James River Nurseries is a Richmond, Virginia landscape construction firm founded in 1983, providing residential and commercial landscape design, installation, hardscape construction, and plant material throughout Central Virginia for more than four decades.
Forty-Plus Years of Showing Up
There is a particular kind of trust a community develops in a business that has been around long enough to see its own work mature. The trees JRN planted in the 1980s are now full-canopy shade trees in front of homes still owned by their original clients. The patios installed in the early 2000s are still hosting weekend dinners. Some of the company's longest-tenured employees were hired before the iPhone existed.
Founded in 1983, James River Nurseries has spent the better part of forty-plus years building landscapes — and a reputation — across Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Goochland, and beyond. Through every market shift, every weather extreme, and every change in how people use their outdoor spaces, the work has stayed the same at its core: do it right, do it well, stand behind it.
Always Innovating, Always Grounded
What's changed over four decades is the toolkit. Tree spades replaced shovels for big trees. Software replaced butter paper for drafting. Pollinator-aware planting design replaced "three-of-everything" beds. Synthetic turf, putting greens, and sustainable hardscape became real categories instead of novelty. JRN has stayed near the front of every one of those shifts because the team treats horticulture as a living craft, not a checklist.
What hasn't changed is the foundation. JRN is still grounded in the values that drove the early years — quality plant material, hand-crafted installation, professional respect for every site, and long-term relationships with clients who become friends.
The People Behind the Trucks
If you've been around Richmond long enough, you know JRN's trucks on sight. Some of them have been here almost as long as the company. Behind every truck is a designer, a foreman, a horticulturist, a hardscape lead, an arborist, a maintenance crew member, an apprentice — a deep bench of people who care about what shows up on a property when they leave.
JRN is proud to stay grounded in those roots while continuing to grow.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was James River Nurseries founded?
James River Nurseries was founded in 1983 in the Richmond, Virginia area. The firm has been providing residential and commercial landscape construction services across Central Virginia for more than 40 years.
What services does James River Nurseries offer?
James River Nurseries offers landscape design, residential and commercial landscape installation, hardscape construction, plant material, lawn and garden maintenance, snow and ice management, drainage solutions, synthetic turf, and custom features like putting greens for clients across the Richmond, Virginia region.
Where is James River Nurseries located?
James River Nurseries is based in Ashland, Virginia, and serves residential and commercial clients across Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Chesterfield, Goochland, and the broader Central Virginia region.
Plan Your Next Project With James River Nurseries
Whether you're a third-generation client or just learning JRN exists, the team would love to start a conversation about your property. Visit jamesrivernurseries.com/about-us to learn more, or reach out at jamesrivernurseries.com/contact.
