Ekana Nursery & Landscaping

Ekana Nursery & Landscaping Full service garden center. Custom landscape design and installation. Tree and shrub plantings.

Nursery was started in March of 1987 – a relatively small number of trees planted in the field. Landscaping services began in 1989 by installing trees and small shrubs for residential customers. Fall 1991 – First retail tree sale from the nursery was offered because the public kept asking if they could buy trees – this proved to be very successful. Spring 1992 – Opened the Retail Garden Center off

ering plants and some supplies in a small area at the front of the building

Between 1992 – 1996
The growing nursery increased in size from .5 acres to 10 acres

1996-2004
Landscaping became a much larger part of the business offering a wide range of design and installation services including installations of water gardens, waterfalls, and ponds, new landscaping construction, and existing site renovations. In 2005 and 2006 our facility was improved by remodeling the building. A front patio, planter and water garden were installed to improve our shopper’s experience.

Shade gardens don’t have to be boring.If you’re looking to brighten up those darker areas of your landscape, we have som...
05/28/2026

Shade gardens don’t have to be boring.

If you’re looking to brighten up those darker areas of your landscape, we have some fun varieties of hosta, heuchera, and heucherella in stock at Ekana Nursery & Landscaping!

These shade-loving favorites are perfect for adding:
✨ Bold foliage color
✨ Texture and contrast
✨ Season-long interest

Perfect for woodland gardens, under trees, or any spot that needs a little life and color. Stop out and see what’s new — plants are arriving daily!

Annuals? We’ve got them — and they’re looking amazing! Now 20% off.Having a hard time finding annuals or hanging baskets...
05/26/2026

Annuals? We’ve got them — and they’re looking amazing! Now 20% off.

Having a hard time finding annuals or hanging baskets that arent picked over or dried up? Our green house is still full of vibrant annual color and beautiful choices ready to brighten your landscape, porch, and containers.

Stop in and grab yours while they last!

Stop by and see us this weekend! We will be open Saturday and Sunday 9-5 and Monday 8-11.
05/22/2026

Stop by and see us this weekend! We will be open Saturday and Sunday 9-5 and Monday 8-11.

Last fall we started plans for the renovation of the landscape at the Clinton Township Public LibraryThe first phase was...
05/21/2026

Last fall we started plans for the renovation of the landscape at the Clinton Township Public Library

The first phase was Installed by our crews this last month.

This historic Carnegie library now has a new pollinator-friendly landscape. Designed to bring beauty, color, and life to the landscape while supporting our local ecosystem. Filled with a thoughtful mix of perennials, native plants, and pollinator favorites, this planting plan was created to provide season-long interest and attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.

We love creating landscapes that are not only beautiful, but also purposeful — helping our communities grow one garden at a time.
🌸🐝🦋 We can’t wait to see It In full bloom this summer!

Designed and Installed by Ekana Nursery & Landscaping

⚡Do you want fireflies in your yard like when you were a kid?Here are a few simple ways to help keep these magical littl...
05/16/2026

⚡Do you want fireflies in your yard like when you were a kid?

Here are a few simple ways to help keep these magical little lights around for generations to come:

🌿 Plant native plants and grasses to create natural habitat
🍂 Leave some leaves and organic matter for shelter and moisture
🚫 Avoid insecticides whenever possible
🌙 Turn off outdoor lights at night so fireflies can communicate and glow

Fireflies are more than just a summer memory — they’re an important part of a healthy ecosystem. Small changes in our landscapes can make a big difference.

Stop by Ekana Nursery & Landscaping to explore native plants that help support pollinators, fireflies, and other beneficial wildlife. ✨

🌿 Designing a Flower Bed? Start With a Simple Planting Plan! 🌸A thoughtfully planned layout helps your landscape feel ba...
05/14/2026

🌿 Designing a Flower Bed? Start With a Simple Planting Plan! 🌸

A thoughtfully planned layout helps your landscape feel balanced, full, and professionally designed before you ever dig a hole.

✨ Start With Layers
• Place taller plants toward the back
• Medium-height plants in the center
• Lower growers and edging plants near the front
• Plant in odd-number groupings like 3, 5, or 7 for a more natural look

🪴 Create Repeating Plant Groups
Use repeating plant masses throughout the bed to tie everything together visually.

Example layout idea:
• Feature plants = focal points
• Shrubs = structure and height
• Flowering perennials = color and texture
• Groundcovers = soft edging and filler

🌱 Spacing Matters
• Shrubs: roughly 3–5 ft apart
• Perennials: about 1–2 ft apart
• Groundcovers: 8–12 inches apart

🎨 Blend Texture & Color
Mix:
• Upright plants with rounded forms
• Fine textures with bold foliage
• Long bloomers with seasonal interest

Stick with a simple color palette plus one accent color for a cohesive look.

🪴 Pro Tip:
Set all your pots out first before planting. Move things around, step back, and adjust spacing until the layout feels balanced.

🌿 Healthy soil + mulch = happier plants & less maintenance!

There’s still plenty of color to choose from at Ekana Nursery & Landscaping! We still have a beautiful selection of annu...
05/13/2026

There’s still plenty of color to choose from at Ekana Nursery & Landscaping!

We still have a beautiful selection of annuals and hanging baskets available to brighten up your porch, patio, and landscape spaces.

✨ New perennials are arriving daily, along with a large assortment of trees and shrubs for every style of landscape. Whether you’re looking for pollinator plants, natives, foundation shrubs, shade trees, or seasonal color — we have something for everyone!

Stop in and see what’s new and blooming around the garden center!

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Mother’s Day weekend is here and we are bursting with color, blooms, and all the free smells! 🌸💐🌿From gorgeous hanging b...
05/08/2026

Mother’s Day weekend is here and we are bursting with color, blooms, and all the free smells! 🌸💐🌿

From gorgeous hanging baskets and flowering annuals to unique perennials, shrubs, garden art, and gifts — we have lots of goodies for Mom this weekend.

Take a stroll through the greenhouse, pick out something beautiful, and enjoy all the sights and scents of spring while you’re here.

Open this weekend 9-5

We have sod!!! Get it while it lasts.
05/08/2026

We have sod!!! Get it while it lasts.

05/08/2026

🌸🌿 Mother’s Day Giveaway Winners 🌿🌸

Thank you to everyone who entered, shared, and celebrated Mother’s Day with us! We loved seeing all your sweet comments and support for our garden center. 💚

And now for our randomly selected winners…

🌹 Knock Out® Rose Winner:
🎉 Nancy Macejewski

🪴 Hanging Basket Winner:
🎉 Rachel Brewer

🌼 Perennial Winner:
🎉 Kathy Grennan Dinges

Congratulations!! 🎊 Please stop In the garden center today or this weekend to putk up your prize.

Open today 8-5 and Saturday and Sunday 9-5.

Thank you again to everyone who participated — and Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Ekana Nursery & Landscaping!

Address

417 E US Highway 34
Mendota, IL
61342

Telephone

+18155384800

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