Serving landscaping needs for 84 years
Over 84 years of serving landscaping needs from Central Avenue, and the whole area around it.
A small town operation on Central Avenue with a bulk yard in Scotch Plains. Mulch, top soil, stone, sod and firewood, picked up or delivered to your home or job site.
4.5 from 184 Google reviews
The straight truth at the counter
One reviewer says the gentleman behind the counter and his son tell you the straight truth every time, not just things to make money. Bob from Cranford wrote that Les is a wealth of information.
Looking out for customers
With a major snowstorm coming, one customer called about salt. She wrote that the owner saved her the last bag without being asked, and the staff helped load it into her car.
What we do
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Lawn & Garden Plant Diagnostics
Bring in a sample and we'll identify the insect, disease or weed, then offer a solution. It's free.
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Delivery Services
Our small fleet of 8 trucks delivers to homes and job sites. Delivery charges vary by location.
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Bulk garden supplies
Mulches, top soils, stone and sod, delivered to your home or job site.
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Techo Bloc pavers and walls
A full range of landscape and hardscape products, including Techo Bloc pavers and walls. Come see our displays.
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Firewood
Cut, split and ready to burn, for pickup or delivery. Pieces are sold at our Central Ave location too.
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Mushroom and lobster compost
One reviewer says we're the only ones in the area that have both.
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Ice melter, salt and snow shovels
Winter supplies, plus drainage products and PVC pipe.
Rated 4.5 by neighbors
Read all 184 reviews on Google“If you need customized advice regarding ANYTHING involving grounds, THIS IS THE PLACE. The gentleman behind the counter, and his son (I believe), are beyond helpful every time I have been in. You can tell they are experts. And they don't just tell you things to make themselves money; they specifically tell you the straight truth every time. That's probably Bring any related question to them...they are happy to answer all of your questions in knowledgeable detail. It's a friendly environment too; you, as the customer, will be treated as if you are an old friend. It's truly a great place. Support small business and skip Home Depot where you will be told "Sorry...not my department" when you ask a question about a product or a situation with your grounds.”
“Skip shopping at big corporates and go to Bartell! I can’t say enough good things about this store! With a major snowstorm coming, I called asking if they had any salt in their inventory and there was, and the owner saved me the last bag (without me asking). To top it off, the staff graciously helped load it into my car so I could get home safely. This is exactly why it’s so important to shop local—you just don’t get this kind of thoughtful, proactive service anywhere else. Highly recommend!”
“Bartells is great and the owners are always very friendly! Every time we need some supplies for a trip or an Eagle Scout project, they always provide high quality supplies. Highly recommend if you need any gardening or camping supplies!”
“Les is a wealth of information and they have excellent products and good pricing Been going there for years Highly recommended Bob from Cranford”
“These guys are great and are the only ones in the area that have both mushroom & lobster compost!”
Bartell's started during the Great Depression, when a young Leslie B. Bartell sold eggs from his Dad's farm and bought a delivery truck.
The Rahway teenager hauled fertilizer, coal and feed all over Union County, then rented a warehouse off Central Avenue and opened a feed store. As his son Leslie put it, "He would haul anything, anywhere, anytime."
These days it's more grass seed and garden hoses than manure and chicken feed. But Bartell's is still a small town operation, where a neighbor can walk in with a blighted tomato plant and walk out with suggestions for a cure.
We carry a complete line of products and tools for landscapers and homeowners. There's a retail store on Central Avenue in Clark and a bulk yard on Lake Avenue in Scotch Plains. Customers rate us 4.5 on Google from 184 reviews.
277 Central Ave
Clark, NJ 07066
| Monday | 7 AM – 5 PM |
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| Tuesday | 7 AM – 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM – 5 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM – 5 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM – 5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM – 4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Good questions
Do you have more than one location?
Yes. Our retail store is on Central Avenue in Clark, and our bulk location is on Lake Avenue in Scotch Plains.
Do you deliver?
Yes, to your home or job site. Delivery charges vary by town.
How do I get a sick plant looked at?
Bring in a plant sample that shows clear symptoms, sealed in a clear plastic bag. We'll diagnose it and suggest a fix.
Can I buy less than a cord of firewood?
Yes. We sell pieces at our Central Ave location if you don't need a full or half cord.
What towns do you serve?
Scotch Plains, Westfield, Cranford, Rahway, Mountainside, Colonia, Linden, Roselle, Watchung, Plainfield, Clark, Garwood, Roselle Park, Edison, Woodbridge and nearby areas.