Showing posts with label shopping for trees and shrubs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label shopping for trees and shrubs. Show all posts

Friday, March 7, 2014

What to Look for When Buying Trees and Shrubs

Thom Morgan
By Thom Morgan
Springmoor Landscape Manager

If you have ever bought a used car, you know that there are a few things you need to check before you purchase it. When buying landscape plants, you should approach it like you would when shopping for a used car. Landscape plants have been previously handled: someone planted it before selling it to the nursery, and the nursery is in business to sell the plant to you. 

Here are some tips to kick the tires, so to speak, when buying a tree or shrub: