Cross Creek Nursery
Rooted in Richmond Since 1974
A Tradition of Growth, Care, and Craftsmanship
From a small Carytown shop called Tropical Treehouse, Cross Creek has flourished into a team of over 200 professionals across five dedicated divisions. While our roots have grown deep, our mission has remained the same: deliver exceptional service with a personal touch.
Whether helping you find the perfect shrubs, designing an outdoor living space, or creating elegant floral arrangements, we’re honored to be part of your home and garden journey.
Our Services
Garden Centers
Locally grown plants, expert gardening advice, and seasonal events.
Grounds Management
Professional landscape maintenance for residential and commercial properties.
Landscape Design & Build
From vision to reality—custom patios, outdoor spaces, plant installation and complete transformations.
Interior Maintenance
Bring nature indoors with custom plant styling for homes and businesses.
Florist
In-house floral team specializing in weddings, events, and custom arrangements.
Garden Club Weekly Sales
Available at both of our nursery and garden center locations, our Garden Club members enjoy exclusive weekly discounts. Membership is free and includes additional perks.
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From Our Blog
Focus Underground this Fall
Now that the growing season is winding down, it’s the best time for gardeners to consider the health of their garden below the soil. Fall is the best time for planting because of the perfect growing conditions underground; read on to learn how you can work below the surface of your garden this season for a big payoff in the spring.
Groundcover Plants to Elevate your Garden
The key to creating sustainable and cohesive gardens lies in the details. Groundcover plants not only add visual interest at the ground level of your garden, but they also offer effective sustainability benefits.
The Best Perennials for a Pollinator Garden
There’s nothing better than the sound of bees buzzing and the glimpse of butterfly wings around your garden. Not only do these creatures add liveliness to your yard, but they’re also critical members of our ecosystem that need our support. Cross Creek recognizes the importance of pollinators and seeks to educate our customers on the best plants to include in a pollinator garden; we’ve compiled a few of our favorites below.
Adding Native Plants to your Landscape
The trees and shrubs available at Cross Creek Nursery are native to dozens of different countries with different habitats and climates. Read on to learn about the range of native plants to choose from and how they can positively transform your outdoor space.
Preparing the Garden for Spring
Spring is almost here! Use these tips to help prepare your garden for warmer weather.
To Prune or Not to Prune
Gardeners everywhere are eager for the threat of frost to pass, excitedly dreaming about the spring and summer sunshine that makes their gardens come alive. Here his a breakdown to when to prune your plants.
Prolong the Life of your Floral Arrangement
Although the demise of each floral arrangement is inevitable, there’s a few tips to extend the life of your flowers and keep them looking fresh for as long as possible. Here’s the best-kept secrets from our floral experts here at Cross Creek.