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Receiving and Planting New Arrivals
Are there any advantages to ordering a bare root?
There are pros and cons to both bare roots and potted plants. One advantage to bare root is the prevention of pests that can live in the soil shipped with the plant. Special care has been taken to keep the roots from drying during shipping. Thus, the plant should stay healthy during transport.
How long should I wait before I should expect to see my new bare root plants leaf out?
Bare root plants are usually in a state of dormancy or semi-dormancy. If you plant your bare root plants in the Spring, don't expect them to leaf out until mid to late summer. We expect that your plants will take awhile to adjust to their new surrounding!
Should I remove all of the soil from my new rose bush, which arrived in a 2 gallon container?
When transplanting your container-grown plant, keep as much of the rootball as possible. Damaging the rootball and removing soil results in breakage of tiny root hairs which have formed, and possibly larger roots.
What should I do when I receive my bare root plants?
Bare root plants will arrive without soil. As soon as they arrive, place them in a bucket of water and let them soak for a few hours to overnight before planting. We suggest that you read through the care instructions carefully before planting. Depending on the type of plant, various planting depths and spacing will apply.
