James Zaza

Hello Garden-Lovers! I'm James, the proud new owner of Kleinburg Nursery.

My love for plants, nature and the great outdoors first inspired me into starting my own landscaping and grounds maintenance company in 1999. JJZ's Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping served clients all over the GTA area with services including construction and snow plowing. When the chance to purchase Barrett's Garden Centre presented itself, I seized the opportunity to be a part of a historical establishment in this town.

In April 2010, we decided to make a monumental shift in the business by changing the name to "Kleinburg Nursery". I wanted people in the community to realize that not only was the business passing hands and the name was changing, but our approach to the surrounding communities would be revitalized by my vision.

I felt it was absolutely necessary to maintain the existing staff as their skills would be absolutely in the success. But I also added new members to our family that strengthened our business, allowing us to provide a full-spectrum of expertise both in the front and back of the house.

The garden still serves to house all the plant material and the yard to store and maintain the aggregates and construction material.
But I also wanted to update the look of the retail store itself. Not only has the interior of the store now reflect a fresher, more contemporary look, but we also added a fresh-cut flowers and arrangement section - we are one of the very few nurseries that proudly offer this service.

Lastly, being "pro-green" is a huge part of my vision - that's why we strive to be "Green Since 2010". Organic, natural and safe gardening practices are the heart of our company. Our goal is to provide plant material that is healthy and safe for the environment. Our Kleinburg Organic Soil uses only naturally-occurring fertilizer, providing your garden with a robust, healthy and sustainable solution.

As the communities around us continue to evolve, we too want to stay ahead of the curve by offering innovative ideas, products and services while providing the most energy-efficient and environmentally safe landscape and building materials available.

James Zaza,