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WE HAVE THE RIGHT PLANT FOR THE RIGHT PLACE
As the saying in landscaping goes, "right plant, right place." Creating sustainable, beautiful landscapes is all about selecting a plant that will thrive in your garden. The Farmers Basket's collection of landscaping plants is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect match for your garden’s unique conditions. From hardy perennials to arching grasses and from shrubs to trees, we have an extensive selection to suit every need. Our inventory is constantly changing with new arrivals, so there's always something fresh and exciting to discover. Visit us at one of our locations to explore what we have to offer and get expert advice from our knowledgeable staff. Let us help you create a stunning landscape that will flourish year after year.
Shade Perennials
Our greenhouses carry an excellent arrangement of shade perennials that can take your shady dark space to a vibrant paradise. We offer the classic shade perennials such as hostas and ferns along with astilbe, lungwort, coral bells, and so much more.
Although the shade garden can be one of the most difficult to bring to life, our expert staff is there to assist you in choosing perennials that suit your style and theme.
Full Sun Perennials
We offer a wide variety of perennials that will survive not only the hot, sunny summers but also the cold, frigid winters that our landscapes endure. At our nursery, you will find perennials to create year-round color in your garden, from creeping phlox to coneflowers and red hot pokers to sedum. Our collection is carefully selected to ensure that your garden remains vibrant and thriving through every season. Whether you're looking to add bold splashes of color, delicate ground covers, or hardy plants that can withstand the elements, we have the perfect perennials to meet your needs. Visit us to explore our extensive range and get expert advice on choosing and caring for the best plants to enhance your landscapes.
Below are some tips for designing your perennial garden:
- Select plants that thrive in full sun, such as coneflowers, daylilies, black-eyed Susans, lavender, and sedum.
- Arrange plants according to their mature height and spread. Taller plants should be placed at the back or center, with shorter plants in front.
- Create visual interest by layering plants of different heights and grouping them in odd numbers (threes, fives) for a more natural look.
- Apply a layer of mulch to retain soil moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature.
- Choose plants that bloom at different times of the year to ensure continuous color. Include plants with interesting foliage, seed heads, or bark for off-season interest.
Native Landscaping
Native perennials have evolved to thrive in the local climate, providing year-round beauty and sustainability. These plants are not only hardy but also play a crucial role in supporting local wildlife, attracting beneficial pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.
Benefits of Native Perennials:
Sustainability: Native plants are well-adapted to the local environment, requiring less water and maintenance compared to non-native species.
Wildlife Support: By planting native perennials, you create a natural habitat that supports a diverse range of wildlife, including essential pollinators.
Environmental Health: These plants help improve soil health, reduce erosion, and promote biodiversity.
Our Selection Typically Includes:
- Asclepias spp. (Milkweeds)
- Scarlet Beebalm (Monarda fitulosa)
- Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea)
- Blazing Star (Liatris spicata)
- Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris)
- Virginia Bluebells (Mertensia virginiana)
- Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis)
- And much more
Deer Resistant Perennial
Although deer are beautiful to see outside in the landscape, they can be aggressive herbivores eating all your beautiful perennials and young trees. We carry a selection of deer resistant plants to deter our hungry friends from your gardens.
Deer tend to stay away from plants with the following characteristics:
- bitter leaves
- thorny plants (although roses are one of their favorite foods)
- strong smell
- thick and fuzzy leaves
In our perennial houses, you can find a wide range of plants that are deer resistant. We recomend looking for columbine, lavendar, coreopsis, veronica, irises, lamb's ear, catmint, baptisia, peonies, and bleeding hearts.
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Monrovia Plants
Monrovia is a trusted leader in the horticulture industry, offering a diverse selection of high-quality plants, from flowering shrubs and hardy perennials to elegant trees and unique succulents. With nearly a century of experience, Monrovia plants are grown with meticulous care and innovative practices to ensure they thrive in various climates and garden settings. Discover the exceptional quality and reliability of Monrovia plants and transform your garden with their expert craftsmanship.
Proven Winneres
Proven Winners is a renowned name in the gardening world, celebrated for their top-performing plants. Offering a wide range of vibrant annuals, perennials, and shrubs, each Proven Winners plant is meticulously selected and tested for exceptional beauty and performance. Known for their innovation and quality, Proven Winners plants are designed to thrive in various garden settings, providing long-lasting color and reliability. Discover the unmatched excellence of Proven Winners and elevate your garden with plants you can trust to flourish.
Tree Planting Guide
Proper Tree Planting is Essential to supporting your new trees growth. Follow these Key steps to Ensure a Happy Tree.
1. Dig the Hole
Dig a hole that is 2-3 times wider than the root ball and as deep or just a couple of inches shallower. Your hole should have slanted sides, resembling a bowl.
3. Position Tree
Set the tree into the hole and ensure that the root flare is even with the soil line or slightly above. Then you will need to confirm that the trees trunk is straight. Be sure to observe this from many angles.
5. Mulch
Mulch around the base of the tree at a depth of approximately 4 in deep. When mulching DO NOT PILE MULCH ALONG THE TRUNK. Mulch should be brushed away from the trunk, leaving 2-3 inches of breathing room.
2. Remove Wraps
Remove any type of wrapping around the rootball, including burlap or pots. After exposing the rootball, ensure that no roots are crossing over the trunk flare.
4. Backfill
Slowly pour some of the soil that you removed earlier back around the rootball. Ensure that the tree is stabilized. Then pack the rest of the soil in around the rootball so as to remove any large air holes around the roots.
6. Water and Care
Once your tree is planted and mulched, water thoroughly. Depending on the time of year that you plant your tree, you will have to adjust your watering to provide adequate moisture.
FAQs
Do you have a warranty?
Yes! Our warranty is valid for 30 days after purchase date on any tree or shrub purchased at a Farmers Basket location. This warranty will cover the cost of that shrub or tree in the form of a certificate for the Farmers Basket. The original reciept and the shrub or tree being exchanged must be present for the warranty to be valid. The warranty does exclude failure to appropriatly care for the tree or shrub, and unpredicatble weather.
Do you deliver?
Currently, we do not deliver.
Will you plant my tree or shrub we just bought from The Farmer's Basket?
No. We do not plant trees or shrubs, however there are many landscaping services in the surrounding area. We can suggest some local buisnesses for you to contact about planting trees and shrubs.
Can you help design my landscape?
Although we do not currently do home visits, we are more then happy to assist you in selecting plants for your landscape. Bring pictures and measurements of the area you are wanting to put plants with you to any of our 3 locations.
Still have a question?
Visit us at any of our 3 locations to explore our wide selection of plants, gardening supplies, and hardscaping products. Our inventory is always changing.