Clusia hedge being planted as a boundary screen
HedgeA screen put in at correct spacing
Ixora set out in a run ready for planting
BedA run planted to hold together

1. What we actually do

  • Site check — sun, drainage and spacing before anything is dug
  • Holes dug two to three times the width of the root ball, never deeper than the ball itself
  • Plants set slightly high so the root flare stays above grade after settling
  • Backfill with native soil, amended where the ground genuinely needs it — not a rich pocket that roots refuse to leave
  • Watered in as we backfill to collapse air pockets
  • Mulched, kept clear of stems and trunks
  • Watering guidance before we leave, specific to what we planted
Nursery rows showing the soil conditions plants are grown in
SoilGrown in the same ground we plant into

2. Why depth matters so much

The single most common planting error in South Florida is setting a plant too deep. A hole dug deeper than the root ball settles over the following months and the plant sinks with it. A buried root flare stays wet, invites rot, and slowly kills a plant that looked healthy on planting day.

We set plants so the top of the root ball sits an inch or two above surrounding grade. It looks slightly high when we leave. That is correct — it settles.

Silver buttonwood planted in an exposed, salt-prone position
PlacementRight plant, right spot

3. What it covers

Planting service suits:

  • Hedge and screening runs where consistent spacing decides how evenly it closes
  • Larger container stock that is genuinely awkward to handle
  • Bed plantings where layout matters
  • Anyone who would simply rather not spend a Saturday digging in Miami heat

For complete projects with layout, prep and finishing, see professional plant installation.

The nursery where our team grows the plants they plant
Grower-plantedWe know how each species roots

4. Planted by the people who grew it

A plant fails at planting more often than at any other moment — buried too deep, set in a hole that will not drain, or backfilled with the wrong mix for Miami’s limestone soil. Getting the plant right and then planting it badly wastes both.

Because we grow what we plant, we know how each species roots and what it needs in the ground here. Holes are dug to the right depth, sited or mounded for drainage, and backfilled so roots establish before the first hard rain rather than sitting wet.

It is the same people from row to finished bed, which keeps accountability in one place. If you also want the plants supplied and delivered, that is the whole point of buying grower-direct — or step up to full installation for larger projects.

Tell us what needs planting and where. We will quote plants, delivery and planting together in one number. Get a quote.

Frequently asked questions

Do you plant the plants you sell?
Yes. Nursery planting service is available on any order delivered across Miami-Dade, from a few containers to a full hedge run.
How deep should a plant be planted in South Florida?
Never deeper than the root ball. The top of the root ball should sit one to two inches above surrounding grade so the root flare stays exposed and water drains away from the base.
Do you guarantee plants you install?
Any guarantee is set out on your invoice at the time of sale. Plant survival depends heavily on watering and care after we leave, so we give you a specific watering schedule for what we planted — following it matters more than any warranty.
Can you plant plants I bought elsewhere?
Our planting service is designed around plants supplied by the nursery, since we know how they were grown and rooted. Call and describe what you have and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Do I have to buy the plants from you to use your planting service?
It is how we usually work, because growing, delivering and planting the same stock is where the quality comes from. We can discuss planting plants supplied elsewhere, but we can only stand behind establishment fully when we have grown them.
Will the plants survive Miami’s soil and rain if you plant them?
That is exactly what correct planting is for. We site and mound for drainage, plant at the right depth and backfill for our limestone soil, which is what gives a plant the best chance through its first wet season — the period when most losses happen.

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