Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Center & Landscaping Experts in Traverse City
Pine Hill Nursery has been a family-owned and operated business serving Northern Michigan for over 45 years. Our two full-service locations in Traverse City and Torch Lake offer the region's largest selection of high-quality plants, including annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and unique selections suited for northern growing conditions. Our team of Master Gardeners and Michigan Certified Nurserymen provides expert guidance to help homeowners create beautiful gardens and landscapes. We specialize in custom landscaping design, installation, and maintenance, supported by extensive horticultural knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our staff's decades of combined experience ensure tailored solutions for every client's needs.We grow many of our plants locally from seed and cuttings, emphasizing quality and sustainability. Our services extend beyond plant sales to include bulk mulch and soil, garden supplies, and educational resources to support successful gardening. The Traverse City location features a hidden garden and Pine Hill Village Gardens, while the Torch Lake site includes a Garden Caf & Wine Bar during peak seasons. Recognized as the 2015 Small Business of the Year by the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, we remain dedicated to enhancing Northern Michigan's landscapes through personalized service and horticultural expertise.
Services
Landscaping Design
Plant Sales
Garden Supplies
Gift Shop
Garden Cafe
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of Northern Michigan horticultural experience.
- Our staff includes Master Gardeners and Michigan Certified Nurserymen.
- We grow many plants locally from seed and cuttings.
- We offer custom landscaping design and installation services.
- Our two locations provide the region's largest plant selection.
Services
Landscaping Design
Our professional designers create custom Northern Michigan landscapes tailored to local growing conditions. With over 40 years of regional experience, we offer complete design, installation, and maintenance services. Our team specializes in solving unique landscape challenges while enhancing property value through beautiful, functional outdoor spaces.
Plant Sales
We offer Northern Michigan's largest selection of locally adapted plants, including 150+ tree varieties, 200+ shrubs, and 700+ perennials. Our greenhouses grow annuals, veggies, and herbs from seed, featuring rare specimens and native plants that thrive in northern climates while supporting local ecosystems.
Garden Supplies
We provide comprehensive gardening essentials including bulk mulch (cedar, pine bark, hardwood), soil blends, fertilizers, and organic amendments. Our inventory features both bagged and bulk options with delivery services available, ensuring customers have everything needed for successful Northern Michigan gardens.
Gift Shop
Our gift shops offer unique garden-themed items, home dcor, and specialty products. Customers can purchase eGift cards valid at both locations, with no expiration dates. The shops feature seasonal items, gardening tools, and curated gifts for all occasions throughout the year.
Garden Cafe
Seasonal dining available at our Torch Lake location, featuring garden-fresh meals made with locally sourced ingredients. The Garden Caf & Wine Bar offers breakfast, lunch, and summer dinners in an outdoor garden setting. Special orders and group events can be arranged with advance notice.
People
Ralph and Sandy Naples
Owners
Ralph and Sandy Naples co-own Pine Hill Nursery, bringing decades of horticultural expertise to Northern Michigan's premier garden center. Their leadership has shaped the business into a regional destination for quality plants and expert gardening advice.
Jeanine Rubert
Co-Owner
Jeanine Rubert co-owns the Traverse City location with 36 years of Northern Michigan gardening experience. A Michigan Certified Nurseryman for over 15 years, she hosts radio shows and speaks at garden clubs while managing daily operations.
Melissa Blumerick
Perennial Specialist
Melissa Blumerick, known as 'The Perennial Queen,' specializes in perennials with Master Gardener certification. She combines horticultural expertise with creative container gardening, offering practical advice and plant selections tailored to Northern Michigan's climate conditions.
Marie Groombridge
Nursery Manager
Marie Groombridge manages nursery operations with Master Gardener certification and Michigan Certified Nurseryman credentials. She provides expert plant guidance while maintaining the nursery's plant health, combining technical knowledge with customer service excellence.
Linda Veliquette
Gardening Expert
Linda Veliquette brings extensive gardening knowledge as a Master Gardener and Michigan Certified Nurseryman. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in perennial grasses and offers practical solutions for Northern Michigan gardeners' specific challenges.
Questions
What services does Pine Hill Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping design/installation, plant sales (trees/shrubs/perennials), garden supplies, gift shop items, and seasonal dining at our Garden Caf.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes! We offer eGift cards via email or mail, valid at both locations with no expiration dates.
Are your plants suited for Northern Michigan?
We specialize in plants adapted to local conditions, including 700+ perennials and 150+ tree varieties proven to thrive in northern climates.
Do you grow plants locally?
Yes, we grow most annuals, hanging baskets, and many perennials/shrubs from seed and cuttings in our Kewadin greenhouses.
What are your hours?
Traverse City: Mon-Sat 9-5:30, Sun 10-4. Torch Lake: same hours, with Garden Caf closed September 1st through spring.
Do you offer landscaping consultations?
Yes, our designers provide custom consultations. Contact Ben at 231-649-1170 or Paul at 231-649-6972 to schedule an appointment.
