Comments regarding PlantingTree™ Online Garden Center

I've placed a few orders from them. They tend to be notably overpriced, but they have quality products and service. The higher prices probably reflect the built-in cost of "free" shipping. They do an outstanding job with shipping. They have specially designed boxes to ensure your plants arrive in great condition and aren't battered in the mail. They also try to ship in a way that avoids plants sitting in warehouses over the weekend. I like that they ship to west coast horticultural states most companies do not. I've always purchased the one year warranty and had to use it once when all the roses I ordered ended up having black spot. They replaced them without difficulty and the new batch has done wonderfully. Would recommend, though primarily for plants you can't get locally given the higher prices.

Great plants and fast shipping. Prices very good. I bought two hydrangea plants, both 3 gal size. I bought online because my local nurseries are out of stock and I want to plant now. The plants were shipped two days after I ordered. They came very well packaged and are nice and full and healthy. I am very pleased.

Ordered several evergreen shrubs. They shipped VERY quickly. Had a small snag with the delivery carrier, but Planting Tree customer service was very responsive and helpful. Plants look to be in good condition. Paid the extra 10% for the 1 year warranty. Prices will probably not beat the big box home stores, but Planting Tree has a much larger selection. Will update if my experience changes, but so far I'm very pleased!

Cercis canadensis 'Ruby Falls', a weeping version of 'Forest Pansy' redbud, can be hard to find and last summer the online sources I'd identified had already sold out. This year I got an early start and chose to order from The Planting Tree because it seemed they offered the most tree for the price. For $99 (and free shipping) I received a 4 1/2 foot tall tree, measured from the soil line, with a ~1" caliper, well branched and trained. The plant is in an ~3 gallon pot and was packaged securely for shipping. It's a gorgeous little tree and I can't wait to plant it this spring. I'll definitely order from The Planting Tree again and will recommend them to my gardening friends without reservation.

I ordered three blueberry bushes and a fig tree from this company. I paid $16.99 for the blueberry bushes (Each) and $21.99 for the fig tree during a sale. I am very happy with what I received for those prices. I would happily order from this company again. It was well packed and all plants were in very good condition. I lost a small twiggy branch or two trying to get them out because the cardboard reinforcements inside were stapled on so tight. This protected the items inside from shifting but you must use care when ripping them off. That's how I snapped one or two off by mistake. but for the most part they came out of the box near perfect. The blueberry bushes have quite a few berries on them already. The fig tree was stated to be 1-2 feet and it is almost exactly 12 inches tall with a couple leaves. I was hoping it would be more in the 1 1/2" foot range and/or have more leaf growth on it, but it looks healthy. They are all potted still because I am waiting on a soil PH testing meter and to finish getting an area in the back yard cleared out. I will get the blueberry bushes (and some blackberries & strawberries that i purchased elsewhere) in the ground soon. The fig tree is going to be potted in a large pot so I can bring it in the garage over the winter. I hope all the plants are still doing well after they are transplanted. I will update my review if I encounter any problems, but so far so good. :)