Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Center in Joliet, IL
Allied Nursery has served the Joliet community since 1978 with a commitment to quality plants and exceptional customer service. Founded by the Plunk family, we began as a small landscaping business and expanded into a full-service nursery and garden center in 1992. Our team includes certified horticulturists and landscape architects with over 60 years of combined experience, ensuring expert guidance for every customer. We specialize in locally grown, climate-hardy plants including Proven Winners shrubs and First Editions perennials, backed by our on-site production facilities. Our landscaping services combine design expertise with professional installation crews to transform residential properties.Recognized as authorized Belgard and Unilock contractors, we maintain industry leadership through continuous education and partnerships. Community involvement remains central to our values, supporting local charities through donations and events. We prioritize transparency, quality materials, and customer satisfaction, offering bulk mulch, decorative rock, and landscape essentials. With seasonal operating hours and a focus on Northern Illinois climate needs, we provide tailored solutions for every gardening challenge. Our legacy of excellence continues through personalized service and a passion for horticulture.
Services
Plant Nursery
Landscaping Design
Garden Center
Lawn Care Products
Tree Planting
Hardscape Installation
Container Gardening
Seasonal Decor
Bulk Mulch Sales
Landscape Renovation
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1978 with 40+ years combined staff experience
- Locally grown plants selected for Northern Illinois climate
- Certified horticulturists and landscape architects on staff
- Recognized Belgard and Unilock authorized contractor status
- Community-focused business supporting local charities annually
Associations and certifications
- Belgard Authorized Contractor
- Unilock Authorized Contractor
What people say
Highest quality plants
Knowledgeable staff
Professional crews
Beautiful designs
Climate-hardy selections
Services
Plant Nursery
We offer the largest selection of locally grown nursery stock in Northern Illinois. Our climate-hardy trees, shrubs, and perennials are selected for disease resistance and aesthetic quality. Plants are grown in our on-site hoop houses or sourced from trusted local growers.
Landscaping Design
Our professional design team creates customized outdoor spaces combining aesthetics with functionality. With over 35 years of experience, we develop detailed plans that reflect client preferences while considering site-specific conditions and soil requirements.
Garden Center
Our full-service garden center provides seasonal annuals, succulents, and native plants alongside essential landscape materials. We stock bulk mulch, decorative rock, soil amendments, and home garden dcor items for complete outdoor solutions.
Tree Planting
Professional planting services available for all nursery purchases. Our experienced crews use proper installation techniques including JULIE locate compliance, tree staking options, and complete site cleanup after each workday during multi-day projects.
Container Gardening
Custom container gardening service creates vibrant seasonal displays for patios and entryways. Our horticulturists design unique plant combinations based on light conditions and color preferences using premium annuals and specialty containers.
People
Plunk Family
Owners
Founders of Allied Landscaping in 1978 and nursery operators since 1992, the Plunk family maintains hands-on leadership while expanding services to meet community needs through three decades of growth.
Certified Horticulturists
Plant Experts
Our team includes state-certified horticulturists with specialized knowledge in plant selection, disease resistance, and Northern Illinois climate adaptation, providing expert guidance for residential landscaping projects.
Landscape Architects
Design Team
Professional designers with over 35 years combined experience create functional outdoor spaces that enhance property value while meeting individual client preferences and site conditions.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Joliet and surrounding Northern Illinois communities for all nursery and landscaping services.
Do you offer delivery?
Delivery available for bulk materials and plant purchases with professional installation options.
Are you open year-round?
Our seasonal hours run through November 21, with regular hours Monday-Friday 7am-4:30pm.
Do you have landscape design services?
Yes, our certified designers create custom plans with on-site consultations and detailed project estimates.
What payment methods are accepted?
Please inquire directly at our Joliet location for current payment options and financing availability.
Are you a family-owned business?
Yes, Allied Nursery has been family-operated by the Plunk family since our 1978 founding.
