Healthy Soil Gives Your Plants a Good Start in Life
Whether you're growing herbs, flowers, Texas native perennials, or any other plant in a pot, your potting soil is the first step toward success. A mixture of ingredients like peat moss, coconut coir, vermiculite, pumice, and organic fertilizer, potting soil provides the right combination of nutrients, space for root growth, and proper moisture retention and drainage.
There are different types of potting soil for different types of plants, and you'll find them all at Shades of Green Nursery + Landscape in Frisco, Texas. Our garden center is a go-to source for all things gardening: tools, compost, mulch, potting soil, organic fertilizer, decorative items, seeds, gifts, and more. We carry an extensive inventory of Texas native perennials and well-adapted annuals that will grow in North Texas, and we can help you choose plants that know how to thrive in a pot, whether inside on a shelf or outside on your porch.
There's no such thing as someone who can't garden or grow a houseplant. If your plants are struggling, it's likely because you don't have the right tools and materials, or the right balance of sunlight, shade, moisture, and more. We can help. As a full-service drought-tolerant landscaping company, we know a thing or two about horticulture, and we can help with everything from plant selection and tree installation to full-scale landscape design and construction.
Contact us for directions to our garden center, and prepare your list of questions. Our knowledgeable staff is here to answer them, point you toward the right soil and other tools, and help you become the gardener you're meant to be.
Potting Soil and You
Here's a quick Q&A to help you understand potting soil and why choosing the right one will make you a better potted-plant gardener:
Contact us for directions to our garden center, where you can browse our selection of potting soil, tools, and other materials. Stay for a stroll along the creek and to speak with our staff members about your gardening dreams and challenges.
- Can't I just dig up some dirt from outside and put it in a pot? You could, but it's probably not the best choice for your plants. North Texas clay soil is hard-packed and slow-draining, which is not ideal for a plant in a pot.
- What about garden soil? It's not the same as potting soil. Garden soil is a mixture of natural soil and compost, while potting soil is made of a variety of other ingredients that make a light, fluffy substance designed to offer aeration, appropriate drainage, and a balanced pH.
- Can I plant my cacti and my orchids in the same potting soil? There are all-purpose potting soils that will serve most potted plants pretty well, but you can get more specific to meet the needs of certain plants. A cactus, for example, needs a dryer mixture that allows air to reach the roots, while orchids need more bark than soil. At our garden center, we carry several different types of potting soil, and we can help you choose the right one for your plants.
- Is the right potting soil the one answer I've been looking for? It's a big part of it, but you'll still need to position your potted plants to get the right amount of direct or indirect sunlight, or no sunlight, along with the right amount of water. Plants are very picky this way, but the Shades of Green Nursery + Landscape team can help you demystify their preferences so they thrive in your home.
Our Approach to Drought-Tolerant Landscape Design and Installation
We specialize in the native and adapted plants we know will grow in this area, and we make it as easy as possible for you to enjoy them in your yard. We want you to get the most out of your visit to the nursery, so take a look at your yard and be prepared with the answers to questions like these:
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Are your flower beds in the shade or the sun?
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Which direction does your yard face?
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Are your plants against the house or out in the open?
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How much space do you have?
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Do you enjoy tending your garden, or do you want a self-sufficient landscape?
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What's your irrigation like?
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Do you have HOA regulations?
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What are your favorite colors?
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Do you prefer a formal or casual look?
From there, visit our contact page to check out our schedule. You can look at our inventory online to get an idea of what we have available and what you like. Then come on by! Tell us about your yard and what type of plants you enjoy, and we'll help you choose the ones that will thrive in your environment.
Putting Our Mark on Frisco, Texas, With a Variety of Services
Establishing a healthy, low-maintenance garden starts with the right plants and some helpful guidance. We've got both. Call upon our extensive plant knowledge as you browse our inventory to find the ideal plants for your outdoor environment, and work with us for landscape design, planting, seasonal clean-up, and more:
Plants and Supplies
From our large selection of native plants and trees to mulch, organic fertilizer, rocks, and other lawn and garden supplies, our nursery and garden center are well-equipped with what you need for your best yard yet. Don't know what you're looking for? Our knowledgeable staff can help.
Free Clinics and More:
We love to share what we've learned over 40 years in business and 25 years in Frisco, Texas. Stay tuned for information about clinics and workshops, and subscribe to our newsletter for more news and horticulture education.
Landscaping Services
Our in-house design and installation team can create the outdoor space of your dreams. Take a closer look at all the services we offer.
Landscaping Can Be So Much More Than a Job—Join Us and Find Out Why
If you love the outdoors and are passionate about sustainable horticulture, we'd love to hear from you! We offer our full-time employees paid time off, a health care stipend, and, starting in 2021, 401k matching—not to mention a sweet discount on all our products. Take a look at our Careers page to learn more and see if you might be a good fit for our company.
You'll Find Our Happy Clients All Over North Texas
With our expertise and years of experience, we've matched countless customers with the ideal plants for their homes and yards. Take a look at what they have to say about their experience with our nursery and landscaping team:
We've Got Your Potting Soil Right Here
Potting soil, compost, mulch, decor, and all the Texas native plants you can imagine—it's all right here at Shades of Green Nursery + Landscape, your destination garden center in Frisco. Come for the garden supplies, and stay for the 200-year-old cottonwood trees, picturesque barn, bubbling stream, and (seasonally) our pumpkin patch! Our team is friendly and approachable, and they know their stuff when it comes to Texas horticulture. Contact us for directions, and we'll be awaiting your visit.
