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Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
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Beautiful plants, well packaged in mail. Doing great in garden!
While the plants arrived with color color, I noticed that the branches were quite thin and brittle. I planted them the day after they arrived, but I’m concerned that they may not survive. Some of the branches have already begun to die, with the wood part collapsing to the side.
We are sorry you received plants not up to our standards, and we apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. As we try our best to provide exceptional service, some factors like shipping and handling are outside of our control, causing issues like this to sometimes occur. Please email pictures of each dead or damaged plant to claims@greatgardenplants.com, with the name of the plant in question, your order number and your name in the subject line so that we may provide the best assistance possible.
I’ve planted five in front of the house, at the hottest time of August! Looking good so far. Can’t wait for next year.
I knew the shrubs would be small upon arrival, but I expected them to be in good health. Unfortunately, only 1 of 5 came in looking strong and healthy. The other 4 I’ve had to prune back to the stems and hope they survive. 😔
Hello! We’re sorry that you received plants that are not up to our standards. We try our best to provide excellent plants, but some factors, like shipping and handling, are outside our control. That’s why we have a 60-day guarantee on all of our orders. Please email your order number and pictures of your plants to start the claims process. We look forward to helping!
Ordered a pretty expensive amount of plants and with my mother in laws help we planted and nursed them spring/summer. Followed all directions. She agreed they were sent just too small. Requested a refund as all 9 did not grow, no luck. They offered 50% off another order of the same plant. I found the same plant, but larger so more viable from a local farm.
As we stated in our previous response, we do understand that plants that are put in the ground in the fall will require the warmth of the following spring to determine whether or not they made it through the winter. This is why we extend our warranty for plants purchased in the fall until May 31 of the following year. It’s surprisingly normal for newly transplanted plants to appear like they aren’t growing. That’s because most of the growth occurs below ground in their first year as they allocate more energy to root development. Once your plant is established, it will start investing more in shoot and flower development. To learn more about how plants “sleep, creep, and leap”, read our FAQ here: https://bit.ly/FAQ-plant-growth
We guarantee all of our plants are viable, and if youre looking for something larger in size, we would recommend our gallon shrubs!
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