Newly installed landscape plants will suffer transplant shock, particularly during the hot summer months. It is imperative that plants receive proper care, so as to minimize stress. Upon installation or purchase, it is then the responsibility of the owner to supply the plant with sufficient water and fertilizer (as needed) during their growing season (May to October) to keep them healthy.  Trees and shrubs are warranted for one year from date of installation or purchase, and will be replaced once within the warranty period, should they die.

Bison Nursery Wholesale Inc., assumes no liability for replacement of plants killed or damaged by:

1.) improper/ inadequate watering – either lack of or excess 

2.) pests, insect infestation or disease

3.) abnormal weather conditions, or other conditions beyond our control ( “Acts of God”) including hail, drought, fire,  flood, damaging winds, early and late season severe freezes, etc.

4.) animal damage

5.) vandalism or theft

6.) Any plants,shrubs or trees which have had improper applications of pesticides or fertilizer

7.) nor will we replace plants experiencing “seasonal die-back”, when pruning and proper care will restore them to health.

Bison Nursery Wholesale Inc., cannot warranty against weed growth in mulch or topsoil beds, due to the germination of dormant seeds prevalent in the soil.

This warranty shall be void and will not apply to any plants which were originally installed by Bison Nursery Wholesale Inc., then subsequently repaired, adjusted, moved or modified by an individual or entity other than Bison Nursery Wholesale Inc.

There is no warranty on wholesale priced plants nor plants sold on sale or at discounted rates.  In addition, annuals, perennials, ground covers, and transplanted plant material are NOT covered under this or any other Bison Nursery Wholesale Inc. Warranty.

Make sure you know what conditions your plant needs to thrive.  Our plants are kept in optimal conditions while at the nursery. It is up to you to choose one right for your landscape. Always feel free to ask advice!

Dig a hole as deep as the plant’s root ball and twice as wide. The crown of the plant (where the roots and trunk meet) should be at or slightly above the soil surface.

If roots are circling tightly in the pot, tease them out by hand or cut them in a few places if necessary.

Loosen any burlap tied around the crown. You may remove it if you desire, but this is not necessary as the burlap will dissolve in the soil. Be sure not to break the rootball while planting.

Use the native soil to backfill the hole. If your soil is poor, mix amendments with the native soil. Amendments for clay soil include gypsum, manure, compost and peat moss. For sandy soil, use peat moss and organic matter.

Firm the soil around the rootball, but don’t compact. Mulch the area, using a 2″-3” layer of high-quality mulch.  Use caution as to not mound soil at the base of the plant.  You may fertilize at this time, but it is not necessary.

Stake your plant if necessary. Remove any stakes after a minimum of 6 months year.

Water, Water, Water! Your new plantings will need an inch of water per week for the first year. IF YOU FAIL TO WATER YOUR PLANTS, THEY WILL DIE. A PLANT THAT HAS DIED DUE TO DROUGHT IS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR GUARANTEE. 

In the heat of summer, you may have to water daily. Don’t forget to keep watering during fall!  Soaker hoses and a timer system may be used to save time and money, however you must ensure that sufficient water penetrates the rootball of each plant.  Water should pool up at the base of the plant when the soil has been adequately saturated. Water not only under the drip line of the plant, but also several feet out from this. Otherwise, dry soil will wick away moisture from roots.  If planting occurs in the Spring water 3 times minimum per week, for the first 3 weeks, whether it rains or not, then after the first 3 weeks, water twice per week whether it rains or not.  If the planting occurs in the Fall, and the plant still has leaves, following the aforementioned watering guidelines until the leaves fall off.  If the plant has lost its leaves, soak thoroughly one time after planting.  Begin watering again in the spring when the new foliage appears, following the aforementioned watering guidelines.  Monitor the plants after the first 3 weeks and apply additional water as necessary.  It is best to water early in the morning to prevent evaporation, or rot if watered too late in the day.