About Roots Nursery & Landscape

Bryan and Cheryl

Bryan Johnson, owner and landscape architect, and the nursery he found for sale in Yakima.

Since Bryan was a little kid he has wanted to own his own business. He worked in the landscape industry as a youth and young adult, and then after graduating from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a degree in Landscape Architecture, he designed and managed for another 6 years. He then decided it was time to have his dream job and start his own business. The only problem was that he wanted to start a business that involved plants and Las Vegas' economy was not conducive to it. Instead he found a need in the market and ran a successful business in the restaurant industry for 8 years. But the plants kept on calling, and when he discovered that Roots Nursery & Landscape (formerly Russells Nursery) was for sale in Yakima, Washington it took him 1 week to move his family of 7 to their new home here in Yakima.

We are thrilled to be here and to continue to provide excellence in plant material and service that Roots is known for. We instantly fell in love with this community and the sincere and kind-hearted people we've encountered everywhere from the grocery stores to the staff at our kids' schools to each person we've dealt with professionally at our nursery. We know that there will be a learning and growing period for us as we dive into this new venture, and we ask the community to “Come Grow with Us!” We are excited to get to know you and to add to the beauty of this valley by providing you with the best products for your yards and gardens. Come in and say “hi”!

Bryan and Cheryl Johnson sitting on the grass under trees with their five children, in matching pink and lavender
The Johnson family, who moved to Yakima in a week to take over the nursery.

Not sure where to start? Bryan walks every landscape project through a consultation first. See what the landscape crew builds, or send us a note.

The yard on Tieton Drive

We are your one stop landscape shop

Roots Nursery & Landscape is a family owned and operated business with employees that love what they do and are great at it. Come in and you'll find the largest selection in the Yakima area of annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees, plus pond supplies, soil amendments, irrigation parts and bark sold in bags and in bulk.

It can be hard to know why a fruit tree's leaves are curling, or which flowering shrub tolerates full sun. At Roots, we take pride in giving you the advice and tips you need. Some of our expert gardeners have been working with plants for decades, and all our staff is continuously trained to answer your plant and landscape questions.

Call anytime at (509) 966-0698, but for the best help we always encourage you to come into the store, where you get personal, detailed attention.

Who you'll talk to

Tony, Jason and Bryan know trees

Tony and Jason are the tree specialists at the nursery, and Bryan works the tree side with them. They'll help you pick a shade, fruit, ornamental or evergreen tree and tell you how to look after it. Trees can be delivered, and planted so they aren't damaged on the way into your yard. Start with the trees department.

The landscape crew

The landscape side holds WA contractor license ROOTSNL832C4. Bryan loves to help from the first stages of designing a landscape to making sure his crews have finished the construction to your satisfaction. That includes retaining walls, pavers, irrigation fixes and trees planted.

The crew works in Yakima, Union Gap, West Valley, Selah, Naches, Wapato and Toppenish. If you live somewhere else in the valley, call and ask.

  • Yakima
  • Union Gap
  • West Valley
  • Selah
  • Naches
  • Wapato
  • Toppenish
  • and the rest of the valley

Come in and say hi at 6710 Tieton Dr., Yakima, or call (509) 966-0698.