Liberty Landscape Supply, a Jacksonville-based landscape supply company, has successfully acquired an ownership interest in Tallahassee Nurseries, an independent garden center in Tallahassee, Florida. The transaction expands Liberty Landscape Supply's presence across North Florida and marks an important next chapter for one of the region's most established garden centers, while preserving the brand, culture, and customer relationships that have defined Tallahassee Nurseries for nearly nine decades.
Tallahassee Nurseries is an independent garden center offering a wide selection of plants, gardening supplies, and expert guidance for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals. Founded in 1938, Tallahassee Nurseries has become a destination for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals throughout the region, earning a reputation for knowledgeable staff, exceptional plant quality, and deep community roots. Over more than 88 years, the garden center has earned the trust of generations of Northwest Florida families through its commitment to doing things the right way.
As part of the transaction, Liberty Landscape Supply purchased the ownership interest of Nate Prosser, while longtime co-owner Paul Brock will remain an owner and continue helping lead the business into its next chapter, ensuring continuity for customers, employees, and the broader Tallahassee community.
With this investment, Liberty Landscape Supply is deepening its footprint across North Florida while preserving the local identity that has made Tallahassee Nurseries a regional institution. Both companies will continue operating as independent brands, each serving its customers under the name and identity they have built over decades. The partnership is designed to preserve what makes Tallahassee Nurseries special while investing in its people, operations, and continued growth. Speaking about the impact of the acquisition, Mike Zaffaroni, President and CEO of Liberty Landscape Supply, stated:
"Tallahassee Nurseries has earned the trust of generations of Northwest Florida families by doing things the right way. When the opportunity arose to become part of its future, it was an easy decision. This is not about changing Tallahassee Nurseries. It's about preserving what makes it special while investing in its people, its operations, and its continued growth. Paul and his team have built something extraordinary, and I'm honored to help carry that legacy forward."
The transaction reflects a shared focus on people, relationships, and long-term investment in the communities the businesses serve. Reflecting on the new chapter, Paul Brock, co-owner of Tallahassee Nurseries, remarked:
"For me, the most important part of this transition was finding someone who shares our values. Mike understands that this business is about people as much as it is plants. He respects our history, believes in our team, and recognizes the relationships we've built with our customers over the past 88 years. I'm excited about what this partnership makes possible and confident our best days are still ahead."
Liberty Landscape Supply is a Jacksonville-based landscape supply company serving homeowners, landscape professionals, and commercial customers across North Florida. The company has built a reputation for high-quality landscape materials, dependable service, and long-standing customer relationships throughout the region.
The investment in Tallahassee Nurseries underscores Liberty Landscape Supply's commitment to strategic growth and its efforts to strengthen its position as a leading landscape supply and garden center partner across North Florida, while preserving the local expertise, community roots, and customer relationships that define its partner businesses. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
