Metzger Landscaping, Garden Center & Events

- 11758 IN-13 N, North Manchester, IN 46962

For residents of North Central Indiana, transforming a yard into a work of art or finding the perfect backdrop for a major life event often leads to one local name: Metzger Landscaping, Garden Center & Events. Since its founding in 2001, this multi-faceted, locally owned and operated business has established itself as the region's premier destination for achieving an exceptional outdoor living experience. Their mission, "We Turn Gardens Into Art," speaks directly to their commitment to unique, artistic, and enduring landscape design.

Metzger Landscaping is not just a typical local nursery or lawn care service. It is a comprehensive hub that expertly marries the fields of horticulture, construction, and event hosting. They provide award-winning custom landscape design that incorporates hardscaping like paver patios and retaining walls, full-service lawn and turf management, and a thriving plant nursery stocking everything from seasonal color to ornamental trees. This integrated expertise ensures that every project, from a simple flower bed to a complete property renovation, is executed with professional quality and artistic vision.

Adding a unique layer to their service is the inclusion of a spectacular event venue. The Metzger Gardens Event Venue, featuring a beautiful round wedding barn and reception party room, has quickly become one of North Central Indiana's most sought-after locations for weddings, receptions, and special celebrations. This combination of a professional landscape design firm, a community-focused garden center, and a beautiful event space creates a truly unique resource for homeowners and event planners across Wabash, Kosciusko, and surrounding counties.

Metzger Landscaping, Garden Center & Events is ideally situated to serve a wide radius of Indiana's North Central region, proudly catering to North Manchester, Wabash, Warsaw, Columbia City, Fort Wayne, and the surrounding Lakes Region.

Location and Accessibility

The facility is conveniently located at 11758 IN-13 N, North Manchester, IN 46962, USA. State Road 13 is a central thoroughfare, making the Garden Center and Event Venue easily accessible for both local residents stopping in for plants and clients traveling from further distances for a consultation or event.

The location’s design is considerate of all patrons, featuring a Wheelchair accessible parking lot to ensure ease of access for customers visiting the plant nursery, meeting with a landscape designer, or attending an event at the venue. Their commitment to offering Onsite services, including installation and maintenance, means that while the physical location is the home base for the Garden Center and Events, their professional crews regularly travel across the region to execute projects on residential and commercial properties.

The business is structured to provide end-to-end solutions for outdoor aesthetics and property needs, categorized by their distinct service areas: Landscaping/Hardscaping, Lawn & Property Care, Retail Nursery, and Event Hosting.

Services Offered

• Custom Landscape Design and Installation: Includes full Landscape Design Construction, Garden Design, Custom Landscape Designs, Foundation Planting, Landscape Renovation, and the installation of New Plantings for both New Home Landscaping and existing properties.
• Hardscape and Water Features: Expertise in Hardscape Design, including Brick Paver Sidewalks, Paver Patios, Paver Driveways, Block Retaining Walls, Decorative Garden Walls, Patio Fire Pit construction, Outdoor Kitchens, and design/maintenance for Outdoor Water Features, Ponds, and Aquascapes Ponds.
• Lawn Care and Turf Management: Comprehensive Lawn Care Services such as Lawn Mowing & Maintenance, Turf Management, Aerating & Overseeding, Lawn Fertilization (including an Organic Lawn Care option and Green Lawn Program), Weed control, Crabgrass Control, and Home Insect Control (Grub Control).
• Retail Plant Nursery and Garden Center: A full-service Plant Nursery offering a diverse selection of Trees And Shrubs, Flowering Shrubs, Ornamental Grasses, Perennial Garden plants, Seasonal Color, Fresh Floral Arrangements, and gardening supplies for the public.
• Seasonal and Property Maintenance: Essential seasonal services including Spring / Fall Cleanup, Shrub Trimming, Pruning Of Trees, Mulching, Snow Plowing & Removal, Sidewalk Clearing, Holiday Lighting, and Total Property Maintenance for Residential And Commercial clients.
• Events and Venue Rental: Rental of The Gardens Event Center, featuring the unique Wedding Barn and Reception Party Room, which accommodates Wedding Receptions, Bridal & Baby Showers, Graduation Parties, and other large gatherings.

