A frequently asked question from our customers…
‘…on your availability, what is the difference between a Landscape List (LSL) plant and a Garden Center List (GCL) plant?’
We’re glad you asked!
As plant growers and evaluators, we check on the progress and quality of every crop that we grow each week. That information is put into our computer system which generates our weekly availability.
Sample portion of availability list:
‘…on your availability, what is the difference between a Landscape List (LSL) plant and a Garden Center List (GCL) plant?’
We’re glad you asked!
As plant growers and evaluators, we check on the progress and quality of every crop that we grow each week. That information is put into our computer system which generates our weekly availability.
Sample portion of availability list:
Perennials |
Qty |
Price |
Pot |
Size |
List |
Astilbe chinensis 'Maggie Daley' |
439 |
4.69 |
1G |
LSL |
|
Astilbe chinensis 'Mighty Pip' |
141 |
5.41 |
1G |
GCL |
|
Astilbe chinensis 'Pumila' |
541 |
4.69 |
1G |
LSL |
|
Astilbe chinensis 'Vision in Red' |
325 |
5.25 |
1G |
GCL |
Above, in the far right column under ‘List’, you’ll see the abbreviations LSL or GCL.
LSL – Landscape List
Plants on this list are healthy, fully rooted with good tops and are perfectly acceptable for the landscape contractor. They may or may not be in bloom depending on the time of season.* The quality is good and your customer will be satisfied when they see them in the planting.
GCL – Garden Center List
Plants on this list are at the peak of their appearance. Nearly picture-perfect. They are possibly in flower also, depending on the time of season.* They look beautiful enough to be on a prominent garden center bench, and customers would find it impossible to resist going home with one...or more! But they aren’t just for a garden center – also for a client’s yard or on a commercial project!
Anyone can order from either list – there are no rules! It’s just a way for us to tell you ‘yep, they’re fine and good to go’ on the LSL, or ‘omigosh! They are stunning right now’ on the GCL.
Tip: landscape contractors may have a special needs project – a wedding, a party, a plant sale, a very particular client – and ordering GCL plants may be a perfect way to please this client.
By the way: the ‘size’ column is for shrubs. Size is the top growth range, such as 24-30” (tall). Most shrubs are measured by height, but some of a spreading habit, such as Rhus a. ‘Gro-Low’, are measured by width. You’ll see sizing appear in the spring when we open the houses and measure the shrubs.
*During the growing season, another column will appear on the far right, ‘Bud/Bloom Status’. There it will be noted if the plant is in bud or bloom.
There you have it! We hope this helps to clear up the question of LSL vs. GCL plants. As always – feel free to contact us with questions!
Lynn Pries
Office Manager/Sales Associate
LSL – Landscape List
Plants on this list are healthy, fully rooted with good tops and are perfectly acceptable for the landscape contractor. They may or may not be in bloom depending on the time of season.* The quality is good and your customer will be satisfied when they see them in the planting.
GCL – Garden Center List
Plants on this list are at the peak of their appearance. Nearly picture-perfect. They are possibly in flower also, depending on the time of season.* They look beautiful enough to be on a prominent garden center bench, and customers would find it impossible to resist going home with one...or more! But they aren’t just for a garden center – also for a client’s yard or on a commercial project!
Anyone can order from either list – there are no rules! It’s just a way for us to tell you ‘yep, they’re fine and good to go’ on the LSL, or ‘omigosh! They are stunning right now’ on the GCL.
Tip: landscape contractors may have a special needs project – a wedding, a party, a plant sale, a very particular client – and ordering GCL plants may be a perfect way to please this client.
By the way: the ‘size’ column is for shrubs. Size is the top growth range, such as 24-30” (tall). Most shrubs are measured by height, but some of a spreading habit, such as Rhus a. ‘Gro-Low’, are measured by width. You’ll see sizing appear in the spring when we open the houses and measure the shrubs.
*During the growing season, another column will appear on the far right, ‘Bud/Bloom Status’. There it will be noted if the plant is in bud or bloom.
There you have it! We hope this helps to clear up the question of LSL vs. GCL plants. As always – feel free to contact us with questions!
Lynn Pries
Office Manager/Sales Associate
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