Bill Tribou started his own nursery business in 1974…growing specialty rhododendrons evenings and weekends on a small piece of property in Murrysville.

Located at the highest point in Murrysville, Plumline sets high atop the ridge above RT. 286, and travelers on Logan Ferry Road often stop at "Plumline's Overlook" to scan the impressive view. Incidentally, the overlook is also a great spot to view holiday fireworks displays.

Established in 1975 by Bill and Karen Tribou, Plumline has become a market leader in ornamental trees and shrubs, and the 20 acre garden center is a picture gallery in living color.

This 30 year old garden boasts over 70 varieties of Japanese maples, numerous rare and unusual conifers, broadleaf evergreens, and the list goes on and on.

Bill married Karen, and together, they formed a landscape division and also devoted long hours to growing plants at the nursery. The couple built a small log cabin on the property, and their family began to grow.

Two children, 1 golden retriever, and 2 cats later……………the business was expanding as was Bill & Karen’s garden around their log cabin home.

Always the perfectionist, Bill began to plant one of each variety of tree or shrub available at the nursery……..around the house as a display garden for landscape customers.

Melody and Micah are now young adults working in design and management divisions at Plumline.

Cookie, the golden retriever passed away in 2003 and is greatly missed by all.

Local High school and college students are given the opportunity to gain extensive plant knowledge while working summer jobs in the great outdoors at Plumline.

Visitors love the tranquil atmosphere and you will too.

The Tribou garden has been described as spectacular, unique, calm and inspiring.