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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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California Privet

California Privet

California Privet The Ideal Shrub for Privacy and Hedging The California Privet Hedge is also known as the Ligustrum ovalifolium. This plant, with rather showy white flowers, is native to Japan and Korea. Many private homes in those countries are surrounded by this lovely flowering privacy hedge. The plant is one to consider if your ideal hedge grows to about 15 feet tall and wide with elegant white flowers. In addition, you will not have to wait long for the showy hedge to develop to full coverage because it is regarded as a very fast-growing hedge. This plant is a favorite privacy hedge in many communities due to its fast growth rate and the beautiful white flowers it produces in the spring or early summer. In addition, the dark green foliage looks very beautiful as a backdrop. It is also interesting to note that the plant produces small black fruits that birds love to snack on during its growing season. How to Care for California Privet Tips for Healthy Growth This privacy California Privet Hedge prefers a hot and dry climate. Therefore, those who live in areas with climates like California or Florida should consider this plant. Under the right conditions, this plant is a very fast grower and will make an excellent privacy fence that lasts for many years into the future. The plant grows best in Zones 4 to 9. It is important to note that the plant grows much slower in colder climates. Why California Privet is Perfect for Low-Maintenance Landscaping The California Privet Hedge prefers growing in full sunlight to partial shade. Make sure that you have just the right spot for optimal growing conditions. The plant quickly grows to ten to fifteen feet at maturity and blooms in the summer, producing small white flowers and black fruit. In addition, this plant prefers dry soil. The privet hedge will require several trimmings throughout the season to help it maintain it's shape and an attractive form.

Black Walnut Tree

Black Walnut Tree

Why the Black Walnut Tree is a Valuable Addition to Your Landscape The black walnut tree is trendy because of its beautiful deep-brown to black bark and its vigorous growth habit. As it matures, it forms a round crown of branches and leaves as wide as a tall tree. This tree is well-suited to shading large landscapes alone or in stands. It will grow to approximately 50 to 75 feet high when fully grown, but ancient trees have been known to reach 150 feet in height.  Its drip line will spread 50 to 75 feet wide. They require full sunlight and are intolerant of shade. Juglans Nigra prefers well-drained, neutral soil. Consider planting stands of these trees to promote pollination and increase nut production. Birds and small forest creatures will be attracted to them. In October, after its leaves have fallen, the tree drops large, green husks containing black walnuts. The nuts attract wildlife such as squirrels, foxes, and woodpeckers, making it ideal for your family of birdwatchers. Growing a Black Walnut Tree Benefits, Care, and Soil Requirements In addition to being an excellent shade tree, it has many practical uses. The nuts of Juglans Nigra, known as the nuts, can be harvested. The shells can make rich, brown organic dyes for cloth and wool. Older trees can be tapped for their sweet sap. Because of all its uses, this is an excellent tree for the homesteader.  Discover the Environmental and Economic Benefits of Black Walnut Trees Finding the right companion plants for the Black Walnut Tree is essential. This tree discourages the growth of some plants beneath its drip line. However, many beautiful companion plants will thrive beneath its shade, such as trilliums, hosta, cinnamon ferns, Spanish bluebells, and bellflowers. Black walnut trees are known for their longevity: The oldest Juglans Nigra on earth is 300 years old. Zone - 4-9. Mature Height: 50-75 ft. Mature Width: 50-75 ft. Growth/Year: 3-4 ft. Sunlight: Full Sun. Soil Conditions: Well-drained, neutral soils.

Chinese Chestnut Tree

Chinese Chestnut Tree

Benefits of Planting a Chinese Chestnut Tree in Your Landscape The Chinese chestnut tree, Castanea mollissima, is aptly named after its original home, mainland China. It is a wild tree that can grow anywhere from forty to sixty feet tall in maturity. The tree is resistant to the common Chestnut blight and tolerates common pests such as deer, which is beneficial for the lifespan of the tree. The tree grows well in hardiness zones 4 through 7 and prefers a well-drained soil type with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral). How to Grow and Care for a Chinese Chestnut Tree Successfully After planting, this tree will grow two to three feet annually. It takes about three to five years to produce fruit after planting, which is more than most trees take to flower and produce fruit. Because this tree is apt to produce fruit, it is essential to remember to cultivate an outdoor space that is amenable to pollinator life. The Chinese Chestnut tree is a medium-sized, low-canopy type; it provides shade for those hot afternoons. The tree's leaves are beautiful, dark green, and average about a half-foot length (five to eight inches). This deciduous tree provides a spot of shade and produces beautiful mellow and yellow-white flowers. After these showy flowers fall, they are replaced by hardened nuts of a lovely brown color. These low-lying trees are an excellent addition to your backyard or garden because they are low maintenance and gorgeous to view. Why the Chinese Chestnut Tree Is a Must-Have for Nut Lovers In particular, the large leaves provide a talking point because they are oblong and very shiny, giving the Chinese chestnut tree a different look than the traditional deciduous trees of the United States. In the fall, the leaves go from a rich green to a calm yellow and brown before shedding. In landscaping, the Chinese Chestnut tree can be a wonderful centerpiece of your outdoor space or can be used to fill in the outside of your space for a beautiful, lush perimeter.

Fruiting Peach Trees

Fruiting Peach Trees

How to Grow and Care for Fruiting Peach Trees in Your Garden With some planning, growing Fruiting Peach Trees is one of the most fruitful returns on your garden. Depending on the variety, fresh fruits are available within a few short years of planting. Within the average lifespan of twelve years, your tree will yield fresh organic fruit for a fraction of supermarket prices, averaging about 66 pounds of fruit per yield. In addition, you save yourself the trip to the store, which also adds to the environment. Top Benefits of Planting Fruiting Peach Trees in Your Yard Planting Fruiting Peach Trees means that you are in command of the treatments and have the option to guard the fruit of your tree in the most ways available. This means fewer chemicals are in the environment and on your fruit. On a more significant and more far-reaching scale, growing locally reduces shipping and carbon dioxide emissions. A single acre of trees will provide enough oxygen for 18 people. By planting your trees, fruiting or otherwise, you are increasing oxygen. If you place your trees strategically, they can serve as protection for shade-seeking trees. Most of these trees are self-pollinating and, with the lovely blooms that precede harvest, are an attractive addition to any landscaping platform. Why Fruiting Peach Trees Are a Must-Have for Every Garden Enthusiast For those considering a variety of Fruiting Peach Trees, it is essential to consult your almanac or nursery to determine the best varieties available for your planting conditions. Once you have determined what type of trees will survive on your property, you are closer to establishing a long-term source of fresh fruit for your whole family.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Bare root plants are lightweight and straightforward to plant, so there's no need to hire a professional landscaper or use heavy machinery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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