About Us
Kendall Hill Nursery was established in 1998 when Kathy Sharp purchased town adjoining nurseries in Newark, Illinois. One of the nurseries Kathy purchased was a 50 acre shrub nursery and the other was a 200 acre shade and ornamental tree nursery. Kathy had a vision to combine the nurseries and offer a full line of premier products for the landscape trade. Since those early days, Kendall has continued to grow and has more than doubled in size to 700 contiguous acres.
Kendall Hill’s 300 acres of trees are watered by an in-line drip irrigation system which is fed by an 8 acre lake on the property. The facility also provides drip irrigation and fertilization to balled and burlap wrapped trees in tree holding areas waiting to ship to customers. This innovative system ensures that products are fresh and healthy when the customer receives them.
Kendall Hill Nursery focuses on growing high-quality shade trees, ornamentals, evergreens, deciduous and broadleaf shrubs. Kendall Hill utilizes the natural benefits of its great location, an innovative naturally fed irrigation system and a superior product processing system managed by a caring staff to ensure high-quality trees and shrubs for its customers.
The philosophy that steers Kendall Hill Nursery is: “To be a company of integrity, treating others as we wish to be treated; growing the best plants we can, providing dependable service to our customers, enhancing the well being of our employees, and profiting fairly through our efficiency, extra effort and God’s blessing.”
Kendall Hill Nursery is a member of the following organizations:
• Ornamental Growers Association of Northern Illinois
• Illinois Green Industry Association
• Illinois Landscape Contractors’ Association
• The International Plant Propagator’s Society
• Yorkville Economic Development Corporation
Kendall Hill Nursery is certified by the WBENC as a Certified Women's Business Enterprise, and by the State of Illinois as a Female Business Enterprise.
