How We Ship
We deliver native plants right to your door.
Our mission is to help you create the native garden of your dreams.
What To Expect
Depending on the plant and the time of year, you will receive plants at different stages of growth. Most perennial plants will arrive with fresh, leafy top growth, indicating that they have broken dormancy and started to grow. Often, just before shipping, we trim the leafy growth of the plants to help them better withstand shipping and make transplanting easier. Rest assured, these robust plants have healthy root systems and should establish themselves quickly once planted.
To ensure maximum success, you are strongly encouraged to water your plants immediately after receiving them and move them into their new homes as soon as possible. Native plants should be planted within 5-7 days of receipt and given supplemental watering until fully established. This could range anywhere from 1-2 months.
If you cannot plant your new plants within that time frame, we recommend watering them daily, especially in warmer months, to ensure they are not stressed.
Native Plants & Online Shopping
Native plants have roots that grow anywhere from 2 to 10 feet deep, depending on the species. Some native species will not thrive until they are planted in the ground to allow them to spread their roots.
Some of these plants will arrive looking small and with minimal growth; however, the roots are where all the essential action is happening. Once planted, you will see growth within the first two weeks.
4" up to 2 Gallons:
We take special care to ensure your new plants arrive safely as possible. Remember that 99% of our plants arrive without damage, but sometimes our Shipment Carriers aren't as careful as they should be, and plants break. Fortunately, native plants are incredibly resilient, and any lost or broken stems will grow back quickly.
Examples of our packaging:
Secure The Roots
We use biodegradable bags to secure the roots and soil. This also allows the plant to retain moisture during shipment.
Protect The Stems
Compostable cardboard is wrapped around the plant and secured to ensure the stems are not broken during shipment.
Nice & Cozy
Additional dunnage is used to cushion your new plants, along with a thank you note and general care instructions for your new plants.
5 Gallon
Some species can be shipped in containers of up to 5 gallons. The '5 gallons' refers to the size of the growing container the plant is sold in. However, we remove the plant from its container to ensure it is secure for shipping. This also reduces the weight, which helps lower shipping costs.
Examples of our packaging:
5 Gallon Size
The plant starts in a 5-gallon container. This gives the plant plenty of room to spread it's roots until its planted in the ground.
Wrap The Roots
We remove the plant from it's container and remove most of the soil leaving the root ball. We then wrap the roots in our biodegradable bags to protect the roots and retain moisture during shipping.
Protect The Stems
Similar to our smaller plants, we wrap the stems in compostable cardboard to ensure a safe journey.
How To Plant
Planting your plants properly makes all the difference. Here are a few quick tips to help ensure your garden's success.
Remove From Container
Once you've decided on plant placement, dig your hole. Then carefully remove your plant from the container. Be sure to not pull the plant by the stem, as it may break.
Break Up The Roots
Break up the roots using your hands, or for bound roots, use a sharp tool to cut the roots. This helps promote proper root growth.
Place In Ground
Place the roots into the ground, and cover with soil. Remember to keep the root base at ground level. Cover with mulch or decomposed gravel to help retain moisture and warmth.
