Tree Nursery Near Mallard Park: Just Around Lake Lowell

Stand at Mallard Park in Caldwell and you are looking straight at Lake Lowell.
Our farm sits on the far side of that same water.
We are on Lake Shore Drive in Nampa, on the south shore.

This page is for anyone searching for a tree nursery Mallard Park Nampa.
It walks you through picking a tree and getting it home.

The park belongs to Caldwell. Our farm sits in Nampa.
Both sit on the same lake, so you are closer than the city line makes it look.

The drive is worth it for one reason. Our trees grow in the same wind and alkaline ground you deal with near the lake. They are used to it long before you plant them.

Call us in spring before you drive out.
Stock moves, and we can tell you what is ready and when we are open.

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Yards Near Lake Lowell Face Wind, Alkaline Soil, and Hard Clay

If you live along 10th Avenue, Orchard Street, or the Riverside Road lanes, your lot sits on open ground. Afternoon wind comes off the lake and works on young trunks all summer.

The soil runs alkaline and is often clay-heavy. Water sits in the hole instead of draining away.
Mallard Park shows the same pattern; nearly 30 acres of flat, open ground the BLM granted to the city.

So staking and a drainage check matter more than fertilizer here.
Ask us what your soil needs before you plant.

Choosing Trees That Match a Lot Near the Lake

Most people who call us are replacing one tree, not planting a whole yard. That changes the pick.

A shade tree suits a west-facing lot along Riverside Road or Sunny Slope Road. A smaller ornamental fits a narrow frontage better.
Ask us about mature spread before you buy. Small lots outgrow big canopies fast.

Walk the rows at our Nampa tree nursery before you decide. Seeing trunk caliper and branching side by side tells you more than a photo does.

Irrigation laterals cross many parcels between Orchard Street and the lake. Root zones need clearance, so tell us where yours runs.

Our Trees Grow Five to Ten Years Before They Leave the Farm

Many big-box trees arrive on a truck. Ours grew in the field you are standing in.

That is five to ten years in Canyon County heat, wind, and alkaline ground. The tree is already hardened to it. You skip the shock that hits trees shipped in from a wetter state.

The drive around the lake is short, and you pick the exact tree we load. There is room on site for trucks and trailers, with no tight turns.

Getting Here from Mallard Park Is One Loop Around the Lake

Our farm sits on the far side of Lake Lowell from the park. Getting here means driving around the water, not across it.

The route stays on the lake road system. You will not need the interstate.

- Leave the park lot toward S 10th Avenue, then turn left

- Turn right onto W Orchard Avenue and follow it about a mile and a half

- Turn left onto Riverside Road, also signed Sunny Slope Road

- Turn left onto Lake Shore Drive, signed Perch Road, and stay on it about three miles

- Turn left again where Lake Shore Drive runs with Marsing Road, then go about three and a half miles

Riverside Road bends south past the Lower Dam Recreation Area and hugs the water from there. The whole trip runs about 10.4 miles and takes around 16 minutes.

We will be on your right at the end of that last stretch.
Call us if you need a hand finding the drive.

Timing Your Trip Around Spring Stock and Park Event Days

Fall and early spring plant best. Mid-September through October is a solid window. Skip mid-summer heat.

Spring selection moves fast once digging starts. The best trees get claimed early, so come out before the rows thin.

Plan around the park as well. The City of Caldwell lists six picnic shelters and an amphitheater at Mallard Park. A booked Saturday can slow 10th Avenue.

Call us in April and May before you drive out. We will confirm hours and what is ready to load.

Watering the First Two Summers Decides If the Tree Lives

If you planted last season and the leaves are browning at the edges, the tree is thirsty. That is the most common problem we hear about.

Water deep and slow. A long soak once or twice a week beats a short sprinkler cycle every day. Short cycles only wet the top inch, and roots stay shallow.

Mulch wide, not deep. Pull it back a few inches from the trunk so the bark stays dry.

Canal water shuts off in fall, usually between mid-September and mid-October. Late-season watering falls to your hose after that. Keep soaking until the ground freezes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Trees are serious, and so are your questions. Here are just a few:

Is Mallard Park in Nampa or Caldwell?

Caldwell owns and maintains Mallard Park. Our farm sits on the south shore of Lake Lowell in Nampa. Same lake, other side.

When are shelter and amphitheater days busiest at the park?

Warm-weather Saturdays are the busiest. The city lists six shelters and an amphitheater at the park. Reservations run through Caldwell Parks and Recreation, so check before you drive.

Can I haul a large tree home myself?

Yes, and plenty of people do. We have loading space for trucks and trailers on site. There are no tight turns to work around.

Do I need a permit to plant near an irrigation lateral?

Check with your ditch company before you dig near an easement. Several districts serve this area, so rules vary by district and parcel. Laterals cross many lots between Orchard Street and the lake.

What are HOA rules for street trees in newer subdivisions near the lake?

Rules vary by development, so ask your HOA first. Many keep an approved species list. Bring that list with you and we will match a tree to it.

What is the best planting window on this side of the valley?

Fall or early spring, before summer heat sets in. Mid-September through October works well. Spring selection thins out fast once digging starts.