The Green Thumbers: Reliable Landscapers Serving Davenport, IA 52803
3030 Brady St, Davenport, IA 52803
Company Overview
The Green Thumbers is a family-owned Davenport institution with deep roots in the Quad Cities. Since 1948, it has grown from a local nursery into a comprehensive gardening and landscaping hub at its original Brady Street location. Under the long-time ownership of Andy, who started as a Bettendorf High School student in the 1980s, the business thrives on a passion for beautifying the community and sharing horticultural knowledge. More than just a garden center, it's a local destination featuring a five-acre nursery staffed by knowledgeable horticulturists, a coffee shop, and a unique olive oil and vinegar shop. Their services are built on decades of experience, offering everything from landscape design and installation to maintenance, pond building, and educational seminars.
What the Company Handles
- Landscape design
- Gardening
- Landscape maintenance
- Greenscape design
Question Answers
Can you help with a yard that has poor drainage or standing water?
Yes, solving drainage issues is a common request from Davenport homeowners. Our team assesses the problem and provides solutions like proper grading, French drains, or strategic landscaping to redirect water and protect your property from erosion. We've been handling the unique soil and terrain challenges of the Quad Cities for generations.
What does your landscape design process involve?
Our design process begins with understanding your vision and the specifics of your Davenport property. Our designers, backed by the extensive plant selection in our five-acre nursery, create practical and beautiful plans for greenscapes, hardscapes, and ponds. We handle everything from the initial concept through to installation and ongoing maintenance.
Do you offer services for ongoing lawn and garden care?
Absolutely. We provide full-season landscape maintenance to keep your Davenport property looking its best. This includes lawn mowing, fertilization, aeration, and interior plantscape care. For those who love to garden themselves, we also offer gardening seminars and have expert staff always available to answer your plant care questions.