It's easy to grow Wayside trees, shrubs, and perennials; just take a moment to read the following sections on preparing your soil and caring for your Wayside plants. Just a little extra time and attention at planting time and during the first season will get your plant off to its best possible start in your garden, helping it grow healthy roots, and looking its best for years to come!
Wayside's hardy plants are of the finest quality; packed to reach you in perfect condition, they are shipped either in pots or bareroot, ready to plant. But before you introduce your latest prize to its new home, give it a little time to adjust to its surroundings.
When your plant arrives from Wayside, remove it from the shipping box immediately, discard any packing material clinging to leaves or soil, and water thoroughly, until water runs out of the bottom of the pot. Next, place the pot in a shaded, protected (not windy) location for at least 3 days. This allows the plant to acclimate to your garden without the added stress of being transplanted.
Many plants are shipped bareroot (without soil around the roots). We only ship plants that are best suited to this type of handling. They establish easily, ship better, and are generally larger than plants grown in pots. Inspect the contents upon receipt, and if either the roots or the packing material are dry, add just enough water to keep them moist but not soggy wet. Leave plants and any packing material as received in their shipping bags or wraps until ready to plant in the ground. Keep them in a cool protected area, and always keep the roots from drying out.
When it's time to transplant, do the job as early in the day as possible. Overcast, slightly cool weather is best, but if you're in the middle of a heat wave, compensate by planting very early in the day and draping some shade over the plant (even if it's a sun-lover or already in partial shade) for a few days for added protection.
- Find the perfect spot for your plant
- Make it easier for roots to spread and settle in
- Muddy-in your new plants to hold water near the roots
- Feed your plants and watch them grow
- This good rule-of-thumb keeps your plant hydrated and happy
- Mulch to save water, keep down weeds, and protect plants from harsh weather
- The most important step for nearly trouble-free plants
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