Business Details
35 Years
experience
Your Trusted Nursery for Native Plants & Gardening Solutions
Established in 1991, Park Lane Nursery has grown from a disability support initiative into a respected horticultural enterprise. Our team of 25 skilled professionals, including many individuals with disabilities, combines expertise in native plant cultivation with a commitment to community empowerment. Specialising in local and indigenous species, we offer tailored landscaping advice, revegetation solutions, and premium plant stock suited to North East Victoria's climate. As a social enterprise under Merriwa Industries, we maintain rigorous quality standards while fostering inclusive employment opportunities. Our commercial services extend to councils, Landcare groups, and rural properties, delivering sustainable gardening solutions backed by decades of regional experience.Customer testimonials consistently highlight our knowledgeable staff, diverse plant selection, and exceptional service quality. With over 300 plant species and 300,000 annual production units, we support both private gardeners and large-scale environmental projects. Our nursery facilities feature extensive retail offerings, including garden decor and giftware, complemented by on-site amenities. Through ongoing partnerships with government agencies and community organisations, we continue expanding our environmental impact while maintaining our founding mission of social inclusion.
Services
Plant Sales
Landscaping Services
Garden Maintenance
Seedling Production
Garden Decor
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of native plant horticulture expertise
- Our inclusive team includes skilled workers with disabilities
- Specialists in North East Victoria climate-adapted plant species
- Commercial landscaping services for councils and rural properties
- Award-winning customer service with 5-star review reputation
What people say
Exceptional experience
Great plant selection
Friendly staff
Healthy carnivorous plants
Never leave empty handed
Services
Plant Sales
Our nursery offers an extensive selection of native and ornamental plants suited to local growing conditions. From hardy tube stock for revegetation projects to mature specimen plants for private gardens, we provide quality stock backed by expert horticultural advice. With over 300 species available, including rare carnivorous plants and Western Australian natives, our inventory caters to both commercial landscaping needs and home gardening projects.
Landscaping Services
We deliver comprehensive landscaping solutions for residential and commercial clients across regional Victoria. Our services include site preparation, plant installation, and ongoing maintenance programs tailored to specific environmental conditions. Specialising in native plant landscapes, we create sustainable outdoor spaces that enhance biodiversity while meeting aesthetic and functional requirements for both private properties and public land projects.
Garden Maintenance
Our professional maintenance crews provide regular garden upkeep services for commercial properties and municipal spaces. This includes weed control, irrigation management, pruning, and seasonal planting programs. Using environmentally sustainable practices, we maintain the health and appearance of landscaped areas while adapting to changing weather conditions and growth patterns throughout the year.
Seedling Production
We produce over 300,000 high-quality plants annually through our commercial propagation program. Specialising in native species, our seedling production supports large-scale revegetation projects and individual gardening needs. Each plant is grown under controlled conditions to ensure optimal health, with expert staff monitoring growth stages and preparing stock for successful transplantation in diverse environmental settings.
Garden Decor
Our retail nursery features a curated collection of garden decor items to complement outdoor spaces. From decorative pots and planters to garden ornaments and wall hangings, we offer functional and aesthetic additions for enhancing garden environments. These carefully selected products combine practicality with design elements that reflect our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.
Questions
What types of plants do you specialise in?
We specialise in native Australian plants, particularly species suited to North East Victoria's climate, including Western Australian natives and rare carnivorous varieties.
Do you offer commercial landscaping services?
Yes, our Merriwa Grounds Maintenance division provides commercial landscaping, revegetation, and ongoing garden care for businesses and councils across Victoria.
Are you open on weekends?
We're open Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm and Saturday-Sunday 9am-3pm for your convenience.
Do you sell gardening supplies?
Yes, we offer a complete range of gardening tools, pots, and decorative items alongside our plant inventory.
What makes your nursery unique?
As an Australian Disability Enterprise, we combine horticultural excellence with inclusive employment practices, creating meaningful opportunities for people of all abilities.
Can I get gardening advice?
Our experienced team provides free expert advice on plant selection, garden design, and maintenance tailored to local growing conditions.
Reviews (5)
Linda Mcclelland
Sep 07, 2021
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This is the best best place. Good to find somewhere thats not big and commercialised. They have everything and will help with anything
Jennie McKern
Mar 17, 2021
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A very good nursery for vegie seedlings that will flourish and comprehensive range of trees and shrubs. Every time we have made the trip to this nursery, we have not been disappointed. You'll also find pots and iron sculptural pieces here.
Michael Gigliotti
Feb 08, 2021
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Great nursery, huge variety of plants and a selection of pots. Helpful staff. Large variety of native and non natives to choose from. Something for everyone.
Lyndel Annett Darlyn
Jan 27, 2021
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The service is always terrific. The plants and pots are great. I am always excited to go to the nursery and never leave empty handed.
Tim Selwood
Jan 06, 2021
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Good selection of native and non native plants at reasonable prices. Staff were generally friendly, however the older man (presumably the owner) poorly handles customer service and can be very rude.
Shame they are the biggest stockist of natives in the area.
Shame they are the biggest stockist of natives in the area.
