Gardeners are avid collectors. They are always on the lookout for more of what they love or the newest item in a favored assortment. Online and catalog gardening offers feed that passion and consistently deliver the goods.
The biggest benefit of gardening direct growers and distributors is the massive selection. There are no single nurseries that carry all of the available plants seen in a catalog and have them ready and in stock for you to take home. Nurseries with online stores and catalogs have gardening offers that run from the exotic to the popular and everything in between.
Although seeds are well stocked in local nurseries, the selection is still limited to what has sold in the past or is popular. Because of their global clientele, mail order companies can carry many more varieties of seeds than the garden centers close by. Gardeners look to satisfy a craving for seeds in specific varieties and colors or purchase pre-packaged collections.
There may be some questions about the wisdom in buying plants and seeds this way. What if they become damaged during the shipping process? Or how can I plant something I haven’t chosen off of the shelf myself? Direct growers aim to answer your questions with top quality merchandise and excellent service.
Only the best and healthiest plants are shipped and they are generally covered by a rock solid warranty. If they do not grow or thrive in your garden, they can be returned for an exchange or a full refund. Online and catalog gardening companies should stand behind their products.
As for concerns about shipping, plants are most often shipped in the dormant stage. This allows them to handle the dark and dry conditions, as well as the rough handling that can happen through the postal system. Any damage noticed once the package is opened should be reported and the plants will be covered by the same warranty mentioned above.
Gardeners are a little less cautious when it comes to purchasing seeds online or through a catalog. Many different growers and nurseries have been successfully supplying gardeners with seeds for decades. The durability of seeds makes them perfect for shipping and a consumer can’t choose between one seed pack and the next, even in a store.
Direct gardening offers also save time and money, which is just as valuable to gardeners as to any one else. Since they don’t have the high overhead costs of a nursery, direct growers can offer lower prices to their customers. Buying plants at a younger stage also means that you don’t wait for weeks, months or years of care before the plant is ready for your yard. With some tender care in the early years, plants bought through the internet or catalogs will grow well at a fraction of the cost.
Plants and seeds purchased in this way often come with care instructions, saving time. When you take a chance on an exotic, it’s handy to have some expert direction right off the bat. Some companies even offer packages of color coordinated gardens or light exposure layouts (for shade or full sun).
Gardening offers through direct growers help to fill your yard with the exact plants you’re looking for. They offer vast selection, a full warranty and even save you money, adding to the yard and the pocketbook.
Russell Edwards is mad about gardening and is an expert at finding the best deals in gardening plants and seeds. He also authors regularly for Gardening Guru, they specialize in gardening direct plants