Nursery Pot Size Guide 📏

  • 1 Gallon Plants

    The one gallon size is the cheapest way to get started planting. The one gallon pot is about 7 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

  • 2 Gallon Plants

    The two gallon size has plants that are further developed than one gallon plants. A great choice for those who are willing to spend a bit more to get a larger plant. The two gallon pot is about 9 inches tall and 8 inches wide.

  • 3 Gallon Plants +

    The three gallon size has shrubs and trees that are much further or even fully developed. Although being much more expensive, this size requires almost no wait to bring noticeable change to your garden. This is usually the largest size we offer for shipping, however we do offer larger options for trees and evergreens. Size of pot can be from 1 foot tall to 11 inches wide and up.

Planting Basics 🌱

What Do Plant Hardiness Zones🌎 Even Mean?

Plant hardiness zones are a mapped and colour coded numbers guide showing us what grows and thrives in what areas. Planting zones numbers range from colder climates (0a), to Warmer Climates (7a). Many map versions can be found on the internet for reference. Here is a map from the government of Canada.

Zone Examples, if you live in…
BARRIE 5a
HAMILTON / KITCHENER 6a
HUNTSVILLE 4b
KINGSTON 5b
LONDON 6b
OTTAWA 5a
SUDBURY 4a
TIMMINS 1b
TORONTO 6a/6b
WINDSOR 7a
…so, if a plant is rated hardy to zone 6a, you wouldn’t want to plant it in any areas that are 5b or lower.

SUN 🌞 VS. SHADE 🌑 - Where to Plant?

☀FULL Sun loving plant requires direct sunlight, generally 6-8 per day. The strongest hours of sun being between 10am and 4pm.

🌤PART Sun loving plant requires 4-6 hours of sunlight, but most likely will do better on the higher end of this time frame.

🌥PART Shade loving plant requires 4-6 hours of sunlight, but most likely will do best on the lower end of this timeframe.

☁FULL Shade loving plant enjoys about 3 hours or less of sun each day, preferably in the morning or early evening.

Planting Guidelines To Plant Trees🌲, Shrubs and Perennials🌱


1. Water the plant thoroughly while still in its container.


2. Dig a hole slightly deeper than the size of the root ball and 2-3 times as wide.


3. Add some fresh soil or tri-mix and some bone meal to the bottom of the hole and pack down firm. (Make sure to mix the soil and bone meal together.)


4. Remove plant from pot and score the root ball slightly with a sharp knife to loosen the roots, This will help the plant take root quicker and easier


5. Sit the root ball in the hole and make sure is level with the top of the hole or just slightly above, and fill in the space around the root ball with a mix of the soil you dug up and fresh soil. NEVER completely cover the top of the root ball with soil. It should remain level or just above the top of the hole.


6. Mound soil to form a water retention basin around the plant. Add a layer of mulch and water the area thoroughly.

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