Our plants are professionally packaged for shipping.  All of our plants are shipped bare root.  Bare rooting is the process in which most if not all of the soil is removed prior to shipping.  Our plants do not ship in their nursery container.  We take great care and pride in the way our plants are packaged. Our plants are wrapped in bubble wrap and tape which should not be taken off until your plant is in its final home. The bubble wrap offers you and the plant additional protection while planting.Make sure that your decorative pot is ready to receive your plant. If you are planting in the ground, make sure your hole is ready to receive your plant. Use an old garden hose or irrigation line to lift the plant out of its package and put the plant in its new home. Backfill with soil and gently compress the soil around the roots.Do not water the plant for two weeks. Please contact us with any specific questions you may have.