Plants That Work To Create A Backyard Solitude Oasis
Thuja, Buxus, Hydrangea m., Rhamnus f., Geranium
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| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Create a Private Backyard Oasis With Plant by Number Design
Want to turn your backyard into a peaceful, private retreat? The Backyard Oasis Garden Plant by Number helps you design a lush, layered landscape that looks like it came straight from a designer's sketchbook without hiring a landscape architect. This layout is crafted for sun-filled yards where privacy, structure, and seasonal beauty matter most.
Designed by professional landscape architect Katie Weber, this 18-by-9-foot plan uses a smart combination of evergreen structure, flowering shrubs, columnar accents, and groundcover to create a secluded, tranquil setting. It is perfect for screening patios, hot tubs, and pools or for creating cozy seating areas near fences or foundations. The professionally designed layout makes it easy to install and enjoy, even if you've never landscaped before!
What’s Included in the Backyard Oasis Garden Plan
This 18-foot by 9-foot rectangular garden is ideal for:
- Privacy along property lines, around patios, decks, and outdoor living spaces
- Screening hot tubs, pools, or air conditioning units
- Foundation beds and backyard borders
- Lush backdrops behind seating areas
With an easy-to-follow diagram, detailed planting guide, and pre-printed, weed-blocking landscape fabric spacing guide, this layout gives your yard an instant upgrade in structure and serenity!
Your Backyard Oasis Garden includes:
- 2 mid-sized Arborvitae for evergreen privacy and year-round structure
- 2 Boxwood shrubs for tidy, compact form and evergreen appeal
- 3 Bigleaf Hydrangeas to add seasonal blooms and lush texture
- 3 Columnar Buckthorn for narrow vertical height and privacy without taking up space
- 2 Hardy Cranesbill Geranium groundcovers for low-growing color and filler at the front of the bed
Our nursery has expertly selected this design to work best together, is best in full sun, and suited for USDA growing zones 5 to 8. Once established, the combination of structure and flower power will keep your backyard inviting and private all year long!
Step by Step: How to Install a Plant by Number Garden
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Pick Your Plan: Download the Backyard Oasis Garden plan PDF, which includes layout, plant list, and care guide.
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Prep Your Site: Clear the area of grass and weeds. Shape the bed and amend the soil if needed.
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Lay Out the Design: Use the included diagram to position each plant. Optional plant markers can help!
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Dig and Plant: Dig holes twice as wide as the pot and plant at the same depth as in the container.
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Water and Mulch: Water thoroughly, then apply a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to retain moisture.
- Maintain and Enjoy: Follow the included tips for deadheading, watering, and pruning.
Caring for and Maintaining Your Backyard Oasis Garden
This garden is made to be as easy-care as it is enchanting. Most of the plants are drought-tolerant once established, deer-resistant, and tough enough for variable weather.
- Water regularly during the first year using the Finger Test
- Weed as needed and reapply arborist mulch annually
- Prune Arborvitae and Boxwood lightly in late spring to maintain shape
- Hydrangeas should be pruned according to type (Bigleaf blooms on old wood, prune after flowering)
- Buckthorn may be trimmed for height control or to enhance privacy
- Deadhead spent Hydrangea blooms if desired, though not required
Your Private Paradise Starts Here!
With the Backyard Solitude Oasis Garden, you get instant structure, vibrant blooms, and peaceful privacy in one elegant layout. Whether you're screening off a hot tub, adding greenery to your seating area, or upgrading a dull foundation bed, this design makes it easy to plant your own sanctuary. Simple, stylish, and serene. It is your escape just outside the door!
Order your Backyard Oasis kit today and start planting the privacy you deserve! Nature Hills will deliver your plants and kit right to your doorstep!
