Since 1942
Each year, more than 4 million plants are marketed from McCorkle Nurseries' growing operation, with delivery to over 1,800 customers in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. "McCorkle Nurseries has been dedicated to providing our customers with the right plant, at the right time, in the right package and for the right price. We are committed to living up to our motto -- Quality First, Service Always, each and every day." --- D.E. "Skeetter" McCorkle, President, McCorkle Nurseries, Inc.
We are happy to offer a wide variety of quality plant programs including our own premium brands, the Gardener’s Confidence® Collection, and the Echo® Reblooming Plants. We also offer BetterBoxwood®, Bushel and Berry®, Drift® Groundcover Roses, Encore® Azaleas, Endless Summer® Hydrangeas, First Editions® Shrubs and Trees, The Knock Out® Family of Roses, NewGen® Boxwood, Proven Winners® perennials, Proven Winners® Color Choice® Flowering Shrubs, and the Southern Living® Plant Collection.
General Production Information- 4 million-plus container plants in sizes from 1 to 15 gallons are produced annually.
- 6 million liners are produced annually.
- Stewardship of natural resources is a top priority for McCorkle Nurseries. Most run-off is reclaimed in 17 ponds.
- During peak demand, Luckey's Bridge Farm requires 3 to 4 million gallons of water per day to irrigate its crops.
- The majority of water used for irrigation is reclaimed run-off from production areas. Multiple pumping systems support irrigation requirements, including Neals Mill main pumping station, which is powered by three 75 horsepower turbine pumps capable of displacing up to 3,000 gallons per minute. All water from this system is treated and filtered and can be injected with liquid fertilizer.
- Integrated Pest Management is used to control pests and diseases.
When C.S. and Avice McCorkle began their family business in 1942, they offered a one-stop retail, landscape and growing operation to the developing community around Augusta, Georgia. The post-World War II housing boom and the Lord’s blessings would propel their business to one of the most favored retail and landscape destinations in the local market. In the late 1950’s, both of the founder’s sons, Don and Jack, joined the family business. Then, in 1977 they sold the retail operation and expanded the 5-acre plant farm and landscape company.
Three of the C.S. and Avice’s grandchildren have chosen an active role in the family business. In 1997, Don’s son, Skeetter became CEO while Jack’s son, Chris, was named General Manager of the Luckey’s Bridge and Neal Mill Farms. Skeetter’s sister, Beverly, also works as assistant to the Rewholesale area on the McCorkle team. In 2007, management initiated McCorkle Direct (MNI Direct), a division focused on servicing the landscape industry by supplying trees and plants for commercial and residential projects in Georgia and the Carolinas. McCorkle Nurseries markets more than 4 million plants annually from its growing operations delivering to over 1,800 customers in the southeastern and mid-Atlantic states. The growing operation consists of an 820-acre farm of which 440 acres is currently in production. McCorkle’s employees strive to exemplify its motto: “Quality First, Service Always.” McCorkle Nurseries is committed to continual growth in producing and marketing quality plants while protecting and improving the environment.