The Caroleo family has been in the landscape and nursery industry
for over seventy-five years, spanning four generations. Current owner, Don Caroleo's
great grandfather started with a nursery and landscape business in Richmond Hills
NY. He then moved and expanded the business with Don’s grandfather to Hempstead.
Don’s grandfather turned the business over to Don’s father who expanded once again
by purchasing and developing their current location in Coram NY. The Garden Dept.
Corp. has now been at this location for over thirty-five years and has established
itself as a leader in the Long Island wholesale nursery industry.
The knowledge that the Caroleo family has passed down throughout the generations
has been instrumental in the tremendous growth and success of their business.
1940’s
Don Caroleo Sr. immigrated from Italy. Opened landscaping company in Queens. Started
the Caroleo legacy in the horticulture business. Soon after years of becoming extremely
successful in the landscaping business Don Caroleo Sr. became one of Long Islands
premiere real estate owners who bought a piece of property in 1975 in Coram of 2
acres.