Ready To Landscape? How To Prepare For Your First Trip To A Plant Nursery

Now that spring is officially here, it's a good time to get started on some of those landscaping projects that you couldn't get to during the winter. This is especially true where live plants are concerned. If you've never purchased live plants before, it's time to prepare yourself for the experience. Some careful planning will help you to get the most out of your trip to the local plant nursery. Here are four tips that will help you ensure a successful trip to the plant nursery. 

Give Yourself Time To Browse

If you're planning a trip to the local plant nursery, the first thing you need to do is schedule your time. You don't want to feel rushed while you're shopping for plants. Instead, you want to give yourself plenty of time to browse through the available plants. You might not realise this, but there are a lot of varieties of plants, shrubbery and trees at most nurseries. Trying to rush through the process may cause you to choose the wrong plants for your yard. 

Have an Idea of What You Want

If you're ready to visit a local nursery for the first time, have a general idea of what you want. To do that, you'll need to spend some time in your yard. That way, you get a feel for the direction you want to take your landscaping. If you're not sure about the type of plants you might want, take a few minutes to browse the internet. That way, you know what you're looking for before you visit the nursery. It's also a good idea to talk to the staff when you visit the nursery. They can help you choose the right plants for your region. 

Choose the Right Flowering Plants

If you're going to buy flowering plants for your yard, you might be tempted to choose plants that are filled with blossoms. However, those aren't necessarily the best plants to choose because the blossoms will die shortly after planting. Because of that, it's best to choose plants that are filled with buds. The buds will bloom after planting, which will fill your yard with colour. 

Take the Time To Check Out the Roots

Finally, if you want to make sure that you buy healthy plants, be sure to check out the roots. Most people don't pay attention to the roots when they buy their plants. However, the root system can tell you a lot about the health and strength of a plant. Before you buy a plant, try to firmly remove it from the pot. If the plant is root-bound, you'll need to work at removing it from the container. If that happens, choose another plant.

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