March 2024

Hello March...and Hello Spring!

Spring officially arrives for those of us in the northern hemisphere on March 19th. Although March is typically one of our snowier months, don't count on the snow to replace the high value of dedicated Winter Watering of your young trees and shrubs when temperatures go above 40. And pay special attention to your Maples this time of year, more information on these beauties can be found here.


While we patiently wait for warmer and longer days, we are busy preparing for another great season at the nursery. We are planting, planting, and of course planting! We are also lining up several DIY workshops and renewing popular annual events. Be sure to check the event page on our website often this season so you don't miss out!

March 1-9 Hours:

Monday-Friday 9-4 Saturday 10-4

March 11-30 Hours:

Monday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-4

What's happening this month at PLN?

We Are Looking For A Few Great People

We receive many requests from our clients to hire their friends and family throughout the year. Since we are actively hiring now, we'd like to ask you to send anyone you feel would make an excellent addition to our team our way. Job postings are here on our website, both part-time and full-time positions available.

Will your outdoor containers look like this this year?

Did you know that we offer Custom Container Planting Services for homes and businesses alike? This flexible offering is available as a 'one-and-done' or as a 'year 'round' service.


This is how it works: We work with you to design your outdoor pots. Then we plant them for you according to the plan and you enjoy living works of art all season long. Check out the full service options here.


*We are now accepting container drop offs. You can drop off your outdoor containers so we can design, plant, and care for them in our greenhouses until they're available for pick up. Space is Limited so email here for availability and more information.

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DIY: Let's Do This!


Hopefully you have signed up by now because we have only a few spots remaining for our 2nd annual DIY Kokedama class. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and helping you create a unique masterpiece all your own.

Snag The Last Spot Here

The Greenhouses Are Alive!

What makes our plantings so unique? 


We are an independently owned nursery and we exercise that independence by mixing plants from different growers. This allows us to try some different plantings such as those found in our mixed succulent containers and our lush & 'nearly famous' hanging baskets. This gives our plantings a much different look and one that has created quite a following over the years. We don't dismiss the tried and true either. Every spring we plant thousands of geraniums and all the other 'common' types as well!


If you need a break from winter or if you have serious spring fever, we are open Monday-Saturday so you can visit the baby plants in our greenhouses. 


Garden Thymes with Jackie

"March is a tomboy with tousled hair, a mischievous smile, mud on her shoes and a laugh in her voice."

-Hal Borland

General Landscaping

  • Continue to Winter Water!!!! Some trees, specifically maples, start moving sap in early spring and without adequate water they can suffer from tip dieback.
  • If we have heavy snows make sure to gently knock off snow from below to prevent branch breakage.
  • Fertilization of lawns (March-June) is a highly recommended.
  • If you've had fire blight issues on your trees, now is the time to spray copper fungicide before the trees bloom.

Shrubs, Perennials & Bulbs

  • Cut back perennials and continue flowerbed cleanup.
  • Spring-flowering bulbs will be popping up soon. Enjoy the show!

Veggies & Herbs

  • Late March is the time to start cool season veggies outdoors. (Examples: Peas, Broccoli, Radishes, Beets, Kohlrabi, etc...).
  • Top dress your beds with compost/organic matter and lightly turn the soil. 

“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments.” – Janet Kilburn Phillips

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