Question 1

Do they have dwarf fruit trees for sale?

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Hi Beth. We do carry several varieties of fruit trees. They usually arrive at our garden centers in early Spring - so late March or April depending on weather. Thanks for your question!

Question 2

What fruit tree works good in mahaska County

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Hi Trena. There are several fruit trees that grow well throughout Iowa. Apple, plum, pear and cherry are good options. You can learn more about fruit trees from the experts at your local Earl May or online at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/news/yard-and-garden-growing-fruit-trees. Thank you!

Question 3

Do you have black peony and or blue peony

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They do not. Was just there and checked out their plant selection. The black or blue variations are not common. They may be able to order them for you.

Question 4

What is the best schrubs to plant, grow fast and tall...for privacy?

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Arborvitae for trees, fast growing and evergreen would be my first choice.  Privet hedge is another option but requires clipping for shape and size.  Jeff at Earl May will be a wealth of experienced information for you.

Question 5

Do you still have mulch

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Hi Gina. Yes, we do sell mulch. Give us a call at (641) 682-5617 if you're looking for a specific type or color. That way we can let you know what's available in real time. Talk to you soon!

Question 6

Do they sell pets

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Hello, Brittnay.  We no longer carry pets or pet supplies, only wild bird food, feeders and houses.  Thank you.

Question 7

Do they have small pets

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Hello, Brittnay.  Thank you for your question.  We no longer carry pets or pet supplies other than wild bird products.  We appreciate you thinking of us.

Question 8

Do you have Bella Donna  amaryllis bulbs for sale?

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Hello, Jane.  Belladonna's are planted in the fall for summer blooms.  We will not have any bulbs until the fall season.  Thank you.

Question 9

what is the best shrub, bush for a tall privacy barrier

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Hello, Cheyrel.  There are several options depending on the height and width you are looking for.  Here are some of our favorites:
Full Sun:
Emerald Green Arborvitaes, Blue Arrow Juniper,  Spartan Juniper

Full Sun to Part Shade:
Citation Yew, Hicks Yew, Taylor Juniper, Columnar White Pine, Columnar Blue Spruce, Cupressina Norway Spruce, Fineline Buckthorn

I hope you find this information helpful. For more details and photos of these varieties, visit our Midwest Plant Library online at https://www.earlmay.com/midwest-plant-library/?swoof=1&product_cat=evergreen&paged=1

Question 10

Do 3ft. young weeping willow trees grow flowers? Apparently mine does.

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Thank you for the question.  Plants in the willow family produce what is called “catkins” in the early spring.  From these catkins come small flowers.  They usually come and go quickly and are not grown for this aspect.  It is a nice sign of spring when it happens because willow trees leaf out earlier than many other trees.

Question 11

Do you guys sell dogs

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Hello, Lisa.  We do not sell dogs.

Question 12

Do they cary crepe myrtles for this zone?

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Hello Amy.  We only carry crepe myrtyls in our Kansas City/Lawrence market where they are winter hardy.  Thank you.

Question 13

Do you guys sell hedgehogs?

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Thank you for your question, we do not carry hedgehogs.

Question 14

I would like to know about purchasing a dogwood tree. Do you deliver and plant it?I live in Ollie

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Yes Vicki, we do deliver and also install.  You would need to garden center directly for pricing.  Thank you for your question.

Question 15

Do you have strawberry plants?

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Yes, we do carry both June Bearing and Ever Bearing strawberries - and they taste great!  The stores should be receiving first shipments soon - if they don't already have.

Question 16

Do u guys have bearded dragons

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Thank you Amanda.  Most of our stores would not have bearded dragons.  Thank you.

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