07/23/2025
Meet the Boss Man!
Eric Smith – Owner of Smith’s Nursery and Landscaping
Eric Smith has been part of Smith’s Nursery and Landscaping for as long as he can remember—literally. As the great-grandson of founder Cliff Smith, Sr., Eric grew up right on the nursery grounds, helping out from a young age and soaking up everything he could about the family business.
He started working part-time when he was just 12 years old and went full-time by 19. Now 48, Eric has over three decades of experience and has officially taken over as owner, continuing the legacy started four generations ago.
Smith’s Nursery and Landscaping has been serving the community for more than 67 years, and under Eric’s leadership, it continues to grow. In addition to landscaping, the business now offers hardscaping (like patios, walkways, retaining walls, and water features), pest control, structural spraying, pond treatments, irrigation services—and most recently, full construction work, including porch rebuilds, outdoor kitchens, and custom basement renovations.
Eric takes pride in staying hands-on and delivering the kind of quality work the Smith name has stood for since day one. He’s excited to keep building on that legacy and to serve the community for many more years to come.