How Much Do Garden Plants Cost?
This guide covers typical garden plant prices, what affects the total, and how to compare prices from local businesses.
Common jobs and what they cost
| Job | What it involves | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Annual flowers | Small pots or starter packs | $3 - $10 |
| Herbs and vegetable starts | Common edible plants in nursery pots | $4 - $15 |
| Perennials and ornamental grasses | Established plants in small to medium pots | $10 - $40 |
| Shrubs and young trees | Larger container-grown landscape plants | $30 - $200+ |
Ranges are typical, not quotes - the price for your job depends on scope and location, so always confirm with the provider.
What moves the price
Plant type and size drive the price: a small annual is much less than a mature shrub or tree. Larger containers, slow-growing varieties, unusual cultivars, and plants with established root systems generally cost more. Native and common varieties may be less expensive and easier to find.
Prices also vary by region, season, and seller. Local growing conditions affect availability, while delivery, planting, soil amendments, and guarantees can add to the checkout total. A listed plant price may not include any of those services.
How to keep the cost down
Buy smaller plants when you can wait for them to fill in, and choose varieties suited to your climate to reduce replacement costs. Compare container sizes and check whether a bundle or seasonal sale offers better value.
Ask what delivery and planting include, and confirm the plant's size and condition before ordering. Comparing two or three quotes from independently reviewed providers on Reedleys shows quickly whether a number is fair.
Price questions, answered
Some businesses request payment upfront for special orders or delivery, while others charge when you pick up the plants. Confirm the deposit and cancellation terms before ordering.
The pot size, maturity, variety, growing method, and local availability can differ even when plant names match. Compare the plant's actual size and condition, not just its label.
Usually, plant prices cover the plant alone. Delivery, installation, soil preparation, and disposal may be separate charges, so ask for an itemized estimate.
Recognized Garden Plants businesses
Albuquerque nursery offering high-desert-grown edible and resilient trees, shrubs, and native plants.
A nursery and garden supply retailer offering plants, landscaping materials, outdoor living goods, and gardening products.
An independent Atlanta nursery offering plants, pottery, and soil amendments.
Omaha nursery and garden center offering plants, landscaping, lawn care, and bulk materials.
A Colorado Springs lawn and garden center offering plants, garden products, and fresh Colorado produce.
Riverside nursery offering fruit trees, roses, succulents, sod, and garden services.
A Dallas nursery offering plants, garden goods, delivery, planting, and plant rentals.
A Mankato garden center and floral shop offering plants, flower arrangements, gifts, and landscape design.
Cupertino garden center offering plants, trees, soils, pottery, and gardening supplies.
Greensboro nursery offering shrubs, trees, perennials, grasses, soil, pine needles, and delivery.