Garden Plants Nursery
Since 1959, our garden plant nursery has proudly stood as a leading direct-to-consumer brand, delivering exceptional quality to clients who demand excellence. Esteemed organizations like The Discovery Channel, The History Channel, Arlington National Cemetery, and The Battery Conservancy trust us to provide the plants that enhance their landscapes. Our commitment to superior service and unparalleled expertise has defined us for decades and continues to drive our legacy.
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Garden Plants Nursery is home to a stunning array of best-selling plant collections, thoughtfully curated to meet every gardener’s dream. Whether you’re looking to enhance your outdoor spaces or add lush greenery indoors, our collections are designed to inspire. From vibrant flowering perennials to robust shade trees and ground covers, we offer plants for every aesthetic and functional need.
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Garden Plants Nursery offers a wide range of bare-root plants- everything from vibrant flowering perennials to fast-growing native trees. Our native plant varieties are customer favorites because of their eco-friendly, low-maintenance nature and ability to thrive with minimal care. Our ornamental grasses and shrubs are also customer favorites, providing texture and color to enhance any landscape or garden.
Paw Paw Tree
Creeping Phlox
Milkweed Plant
Trumpet Vine
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Why Opt For Dormant Bare-Root Native Plants?
Advantages of Planting Bare-Root Plants
Ordering bare root plants is a cost-effective option that often offers a greater variety than potted plants. They're lighter and easier to handle since there's no heavy soil to deal with. Bare root plants also tend to establish themselves more quickly in their new environment, leading to more robust and healthier growth.
Cost-Effective
Why pay extra for soil and a container only to spend significantly more on shipping and deal with a bulky pot? With bare-root plants, you can save money and avoid the hassle.
Easy DIY Planting
Bare root plants are lightweight and straightforward to plant, so there's no need to hire a professional landscaper or use heavy machinery.
Super Hardy
Dormant plants typically adjust more readily to their new surroundings, leading to healthier, more robust growth and a higher survival rate (96-98%) than plants already growing or blooming.
Eco-Friendly
Native plants are well-suited to local conditions, needing less water, fertilizer, and pesticides. They support wildlife by offering crucial food resources and shelter. Additionally, native plants are critical in preserving biodiversity and maintaining the area's ecological balance.
Perennials
On Arrival Versus Spring
Bare root perennials will come without tops, greenery or blooms. In Spring, they will come up like other plants and be mature and blooming.
Ferns
On Arrival Versus Spring
Ferns are shipped in a dormant state, making them very resilient. By spring, they will be fully mature and at their full size.
Trees
On Arrival Versus Spring
The tree may look like a stick with roots, but this dormant state ensures safe transport and healthy growth once planted.
Our Heritage & History
Garden Plants Nursery is a top provider of high-quality bare-root plants featuring a wide selection of native and ornamental varieties. Our collections are thoughtfully curated to offer beautiful and resilient options. Whether you are a first-time gardener or an experienced landscaper, we make it easy for you to find plants that thrive with minimal care.
Garden Plants Nursery is passionate about educating customers on the benefits of native species. Native plants are an eco-friendly choice for any garden.
Our commitment to plant quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction makes us a gardener's go-to.
Find expert tips or inspiration in our blog: planting guides, seasonal care advice, and insights into the latest landscaping and sustainable gardening trends.
Family Owned & Operated
Established in 1959
Exceptional Service
Gardening Blog
Find expert tips or inspiration in our blog: planting guides, seasonal care advice, and insights into the latest landscaping and sustainable gardening trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are bare root plants?
A bare root plant is a plant without being in a container with soil. They are bare roots packaged in wet paper and dipped in the moisture-locking gel.
Why do you ship plants in a dormant state?
Dormant plants adjust readily to new surroundings, typically leading to more vigorous, robust growth and significantly higher survival rates (96-98%) than plants already in bloom.
How should I plant my bare root plants upon arrival?
See our videos and planting instructions for further information.
When can I expect my bare root plants to start growing?
Trees and shrubs are sent in a dormant state without leaves or blooms. They typically start to green up in spring, usually a week or two after other trees or shrubs in your yard begin to leaf out. For perennials, ferns, vines, or ground covers planted underground, if temperatures are above 70 degrees, a small portion (1-5%) may emerge in that same spring or summer, but most will sprout the following spring. Please wait until your other plants have emerged and allow a couple of extra weeks for the new ones before considering a claim.
Do you offer any guarantees on your plants?
We Offer a One-Year Warranty.
Our Rationale for Providing a 1-Year Warranty: Our "Spring Will Tell the Tale" Warranty is issued as an in-store credit.
How can I determine the best plants for my zone?
Our website includes a plant finder tool, allowing you to filter by zone, bloom color, bloom season, light requirements, and more.
Need a Wholesale Quote On Volume Quantities?
Wholesale Pricing Available
For bulk orders of 500 or more plants, contact Garden Delights Nursery to receive a competitive wholesale quote. Their knowledgeable staff is ready to assist with your large-scale landscaping needs, ensuring you get the best quality plants at great prices.
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