About R.P. Tuthill & Associates
Trusted in Horticulture Since 1982
For over four decades, R.P. Tuthill & Associates has been a trusted name in the world of horticulture, providing reliable service and top-tier plants to garden centers and landscape contractors across the tri-state area.
We take pride in representing some of the finest growers located in prime growing regions throughout the United States.
Our Growers
The distinguished growers we represent offer a wide range of B&B and containerized plant material, ensuring a fresh and diverse selection each year.
This enables us to continually introduce new and exciting varieties and cultivars to our customers with every changing season.
Our Commitment to Relationships
What truly sets R.P. Tuthill & Associates apart is our dedication to building and maintaining strong relationships with our growers.
We visit each grower 1–3 times annually—not only to strengthen our working ties but also to exchange valuable feedback between growers and end users. These visits help us stay informed about trends and developments within the horticultural industry.
Attention to Detail
During our grower visits, we meticulously photograph hundreds of plants to showcase the quality and variety of our offerings.
Many of our photos include a measuring stick to provide an accurate sense of scale and transparency, ensuring our clients know exactly what they’re purchasing.
Supporting Our Clients
Beyond our catalog, our experienced team is dedicated to helping clients make informed, confident decisions.
Whether you operate a small family-owned garden center or a large-scale wholesale operation, we take the time to understand your needs and preferences—helping you select plants that will thrive and captivate your customers.
Our Mission
At R.P. Tuthill & Associates, it’s not just about plants—it’s about cultivating trust, quality, and lasting partnerships.
Our mission is to connect exceptional growers with exceptional clients, nurturing growth in every sense of the word.
Organizations
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
AmericanHort (formerly American Nursery & Landscape Association)
American Conifer Society
Meet the Team
Phin Tuthill
As a graduate of Penn State University with a BS of Landscape Architecture in 1971, he worked in that field until 1980, becoming registered in 1976.
Phin started the sales agency in 1982 after almost 2 years as an associate for John Polhemus, for whom he worked during the summer of 1969 while in college.
His hobbies include history, travelling, good food and complimentary beverages as well as sports.
Phin Tuthill was named Wholesale Plant Sales Professional of the Year (1997) by the ANLA, now known as AmericanHort.
Andrew Romans
Andrew graduated from Lafayette College in 2009 with a B.A. in History and a focus in American History. While attending Lafayette, Andrew was a captain and All-American on the Football team.
From 2017-2019, he worked for Sam Bridge Nursery and Greenhouse in Greenwich, CT in the Landscape
Design Department and retail garden center. Subsequently, in 2018 and 2019 he interned with Landscape Designer Dave Graf in
Westchester County NY and Fairfield County, CT. In 2019 Andrew worked in management and sales for a
large Landscape contractor in Westchester, NY.
During this time, he has continued his education in
horticulture through the CNLA and NYBG. In his spare time Andrew enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, hunting, fishing, and working in the outdoors with his dog Ginkgo.
Coverage area:
North of I-78
East of I-81
New England
Scott Tarris
He has been serving the Green Industry since 1987, with a background in Landscape design and
installation, commercial growing, and horticultural sales.
Scott attended Penn State University for
Landscape Contracting, and graduated from West Virginia University with a B.S. in Horticulture.
Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and five children, and also likes to take on construction and
remodeling projects, as well as landscaping and gardening. Biking, hiking, and kayaking are some of
Scott’s recreational interests.
Coverage area:
NJ south of I-78
NY west of I-81
PA
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