Shipping Policy

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Shipping Charges

Standard orders are shipped by either U.S. Postal Service Priority Mail or FedEx Home Delivery, depending on the weight of order, the distance, and the current weather. Shipments to P.O. Boxes are accepted. Please refer to the table of charges below.

Order Value Packing & Delivery Charge
$0 to $15.00 $11.95
$15.01 to $30.00 $13.95
$30.01 to $45.00 $15.95
$45.01 to $60.00 $17.95
$60.01 to $80.00 $19.95
$80.01 to $100.00 $22.95
$100.01 to $125.00 $25.95
$125.01 to $150.00 $28.95
$150.01 and up 20% of value
Book & Sticker Orders: Books and/or stickers ordered with no other items have a shipping and handling fee of $6.95.

Hold Orders

We will ship your order at whatever future date you specify that is your ideal planting time. Due to space constraints, we can hold orders for a maximum of 2 months.

To place a hold order, enter the date on the checkout page or mention it to customer service.

Please note: Your credit card will be charged when your order is placed.

Unpacking Instructions

1) Unpacking

When your plants are delivered, unpack the box immediately.

  • Carefully unpack all the layers in the box.
  • Remove the black plastic wrap and shredded paper.
  • Some plants are grown entirely in Sphagnum moss; this should not be removed.
  • A strong, healthy root system is the most important feature of the plant.
Please notify us right away if you receive a plant damaged in shipping more than normal stress.

2) Watering

Check each pot to see if it requires watering.

  • If the soil becomes visually dry, water the plant until water comes out the bottom of the pot.

3) Transition

Give plants time to slowly adjust to the environment.

  • Place new plants in moderate temperatures and good light for a day or two.
  • Move plants to their permanent location after they adjust from shipping.
  • Allow plants a week to acclimate before transplanting or fertilizing.

4) Repotting

Once your plants have acclimated to their location, they will require repotting.

  • Repot into larger pot sizes gradually.
  • Turn the pot upside down and gently tap the edge to release the root ball.
  • Never pull on the stem of the plant.

Receiving Dormant Plants

Special Instructions for Dormant Plants

If your order contains plants that are currently dormant, please read the following to ensure proper care.

1) Unpacking

Carefully inspect your plants upon receipt. Those that have a dormant tag in the pots are currently dormant.

2) Watering

After unwrapping the plants and pots, check to see if the soil is dry and water it if needed.

3) Growing Locations

  • If the ground is open, plant it in the desired spot in your garden or landscape.
  • If the ground is frozen, keep the dormant plant in a cool or cold spot until spring.
  • Check the soil every 2-3 weeks so it never dries out completely.

4) Planting

In spring, plant as soon as the ground is open and no longer frozen. Place the plant in the hole at the same level it was in the pot. Fill with good soil and water well.