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How big will the plants be when they are planted?As a general rule, the smaller the plant the better it establishes. We plant standard horticultural sized plants in pot sizes 3L, 2L, 1L and 9cm, and bear root and root ball plants when in season. We also use larger specimen plants.
How many plants are in a flask, and how many of those will be big enough to plant out?Unless otherwise noted in the description, each flask is planted to contain a minimum of 20 viable seedlings, and almost all with have more. All of the seedlings in the flask should be big enough to plant out. Because we do not replate into hobby flasks until the plants are well established, there is no culling necessary when planting them out. Drop us an and ask! Let us k...
Why don't you ship planted topiaries?Shipping planted topiaries is expensive due to the additional weight of the soil. Also, because shipping can expose the plants to extreme temperatures, the result is often plants that are delivered in less than acceptable health. Planted topiaries also require special permits and inspections in order to cross state or county lines. In order to control the spread of insects... How many native trees and shrubs are planted in Bush City?Approximately 1400. Plant varieties range from wetland plants, lush tree ferns and native trees, and shrubs and wetland rushes, through to arid beach-type plants. Most of these plants would have been seen in the Wellington region 200 years ago. The vegetation has been planted in a way that thickens as you walk further into it, to experience the jungle-like qualities of our...
Do you have a service for planting your plants?If you would like to have a tree or evergreen planted, our qualified horticulturists would be happy to plant it for you. The planting charge is derived from the size of the container of the plant being purchased, the number of plants being planted, and the relative distance from our garden centre. See our store personnel for more details or contact us by email here. For co...
How do I care for gift plants?Florists are not professional botanists but there are certain rules that apply to most gift plants. Our most valuable suggestions to prolong the life of your indoor gift plants are: DO NOT OVER-WATER!! This is our biggest problem with planted gifts. Most potted plants delivered by florists are in containers without drainage. Therefore, if the plants are watered too often, ...
What should I do if my plants arrive before I’m ready to plant them?If the plants are potted, they should be placed in a shady area and kept adequately watered until they can be planted. If they are bare-rooted they need to be planted as soon as possible. If a delay is unavoidable, dig a pit into some loose ground, place the roots into the pit and bury them. This process is called ‘heeling in’ and, provided they are adequately ...
What do you mean by a moss basket? Why would people want a hanging basket with moss growing in it?When people refer to a moss basket what they are actually referring to is the basket itself, what the plants are planted in, not what is growing in the basket. A moss basket is built by starting with a wire basket that is lined with moss, and then filled with soil. The flowering plants are then planted in the soil. A good moss basket should be side planted as well as plant...
What about moving established plants?Large plants can be moved as long as a good fibrous root system is present. (Click here to learn the story of moving a really large rhody.) Plants can be held over winter outside in the shade with roots buried with soil or mulch. Do not allow them to dry out. In a case like this, it may be better to use the sale plants in an area where they can be planted in the fall and p...
How far apart do I plant my iris?Iris are generally planted 12 to 24 inches apart. Close planting gives an immediate effect, but closely planted iris will need to be thinned often. Plants spaced further apart will need less frequent thinning. |
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