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 Ballwin, MO

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Last update on August 05, 2025

Reviewed in August 2010
They are excellent. I went there as a nursery and they did not come here. They have a wide variety of different kinds of plants that and they are unusual and also they are very well organized. I spent about $100. I used them before and they spend a lot of time helping you and giving advice. ...
Hartke Nursery
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Reviewed in October 2012
We just did the entire front of our house landscaping with them and we are very pleased. They took an approach of looking at the whole front of the house and coming up with an overall design, not just trying to sell us plants that we might like. We will finish up with them in the spring. We...
Zick's Great Outdoors
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Reviewed in March 2011
Frisella Nursery Inc has a great selection of plants. they do a great job. i would recommend them to anyone. i will use them again in the future.
Frisella Nursery
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Reviewed in December 2012
They have been very nice throughout the whole process. Seemed to be very knowledgeable and were very helpful when we were selecting what type of tree to install. Installation was quick and easy - no issues. Recently the tree has had problems and has started to die. I contacted the nursery...
Kirkwood Gardens
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Reviewed in May 2012
They are always good, their stock is good, they do whatever they say they are going to do, and they are just good to do business with. Their prices are competitive, they are not overly priced, and it was a positive experience.
Sherwood's Forest Nursery & Garden Center
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Reviewed in September 2007
Everything we bought is going great. We purchased them in July. Summer Winds Timber Creek Nursery is known for its good quality plants and shrubs. They were extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Everyone who works there is friendly and professional.
SUMMER WINDS GARDEN CTR
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Reviewed in May 2013
I like the quality that they have and I just like the overall atmosphere of the place. It is a private business is supposed to getting plants from Home Depot. The whole thing is like beautifully designed and have a great selection of plants and trees and shrubs and they have a little cafe next...
BOWOOD FARMS
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Reviewed in March 2011
We had a good consultation and then they came in and did landscaping for us and did a good job. The job was completed to expectations.
Schmittel's Nursery
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Greenhouse and nursery specialists in Ballwin

All-Star Lawn Care and Landscaping, LLC

All-Star Lawn Care and Landscaping, LLC

Customers say: Terrific value

Recommended by 91% of Angi customers

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At All-Star Lawn Care and Landscaping, we pride ourselves on providing quality service that customers can believe in. Whether it's weekly lawn maintenance, brick patio installation, or a sod install, we can take care of all of your landscaping needs. Ask us about our weekly service! We look forward to working with you!

"The individuals overseeing the work and those doing it were polite, efficient and fun to get to know and talk to. I actually enjoyed spending this money and watch the wall grow into a real contribution to the well being of my old home."

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Tate mowing and tree, maintenance

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Triple C

1355 Southwinds Drive

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Triple C

1355 Southwinds Drive

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Triple C specializes in yard grading, retaining walls, and large landscaping removal projects. We also deal with any projects needing heavy equipment. If quality is whats most important to you nobody does it better, We are a small team with an extensive construction and hardscaping background and we would love to help your visions become an even brighter reality. Please contact our office today to get your free estimate 314-276-6715.

"It was fantastic, he does great work all the time. Sam is diligent, prices were fair, and he's great"

Matt C on September 2021

"It was fantastic, he does great work all the time. Sam is diligent, prices were fair, and he's great"

Matt C on September 2021

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I do any kind of landscaping. Patios,mulch, reataining walls, planting... ETC free estimates

Lullaby Inn Learning Center

10390 Veterans Memorial Pkwy

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Lullaby Inn Learning Center

10390 Veterans Memorial Pkwy

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16 years of experience

Open Mon - Fr: 6am - 9pm

Every Child's Hope

8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd

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Every Child's Hope

8240 Saint Charles Rock Rd

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167 years of experience

Every Child's Hope

St Paul's Lutheran Church Of Des Peres Missouri

12345 Manchester Rd

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St Paul's Lutheran Church Of Des Peres Missouri

12345 Manchester Rd

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176 years of experience

We thank and praise God in grateful worship! Our worship services consist of traditional liturgy, music, God's divine Word as is written in the Holy Scriptures. We are a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Holy Communion is served alternating weekends. There is additional parking available at the Edward Jones building on Ballas Road, and a nursery is available throughout the morning. Sunday School and Bible Study classes are available for all ages, infants and toddlers (with their parents), children, middle and high school youth, young adults, adults. Some of these classes meet during the 9:25 Bible study hour in various locations. There are other opportunities to learn about God's love for us through weekly or occasional fellowship. We'd love to see you at St. Paul's!

11 years of experience

Big Smith Landscapes is a privately owned and operated Landscaping company serving Saint Louis and all surrounding areas. If you need a total yard makeover or just your lawn cut, Big Smith Landscapes is the one for you. Not sure what your yard needs? Call or email for a free consultation. We can discuss your budget and ideas and we can design your dream yard together! Big Smith Landscapes accepts cash, checks and all major credit and debit cards.

19 years of experience

Storm Shield serves both residential & commercial clients roofing needs. Our locations are fully-staffed and fully-equipped to handle any size roof replacement or new roofing project. Our teams at each Storm Shield location are here to serve you, our valued customer, and provide the most affordable, expertly installed and stress-free roof replacement, re-roofing or new roof construction available.

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FAQs for greenhouse and nursery service projects in Ballwin, MO

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.