we only ship bare root plants, they do not come in a container.
how we ship our trees and shrubs bare root during the dormant season (no flowers, leaves or foliage)
see below. the image to the left shows how our bare root crepe myrtles are shipped. These bare root crepe myrtles have no foliage or flowers and are active in their dormant season. planting during the dormant season in the cooler months with proper care ensures your plants look like the image below.
To lessen the impact of the plant during repotting, we recommend planting your trees and shrubs during the dormant season. these are bare-root trees and plants, so giving them time before spring to start growing relieves stress. In addition, temperatures below 31 degrees impair plant growth. Safely planting your trees and shrubs is in temperatures above 31 degrees. once temperatures get above 58 degrees, your plants will leave the dormancy stage and start to sprout. For best results, plant before the budding process. the cooler months are the best times to plant trees and shrubs
our bare root shrubs ship September through April, the dormant season for shrubs
Looking at the image below left, you can see how the bushes are shipped. Dormant season is when we ship our bushes when they have no leaves or flowers. To ensure you receive your bushes healthy, we soak the roots in Terra-Sorb Gel and cover them with packing paper. now, look at the right image below. if you plant your bushes before spring, your bushes may look like this. so remember, buying bare root plants instead of potted plants saves you more money to buy more plants.
what our ferns look like before we ship them
We dig your order of bare root ferns fresh and fast, ship them to the shipping warehouse, spray them with anti-marching, and dip the roots in terra-sorb gel. The left image below shows what our bare root ferns look like before we ship them. Since we pay special attention to safe shipping practices, your bare root plants have a great chance of growing into the right image below.
we ship our berry plants bare root while they are in their dormant season
The left image below is how your bare root berry plants will look once they arrive. They are shipped during their dormant season when they are not producing any blooms, berries, or leaves. Once you receive your plants, it is always best to plant them as soon as you receive them. That gives your berry plants longer to root and grown to ensure an abundant fruiting season. Your berry plants will look like the right image below.
what our ground cover plants look like before shipping
The image below on the left shows what our ground cover plants look like before shipping. Once you receive your ground cover roots, plant them immediately. that ensures your ground cover plants will bloom beautifully like the image on the right below for spring.
what our grass plugs look like before shipping
We only ship our grass plugs during the warmer months to promise our customers that they will receive exactly what they ordered. That’s because our glass stoppers were planted in large fields surrounded by other grass species and carex, and it’s very difficult to identify them because the tips are gone.
what our perennials look like before shipping
The following image on the left is an example of our perennials before shipment. perennials are shipped without flowers as they are shipped in their dormant season. once you receive your perennials, plant them and wait for spring and its flowers (right image below).
all of our bare roots are always freshly dug upon request
We ship in the dormant (safe) season, and the plants ship much cheaper because they don’t have a container or land to weigh the packages. they are 100% completely safe for digging, planting, and shipping bare root plants when they are dormant (dormant means “dormant” with no foliage, leaves, or pretty flowers). To ensure your plants arrive healthy and happy, we roll large tubs of Terra Sorb directly out to the fields, dig up your order, instantly dip the roots in Terra Sorb and they are quickly shipped to the shipping warehouse for packaging. Not all nurseries practice these extra steps, but rest assured that we do. prepare your plants in the field by placing them in a cooler until shipped, we pride ourselves on the best quality and service and only practice beneficial shipping methods.
shipping
Shipping at checkout is estimated only and is charged in advance. however, an exact shipping rate is unknown until the plants are packaged and weighed, creating a label. if there is a shipping overage, we bill your card in a desperate transaction when shipped.
buying bare root plants saves you money
bare root plants are easier to ship, lowering the total cost for you and us! We ship our bare root plants, trees, perennials and ferns without the need for containers. which also means cheaper shipping. why not buy the same plants at a fraction of the cost?
storage ferns, groundcovers and perennials
To store your ferns, ground covers, and perennials before you can plant them, place them in temperatures of 38 to 42 degrees, which puts them in a dormant stage. An area like a basement, cellar, or garage would ideally store your ferns, groundcovers, and perennials. remember to remove from shipping packaging, cover with potting soil and mist lightly with water every other day. if you have a smaller order, pack the plants in the bags and place them in crisper drawers or in the bottom section of your refrigerator.
storage of live cuttings and wetland plants
Place the roots in a pond, large canal, or lake to properly store live cuttings and wetland plants. if you don’t have this, take a container and fill it with water. the only thing to observe is the freshness of the water. remove any algae or standing water to ensure your plants remain as healthy as when you received them. rinsing the water every two days helps.
