repeat business. Buyer beware!
Description of Work: New tree purchased.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$330
Michelle E.
05/2020
2.0
greenhouses
 + -1 more
The plants and trees at this nursery are great, but the customer service leaves much to be desired. I have gone to the Florissant, MO location on a few occasions because it is close to my house, and nearly every time I go there, it is like pulling teeth to get someone to help me. They have several employees who are clearly there for the manual labor but don't really know anything about the plants. When you try to talk to one of their managers to ask questions, they will not give you the time of day, particularly if you are a woman. I've seen them help men who want to chat and have questions, and woman present in those conversations just hang out in the background. We have even received more help from them when I bring my husband along, because I guess he is worthy of their attention. Its very disappointing, as I am the gardener in our family, not my husband, and I feel the only way I can get any support from Waldbart staff is if my husband tags along. Today I went in there to ask about some annual flowers, and the response I got from one of their "managers" was literally this: "Whatever I have is out there!" I asked, "where??" and he haphazardly motioned to the greenhouse area. I got no help or advice on the specific type of annual I was asking about, and he clearly didn't want to help me. Mind you, he was not waiting on anyone else and appeared not to be doing anything at that moment. Just very disappointing. I will never be going there again.
Description of Work: Plant and tree purchases
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Johnny T.
03/2015
1.0
greenhouses
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: A representative from the company came out to my home to look at the job that I wanted performed. He looked it over, and said that he would have an estimate to me, within a week. I never heard back from the representative, nor have I heard from the company.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Robin K.
12/2014
5.0
greenhouses
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed trees at our house
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Beverly B.
03/2012
4.0
greenhouses
 + -1 more
Their plants are in excellent shape. They are strong plants.
Description of Work: I bought plants from them.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$60
Mary H.
10/2011
5.0
greenhouses
 + -1 more
They do a very good job. They have very good quality plants. They were on time, the people they send are always courteous and they just simply do a good job. I like working with Jack at the store- he is very knowledgeable and helpful. They are the only nursery I ever think about using.
Description of Work: Waldbart installed 10 boxwodd shrubs for me. They also put mulch around the shrubs. I had used them about 5 years before to plant 2 maple trees in my back yard.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Joan F.
08/2010
4.0
landscaping, greenhouses
 + 0 more
long time north county company. They have excellant and knowledgeable staff.
Description of Work: purchased 3 trees and 3 bushes. Paid for their planting and mulch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
BONNIE O.
09/2007
5.0
landscaping, pavers, gravel
 + 0 more
My husband and I are very pleased with the job they did, it looks really nice. I also feel that they did a quality job installing the limestone. The method they installed it will help it withstand the ground being frozen and thawed around it well.
Description of Work: Waldbart did all the new landscaping in our front yard. They planted 3 trees and bushes. They also put in and mortared some limestone edging.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,300
BONNIE O.
09/2007
5.0
pavers, gravel, hardscaping
 + 0 more
My husband and I are very pleased with the job they did, it looks really nice. I also feel that they did a quality job installing the limestone. The method they installed it will help it withstand the ground being frozen and thawed around it well.
Description of Work: Waldbart did all the new landscaping in our front yard. They planted 3 trees and bushes. They also put in and mortared some limestone edging.
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Service Categories
Greenhouses/Nurseries,
Stone and Gravel,
Landscaping,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Tree Service
FAQ
Waldbart & Sons Nursery is currently rated 3.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
No, Waldbart & Sons Nursery does not offer free project estimates.
No, Waldbart & Sons Nursery does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Waldbart & Sons Nursery does not offer a senior discount.
No, Waldbart & Sons Nursery does not offer emergency services.
No, Waldbart & Sons Nursery does not offer warranties.
Waldbart & Sons Nursery offers the following services: Landscaping installation, bulbs & seeds, shrubs, nursery & retail garden center