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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Reviewed in August 2012
It was very difficult to get a nursery to come for just a small job. I went from the north side of town to the south town of found and back to find them, and it was well worth it. Perry Walker is very approachable and you can tell he just really wants to help you with what you buy. He is very...
WALKER NURSERY FARMS INC
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Reviewed in June 2012
They have retail stores. I did not use their services, but I purchased some things from their retail stores. They are more expensive.
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in April 2012
They are knowledgeable about the plants. They guaranteed to have good prices and they run good specials.
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in April 2012
We sent Full Bloom Nursery a list of everything we wanted. They went through the list and gave us a quote on everything. I liked the advice that they gave us on what plants to use based on the climate, it was a very pleasant experience.
Full Bloom Nursery
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Reviewed in May 2012
They have good quality plants, if you keep your receipt and have a problem with your plant you can take it back to them and they will replace it. They are knowledgeable about the plants and there are always people there to help answer questions about the plants.
Pike Nurseries - Cumming
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Reviewed in February 2013
The experience was wonderful. They were very punctual. They showed up on time. They explained clearly the whole process and gave some recommendations on the designs for certain occasions. They listened to what we have to say. They were very professional and helpful.
PIKE FAMILY NURSERIES
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Reviewed in June 2014
They are wonderful. I spent $400.They are friendly, knowledgeable and honest. They helped me pick out plants and they have a fantastic selection and very pretty plants. They're very nice to deal with.
Kennemore Wholesale Nursery
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Reviewed in October 2007
I like the fact that the design group is not exclusively tied in with Pike's, so we can use whatever nursery we want and use as little or as much of Holliday's landscaping plans. Bruce has been very professional designing our landscaping. We recommend Bruce and the entire design group at Pike's...
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Reviewed in May 2013
I think they give good service. I have gone there several times. They are nice and they have lifetime warranties.
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