I'm really interested in hearing from anyone who has ordered plants online. What is your biggest concern? Please share your top worry, and feel free to add a little explanation. Here's a quick format to use:
* Zone:
* Favorite Plant type:
* Top concern:
* Brief why:
To get everyone thinking, here are some common issues:
- Plants arriving smaller than expected
- Shipping issues or plants arriving dead
- Mislabeled varieties
- Pests or diseases on arrival
- High shipping costs
- Slow delivery or tracking problems
- Unclear guarantees or replacements
- Complicated return processes
- Hardiness zone considerations
- State restrictions or invasiveness
- Packaging quality concerns
- Price comparisons with local nurseries
- Missing care instructions
- Other specific issues
Once I gather all your thoughts, I'll compile and share the insights. Thanks so much for participating!
- Justin
1 Answer
My top concern is definitely about the health of the plants I buy. I’ve had a few bad experiences where they arrived overly pruned and in poor condition. I usually prefer to shop in person for that reason, since local nurseries often have healthier plants. If I can’t find what I need locally, I’m cautious about which online vendors I trust. It’s frustrating when something doesn’t thrive because of shipping issues, but if it’s my fault, that's different!
Totally get where you're coming from! Would you prefer a glamour shot of the plant, or a more honest, rugged crop photo to show what you’d actually receive?