2026 Bare Root Pre-Ordering Now Available! WHY BUY BARE ROOT? -Cheaper than potted -Huge selection of trees, shrubs and fruits -Some varieties only available as bare root -Easier to transport -Easier to plant -Can be planted ASAP -Comes with a guarantee
Bare root plants are sold dormant with the roots exposed (not potted) and must be kept moist until planting occurs. Because of the nature of bare root plants, they are only available in the early spring and can sell out quickly.
We are now taking pre-orders for bare root trees and shrubs! Pre-orders will be accepted through Monday, April 20th, 2026. No orders will be taken Tuesday, April 21st - Friday, April 24th in order to give our staff time to pull pre-orders and set up for in-store sales.
Bare root must be paid for, in full, at the time of order. Customers with pre-orders will be allowed to pick up their orders a day before our in-store sale starts - Friday, April 24th - however, no new or additional purchases of bare root plant material will be allowed until Saturday, April 25th. Pre-orders can be held for about a week.
Don't miss out this year! Pre-order online or call us at 715-365-2929 to guarantee your 2026 bare root order!
In-Store Bare Root Sales Start Saturday, April 25th
Any plants that are not pre-sold will be available in-store beginning on Saturday, April 25th through approximately May 8th, 2026 (weather permitting). Phone orders to hold remaining bare root will be accepted again starting on Saturday, April 25th once the in-store sales begin.
Hanson's Garden Village's Bare Root Guarantee
Survivability of plants is GUARANTEED under the following conditions:
We are satisfied that prudent care was provided: planted in a timely manner, watered adequately, protected from damage, etc.
It can be demonstrated that a means of regular watering was available
The loss was not due to deer, rabbit, insects, acts of nature or similar damage beyond our control
The guarantee period includes the current growing season up to August 1st
We do not guarantee any plant material over the winter due to weather conditions and extremes that are out of our control
The guarantee allows for, at your choice, one of the following remedies:
Deduction of the bare root price paid off a similar potted tree or shrub
In-store credit
Dead woody plants must be uprooted and returned to us before August 1st of the year planted,
with original tag attached and presentation of a receipt.
Friday, July 31st, 2026 is the last day Hanson's Garden Village will accept any bare root claims.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
WE RECOMMEND GIVING YOUR BARE ROOT PLANT A FEW MONTHS TO GROW BEFORE UPROOTING FOR RETURN -
SOME PLANTS MAY TAKE LONGER TO ESTABLISH OR BE AFFECTED BY SPRING WEATHER CONDITIONS.
IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT YOUR PLANT, GIVE US A CALL BEFORE UPROOTING.
Recommendations for Bare Root Planting
Thank you for buying bare root trees and shrubs from Hanson’s Garden Village. Bare root offers affordability and ease of transport. Follow the instructions carefully and look forward to enjoying your plants for years to come.
When not planted immediately, place plants in a cool, shady location and keep roots moist. We recommend planting them as soon as possible not to exceed two weeks of proper storage time.
Soak plants in water (may be augmented with a root stimulator) for a few hours or overnight before planting. Do not let roots dry out. Do not soak for more than 24 hours.
Dig a large enough hole so the roots of your specimen are not crowded. This would also be the time to mix in any compost or soil amendments, if needed, with the soil from the hole. Trim damaged roots, or roots that will not fit into the hole.
Create a small mound at the bottom of the hole. Place the plant on top of the mound and spread the roots out evenly. Adjust the depth of the hole if necessary. Look for stain line on stem to judge planting depth.
Back fill soil and add any slow release fertilizer packages. Create a shallow basin around the stem, water and mulch. The root stimulator water used for soaking may be used to water the plant.
Check plants regularly for water and be patient as they adjust to their new location. Some plants take a while to leaf out. Water frequently at first.
A winter tree wrap is recommended to protect young trees from rodents and winter sun, put on in fall and remove in warm weather.
Hanson's Token Promotion
During the month of May, for every $100 spent you will receive a $5 token good towards purchases at a later date. The redemption period for 2026 will begin on TBD - through the end of October. They never expire and tokens collected from previous years can also be redeemed starting TBD.
Receiving Tokens:
Tokens are given for in-store retail purchases. Tokens are not given for class/workshop fees, held orders, landscape services, consultation and design charges, delivery charges and any other applicable services. Tokens are not given for gift certificate purchases, however, certificates redeemed in May will receive tokens.
Redeeming Tokens:
Tokens will take $5 off your in-store purchases TBD through our seasonal closing in October. If you have tokens from previous years those are redeemable too. You can use multiple tokens at a time. The $5 value must be used in total - no change will be given for sales under $5.
Our only stipulation in token redemption is that they can only be used as payment for products and not services. Tokens can not be used as payment for class/workshop fees, held orders, landscape services, consultation and design charges, delivery charges and any other applicable services.
