Over 50 Years of WOW
About Ritters
Ritter’s Inc. is a three-generation, family-owned landscaping and garden center. Its original location opened in Fort Madison, Iowa in 1969. It was founded by Ralph & Pauline Ritter. In 1981, Ritter’s Inc. moved to West Burlington, Iowa where it remains today. The company’s leadership has transitioned over the years to Steve & Lynn Ritter and most recently to Chris & Ryan Ritter. Throughout all the years and all the family members at the helm some things have remained unchanged. All have held steadfast to a dedication to quality, value and professional service.
Ritter’s Inc. specializes in commercial and residential landscaping projects, growing and nurturing trees, shrubs, house plants, flowers, perennials, and annual bedding plants in their greenhouses, and seeking out and stocking unique home and garden décor and gifts.
“Our customer base includes leading corporations and thousands of individual customers, all who are very important to us.”
History
Our Team
Stephen Ritter
Co-Owner / President
- BS in Horticulture from Iowa State University
- Past President of Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association
- Past President of Western Nursery & Landscape Association
- Iowa Certified Nurseryman
Lynn Ritter
Co-Owner / Vice President
- Member of the Burlington / West Burlington Chamber of Commerce
- Past President of Society of Iowa Florist
- Certified Iowa Master Florist
Chris Ritter
Co-Owner / Landscape Designer
- BS in Horticulture from Iowa State University
- Past President of Southeast Iowa Builders Association (SEIBA)
Ryan Ritter
Co-Owner / Landscape Manager
- BS in Horticulture from Iowa State University
- Past President of Iowa Nursery & Landscape Association
- NCMA Segmental Retaining Wall Installer
- ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Paver Institute) Certified
Daphne Pulford
Garden Center / Gift Shop Manager
- Oversees Garden Center and Gift Shop
