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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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I love my plants. They arrived safely. I planted in my garden and look forward to seeing the beautiful changes in the coming seasons.
My Monet® Weigela
They arrived in great shape and even without natural rainfall meaning a lot of hand watering, are doing well.
I thought they would be bigger but still a good size. So far so good they haven’t died.
I am disappointed with the size. This is a pint. I just pray that it grows some this seasoning.
Hi Nancy,
We understand that receiving plants that are smaller than you imagined can be shocking. We do want to emphasize that the important thing when it comes to purchasing plants, whether online or in a garden center, is that they have a full, robust root system, and that's what we prioritize in our growing. The more roots a plant has, the more energy it can put into growing once it is planted in your garden.
Additionally, all plant pots are measured by dry volume, not liquid volume. While it may seem more informative to sell solely by dimensions, several years ago, the government mandated that plants be sold by volume instead. This ensures you get a better plant with a bigger root system, rather than one that is just sold by the diameter of its top.
Should you still face problems in the future we do have a 60-day guarantee on all of our plants, you just have to contact claims@greatgardenplants.com with photos of your plants and your order number!
Happy gardening!
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