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You Pick, We Plant Service in Durham, NC

Custom Perennial, Shrub, and Tree Planting

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Bring Your Garden to Life With Plants You Love

Struggling to create the garden you’ve always wanted? While picking out plants can be exciting, ensuring they’re properly installed can quickly become overwhelming. That’s where our Garden Center staff steps in. 

Select the trees, shrubs, or perennials you love at our vibrant Garden Center, and our experienced team will handle the rest. From prepping the soil to careful planting, we ensure your choices flourish, leaving you with a stunning landscape you’ll enjoy for years. Visit our Garden Center today and see your vision come to life effortlessly! 

What’s Included?

Our ‘You Pick, We Plant’ service covers everything you need for a beautiful landscape. Here’s what’s included:

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Professional Installation

Get expert installation for any size tree, shrub, or perennial to ensure healthy growth, natural beauty, and long-lasting results.

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Soil Preparation & Mulching

Improve plant health with essential soil amendments and carefully applied mulch tailored to newly installed plants.

One-Year Warranty

Protect your investment with a one-year warranty on trees and shrubs*, for peace of mind and dependable results. *Perennials excluded.

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What to Expect

When you choose our ‘You Pick, We Plant’ service, here’s what you can expect: 

  • The cost includes the price of your plants, a labor fee, delivery, and applicable taxes.  Our team is happy to walk you through this process in our beautiful setting!  
  • FGS will handle contacting 811 for markings. 
  • Once we are notified 811 is complete, we will contact you and visit your property to evaluate the site and location for your plantings.  
  • Installation is typically completed within 1–2 weeks, with no need for you to be present.  However, this timing may vary during our busiest seasons (spring and fall).  
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Our planting service focuses on quality and efficiency. However, here’s what’s not included:

  • Installation of annuals, vegetables, herbs, or seeds.
  • Bed creation or turf removal beyond the immediate planting area (3-5ft diameter).
  • Removal of existing plants or debris.
  • Mulching beyond newly planted spaces.
  • Shrub pruning. 
  • Irrigation or lighting installation or adjustments.

During your site visit, our Landscape Advisor can provide an onsite estimate and tailored solutions for any additional needs not listed here. Let’s ensure your project meets your expectations while maintaining the highest service standards. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your most common questions about plant selection, site visits, and customization options.

Proudly Serving Durham & Surrounding Areas

From your first consultation to the final build, we’re here for homeowners across Durham and the greater Triangle area, including Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Hillsborough, Raleigh, and Pittsboro.

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“We’re truly grateful for the extra time we gained on weekends as a family thanks to your reliable and professional care.”

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the work your crew has done over the years. We started using your services when our children were very young, and having your team handle our lawn care allowed us to focus on spending quality time with them.

We’re truly grateful for the extra time we gained on weekends as a family thanks to your reliable and professional care. Thank you again for your great service—it’s been very much appreciated.

— Matt, Lawn Maintenance client

“Absolutely amazing customer service, and beautiful plants!”

My office was last minute looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for our colleagues. When I came into For Garden’s Sake, Morgan was eager to help! I gave her our price range and she laid out different options for me. I was a little weary as I don’t have a lot of experience with plants, but how experienced and friendly she was reassured me. They were able to put together and deliver almost 100 beautiful plants and pots in just a few days. Absolutely amazing customer service, and beautiful plants! I would recommend For Garden’s Sake to everybody!

— Desiata, 5-Star Google Review

“Hands down the BEST garden center I have been to.”

Hands down the BEST garden center I have been to. It’s so much better to support smaller businesses like this place than big brand name stores. The staff is incredibly helpful with answering questions and extremely knowledgeable, not forgetting to mention how kind they have always been to me and my family. They’ve taught me many things about each of the plants I’ve gotten there. I can’t say enough good things about them.

— Miller, 5-Star Google Review

“Such a positive experience from the beginning of the project to the end.”

Hired For Garden’s Sake for a landscape design and installation project. Wow! What a transformation! Such a positive experience from the beginning of the project to the end. We were kept well informed throughout the process from our landscape designer, the project coordinator, and our project managers.
Our crew leader and his crew were very professional and hardworking. They paid extra attention to all the details, plant placement, right down to cleanup with power washing included!
— Bradford, 5-Star Google Review

“If you’re debating on trying this place out, GO FOR IT.”

I LOVE this place. The plant selection is amazing, they’re well taken care of and visibly loved, the labeling of pet safe plants is thorough and helpful, the staff is always warm and eager to help if needed, great outdoor and indoor area.

This place deserves all the good reviews it’s earned. The layout is a little cramped but it lends to the cozy and relaxed atmosphere more than anything.

If you’re debating on trying this place out, GO FOR IT. Prices are reasonable too, plus there are a lot of kid friendly activities to keep them busy, including a separate outdoor playground. I’m serious, this place is great. Even though it’s insanely hot in the summer, they have great air conditioning in the indoor areas and circulation in the shaded outdoors.
Thank you guys for everything you do, my family swears by you
— Kod, 5-Star Google Review
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Why Choose Us

We make outdoor transformations stress-free, fun, and reliable. Here’s why homeowners in Durham and all over the Triangle trust us:

  • An Experience Like No Other: Visit our garden center to see inspiration in action while enjoying a drink or Sunset Slush from our Potting Shed, engaging with our goats, chickens, and ducks, and enjoying live music.
  • Outstanding Communication: With a large administrative staff, you’ll always get timely responses and clear communication.
  • Community-Trusted Stability: With 25 years in Durham, our garden center is a testament to our commitment and reliability.
  • Knowledgeable Team: Passionate experts with years of experience provide insights and solutions you can trust.
  • A One-Stop Shop: From design, build, and maintenance to our garden center, we provide everything you need for your outdoor space.
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Ready to Refresh Your Landscape?

Get the beauty of a professionally planted landscape without the hassle. Let For Garden’s Sake handle the heavy lifting. Book your You Pick, We Plant service today!

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