THE WINTER NURSERY

We're here for you. The Nursery is staffed 7 days a week throughout the year. The quieter days of winter offer an ideal time to reflect upon your garden and to determine what worked, what didn't and what you'd like to see in your garden this year. Don't know exactly what that might be? We can advise! Please give us a call at 847.256.0561 ext 240.

Ornamental Trees

Ornamental trees make great focal points in the landscape. Generally under 25' tall, they are chosen for their pretty flowers, foliage, form and fall color. Early bloomers for our area are the soft yellow Corneliancherry Dogwood; white, pink and yellow magnolia, white ornamental pear and serviceberry; and vivid pink redbud. Try our Plant Finder for more excellent choices. New stock starts arriving in early April.

Shade Trees

Shade trees are functional as well as beautiful. They enhance property values and and reduce energy costs. Deciduous shade trees such as beech, elm, linden, maple and oak planted on the south or west side of a home will cool your home in the summer and make it warmer in the winter. And what is more stunning in autumn than a maple wrapped in a cloak of fiery red? New stock starts arriving in early April.

Shrubs

Add beauty and structure to your outdoor space with flowering and evergreeen shrubs. For your convenience our shrubs are individually signed with height, spread and cultural information. New stock arrives in early April. We are fully stocked by the 3rd week of May and continue to receive fresh product as needed throughout the summer and into the fall.  

Annuals and Blooming Tropicals

We've got you covered here. The season kicks off in late March or early April with the arrival of tulips, daffodils, happy pansy faces and other cold-tolerant annuals. Next comes May with traditional annual favorites such as impatiens and geraniums along with an array of more unusual annuals arranged primarily by color. Late May and June brings a broad selection of tropicals for your pots or patio. We're expecting an expanded selection including many harder-to-find choices . Of course, you'll find all the reliable favorites such as jasmine, hibiscus, oleander, and palms, too. As summer winds down into fall, pansies make a welcome return along with decorative cabbage, kale and mums.

Perennials

You name it, chances are we’ll have it or we can get it. First to arrive are the hellebores (lenten rose) and early-blooming woodland plants such as trillium and Virginia bluebells, usually in mid to late March. In April and May our benches become chock full with a wide variety of perennials organized by sun or shade preference. Watch for larger blooming perennials and ornamental grasses in June. Stroll through lovely garden vignettes to pick up ideas for your own space.

Roses

A garden simply isn't complete without at least one rose. We'll have over 100 varieties including fragrant roses for cutting; climbing roses for arbors and trellises; and low-maintenance shrub roses for non-stop flower power in any sunny spot you choose. Most roses will arrive by late April.

Stay tuned for exciting new plants and offerings!