Buying a plant is much like buying a new pet, both are living and breathing, both require care and feeding, and without nurturing both will die. Both plant and pet are in need of care & nurturing when first taken home, taking time to acclimate to their new environment. When you purchase your new pet a lot of time is taken in choosing and great care is taken in getting your new pet home safely and familiar with the new surroundings. You would never think of throwing your new pet in the trunk of your car or the back of the pickup while you made a few more stops before heading home. You would never think to stick the new pet in the garage for a couple of days until you were ready to play with it. But these two things are commonly done to plants.
A plant requires the same love and attention that your new pet does. Too many times plants are purchased and no thought is given to their wellbeing from the nursery to their place in the garden. When purchasing your next plant take note of how the nursery staff cares for the plant. Allow them to prepare your plant for a safe trip home. Ask for advice in proper care and feeding. You will find that a qualified staff, otherwise known as “Plant Geeks”, will be most helpful because they think of that plant as if it were a pet going to a new home. You may spend a little more, but the value added service is worthwhile.
A plant treated with care will give you a lifetime of beauty.
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