What types of plants can I find in a nursery?

<div><p>Garden nurseries offer many plants to make your home and garden flourish. In-container plants are one option, including <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/choosing-perennial-flowers.htm">perennials</a>, annuals, and small shrubs or trees. Large hedge plants and roses are called bare-root plants, meaning they have not been potted. Finally, you will see some burlapped plants, typically larger trees and shrubs with burlap wrapping around the bottom.</p></div>

When is the best time to plant?

<div><p>The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.</p></div>

What are the main flower types?

<div><p>While there are over 400,000 different flowering plants worldwide, there are five main types of flowers. These flower types are based on their lifecycles, giving each type a unique personality. These types are:</p><ul><li><p><b>Annuals</b>, which complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season. </p></li><li><p><b>Perennials</b>, which the tops die off in the winter but regrow in spring. </p></li><li><p><b>Biennials</b>, which complete their entire life cycle within two years.</p></li><li><p><b>Hybrids</b>, which exhibit either annual or perennial behaviors depending on location</p></li><li><p><b>Flowering shrubs</b>, which are small to medium-sized perennial woody plants, such as shrubs or evergreens.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: Do I need to provide plants from a nursery for a landscaper?

<div><p>If you&rsquo;re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it&rsquo;s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.</p></div>

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Last update on August 14, 2025

Reviewed in October 2006
The nursery is well-stocked with beautiful, healthy plants. Helpful, courteous and professional staff.
EAST BAY NURSERY
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Reviewed in June 2012
Their plants are good and they stay fresh. They have a huge nursery which has almost everything. The people who are run the place are very knowledgeable. They are best nursery which I know about. I would use them again in the future.
Half Moon Bay Nursery
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Reviewed in December 2013
We were really impressed with them. They are extremely knowledgeable. I was extremely impressed by their knowledgeable staff. They are a little bit more expensive than a big box store but the people are so knowledgeable that they can look at a picture and know what plant it is. They know their...
Sloat Garden Center
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Reviewed in March 2012
It is a fairly large nursery and the guy grows the plants here. He probably knows as much about plants as anybody around. He's been here for 20 years. When I buy plants from him, I know they will work. They do planting and tree trimming. It is so good to have a local place around. He gives good...
DARYLL'S NURSERY
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Reviewed in July 2012
They are outstanding, just excellent. I go to them probably once a month. Everything went perfectly.
Wegman's Nursery
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Reviewed in September 2012
I have used their service services several times. They have nice hanging baskets. The nursery is nicely arrangeed and is not set up like a warehouse with a big corporation. They offer roses and other plants that are unusual and not located at every other type of nursery. They have a nice wall...
KING'S NURSERY
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Reviewed in November 2004
I FAVOR THE OSH STORE IN REDWOOD CITY BECAUSE OF THEIR WILLING AND KNOWLEDGABLE STAFF. I NEVER FEEL LIKE I AM IMPOSING ON THEM. THE NURSERY STAFF IS PARTICULARLY HELPFUL. I PERFER SHOPPING IN THIS NURSERY OVER OTHERS BECAUSE THE PLANT STOCK IS FRESH AND IS GUARANTEED. OVERALL, IT IS THE...
Orchard Supply Hardware
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Reviewed in October 2006
This nursery is definitely one of the best when it comes to quality plants and knowledgeable salespeople. They have a beautiful selection of outdoor and indoor plants. The wonderful part about this nursery is the knowledge of the staff. If you tell them where you want to plant it and what type...
YAMAGAMI'S NURSERY
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"The employees were great. A couple of days there was only 1 man on the job due to illness. The company did not replace him, so the 1 man had to work alone, slowing down the completion of the project. Art and Johnny were great to work with. Communication with the office was a little lacking, but overall we are happy with the work."

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180 Steuart St., Box 194631

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Buying plants from a nursery is one thing, but ensuring that they are properly planted is another. While you might not need to hire a landscaper for every plant that you buy from a nursery, it’s a great idea to have their expertise and experience to plant larger items, like burlapped trees or specialty plants like rose bushes. Even better, before making a trip to a nursery to buy new plants, consult a local landscaper to test your soil for pH levels, soil texture, and phosphorus and potassium levels to help determine the best plants for your area.

Garden nurseries offer many plants to make your home and garden flourish. In-container plants are one option, including perennials, annuals, and small shrubs or trees. Large hedge plants and roses are called bare-root plants, meaning they have not been potted. Finally, you will see some burlapped plants, typically larger trees and shrubs with burlap wrapping around the bottom.

The best time to plant is between spring and autumn. Springtime weather is typically mild and is when nurseries start to bloom. When the summer weather arrives and it’s hot out, it’s best to avoid planting bare-root plants, but you can still plant many in-container varieties. The first sign of fall is another great opportunity to plant biennials if you live in southern states, or a lovely vegetable garden up north.

If you’re hiring a landscaper to plant the garden of your dreams, you do not need to provide them with plants that you bought yourself from a nursery. While you certainly can provide your landscaper with plants, keep in mind that some nurseries provide discounts to landscaping companies, therefore potentially lowering your materials cost. Beyond the cost of the plants themselves, you need to have additional materials like topsoil and mulch for the project. Most likely, your landscaper can get a discount on these materials as well, so it’s worth speaking with them before making any large purchases.

While there are over 400,000 different flowering plants worldwide, there are five main types of flowers. These flower types are based on their lifecycles, giving each type a unique personality. These types are:

Annuals, which complete their entire life cycle within a single growing season.
Perennials, which the tops die off in the winter but regrow in spring.
Biennials, which complete their entire life cycle within two years.
Hybrids, which exhibit either annual or perennial behaviors depending on location
Flowering shrubs, which are small to medium-sized perennial woody plants, such as shrubs or evergreens.

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