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>

Top 10 Best Greenhouse and nursery specialists in Elk River, MN

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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Verified Reviews for Greenhouse And Nursery Service pros in Elk River, MN

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Last update on August 11, 2025

Reviewed in June 2005
THIS IS A GREAT LITTLE NURSERY WITH BOTH COMMON AND UNCOMMON PLANTS AND FLOWERS AS WELL AS DECORATIVE NURSERY AND HOME ITEMS. THEY ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHING UNUSUAL AND INTERESTING, AND HAVE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF WHO ARE WILLING TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE. A MUCH NICER EXPERIENCE THAN THE BIGGER...
UNCOMMON GARDENS
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Reviewed in June 2012
I would highly recommend them. I was impressed with the variety and knowledge they have. It is an inspiring place to get ideas from.
HIGHLAND NURSERY
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Reviewed in September 2011
Our overall experience was very good. They came and delivered it when they said they were going to. They planted it in the front yard. We didn't have any problem. The only problem we had with them was they were supposed to call before they came, and they didn't. They had to wait for the...
Lynde Greenhouse and Nursery
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Reviewed in October 2014
They have always been known for very good quality products. They have pleasant stuff that are willing to help you if you have questions. They have very knowledgeable and trained people. I know one girl that has a horticultural degree and she is excellent with trees and shrubs.
NELSON NURSERY INC
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Reviewed in November 2010
I was buying perennials late in the season, and they did offer a 1-year warranty, which seems to be standard for nurseries. The plants were in great condition; Gertens has the best variety of plants and excellent labeling from my experience. The worker was very helpful in answering my...
GERTENS
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Reviewed in March 2011
I like their plants and the people who work there are very informative and they help out. They are nice and clean and the plants are good quality.
Fair's Nursery Garden & Floral
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Reviewed in July 2010
We went in the fall to purchase a maple tree. The first red maple did not have helicopter leaves. We then decided to get two more red maples within a few years. These maples did have helicopter leaves and were not red as what I had thought when I first bought them. Helicopter leaves are...
HALLA NURSERY
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Reviewed in May 2010
We enjoyed the variety and choices of perennials to chose from. The owners are very knowledgable about all their plants. They are all grown locally, and well suited to the Minnesota climate. They provide more than the standard daylily, coneflower; they provide varieties rarely found in the...
Ambergate Gardens
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Greenhouse and nursery specialists in Elk River

Blue Sky Contractors LLC

Blue Sky Contractors LLC

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3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Tyler got the job done right, and went above and beyond. Deck flooring and railing replacement project. Quality of workmanship and materials was superior. Tyler listened to my ideas and proposed different solutions at different price points. He even painted the deck uprights, and went out of his way to replace a corner siding trim piece that was loose and in rough shape from a previous repair done by someone else. I would definitely hire Tyler again."

James W on July 2025

Green Goddess

8051 50th Street North

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Green Goddess

8051 50th Street North

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Emerald Ash Borer, Japanese Beetle adult and grub stages, tree and lawn fertilizer, growth regulator, and more.

ECO Garden Systems INC.

3000 County Road 42 West

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ECO Garden Systems INC.

3000 County Road 42 West

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ECO Garden Systems produces easy to assemble gardening kits that are simple to use and produce serious organic and flavorful fruits and vegetables.

cityhydrogardens

5736

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cityhydrogardens

5736

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10 years of experience

Hydroponics are the future and the future is here We sell innovative indoor hydroponic systems and controllers

20 years of experience

Ideal Garden Markers offers variety of quality markers for plant identification. Our team is dedicated in developing durable products for your garden. Visit us to find wood, metal-made stakes and labels for plants.

Malmborg's Garden Center And Greenhouse

5120 Lilac Avenue

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Malmborg's Garden Center And Greenhouse

5120 Lilac Avenue

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Malmborg's Inc. is a garden center and nursery retail outlet with an outstanding selection of plants, trees, shrubs and merchandise. For more than fifty years, we have served the Twin Cities with beautiful blooming plants, lush green foliage, and vibrant mixed planters. With locations in Brooklyn Center, Rogers, Shakopee and Blaine, Minnesota, we are here to meet your needs, whether wholesale or retail. Founded in 1958, we have a robust selection of merchandise to beautify your landscape including fountains, bird baths, stepping stones, and unique urns and planters. We have many trees and shrubs to enhance the beauty of your outdoor living area. Our products include: • Annuals • Perennials • Trees • Shrubs • Blooming plants • Herbs • Merchandise • And more There are always new and interesting varieties at Malmborg's Garden Center. So why not stop in and see what new plants or merchandise are available!

13 years of experience

We have the annuals, perennials, and shrubs you are looking for to have in your Minnesota Gardens. We specialize in English and Cottage Gardens. If you need help in designing one or maintaining one, we can help.

Greener Innovations, LLC

2851 185th Ln NE

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Greener Innovations, LLC

2851 185th Ln NE

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15 years of experience

Greener Innovations specializes in lawn care, landscaping, snow removal as well as landscaping consultation. We have extensive experience in lawn care, grounds maintenance, as well as high quality landscaping. We offer competitive pricing and free bids. Greener Innovations caters to commercial as well as residential. We are fully licensed and insured with many years of experience. Greener Innovations is a company with great attention to detail and customer needs.

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FAQs for greenhouse and nursery service projects in Elk River, MN

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.