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 20, 2025

Reviewed in October 2006
The staff is very knowledgeable about local bugs and plants. Every time I find something odd on my plants they always have the answer. They also are not opposed to natural methods of pest control. The nursery is beautiful to just walk around. Lots of the typical San Antonio plants and a few...
RAINBOW GARDENS
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Reviewed in February 2012
This is the second time in less than a year I have purchased fruiting trees from Hill Country Gardens. The owner is very knowledgeable about plants and trees and enjoys her work; this makes for a pleasant and informative buying experience. Today I purchased an olive tree, a kumquat tree and a...
Hill Country Gardens
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Reviewed in August 2013
I have used Burns Nursery for landscaping and also purchased plants and did it myself. Always good quality.
BURNS LANDSCAPE AND NURSERY
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Reviewed in March 2012
I thought I was hiring the agency which was not the case. The gentleman came out and told me what should go where. When I went to the office to see what I wanted there was a young woman there who wrote everything down and said she would order the plants and they would plant it for me. ...
Maldonados Nursery
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Reviewed in April 2011
Milberger Nursery shop has a very good reputation in this area. They have a wide variety of products. They are a big outfit. The staff is good. They help me out in picking up the right products. They are a little pricier than the other nursery shops here but they have a lot of plants to...
Milberger landscape nursery
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Reviewed in September 2007
I appreciate their willingness to offer a guarantee on annuals. I opted to buy from this store as they were offering a sale price. I typically go to the store for their pricing and wide array of products.
The Home Depot - Culebra
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Reviewed in August 2015
Encountered 'James' today who said he was one of the owners. Couldn't have been more rude and down right ugly to me. I was in their parking lot waiting to meet up with my landscaper; we had our one year old in the car and were slowing driving through to keep my son calm for a few minutes until...
MORTELLARO'S NURSERY INC
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Reviewed in May 2012
They had a very reasonable fee for planting a bush and they will come out and do all the prior checking for lines and they will tape the thing and come out and plant a bush for $15. I thought that was very reasonable. We got 8 bushes done. We also bought some other nursery stocks from them and...
THE GARDEN CENTER
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Reviewed in November 2005
The personnel are very helpful about plants and all the various products for treating diseases of the lawns and plants. They keep a good healthy stock of plants.
SCHULZ NURSERY
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TrueStone Outdoor Living

TrueStone Outdoor Living

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112 local quotes requested

At TrueStone Outdoor Living, we make your yard look amazing! We are engineers who love to create beautiful spaces. We do everything from laying new grass, setting up irrigation, planting flowers, to building walkways, drainage issues, retaining walls and outdoor kitchens. Our work has helped our customers win 9 Yard of the Month awards! We work hard to make sure you are happy with your yard. Check us out at www.truestoneoutdoors.com

"Their work is excellent and on time. I will recommend them to anyone interested in masonry."

Roberta A on July 2025

"Their work is excellent and on time. I will recommend them to anyone interested in masonry."

Roberta A on July 2025

Chavez Properties

4003 North Loop 1604 West

4003 North Loop 1604 West

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4+ years of experience! Our mission at Chavez Properties is to provide top-notch lawn care and landscaping services that exceed our customers' expectations, while building long-lasting relationships and enhancing the beauty and value of their outdoor spaces. We strive to deliver outstanding customer service, with an eye for thorough, detail-oriented work, making us the go-to choice for lawn care and landscaping in our community.

"Very well considering I wasn’t sure what I wanted. The path made with the pavers was very well done. Overall look is good."

Jean J on August 2025

"Very well considering I wasn’t sure what I wanted. The path made with the pavers was very well done. Overall look is good."

Jean J on August 2025

Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC

Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 96% of Angi customers

144 local quotes requested

Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC, based in San Antonio, is your go-to choice for all your landscaping needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch services that will transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today and let us bring your landscaping vision to life. Promotions change over time.

"Oscar and crew did a magnificent job on my front yard. They completely changed the appearance of my house. Just by removing the mulch and installing the right size of stone has changed the appearance of the entire front of my home. Oscar & crew are professionals who take professional pride in their work ethics and abilities. I'll be calling them soon for my next project. Thank you guys, and God bless you, one and all."

Otis B on July 2025

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We are your trusted outdoor contractor, with more than 18 years of experience in outdoor remodeling. You can trust you are in the right hands when it comes to your outdoor projects!

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We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in landscaping services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Chris does our weekly yard maintenance and anything else we ask him to do! He just finished up a 2-day project that he designed and suggested himself. He has been working with us for the past 2 years, and we could not be more satisfied. He is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and responsive. If you are looking for yard maintenance and landscaping, I hope you will contact him!"

Sami M on May 2024

Affordable Landscaping Services

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Affordable Landscaping Services

2107 Sage Run

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Affordable Landscaping for residential or commercial. We specialize in all Landscaping services including tree removal and planting, mulch, flower beds, design assistance and general yardwork. We can also do fence and deck work.

K.R lawn service

1700 Jackson Keller Rd

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1700 Jackson Keller Rd

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Green Line Landscaping

510 Ware Blvd

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Green Line Landscaping

510 Ware Blvd

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FAST AFFORDABLE LAWN MAINTENANCE SAN ANTONIO AREA 210 IMPROVE CURB APPEAL!! LAWN SERVICES - MOW EDGE BLOW MULCH WEEDING BRUSH REMOVAL SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UP PAPER BAG LEAF REMOVAL TREE SERVICES - LOW HANGING TREE LIMBS BRUSH CUTTING STORM CLEAN UP LOT CLEARING HAZARDOUS LIMBS PRUNING. 10 years + experience. We aim for the vision of our customer and complete customer satisfaction.

Earth Masonry & General Construction

10809 Westwood Loop

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Earth Masonry & General Construction

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24 years of experience

We are a local business with 15+ years of experience serving commercial and residential clients. Past and current projects range from being performed in only a couple of hours to year-long contracts. We prefer to take on most of the work ourselves but will sub-contract when needed. We accept cash, check, or credit/debit cards and will be flexible with large companies or frequent clients who prefer a Net 30 payment basis. We offer year-round promotions and specials which are communicated to clients before contracting a service from us.

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FAQs for greenhouse and nursery service projects in Helotes, TX

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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