March 2025

Hello March...and Hello Spring!

Spring officially arrives for those of us in the northern hemisphere on March 20th at 5:01am (give or take ;). 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 have also already begun receiving new tree and shrub deliveries as well and have lined up several DIY workshops and renewed our popular annual events. Be sure to check our website often all year long so you don't miss out on anything!

March 1-8 Hours:

Monday-Friday 9-4 Saturday 10-4

March 10-30 Hours:

Monday-Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-4

What's happening this month at PLN?

DIY: KOKEDAMA, March 8 12pm

Next week we bring back one of our most popular events. Join us Saturday, March 8th for our DIY Kokedama Workshop. Kokedama, often referred to as "moss balls," is a unique form of plant display that combines horticulture with art. This is a special and engaging opportunity to explore the artistry and mindfulness associated with this traditional Japanese craft in a serene environment to nurture creativity and connect with nature.  Come join us in the greenhouse for some dirty fun!

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DIY: SEED STARTING 101, March 22 12pm

Are you interested in cultivating your own garden but unsure where to begin? This upcoming class offers the perfect opportunity for novice and experienced gardeners alike to enhance their skills and knowledge in seed starting. During this interactive class, you will learn the fundamental principles of seed starting, including the selection of appropriate seeds, companion planting, soil preparation, and optimal watering techniques. We will guide you through hands-on activities that foster practical understanding, enabling you to confidently establish your own seedlings. Secure your spot today.

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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.

Will your outdoor containers look like this this year?

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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.

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 currently open Monday-Saturday so you can visit the baby plants in our greenhouses. 


Garden Thymes

"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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