Locally-owned for more than 26 years, Growing Grounds roots are in gardening.
We have been a huge part of the gardening community here in Bloomington-Normal for years and we are not going anywhere!
ABOUT US
The Growing Grounds is a one stop shop for just about all your garden needs. We carry almost every plant you can think of as well as having a fully loaded tree garden. They offer many services to our customer including knowledge on plants and planting material as well as tree planting and floral designs for both the outside and inside of your home. We have a huge supply of indoor and outdoor furniture as well. We offer wide array of fertilizers, plant seeds, and even tropical plants. we also carry a full line of Weber grills and accessories.
Distinctive pottery, bird baths & accessories, extraordinary home decor, beautiful fresh bouquets and so much more. so if you ever are in the need for some garden tools, flowers, soils, rocks, trees, shrubs, or just about anything you can think of related to your garden, stop on by the growing grounds for all your answers.
we have interior designers that are willing to come out to you and help decorate your house for that special event you are looking to have. we have new decorations for spring coming in ever day and we are always getting more. Our new paper napkins and plates will brighten any table with designs including birds, lilies and roses. Our selection of spring wreaths are ready to add a custom bow for your front door or indoor mirror. our interior designers have over twenty years of experience and are willing to help you in just about anyway that we can!
In 2004 we added a fresh cut floral services. We are able to help our customers with our full service fresh flower department. Included in our services are wedding flowers, prom and homecoming flowers as well as funeral arrangements. Our florist would be more than happy to send flowers to any one you would like 7 days a week. Pansies and mums are back. Things are moving here at Growing Grounds. Come in and get a taste of the season.
Tree Garden
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Here at the Growing Grounds we have a fully functional tree garden with many specimens to plant in your yard. We carry everything from Weeping White pines to Eastern Redbuds and everything in between. We have a large selection of maple trees including The very popular Autumn Blaze Maple as well as the Brandywine Maple, Redpointe Maples, Red Sunset Maples, Crimson Sunset Maples, Royal Red Maples, Emerald queen Maples, Armstrong Gold Maples, and even Paper Bark Maples.
We carry many oak trees as well, Bur oaks, Scarlet oaks, American Dream oaks, Shumard oaks, Red oaks, Shingle oaks, and the very popular crimson spire oaks as well as the street spire oak. We also carry a variety of other shade trees including Kentucky coffee trees and London plane trees.
But if a flowering tree is what you are looking for, go no further. we have beautiful dogwoods here on our tree lot, cherry trees of many different variety, and just about every type of Crabapple that is worth mentioning.
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Planting
Not Looking forward to doing all the planting yourself?! Do not worry, here at the Growing ground we offer full planting services at very competitive rates and out planters are very well trained and completely capable of putting in your tree or shrub the proper way, the first time. We can plant anything from a tiny litter flower to a huge 4.5" tree. when we do a planting we always treat out trees with a root and boost fertilizer and if it is needed, we will stake the tree to the ground so that it stays in place.
The ideal time to plant trees and shrubs is during the dormant season, which is in the fall after leaves drop or early spring before the buds break. Weather conditions are cool and allow plants to establish roots in the new location before spring rains and summer heat stimulate new top growth. We make sure our trees are properly cared for in the garden center, and given the appropriate care during transport to prevent damage, our trees can be planted throughout the growing season. In either situation, proper handling during planting is essential to ensure a healthy future for new trees and shrubs
Whether the tree you are planting is balled and burlapped or is bare root, it is important to understand that its root system has been reduced by 90 to 95 percent of its original size during transplanting. As a result of the trauma caused by the digging process, trees commonly exhibit what is known as transplant shock. Transplant shock is indicated by slow growth and reduced vigor following transplanting. Proper site preparation before and during planting coupled with good follow-up care reduces the amount of time the plant experiences transplant shock and allows the tree to quickly establish in its new location. Carefully follow eight simple steps, and you can significantly reduce the stress placed on the plant at the time of planting.
Watering
During the first couple growing seasons, your newly planted tree is expending a lot of energy trying to get its roots established in the soil. Especially during the first few summers, it will have a difficult time dealing with heat and drought. You can make this easier by providing water and covering the soil with wood-chip mulch. Deep watering can help speed the root establishment. Deep water consists of keeping the soil moist to a depth that includes all the roots but does not leave the water soupy or over watered. Not enough water is harmful for the tree but too much water is bad too. Over watering is a common tree care mistake. Moist is different than soggy, and you can judge this by feel. A damp soil that dries for a short period will allow adequate oxygen to permeate the soil. As a rule of thumb your soil should be moist. Usually 30 seconds with a steady stream of water from a garden hose . Mulching is also key in retaining moisture in the soil but we recommend that you wait until you know how much water your tree need before you put mulch down. You can check soil moisture by using a garden trowel and inserting it into the ground to a depth of 2", and then move the blade of the trowel back and forth to create a small narrow trench. Then use your finger to touch the soil. If it is most to the touch, then they do not need water.
Some of our services include:
- Garden supplies
- Flowers, seeds, and Shrubs
- A Full Tree Garden with lots of selection
- Planting services are also available
- Open 7 days a week
for more information please visit www.growinggrounds.com
1600 South Main Street • Bloomington, IL 61701
phone: (309) 827-4343 • Fax: (309) 827-5050
