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Services

 
  • Wholesale and In-House Retail Sales 
    • Possibility Place Nursery is first and foremost a wholesale nursery, catering to the needs of our wholesale customers regardless of the size of the order. Because of the growing demand by retail customers for access to native species, we also offer our services to retail customers by appointment. 
  • Online Retail Sales 
    • We are proud to offer a selection of native trees, shrubs and perennials in one-gallon containers and perennials in pint-size containers. Our plants can be ordered online on our web site and shipped directly to you. These high quality plants are shipped in quantities of 1 or more for one-gallons, and 18 for perennial pints. We offer these plants to any and all native plant enthusiasts who may not be able to come and visit the nursery. Happy planting!
  • ​ Contract Growing
    • We are willing to grow all plants in our catalogue on a contract basis. Sizes available will range from plugs to large trees depending on species and inventory. Please call us to discuss order deadlines, species and further information.
  • Consulting and Evaluation
    • Our knowledgeable staff can assist you in the identification and evaluation of plant species on your property. Whether you are planning on restoring a section of land to its native state, or would like to know what you have growing on your property, we will be happy to consult at your site and lend our expertise.
  • Design Assistance
    • For those looking for more input on their site or a design that they are working on, we would be happy to sit down and discuss it with them. Our professionals will help develop a plant list and discuss proper placement and use of native plants on the site. Call ahead for an appointment and be prepared to bring photos, site surveys or other information that will help us give you the best possible help.
  • Order Pick-up
    • Shipping, handling and product pick up has always been an interesting proposition for our company because most people are unsure what to expect. Our unconventional growing method for all our plants gives our customers certain advantages and options. For example, a client came for a pick up in a small hatchback car and was loaded with four large oak trees. We’re pretty sure he planted the whole car when he got home, but he did get them home. Now, that situation is one that we’d prefer to avoid, but if you have to come in a VW bug, let us know ahead of time.Our containers vary widely from flats of perennials to 18” root bags. Our root bags are usually less than half the weight of B&B. Please remember to remove rootbags before planting.
    • Picking up plants is where it can get a little sticky.
      • Here are some guidelines to help out. Cars are fine for small perennial, container orders or maybe two trees. SUVs and vans can hold 3-5 trees with room to add 5-10 plants in #5 containers. Height and weight are the biggest factors Sales and Services for SUVs and vans. Full size trucks with an 8 foot bed and no cap will hold 12-18 trees depending on root bag size or 30-60 plants in #5 containers. Flat bed trailers with 12,000- 15,000 lbs g.v.w. and 16-24 ft long can hold 35-70 trees or 60-120 plants in #5 containers. Lastly, please bring a tarp — pretty please.
      • If you have any questions about picking up your order, please call us at 708-534-3988.
  • Speaking Engagements
    • We are proud to offer the services of our qualified staff to speak to your group or organization:
      • Kelsay Shaw, owner: Kelsay was born and raised on the grounds which would eventually become Possibility Place Nursery, and went on to earn his BS in botany from Eastern Illinois University. Kelsay serves as botanist and sales consultant with municipalities, park districts, forest preserves and golf courses as well as homeowners. He can speak on many topics including: wetland design and species, native plants in the landscape, shade gardening, woody production, garden borders, and trees and shrubs for the Midwest.
      • Tristan Shaw, owner: Tristan is the workhorse of Possibility Place Nursery. He has experience in all areas of production, equipment management, field preparation, greenhouse and irrigation installation and maintenance, not to mention everything else having to do with how a nursery works. He works as the field manager and runs the day-to-day operations in the field to make sure that PPN runs as smooth as it can. He speaks from time to time on related topics to his experience and can be a wealth of information.
  • In-House Delivery
    • For the most part, shipping is done in house and generally without problems. Contact phone number and any other information that would help the driver make a safe trip is greatly appreciated.