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 18, 2025

Reviewed in October 2006
They have an amazing selection of plants there, but they are overpriced and the salespeople are extremely difficult to track down, in the store and over the phone. Planting costs 1/3 of the cost of the plant/shrub, which I think is ridiculous.
Chalet Landscape Nursery & Garden Center
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Reviewed in March 2009
I used to go nursery when I was in living in the countryside at the La Grange area, and they were right in my neighborhood. If I find them, I will go to them again. They were not expensive. I have always had a good experience with them. They always had what I needed.
FRANK'S NURSERY & CRAFTS
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Reviewed in March 2011
The work went fine. They are a nursery center and not really a service provider. They have a good selection but are very expensive; I would like it to be a little bit cheaper. It is a good place to buy trees from. They have a very friendly and helpful staff. It takes a while to get them planted,...
SCHWARZ NURSERY
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Reviewed in January 2015
New garden area looked terrific after using the plantings suggested by the nursery and all of the plants thrived through out the summer. Looking forward to the plants blooming again this spring!
Wasco Nursery & Garden Center
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Reviewed in May 2011
I was looking at other things too. Their place is interesting because they have a nursery and garden area that’s divided. When we go inside there are gift areas where some of it is very mundane like the mulch, chemicals and so forth. Then in another area we can find other things. Then we go...
PESCHE'S GARDEN CENTER & NURSERY
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Reviewed in November 2010
They take great care of the plants before they are sold and for a small nursery have a terrific selection. While they do not offer assistance, when you ask, they are very informative and helpful.
WINDY CITY GARDEN CTR
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Reviewed in November 2012
We had 2 eight foot tall arborvitae trees delivered and installed on October 1, 2011. We cared for them and they were healthy in the spring of 2012. The long hot summer was h****** all our trees which we watered to the roots. At the end of summer we noticed they were turning yellow like our...
BARN NURSERY & LANDSCAPE
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Greenhouse and nursery specialists in Melrose Park

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc

Customers say: Super punctual

39 local quotes requested

40 years of experience

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."

Peter K on July 2025

"Very well. Owner of company was very enthusiastic, thorough and seemed to really care how everything turned out."

Peter K on July 2025

Forever Green Lawncare

Forever Green Lawncare

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

130 local quotes requested

Landscaping business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today! Facebook: IG: forevergreen2019

"Victor and his crew did fantastic! He worked with us very well and would verify everything right before planting the plants and flowers to make sure we were happy with the placement. He gave suggestions and lawn care advice without being overbearing and his calm and kind personality made him great to work with. Neighbors were keeping an eye out and liked our results so much that they asked for his card for help with their yards. We will definitely use him again. Thank you Victor and crew!"

Christopher H on May 2025

Mariscal Landscaping

11021 S Avenue O

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Mariscal Landscaping

11021 S Avenue O

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190 local quotes requested

15 years of experience

Our landscaping company offers a comprehensive range of professional services, including precision lawn mowing, meticulous lawn cleanup, expertly crafted patios, innovative brick design, proficient tree removal, meticulous gardening, and specialized sod removal or replacement. With a commitment to excellence, we enhance outdoor spaces, combining aesthetic appeal with precision and care.

Star Construction

25737 Sunnymere Drive

25737 Sunnymere Drive

Customers say: True professional

31 local quotes requested

9 years of experience

we take pride revitalizing homes and doing transformative restorations, Inside and Out! We are the experts you need to take care of your home improvement project. We offer an economical solution for your plumbing needs. We handle everything from repairs to new installs. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"Reed Toussant of Star Construction started the job promptly as planned and completed the job timely and professionally as he had promised. I would be happy to engage his firm as future household needs are required. "

Andrew H on July 2025

25 years of experience

Conserv LLC (Construction services) is dedicated to their customers and strive for perfection in business relations. We accept all major credit cards. Billing procedures vary depending on contracts. Conserv only uses the best quality materials and tradesman. Licensed, bonded and insured. Please do not call if you are looking for cheap and UN-reliable contractors!

We are a FULL interior & exterior home service company. There is no job too tall or too small for us to tackle. So if you're repainting your entire home or just need a good deep spring cleaning, we're the one stop shop for all of your projects. Need a room designed, or an area completely remodeled? Let our expert team of designers turn your visions into reality. We understand your home is extremely important to you and is the largest purchase you will make in your lifetime. That's why all of our technicians come highly recommended with spectacular references. Each technician has years of experience and all of our foremen are veterans of their field. So take a look around and see all the wonderful services we have to offer for you and your home.

"Alexandria Lexendrax is my half sister and is a grifter. She financially ruined herself and the one review left on this "business" she DOES NOT RUN. this is a FAKE business LLC under her name that she is using to Garner funding. It may have happened in 2016, but this will be reported since I know my sister is now treating the general public like she treats our family."

Trinity L on March 2025

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14158 W. 159th Street

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14158 W. 159th Street

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Pick. at Garden Patch Farms is a 30-acre U-Pick farm. We offer the absolute best in fresh, local, home-grown produce.

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m2 Creative Management Solutions

333 W Hubbard ST

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m2 Creative Management Solutions

333 W Hubbard ST

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m2 is an all-inclusive interior design and management company for real solutions to real projects. Our focus is on competent and creative project management with the intent for each of our clients to save time and money while maximizing the value of their investments.

Garden Dreamscapes LLC

605 S Louis St.

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Garden Dreamscapes LLC

605 S Louis St.

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13 years of experience

Garden Dreamscapes is a landscape and garden design company that also offers installation services. Based in Mount Prospect, we serve both residential and commercial clients in the northwest suburban Chicago area. We provide you with quality products and exceptional landscape services. Garden Dreamscapes uses many years of practical gardening and design experience to offer a flexible and personal design service which maximises the potential of your garden. The design service seeks to make the most of your valuable outdoor space for leisure and entertainment so that it becomes an extension of your home. Design and planting schemes are tailored to suit you and the demands of both space and budget. We will help you choose the right plants to match your personality and fit your style. Our firm will create the landscape plans, construct your landscape project and help you maintain your landscape investment for years of enjoyment and beauty.

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FAQs for greenhouse and nursery service projects in Melrose Park, IL

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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