Bare Root Plants

What We Ship

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are shipped without soil or pots, making them lightweight and easy to handle. They arrive in a dormant state, ready to plant and grow into beautiful, healthy plants in your garden.

All of our Bare Root Stock is always freshly dug to order.

Bare Roots
What You'll Recieve

Why Ship Bare Root Plants?

Bare root plants offer numerous advantages over traditional potted plants. Their unique shipping and planting method provide several key benefits that make them an excellent choice for your garden.

Cost-Effective

No heavy pots or soil means lower shipping costs.

Hassle-Free

Easier to plant - no need to remove plants from pots or discard excess soil.

Better Growth

Dormant plants adapt easily to their new environment, often resulting in stronger, healthier growth.

Eco-Friendly

Bare root plants have a smaller environmental footprint by reduced waste and use fewer resources.

What to Expect Upon Arrival

Mosses
Perennials
Perennials
Mosses before and After
Mosses

What They Look Like When Shipped

Appearance:

Mosses are shipped as bare root pads, free of soil. They are often in a dormant state to minimize stress during shipping.

Size:

Mosses are packaged in small, manageable pads or clumps, ensuring they arrive intact and ready to grow.

Expectations:

Upon arrival, mosses might appear dry or less vibrant initially, but they will revive and thrive in moist, shady environments.

Before and after
Perennials

What They Look Like When Shipped

Appearance:

Mosses are shipped as bare root pads, free of soil. They are often in a dormant state to minimize stress during shipping.

Size:

Mosses are packaged in small, manageable pads or clumps, ensuring they arrive intact and ready to grow.

Expectations:

Upon arrival, mosses might appear dry or less vibrant initially, but they will revive and thrive in moist, shady environments.

Before and after
Perennials

What They Look Like When Shipped

Appearance:

Mosses are shipped as bare root pads, free of soil. They are often in a dormant state to minimize stress during shipping.

Size:

Mosses are packaged in small, manageable pads or clumps, ensuring they arrive intact and ready to grow.

Expectations:

Upon arrival, mosses might appear dry or less vibrant initially, but they will revive and thrive in moist, shady environments.

Storing Your Plants

How to Store Your Bare Root Plants Before Planting

Proper storage of bare root plants is essential to keep them healthy until you're ready to plant them. Here’s how to store different types of bare root plants.

Storing Ferns, Ground Covers, and Perennials

  1. Temperature: keep these plants in an area with temperatures between 38-42 degrees Fahrenheit. This will maintain their dormant stage.
  2. Location: Ideal storage locations include a basement, cellar, or garage.
  3. Packaging: Remove the plants from their shipping packaging.
  4. Soil: Cover the roots with potting soil.
  5. Moisture: Lightly mist the soil with water every other day to keep the plants hydrated.
  6. Small Orders: For small orders, keep the plants in their bags and store them in the crisper or bottom section drawers of your refrigerator.

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We are committed to providing the highest quality plants and ensuring your complete satisfaction. That's why we offer a one-year warranty on all our plants. If any plant does not show signs of growth within the first year, you are eligible for a replacement.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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