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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Reviewed in May 2012
They have good quality plants, if you keep your receipt and have a problem with your plant you can take it back to them and they will replace it. They are knowledgeable about the plants and there are always people there to help answer questions about the plants.
Pike Nurseries - Cumming
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Reviewed in August 2012
It was very difficult to get a nursery to come for just a small job. I went from the north side of town to the south town of found and back to find them, and it was well worth it. Perry Walker is very approachable and you can tell he just really wants to help you with what you buy. He is very...
WALKER NURSERY FARMS INC
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Reviewed in April 2012
They are knowledgeable about the plants. They guaranteed to have good prices and they run good specials.
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in February 2013
The experience was wonderful. They were very punctual. They showed up on time. They explained clearly the whole process and gave some recommendations on the designs for certain occasions. They listened to what we have to say. They were very professional and helpful.
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in June 2012
They have retail stores. I did not use their services, but I purchased some things from their retail stores. They are more expensive.
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in April 2012
We sent Full Bloom Nursery a list of everything we wanted. They went through the list and gave us a quote on everything. I liked the advice that they gave us on what plants to use based on the climate, it was a very pleasant experience.
Full Bloom Nursery
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Reviewed in October 2007
I like the fact that the design group is not exclusively tied in with Pike's, so we can use whatever nursery we want and use as little or as much of Holliday's landscaping plans. Bruce has been very professional designing our landscaping. We recommend Bruce and the entire design group at Pike's...
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in June 2014
They are wonderful. I spent $400.They are friendly, knowledgeable and honest. They helped me pick out plants and they have a fantastic selection and very pretty plants. They're very nice to deal with.
Kennemore Wholesale Nursery
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Reviewed in May 2010
Chris was right on the money when it came to the number of trees to be removed and the number to be planted. We had the shrubs planted and they look great. Everyone was very polite and professional. Everyone did an awesome job. We are very pleased with the job. I have already recommended the...
TWIN BRANCH NURSERY
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We provide lawn care/house maintenance that ranges from yard work to junk removal my services also includes pressure washing driveways. I plan on bringing the best customer experience to you and uphold professionalism. We bring 5 years of experience and integrity to every job we do!

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Capital Green has the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

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Galt Landscape Company

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Call today for all your landscaping needs! Free estimates available. Proud Member: National Association of Landscape Professionals Proud Member: Georgia Urban Ag Council Proud Member: Georgia Green Industry Association NDS Certified Drainage Contractor

"They were on time every day and kept to schedule. Courteous and not overbearing trying to upsell something on me. Job well done!"

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"They were on time every day and kept to schedule. Courteous and not overbearing trying to upsell something on me. Job well done!"

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We do grading, excavating and site clearing. . The Carroll brothers have been in the grading business since 1997 and started their own company in 2019. With over 20 years of experience in projects ranging from site clearing to major grading , excavation and backfill, we look forward to earning your business.

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We are Atlanta's largest pottery outlet offering the unique and unusual for your home & garden! Specializing in the large and unusual to find containers for your garden, deck, yard or front porch in an amazing array of colors. Large selection of concrete statuary, urns and water fountains.

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Greenhouse and nursery services FAQs

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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