
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
When are you open?
What is your 3-year guarantee?
The 3 year guarantee covers all trees and shrubs. If your tree or shrub dies within 3 years of the day you purchased it, you will receive store credit for what you spent. The credit can be used on anything in the store.
Do you deliver?
What if I need less than a 1/2 yard?
Plant Questions
I just bought a shrub/tree, how do I plant it?
How do I prep the soil for planting?
How do I transplant my shrub/tree?
How often should I water my plants?
Will you install plants I bought from you?
When and how should I prune my plants?
Do my plants need fertilizer?
If any plant is not flowering, make sure that it is getting adequate sunlight. A high-phosphate fertilizer can often help. Certain plants need fertilizer more than others. Hydrangeas, for example, need a high-phosphate fertilizer applied reguarly to bloom consistently.
Are there bugs on my plants?
Signs of bug activity can include holes in the leaves or curling leaves. Some insects like ants or aphids will suck sap from the plant causing them to dry up. Treat these symptoms with an insecticide.
Is my plant sick?
Some signs of plant disease include spotted leaves, abnormal growths on the leaves or stems, or withered branches. Use a liquid or granular treatment around the base of the tree to treat a variety of complications.
Pond Questions
What does a new pond need?
How do I open my pond in the spring?
How do I close my pond in the fall?
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Keep the original pump running. Check the ice frequently for dams blocking water flow into the skimmer or waterfall. -
Put a solids-handling pump in the center of the pond with a fountain/jet on top to break the surface of the pond. -
Put a heater and an aerator in.
How do I treat algae in my pond?
How do I fix a leaking pond?