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Savvy Garden

Shopping

 

Shop during off hours  During off hours you can usually get more of the attention of the nursery staff  Off days are usually when new product arrives.

 

Stop in often  The nursery changes daily  garden centers rotate inventory in and out.

 

Ask questions and bring pictures.

 

Read labels and ask questions.

 

Check for quantity discounts

 

 Purchase short & stocky plants instead of large and leggy.

 

   Purchase budded plants instead of full flowering they have more time to root when transplanted.

 

Know your planting locations    sun part sun shade etc,  this will help you better understand plant choices

 

Buy enough to make an impact  

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