The features that distinguish Metzger Landscaping, Garden Center & Events go beyond the breadth of their offerings; they speak to the quality, creativity, and customer experience they provide to Indiana residents.

Features / Highlights

• Award-Winning and Nationally Recognized Design: Their custom landscape designs have been featured in both This Old House magazine and Indiana Gardening Magazine, and they have been honored by the national "America in Bloom" organization, showcasing a creative and professional pedigree unmatched in the local market.
• Certified and Experienced Hardscape Crews: Installation teams are highly trained, holding ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Paving Institute) certification and Aquascapes pond building expertise, ensuring all hardscape elements—from paver sealing to patio construction—are durable and professionally executed.
• Unique Multi-Use Facility: The successful integration of the Garden Center, Landscaping firm, and a premier Event Venue is a distinct highlight. This allows for in-house Florist Services and seasonal Plant Selection for events, ensuring the highest quality, custom-grown floral displays and garden décor.
• Exceptional Plant Quality and Selection: As a full Plant Nursery, they are known for the superior health and vigor of their stock, as evidenced by customer reviews noting the enormous growth and longevity of their flowers, representing excellent value and a "real bang for your buck."
• Comprehensive Turf Management Program: The specialized "GreenKeeper" Turf Management and Fertilization Program is designed and implemented by expert staff to achieve and maintain a Green Lawn, addressing common Indiana issues like Crabgrass and Grubs with professional solutions.
• Premier Event Venue Amenities: The Metzger Gardens Event Venue features a stunning, high-capacity (up to 300 guests) rustic Wedding Barn with vintage church pews and a climate-controlled Party Room for receptions, complete with a warming kitchen and modern Bridal Suites/Groom's Den for a superior guest and wedding party experience.

Contact Information (Address, Phone)

Address: 11758 IN-13 N, North Manchester, IN 46962, USA
Phone: (260) 982-4282
Mobile Phone: +1 260-982-4282

For Indiana homeowners, choosing a service provider is about trust, quality, and comprehensive capability. Metzger Landscaping, Garden Center & Events excels in all three areas, making them the clear choice for a wide array of needs.

What is Worth Choosing

What sets Metzger apart is their unparalleled ability to serve as a singular source for both beautifying a property and hosting a major celebration. For a homeowner looking to enhance curb appeal, they eliminate the need to hire a separate designer, landscaper, hardscape contractor, and lawn maintenance company. The highly-skilled team can deliver a seamless, cohesive project, starting with a Custom Landscape Design and computerized imaging, through to the installation of decorative Paver Patios and finally, maintaining the perfect Green Lawn with their fertilization program.

The dedication to quality is evident not only in their award-winning project gallery but also in the direct feedback from their customers. From delivering plants that remain "gorgeous" months after purchase to providing essential guidance for important community projects like the Veterans Memorial park, their staff’s knowledge and friendliness are consistently highlighted as a major benefit. For a customer, this means less time managing contractors and more time enjoying a beautiful yard or celebrating a memorable occasion.

Furthermore, the availability of a rustic yet sophisticated event venue, The Gardens, offers immense value to the community. Having a beautiful, expertly-landscaped setting with in-house floral and décor resources for Wedding Receptions and parties is a unique asset in North Central Indiana. By choosing Metzger Landscaping, you are not just purchasing a service; you are investing in a nationally-recognized level of artistic design, professional installation, and a local business committed to turning every Indiana garden—or gathering—into art.

Metzger Landscaping, Garden Center & Events

11758 IN-13 N, North Manchester, IN 46962, USA