Business Details
Your Trusted Northern Michigan Garden & Landscaping Experts
Pine Hill Nursery has served Northern Michigan for over four decades as a family-owned business with two full-service locations in Traverse City and Torch Lake. Founded by Ralph and Sandy Naples, Jeanine Rubert, and second-generation owners Ben Rubert and Andrea Otto, we specialize in high-quality plants, landscaping solutions, and garden supplies tailored to northern growing conditions. Our team of certified nursery professionals and master gardeners provides expert guidance for residential gardening and landscape design. With extensive display gardens, bulk mulch and soil services, and a seasonal garden caf, we combine horticultural expertise with a commitment to community.Our 45-year legacy reflects deep local knowledge and a passion for creating beautiful, sustainable outdoor spaces. We offer custom landscaping design, installation, and maintenance services backed by decades of regional experience. Our gift shop features unique garden-inspired items, while our educational resources help customers succeed in Northern Michigan's climate. Through radio appearances, workshops, and community events, we continue to promote gardening excellence. Our dedication to quality plants, personalized service, and environmental stewardship makes us Northern Michigan's premier gardening destination.
Services
Landscaping Design
Nursery Plants
Garden Supplies
Gift Shop
Bulk Mulch
Soil Amendments
Garden Cafe
Plant Sales
Landscaping Maintenance
Custom Design
Highlights and features
- We offer 45 years of Northern Michigan horticultural expertise
- Our staff includes Michigan Certified Nurserymen and Master Gardeners
- We provide custom landscaping solutions for northern climates
- We maintain the region's largest selection of cold-hardy plants
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized customer service
Services
Landscaping Design
Our professional designers create custom outdoor spaces tailored to Northern Michigan's climate. With over 40 years of regional experience, we offer complete landscape design, installation, and maintenance services. Our team develops functional, aesthetically pleasing environments using cold-hardy plants and sustainable practices.
Nursery Plants
We offer Northern Michigan's largest selection of climate-appropriate plants, including annuals, perennials, trees, and shrubs. Our inventory features unique cultivars suited for local growing conditions, with expert staff available to provide planting and care guidance for successful gardens.
Garden Supplies
Our garden centers provide bulk and bagged mulch, soil amendments, and gardening essentials. We stock organic fertilizers, pest control products, and planting supplies to support healthy plant growth throughout the growing season.
Gift Shop
Our gift shops feature unique garden-inspired merchandise, including decorative planters, tools, and home accents. We offer gift certificates valid at both locations, providing flexible options for garden enthusiasts and housewarmings.
Garden Cafe
Our Torch Lake location features a seasonal garden caf serving fresh, locally sourced meals in an outdoor setting. The menu includes breakfast, lunch, and summer dinner options with garden-grown ingredients, complemented by local wines and craft beers.
People
Ralph Naples
Co-Owner
Co-founder with 45 years of Northern Michigan horticultural experience, specializing in plant selection and nursery operations.
Sandy Naples
Co-Owner
Gardening expert with extensive knowledge of local growing conditions and sustainable landscaping practices.
Jeanine Rubert
Co-Owner
Michigan Certified Nurseryman with 15+ years' experience, managing Traverse City operations and hosting gardening radio shows.
Ben Rubert
Manager
Second-generation leader overseeing landscape design services and nursery operations at Torch Lake location.
Melissa Blumerick
Perennial Specialist
Master Gardener specializing in perennials and container gardening, known for creative plant combinations and design solutions.
Questions
What services does Pine Hill Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping design, plant sales, garden supplies, gift shop items, and seasonal dining at our Torch Lake location.
Do you offer landscaping services in Northern Michigan?
Yes, our professional designers create custom landscapes with installation and maintenance options across Northern Michigan.
Are gift cards available for purchase?
We offer eGift cards valid at both locations, available for online purchase or by phone order.
What are your seasonal hours?
We're open Monday-Saturday 9-5:30 and Sunday 10-4, with Torch Lake Garden Cafe closing September 1st.
Do you carry Northern Michigan-hardy plants?
We specialize in cold-hardy plants suited for our climate, including unique cultivars not commonly found locally.
Can I order plants online?
While we don't offer full online ordering, our staff can assist with phone orders for gift cards and special requests.
Reviews (5)
Sarah Tencer
May 20, 2022
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Love this place for their plants, but the cafe is absolutely amazing! The chief is a home taught cook and I swear that her food is better then any professional trained chief in the traverse city area. Everything was absolutely beautifully plated and wonderfully tasting. Even our server was amazing, very friendly. This will be my new favorite cafe for lunch! Go and enjoy the plants they are all gorgeous, but make sure you go the cafe and eat, love the food!
Anne Fleming
Sep 21, 2021
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The cafe food is awesome, and the setting could not be more delightful! The staff are so friendly and helpful, always smiling, and super gracious. Dont miss this hidden gem!
Megan Raphael
Jun 05, 2021
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This is a must-stop in your northern Michigan travels. The nursery itself is amazing with gorgeous, healthy plants throughout the extensive grounds. Then, tucked away in a corner, surrounded by greenery, you'll find a terrific cafe that serves healthy and delicious food by very friendly and welcoming staff. Don't miss Pine Hill!
Carolyn Rockafellow
May 24, 2021
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Great selection of trees, plants and everything you need for gardening. Happy to say the two dogwoods and three stewardia trees Pine Hill planted in 2017 and all doing great. We love stopping in to see what's new and look forward to shopping every year at both locations. Very friendly staff.
Breah Turner
Jan 13, 2021
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Amazing place! tons of house plants and super nice staff. has the friendliest people and they're so helpful. they also have the best prices and really healthy plants. i went 2 days back to back because i couldn't help myself lol. definitely a new favorite nursery that i'll be coming to often!
