A Grower Perspective

Bits Of Thanksgiving Day Gratitude

Posted by: Amy Daniel in pleasant hill nursery, our insight as growers, our employees, nursery industry on Nov 26, 2009

Today is Thanksgiving Day. Dave and I have so much to be grateful for in life and in our business at Pleasant Hill Nursery. We are immensely proud of our nursery. It has been nearly thirty years in the building process, many of those years were tough. Some were incredibly stressful. For those of you in the nursery business, you know this is not an easy way to make a living - especially this year.

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Boulevard Cypress In Container

Posted by: Amy Daniel in pleasant hill nursery, plants, our employees, landscape design and inspiration on Nov 19, 2009

When I returned to the office today, I was thrilled to see Nancy's latest container design. She created two planters that are now on each side of our office entrance. In the center of the pot, is a Boulevard Cypress ( Chamaecyparis pisifera 'Cyano Viridis' ) that is pruned up a ways to expose the lower trunks. Around the base of the plant, level with the container edge are a Wooly Thyme and Irish Moss. A simple design but it definitely makes a statement.

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Can Plants Help Sell A House?

Posted by: Amy Daniel in trees, pleasant hill nursery, landscape design and inspiration, benefits of plants on Nov 18, 2009

I just received a wonderful phone call. A few weeks ago, some customers bought Leylandii Cypress (Cupressocyparis leylandii) trees from us to create a screen. They were trying to sell their house and wanted to block off the neighbors house to create a more private yard. Their house was on the market and they thought this might help improve their chances for selling.

This customer just called and they were so thrilled having just received a signed offer on their house. Many prospective buyers had toured their house previously but the first people to tour after the trees were planted were the ones that made an offer. Coincidence? Maybe.

Or perhaps the enriching of the landscape and the presence of these trees sweetened the deal and removed the

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A Live Christmas Tree is a Gift that Keeps on Giving

Posted by: Joshua Howard in winter, pleasant hill nursery, plants, growing, frost protection on Nov 4, 2009

A cut Christmas tree is a great tradition until you consider how much you pay for them and compare it to the few weeks you actually decorate with them. Instead you can buy a live tree that is comparable in price and with a little work it can transition from your holiday centerpiece to a beautiful addition to your landscape.