Part of a series: Living the Good Life with Chris Olsen
You will have lots of choices this time of year when it comes to places to source and buy plants. Even those of us who live in small towns can drive to a big box store, one of those places with acres of parking and thousands of plants. The problem with those behemoth home improvement stores is that you can rarely find a knowledgeable person to answer your plant questions, and the inventory–while deep–is rarely varied, much less stimulating. Geraniums, anyone? Buying plants for your yard and garden should be a thoughtful process in order to ensure vigorous growth, color, and great seasonal display. And, you should have questions about plant growth habits and requirements, which will need answers that consist of more than a shrug. I’m in the plant business, and this is my opportunity to show you why buying from a typically smaller landscape and garden center can give you great return on your time and investment.
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