Business Details
20 Years
experience
Native Plants & Sustainable Landscaping Experts
The Plantsmen Nursery combines extensive professional nursery and landscape experience with progressive environmental practices. We focus on growing and offering plants uniquely adapted to our region's climate and soils, ensuring your landscapes thrive ecologically and aesthetically. Our commitment to locally grown, native plants supports pollinators, habitat creation, and low-maintenance beauty while addressing privacy, functionality, and property value. Recognized as leaders in native horticulture, we founded the Ithaca Native Landscape Symposium and prioritize sustainable practices like our No-Spray Growing Program. With over 15 years of community involvement and a dedicated team, we provide quality nursery plants, custom landscapes, and educational initiatives.Our owners, Dan and Sarah Segal, have grown the business since 2006, emphasizing environmental stewardship and customer education. We serve both residential and commercial clients, offering solutions for new and existing landscapes, including deer-resistant plantings and hardscaping. Our expertise in native plants and ecological design ensures landscapes that perform well and align with regional ecosystems. Customer satisfaction drives our exceptional service, from plant selection to installation and maintenance. We remain committed to innovation, community support, and sustainable practices that benefit both clients and the environment.
Services
Landscaping
Nursery Plants
Maintenance
Hardscaping
Deer Protection
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We specialize in locally adapted native plants that thrive in regional ecosystems.
- Our landscapes prioritize pollinator support and deer-resistant designs.
- We implement a pesticide-free, spray-free growing environment.
- Our team has over 15 years of experience in sustainable horticulture.
- We offer custom hardscaping using local untreated larch lumber and stone.
What people say
Beautiful work
Plants thriving
Excellent service
Knowledgeable staff
Transformed property
Services
Landscaping
Our ecological landscaping services create sustainable, low-maintenance outdoor spaces using native plants. We specialize in custom designs that enhance biodiversity, support pollinators, and integrate natural elements like stone and wood. Clients benefit from regionally adapted plants that thrive without chemical interventions, ensuring long-term beauty and environmental health.
Nursery Plants
We offer a diverse selection of locally grown, native plants cultivated without pesticides or herbicides. Our inventory includes trees, shrubs, perennials, and edible plants adapted to Finger Lakes climates. Customers receive healthy, spray-free specimens that establish quickly and support local ecosystems, from pollinator gardens to deer-resistant landscapes.
Maintenance
Our maintenance services focus on preserving landscape health with eco-friendly practices. We address new and neglected landscapes, offering pruning, mulching, and seasonal cleanups. By prioritizing natural growth patterns and soil health, we ensure landscapes remain vibrant and functional while minimizing chemical use and long-term upkeep.
Hardscaping
We design and install durable hardscaping using natural stone and sustainably sourced larch timber. Services include retaining walls, patios, and walkways that blend with native plantings. Our focus on quality materials and drainage solutions ensures structures withstand Finger Lakes weather while enhancing property aesthetics and functionality.
Deer Protection
We specialize in deer-resistant landscaping and protective structures like fences and raised beds. By selecting plants unappealing to deer and constructing barriers with durable materials, we safeguard gardens without compromising design integrity. This approach maintains ecological balance while protecting client investments.
People
Dan Segal
Owner
Dan Segal, owner and founder, has 35 years of horticulture experience. He serves as a National Board Member of Wild Ones and founded the Ithaca Native Landscape Symposium, educating professionals and homeowners on native plant use.
Sarah Segal
Owner and Chief Administrative Officer
Sarah Segal co-owns The Plantsmen Nursery with Dan. She oversees administrative operations and community initiatives, supporting local youth groups and charities while maintaining the nursery's No-Spray Program.
Laurianne Fleming
General Manager
Laurianne Fleming manages daily operations and nursery services. With years of experience in horticulture, she ensures inventory quality and customer satisfaction, guiding clients in selecting plants suited to regional conditions.
Cody Seamans
Senior Landscape Foreman
Cody Seamans leads landscape installations, specializing in custom designs and stonework. His expertise ensures projects meet ecological goals while delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing outdoor spaces for residential and commercial clients.
Doug Gage
Senior Stone Mason
Doug Gage brings precision to hardscaping projects, crafting durable stone walls, patios, and walkways. His attention to detail and drainage solutions ensure structures harmonize with native plantings and withstand local weather.
Questions
What services does The Plantsmen Nursery offer?
We provide landscaping, nursery plants, maintenance, hardscaping, and deer protection solutions using native, locally grown plants.
Do you serve areas outside Groton?
We serve Groton, Ithaca, Cortland, Lansing, and surrounding Finger Lakes regions with delivery and installation services.
Are your plants pesticide-free?
Yes, all our plants are grown in a spray-free environment without pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.
Can I schedule landscape maintenance?
Yes, we offer one-time, occasional, or regular maintenance services for new and established landscapes.
Do you offer gift cards?
Yes, physical gift cards are available in denominations from $5 to $1,500 and can be mailed or picked up.
What makes your nursery unique?
We specialize in native plants grown locally from seed, offering ecological expertise and sustainable landscaping solutions.
Reviews (1)
Ellen Bashist Reynolds
Jul 11, 2014
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Thank you so much for the beautiful work you did at my parents gravesite. My family and I are very grateful - it looks great!
