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take the bag out of the ground, slit arborvitae, holly, junipers and work around the core group, filling
the bag and plant it as it is.” native materials from 1.5 inches to in where we can. It’s challenging, but
4.5 inches,” Taylor said. The largest not the worst.”
An even bigger grow bag operation
that is part of Denison Landscaping can be as tall as 15 to 16 feet with a Abby Farms selects the best
is on an 80-acre farm in Delmar, canopy of 6 to 7 feet, depending on performing varieties of plant material
Delaware. the species, he added. for the area, ensuring no worries
“We deliver in the Northeast and about cold hardiness or rigorous
According to the current availability
list posted at https://www.abby- Mid-Atlantic areas and some in the maintenance to ensure their survival
farms.com in March, there were 284 Midwest, with box truck, tractor trailer and longevity. With plants grown
kinds of field-grown trees, 82 types of and gooseneck trailers,” he said. using high quality growing systems
trees in containers and 79 varieties “We just deliver. We do not do the to produce more fibrous root systems
of shrubs, in addition to perennials, planting.” and harvested at the proper time,
grasses and annuals. Non-plant Abby Farms has 75 employees on customers can expect healthier
materials include stone, pavers, bulk the farm this spring. As with all plants that establish faster and thrive
and bagged materials. The company businesses, there have been some after installation.
does not do online sales. labor struggles. “Our problem now To receive a quote on an upcoming
is finding employees,” Taylor said. project, send your list to
“We have all kinds of different
deciduous and evergreens, We’ve have a pretty good core of jtaylor@abbyfarms.com or call
people here for a long time, and we 301-782-9077. A

Carol Kinsley
Kinsley Communications.
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