Retail greenhouse & nursery - Sales and rentals of tropical indoor and outdoor landscaping plants
Plant sales and event rental - Indoor tropical house plants, landscaping trees & shrubs & ornamental grasses, aquatic pond plants - lotus & water lilies, koi fish, fruit trees,succulents & cactus, hardy outdoor palm trees, herbs, vegetable plants, annual & perennial flowers, rose bushes, groundcover plants, bamboo, bonsai, plant containers & pots.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
I purchased Oakdale in 2007 but it has been in existence since 1980.
What is your primary product or service?
Two major lines - (1) Retail sales of tropical indoor house plants and outdoor landscaping shrubs/trees (2) Plant rentals - short-term events
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Lifelong hobby with roses, orchids & bonsai.My background was as a CPA and Business executive management from 1977 through 2007.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Larger and more diverse inventory of tropical indoor house plants. Plant rentals for events such as conventions, business events, parties, weddings, and graduations.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One location. No immediate plans to expand.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Location is 5626 Statesville Road, Charlotte:
Proceeding on I-85 North - Take Exit 39 (Statesville Ave./Rd.). At traffic light @ end of ramp, turn left (North) on Statesville Road. Proceed 1.6 miles. Turn right into Oakdale Greenhouses parking lot.
Proceeding on I-85 Sorth - Take Exit 39 (Statesville Ave./Rd.). At traffic light @ end of ramp, turn right (North) on Statesville Road. Proceed 1.6 miles. Turn right into Oakdale Greenhouses parking lot.
Proceeding on I-77 North - Exit 13A (I-85 North exit). While still on ramp, bear right onto Statesville Ave./Rd. ramp. Merge to left lane on exit ramp. At traffic light @ end of ramp, turn left (North) on Statesville Road. Proceed 1.6 miles. Turn right into Oakdale Greenhouses parking lot.
Proceeding on I-77 South - Exit 16A (North 21 - Sunset Rd. East....careful...since Exit 16A is second 16 exit. Merge on to Sunset Rd. Proceed .7 mile to second traffic light, and turn right on Statesville Rd. Proceed .9 miles and Oakdale Greenhouses is on left. Must do U-turn past median and then turn right into Oakdale Greenhouses parking lot.
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, VISA, MasterCard, AX, Discover
Which areas do you service?
Charlotte metro and 70 mile radius surrounding Charlotte area.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Bill Kay - Owner
What are your hours of operation?
9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Saturday, open year-round.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I have gone beyond the norm to be helpful and that I have communicated clearly.
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Do It Right The First Time