Frequently Asked Questions

What size plants do you ship?

At Fieldstone Gardens, we grow our plants the same way we always have, outdoors in Maine’s Zone 5 climate for strong, hardy growth. The perennials we ship are the very same plants selected by customers visiting our nursery in person.

We grow a combination of field-grown and container-grown stock, and all mail-order plants are shipped bare root using careful packing methods to ensure they arrive healthy and ready to plant. Unlike many online sellers, we do not ship tiny starter plugs or seedling-sized plants. Every perennial we ship is at least two years old with an established root system.

Our container-grown plants are typically grown in:

- 2-quart containers (5" pots)

- Tree bands (3.5" square pots)

Plant size naturally varies depending on the variety, growth habit, and season. Because our plants are grown outdoors, spring orders — especially those shipped in April — may arrive dormant or with minimal top growth. This is completely normal and helps protect plants during shipping. Even dormant plants have healthy, well-established roots and will emerge naturally as the season progresses.

How are your plants shipped?

We take great pride in carefully preparing every order to ensure your plants arrive healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.

Perennials are shipped bare root, a trusted horticultural practice that helps plants travel safely and establish quickly once planted. Before shipping, container-grown plants are removed from their pots and the root systems are carefully prepared for transit. Each plant is individually wrapped in damp sphagnum moss, covered in protective kraft paper, secured, labeled, and packed with care.

Field-grown plants are freshly dug the day they ship to ensure maximum freshness. They are then packed using the same careful method to protect roots and retain moisture during transit.

Because our plants are grown outdoors in Maine’s Zone 5 climate, foliage appearance will naturally vary with the season. Orders shipped in early spring may arrive dormant, while plants shipped in late spring or fall may be lightly pruned to reduce stress during shipping. This is completely normal and does not affect the long-term health of the plant.

Some delicate plants and select wildflowers may remain in their containers for shipping to provide additional protection. In certain states, agricultural regulations require specific plants to be pre-treated before shipment. If applicable, plants may arrive pre-dipped in a state-mandated pesticide solution prior to shipping.

Ordering Information

Terms and Conditions
Payment in full, including shipping costs must accompany each mail order. Please send a check or money order in U.S.A. currency. Mastercard or Visa accepted. We do not accept C.O.D. or cash orders. A $15.00 fee is imposed on all returned checks.

Hardiness
All our plants are hardy here in Zone 4/5 (U.S.D.A.) unless otherwise noted. Blooming dates reflect our Maine location.

Availability
Of course we try to plan our inventory to fill all your requests. However, circumstances can and do change with living plants. All orders are subject to availability of good quality plant material. With out comprehensive stock of over 1000 different plants grown, we obviously cannot guarantee to be able to supply all those requested at any one time. Therefore, we suggest listing substitutions when placing an order.

Guarantee
We try to ship only during the cool months in spring and fall, however we cannot be responsible for damage to plants enroute due to heat. Orders shipped in April may be dormant. Please understand dormant plants
have minimal or no top growth, but we assure roots are established. We also cannot replace lost by causes over which we have no control, such as drought, extreme heat or cold, possible neglect or winterkill. Claims will receive consideration only when made within ten days after delivery.

Shipping
All plants are shipped freshly dug or from containers, depending upon the season. We now ship all summer, April to November. If you wish, you may pick up your order when you visit us. Please notify us at least a week in advance when you plan to pick up your order.

Packed With Care!

We take great pride in our careful packaging techniques. We use fresh sphagnum peat moss fibers harvested right here. With the perfect shipping environment our bare rooted plant systems arrive fresh and ready to be planted in your garden.

Notice
Any of the plants in this catalog or at our nursery may be deadly if consumed. Our plants are inspected by the State of Maine Department of Agriculture, horticulture division.

International Shipments
We do not ship outside of the U.S. at this time

Photos
All images are property of Fieldstone Gardens, Inc. unless otherwise otherwise credited.

What is your guarantee policy?

We strive to ship solely in the cooler periods of spring - fall. Please understand that we cannot take responsibility for plant damage during transit in warm climates. We cannot replace plants lost due to factors beyond our control, like drought, extreme temperatures, neglect, or winter kill. Claims must be submitted within ten days after delivery to be considered.