FAQ

Give us a call if you see a plant struggling and we’ll be glad to offer tips. See our full plant warranty policy here.

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Yes, we offer discounts for contractors and landscapers. See everything we offer on our Contractor page. We’re proud to serve the Marshfield, MO area with landscape supplies.  

We can deliver most in-stock items within a week. Delivery prices vary widely depending on how far away from the store you are and if heavy equipment is needed to offload the products. 

Our small gift delivery charge is $10 within 15 miles. 

For landscape items that require a trailer or dump truck, we charge $125 for delivery within 15 miles of the store. Add $6 for each additional mile. 

If you do not have the equipment to offload pallets or heavy materials, we can bring unloading equipment for $250, within 15 miles.  

Use our Cubic Yard Calculator to find out how much you need based on the size of the space and the depth of the material.

Absolutely! Just bring in pictures or a sketch and measurements and we can give plant recommendations. For more in-depth help, check out our DIY with a Pro package. Or if you want a professionally designed and installed landscape, our parent company, Custom Creations, can provide the expert help you need. 

Cardinal flower, bee balm, lavender, hostas, lantana and fuchsia are all great options for attracting hummingbirds to your yard. Providing a water source and avoiding long-lasting pesticides will help as well.

Yes! Actually, this is the BEST time to plant your trees, shrubs and perennials. In the fall, the temperatures are less extreme, so it’s less stressful on the plant, and in the winter, the plants are dormant, so they don’t experience transplant shock. 

Newly planted trees should be watered regularly until they’re well-established. It’s also important to mulch around the base and protect them from harsh weather conditions in their first year. We have a planting guide here with lots of tips for healthy plants.

There is always risk in transplanting anything, but it is possible. The best time to do it is in the fall, when conditions are milder. Make sure to dig up as many of the roots as you can, and water the plant really well for several weeks after. Applying microbes like SoilCare (for perennials) or BioSoil (for shrubs) can give the plants the boost they need to help with the transplant. 

For most plants, the best time to prune is in the winter when they are dormant. However, there are some exceptions, such as lilacs, azaleas, forsythias, big leaf hydrangeas, oakleaf hydrangeas, and mountain hydrangeas, that only bloom on old wood and should only be pruned after flowering. 

Fertilize your trees and shrubs in spring and fall. Annuals and perennials can be fertilized every 3-4 weeks. 

If you have bigleaf hydrangeas, you can probably control the colors of the flowers! The secret to this color transformation lies in the soil’s pH level. Pink or purple flowers emerge in soils with higher pH levels, which are more alkaline, while blue or white flowers appear in more acidic soils with lower pH levels. 

To achieve blue hydrangeas, gardeners can lower the soil pH by adding Garden Sulfur and Aluminum Sulfate, following product instructions carefully. However, patience is key, as it takes several weeks for the soil’s pH to adjust and the hydrangea’s color to change.  It is recommended to apply every 10-14 days until the color has changed to your desired level. 

If your plants are affected by a fungus, we recommend pruning off all the affected leaves. We also offer fungicide products that can be used for treatment. It’s important to remove the affected parts to prevent the spread of the fungus and to use the fungicide as directed for the best results. 

There could be several reasons why your plant isn’t blooming, you can read the full list here.

To protect your garden from pests naturally, you can use methods like companion planting, which involves growing certain plants together to repel pests. Also, encouraging beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings, which prey on pests, is effective. Spinosad soap and diatomaceous earth are other natural options. See our full article on Integrated Pest Management for more tips. 

There are a couple of options to try: 

1. Wash the plants with soapy water. 

2. First use a heavy stream of water to knock the aphids off, then apply an insecticide to the ground where the bugs fell.

The best time to water your garden is early in the morning. This allows the water to soak into the soil before the heat of the day can cause it to evaporate. Morning watering also helps the foliage dry quickly, reducing the risk of fungal diseases. 

Signs of overwatering include yellowing leaves, soft and mushy stems or roots, and a general droopy appearance. If the soil feels soggy or smells musty, it’s likely overwatered. 

The best way to water gardens is to use a soaker hose or drip irrigation to deliver water directly to the roots. This method reduces water waste and prevents diseases by keeping the foliage dry. Water at the base and keep water off the stems and leaves. Also, do not allow soil to splash onto the plant- this can quickly introduce fungus. Use mulch to prevent splashing. Water deeply and regularly, especially during dry spells.

For a balanced garden soil, we recommend a mix of compost and topsoil, typically in a 2:1 ratio. Compost provides nutrients while topsoil helps retain moisture. 

Compost is an excellent natural fertilizer for vegetable gardens. It provides a wide range of nutrients, improves soil structure, and helps retain moisture. Other options include well-rotted manure, fish & seaweed emulsion, and Bone and Blood Meal. 

Most houseplants benefit from fertilization every 4-6 weeks during their active growing season. All houseplants also benefit from a probiotic like SoilCare to improve nutrient uptake, which in turn reduces fertilizer use. 

African violets prefer to be watered from the bottom, and it’s best to use a pot that facilitates this. We also recommend using a specific African violet potting soil for the best results. They also need 8-10 hours of indirect sunlight, as well as 8 hours of dark per day. 

Lots of modern seeds are hybrid, meaning that two plants were purposely crossed based on their desirable traits. You can get a larger or healthier crop, but when you plant the seeds of a hybrid, the next generation will only have traits of one “grandparent”. Hybrid seeds can’t be saved reliably.

“Open pollinated” seeds are allowed to repeatedly cross with any other plant in the growing area- with the help of pollinators like butterflies, bees, and birds. You can save seeds from different specific plants over the years and create a garden that’s perfectly suited to your growing conditions.

“Heirloom” means the seeds have been passed down 40 years or more, while being allowed to open pollinate. This means that they are probably already suited for certain growing conditions and have been selected for traits like taste, heartiness, and pest resistance.

Follow the 10-Gallon Rule: provide 10 gallons of water per week for every inch of trunk diameter (measured 12″ above the ground).

Example: A 4″ diameter tree requires 40 gallons per week.

The Method:
Water must flow slowly to deeply saturate the root ball. To prevent runoff, we recommend using a tree soaker bag (available at Grass Roots) or a bucket with a small 1/8″ hole to regulate the flow.

The Schedule:
Weeks 1–4: Full amount (10 gallons per inch).
Weeks 5–8: Half amount (5 gallons per inch).
Ongoing: Water as needed during dry spells or low precipitation.

Don’t forget to water during the winter, even in dormancy the root system needs water to survive.