I have planted dozens of trees, shrubs and flowers from Long Island Natives. Everything is thriving. I have learned a lot about the less common found plants at garden centers, like Atlantic white cedar, common milkweed and swamp rose mallow.
They don't answer there phone and tell you not to leave a message. Lol I guess they don't want money.
We stopped by after I did extensive research online, at Long Island Natives + their partner for retail/shipping, Bumbee. Matt could not have been more helpful (!), though I don't recommend stopping by like that - not only because spring is their busy season, but also because they aren't set up to take retail walk-ins. (though I tried to keep it brief - which is difficult because they have 100 acres of incredible plants/trees/bushes!) I love supporting our wildlife with natives and am even happier to support local businesses, esp when customer service is so good. I am getting ready to place an order, now that a few key questions have been answered (about availability & just how deer resistant certain varieties might be). Hilary at the front desk was also kind & helpful. Even my husband, who hates shopping of any kind, seemed to enjoy the visit - which is perhaps the best compliment I can give ;) at least, until the order arrives.
Ordered several trees here a year ago. Scarlet oak was fatally root bound, black oak and white pine both had co-dominant leaders, and the sweet bay magnolia was as scraggly as you'll ever see. The only plant that arrived in reasonably good condition was a highbush blueberry. None of the trees should have been sold in that condition. Never again.
This place had the best plants. Go go go!
