FAQ

Yes! We are a local (based in Fort Worth) woman-owned company.

We offer pickup by appointment and our pickup location is 3037 Joyce Dr. in Fort Worth 76116. You are welcome to browse or purchase plants during pickup.

You can also attend one of our Open House events (typically on the weekends - schedule is posted on our website and is updated weekly). No appointment needed.

Online orders can be placed any time. If you need help, have a question or need assistance with your order you can email us any time - all emails will be answered within 24 hours. Email is the quickest way to contact us.

If you would rather talk to some over the phone, please call Monday - Friday 10am - 5pm. If no one answers please leave a message. All phone calls will be returned within 24 hours.

Delivery availability varies based on zip codes. Currently we deliver to the following zip codes: 76107, 76109, 76110, 76114, 76116, 76132, 76133.  You can also find out if we deliver to your zip code by entering your zip code at the top of our main page.

If we do not deliver to your area, you can still order and either schedule a pickup appointment, or come to one of our Open House events (schedule is posted on the website).

The delivery of items 7 gallons and smaller is free, but there is $110 order minimum. Items 10 gallons and larger have $65 delivery fee.

We set up delivery days according to zip codes. You will be able to see when delivery is available to you during the checkout process, before you finalize your order.

We unload all the plants and place them on the front porch or other front yard area that will accommodate the order.

Yes! We offer pickup by appointment. There is $20 order minimum for pickup. You choose your pick up appointment time slot during checkout. You are welcome to browse/buy on site during pickup.

We offer pickup by appointment and our pickup location is 3037 Joyce Dr. in Fort Worth 76116. You are welcome to browse or purchase plants during pickup. 

You can also attend one of our Open House events (typically on the weekends - schedule is posted on our website and is updated weekly). No appointment needed.

All of our pickups are by appointment only. Our address is 3037 Joyce Dr, Fort Worth 76116. 

You can also attend one of our Open House events (typically on the weekends - schedule is posted on our website and is updated weekly). No appointment needed.

We do not ship plants, but we do ship our bookmarks. 

Yes, during our weekend Open House events — no appointment needed. Schedule is posted on our website and updated weekly. 

https://ecoblossom.com/pages/open-house-schedule

Yes! Just as long as the delivery address falls within the zip codes we service. Or you can just buy a gift card.

Yes! Need a larger quantity than what's listed on the website? Email us at info@ecoblossom.com - we will be happy to help.

If you would like to order a larger plant/tree size that is currently not available on the website, please email us at info@ecoblossom.com .

Here is a short video explaining different ways to search our website. 

https://ecoblossom.com/pages/how-to-use-our-website

Yes , $110 for delivery and $20 for pickup.

If you have any trouble during any part of the ordering process, please email us as info@ecoblossom.com. We will be happy to help. Glitches sometimes happen and we do want to know if there is an issue with our website.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay. 

We do not accept cash, Paypal Wallet, American Express or Diners Club.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture definition of “native plant” is “a plant that is a part of the balance of nature that has developed over hundreds or thousands of years in a particular region or ecosystem. (…)  Only plants found in this country before European settlement are considered to be native to the United States.”  In short, it is a plant that naturally occurs in a specific region, and it has evolved there. For the purpose of this store, we accept that definition. Texas native plant tag will include plants that are native to any part of the state.  

The advantage of native plants is that developed survival skills specific to the conditions of the region where they live. Well adapted plants are plants that are not originally native to the region but can thrive there despite that.

Native should not be confused with drought tolerant. While many native plants are drought tolerant and drought resistant, there are some that have much higher water needs. 

According to Wikipedia  a nativar is "a cultivar of a native plant species."  It happens when growers are in pursuit of the native species with changed or enhanced qualities. For instance, looking for a larger bloom, longer blooming period or a more compact growth habit.  Usually, there is a trade-off between the straight native plant species and the nativar. An example would be bigger blooms, but perhaps less nectar for the pollinators.  Nativars are popular in the nursery trade and often replace the native species completely in terms of availability.

We carry straight native species where possible, but also many nativars. Nativars will be marked as such.

If you would like to read more about the nativars and how they might affect wildlife, please follow the link https://www.nwf.org/Magazines/National-Wildlife/2016/JuneJuly/Gardening/Cultivars.

Native plants cannot be invasive by definition. But they can spread aggressively.  Those are two separate issues and should not be confused.

According to U.S. Department of Agriculture an invasive plant is one which “is both non-native and able to establish on many sites, grow quickly, and spread to the point of disrupting plant communities or ecosystems.”

If you worry about plants spreading or reseeding in your garden, there are ways to control undesirable behavior, but it should not be defined as invasive.

Drought tolerance is the ability of a plant to withstand lack of rainfall for extended periods.

We use the terms drought tolerant and water-wise to indicate plants that (once established) can thrive with than once a week or less watering requirement during the heat of the summer in North Texas. 

Even the most drought tolerant plants need regular supplemental irrigation during the establishment period, usually for the first 2-3 years.

When thinking of pollinator gardens, we often think of the blooms that attract and feed the adult bees, butterflies, wasps, etc. But it is important to also include the host plants – plants that feed their offspring.  According to USDA’s definition host plants are “plants which provide shelter, habitat, breeding sites or serve as a food source as part of the life cycle of another organism.”

Plants that are deer resistant are either not very palatable to deer and can recover from deer damage or both. Deer resistant does not mean that deer will not browse on the plant. When fighting for survival, deer will eat many plants that might not be their first choice otherwise. Sometimes a plant itself is not attractive to deer, but its blooms are liked by deer. 

The key to training plants that are by nature drought tolerant or drought resistant is to slowly get them adjusted to deep and infrequent watering. Typically when in containers at the nursery, most plants will be irrigated frequently, and it is not wise to plant them and expect them to be able to survive with little to no watering. Depending on the plant, it may take 1-3 years for plants to be truly established, and during that period they should be ‘trained’ to develop deep and healthy root system by deep and infrequent watering. 

Full sun– minimum 6 + hours of direct, unfiltered sun 

Part sun- Partial sun 4-6 hours of sun a day, preferably in the morning and early afternoon. If term ‘part sun’ is used then the emphasis is on more sun and generally brighter garden setting. 

Part shade– 2-4 hours of direct, unfiltered sun. If term ‘part shade’ is used it usually indicated that plant will need to be sheltered from later afternoon/evening sun, particularly in the summer. 

Dappled sun- usually refers to woodland gardens with limited direct sun exposure, where the sun is moving throughout the day and produces bright shade. 

Full shade- it means 2 hours or less of direct sun exposure + dappled sun throughout the day, preferably morning/early afternoon sun. Some locations provide much less than that, and most plants have a difficult time growing under such conditions, especially if the shade is cause by a building or an evergreen tree, and/or if the only available sun is the late afternoon/early evening sun in the summer.

5% of your total order (excluding sales tax) goes towards the nonprofit of your choice.

Yes! Just choose the nonprofit of your choice from the drop-down menu at checkout.

Yes! Just send us an email and make a suggestion. We will take into consideration as long as the non profit supports native plants, land conservation or offers other environmental benefit.