Lichtenfelt Nurseries

Lichtenfelt Nurseries is a family‑owned plant nursery located on Anderson Ridge Rd in Greer, SC, specializing in the retail and wholesale of trees, shrubs, and houseplants. They generate revenue through direct sales of evergreen, flowering, shade, and fruit trees, a broad shrub and hedge inventory, pet‑friendly houseplants, and fee‑based landscape design consultations. Positioned as a regional destination for gardeners and landscapers, they benefit from the Greer‑Spartanburg corridor’s growing suburban housing market and a loyal customer base reflected in their 4.8‑star rating from 248 Google reviews. With an estimated 5‑10 employees, the nursery operates a modest‑sized operation that relies heavily on seasonal staff to manage inventory turnover and customer service during peak spring and fall planting periods. Applying the EBP’s $1,190 annual savings per W‑2 employee yields a potential yearly benefit of roughly $5,950‑$11,900 (5‑10 × $1,190), a recurring credit that can directly offset payroll‑related tax costs. The owner—likely a member of the Lichtenfelt family—makes benefits and payroll decisions, and would be motivated by the opportunity to reduce overhead, improve cash flow during off‑season months, and offer a more competitive benefits package to retain knowledgeable horticulture staff. By adopting EBP, Lichtenfelt Nurseries could reinvest those savings into expanding their pet‑friendly houseplant line or enhancing landscape design capabilities, strengthening their competitive edge against big‑box retailers.