Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert Landscaping Services in Shamong, NJ
Established in 1982, Oakshade Nursery & Landscaping Services has built a reputation as a trusted full-service outdoor lawn and landscaping contractor serving South Jersey. Our family-owned business combines over four decades of hands-on experience with innovative design tools to create customized outdoor spaces that reflect each client's vision. We specialize in landscape design, hardscaping, irrigation systems, and lawn maintenance, supported by a 20-acre garden center offering premium nursery stock and natural stone products. Our team of certified professionals brings expertise in plant selection, construction techniques, and system maintenance, serving over 2000 clients annually.With a focus on quality materials and personalized service, we maintain long-term relationships with homeowners who value our commitment to transforming outdoor spaces into functional, aesthetically pleasing environments. Our portfolio includes residential projects featuring outdoor lighting, artificial turf installations, and water feature designs, all executed with attention to detail and client collaboration throughout the process.
Services
Landscaping Design
Hardscaping Installation
Irrigation Systems
Lawn Maintenance
Garden Center
Outdoor Lighting
Artificial Turf
Stone Supply
Sprinkler Installation
Lawn Fertilizer Programs
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialized landscaping expertise in South Jersey
- Our family-owned business maintains hands-on involvement in every project
- We provide comprehensive services from design to installation and maintenance
- Our 20-acre garden center offers premium nursery stock and stone products
- We maintain long-term relationships through personalized client collaboration
Services
Landscaping Design
Custom landscape design services utilizing state-of-the-art tools for visualizing outdoor spaces. Our process incorporates client input throughout design phases to ensure personalized results that enhance property aesthetics and functionality while maintaining environmental sustainability.
Hardscaping Installation
Comprehensive hardscaping solutions including patios, walkways, and retaining walls using premium natural stone materials. Our installation process combines durable construction techniques with aesthetic design principles to create lasting outdoor living spaces that complement landscape elements.
Irrigation Systems
Professional irrigation system installation and maintenance services for residential properties. Our specialists design efficient water distribution systems that maintain lawn health while optimizing water usage through modern technology and regular system performance checks.
Lawn Maintenance
Year-round lawn maintenance programs including fertilization, weed control, and disease management. Our services utilize specialized treatments like zoysia grass eradication and summer fungus prevention to maintain healthy, vibrant turf throughout seasonal changes.
Garden Center
Full-service garden center offering premium plants, trees, and landscaping materials. We provide Monrovia Nursery products, decorative stones, and hardscaping supplies with expert guidance for selecting appropriate vegetation and materials for South Jersey climates.
People
Larry Zimmer
Owner
Owner since 1982 with over 35 years of landscaping expertise. Began career during college years, developing specialized knowledge in plant selection and landscape design while maintaining customer loyalty through personalized service.
Steve Zimmer
Residential Designer
Residential landscaping specialist with formal education in landscape construction from Penn State. Focuses on plant selection and design implementation, combining academic training with hands-on experience to deliver customized outdoor solutions for homeowners.
Mark Zimmer
Garden Center Manager
Manages retail operations with expertise in stone products and plant materials. Brings 15 years of family business experience and Rowan University education to provide knowledgeable assistance with landscaping material selection and application.
Lynne Zimmer
Operations Manager
Handles financial operations and administrative management with over 20 years of nursery business experience. Oversees bookkeeping and operational logistics while contributing practical knowledge of plant and stone materials through daily involvement in business operations.
George Rapson
Maintenance Manager
Experienced property maintenance manager with 10 years of service. Oversees care for 200+ residential and commercial properties, applying extensive landscaping knowledge to maintain client properties through seasonal changes and long-term maintenance cycles.
Questions
What services does Oakshade Nursery & Landscaping offer?
We provide full-service landscaping including design, hardscaping, irrigation systems, lawn maintenance, outdoor lighting, and artificial turf installations. Our garden center also offers premium plants and stone products.
How long has Oakshade been in business?
Our family has operated in the landscaping industry since the 1980s, with current ownership established in 1982. We've served South Jersey homeowners for over four decades.
Do you serve commercial properties?
While our primary focus is residential clients, we maintain over 200 commercial properties through our property management services division.
What areas do you service?
We serve homeowners throughout South Jersey from our 20-acre facility in Shamong, NJ, offering both design and material supply services to the region.
Can I purchase materials without installation services?
Yes, our garden center operates as a one-stop shop for landscaping materials including plants, stones, and irrigation supplies available for customer purchase and pickup.
Do you offer irrigation system maintenance?
We provide comprehensive irrigation services including system installation, seasonal maintenance, and repair services to ensure optimal lawn hydration throughout the year.
Reviews (6)
Bill McKeon
Jun 25, 2022
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I purchased 15 cubic yards of top soil in early May 2022. Soil looked fairly good. However, when it dries it gets hard and crusty. I purchased the top soil to grow grass in various locations around my yard and to fill in two area that had a valley. Although I used starter fertilizer and 3 types of good quality and watered, the grass was VERY sparse. In some areas non existent.
Heather McGarvey
Apr 26, 2022
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Great place for all your landscaping needs. We have gotten paver, topsoil, and bluestone. The staff is always pleasant and has great insight. We will definitely be back again!
Brian K.
Apr 08, 2022
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I don't often give reviews good or bad. I'm writing this one because I was very happy with the results. All the work we had done came out great. Larry helped with the needed drawing for our HOA. The company showed up on time and did a super landscaping and hard scaping job. I would hire them again.
Steve Kennedy
Dec 08, 2021
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Oak Shade did a phenomenal job on our leaves this season. Living in Medford, we have dozens of trees and the leaves cover the lawn like a blanket. It would have taken me days to get rid of them this year. Oak Shade had a large crew that did it in less than 2 hours. They were also very careful around all of our shrubs and plants. The property looks great. Thank you.
Kathryn Tarn
Oct 28, 2021
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The winterization service for our sprinkler system is wonderful. Steve was on time and took great care of blowing out the lines. Because of their great installation and service, we have never had a problem with our system in over ten years. I would highly recommend Taurean Sprinkler company.
Jenn K.
Sep 02, 2021
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I have never had a worse experience with a business in my life. We paid over $2000 to have a bed put in with plantings that deer would not eat. We were very clear about the amount of deer in our area and that we were not home for long stretches so deer spray was not a solution to the deer problem. Larry chose all the plantings and promised to replace any that were eaten. One month later and many of them were eaten to the nub. Larry said that he would replace them in the fall (better time to plant). Larry is now refusing to replace. He's been rude via text and refuses to talk to us on the phone.
We are at a loss of what to do but at least we hope no one else will end up in the same predicament. Larry talked a great game before he had our money and now he won't honor the promise he made. Do not give him your business!
We are at a loss of what to do but at least we hope no one else will end up in the same predicament. Larry talked a great game before he had our money and now he won't honor the promise he made. Do not give him your business!