Our Story
Clark Nursery, founded in 2002 by Clark S. Olsen in Norfolk, VA, is a trusted residential landscape design and build firm serving Hampton Roads. With over a decade of experience, Clark has personally designed hundreds of award-winning landscapes, some featured in Historic Garden Week. The nursery's garden center reflects his deep local knowledge, stocking plants specifically chosen for superior performance in Norfolk's climate—proven selections from his own designs, not fleeting trends. Specializing in comprehensive shrub care, landscape design, and maintenance, Clark Nursery combines expert craftsmanship with a commitment to sustainable, beautiful outdoor spaces for Norfolk homeowners.
Property Service Solutions
- Insect management - shrubs
- Gardening
- Landscape maintenance
- Shrub transplanting
- Disease management - shrubs
- Shrub removal
- Shrub care
Common Questions
What makes Clark Nursery's plant selection different for Norfolk gardens?
Clark personally selects all plants in our garden center based on over a decade of designing landscapes in Hampton Roads. We focus on varieties proven to thrive in our local climate, ensuring they perform well in Norfolk's specific conditions, rather than following short-lived trends.
How do you handle common local issues like sprinkler gaps and soil compaction?
For sprinkler coverage gaps, we assess your irrigation system and recommend adjustments or upgrades to ensure even watering, which is crucial for plant health in Norfolk's variable weather. For soil compaction, we use techniques like aeration and organic amendments to improve soil structure, promoting better root growth and drainage in local gardens.
Do you offer services for diseased or insect-affected shrubs?
Yes, we provide disease and insect management for shrubs, including diagnosis and treatment tailored to Norfolk's common pests and conditions. Our approach combines expert care with preventive strategies to protect your landscape long-term.










