Custom Growing
Thoughtfully Grown Plants, Tailored to Your Needs
Custom Growing at Solid Roots offers access to healthy, regionally grown plants produced specifically for the landscapes and gardens they’re intended for. We grow a wide range of plant material in Maine, with careful attention to timing, quality, and performance.
Whether you’re a landscape professional planning a large project, a gardener looking for something specific, or someone seeking plants grown locally with intention, our custom growing program is designed to meet a wide range of needs.
What Custom Growing Is
Custom Growing allows clients to request specific plants and quantities to be grown for a particular project, season, or garden. Rather than choosing from a fixed inventory, clients can tell us what they’re looking for and when they need it, and we incorporate those plants into our growing plans.
We grow a broad range of plant types, including annuals, perennials, shrubs, cut flowers, herbs, vegetables, and specialty plants. Our nursery includes both container grown material and field grown perennials, as well as a large and carefully maintained dahlia collection.
Who This Service Is For
Custom Growing is well suited for:
- Landscape architects, designers, and landscape companies
- Homeowners planning new gardens or landscape updates
- Gardeners looking for specific or unusual plant varieties
- Clients who value plants grown locally in Maine
- Anyone seeking reliable, high quality plant material
This service is intentionally flexible and can support both large scale projects and smaller, individual requests.
How the Process Works
Clients can reach out with a list of plants they’re looking for, along with desired quantities and timing.
From there, we determine feasibility based on season, growing conditions, and availability. Throughout the season, we can provide availability lists of plants currently in stock, as well as advance growing lists that outline what we will be producing. These lists can be used to guide planting plans, project designs, and procurement decisions.
What We Grow
Our custom growing program may include:
- Annuals and bedding plants
- Perennials, including field grown material
- Shrubs and woody plants
- Cut flowers
- Herbs and vegetable starts
- Specialty and hard to find varieties
- A wide range of dahlia varieties
Plant availability varies by season, and we prioritize quality, plant health, and suitability to Maine growing conditions.
Why Custom Growing Matters
Plants grown locally and intentionally tend to establish better and perform more reliably in the landscape. By growing plants ourselves, we’re able to control quality from seed or cutting through planting, offering healthier plants and better long term outcomes.
Custom Growing also allows for more thoughtful planning, reducing last minute substitutions and helping landscapes come together as intended.
Service Area
Custom Growing is available to clients throughout coastal Maine and beyond. Pickup and delivery options vary depending on plant type, quantity, and timing.
If you’re unsure whether Custom Growing is a good fit for your project, we’re happy to discuss options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you only offer Custom Growing to landscape professionals?
No. Custom Growing is available to landscape professionals, homeowners, and gardeners alike.
Is there a minimum order size?
Minimums vary depending on plant type and timing. We’re happy to discuss smaller or larger requests to see what’s feasible.
Can you grow plants not listed on your availability sheets?
Yes. Availability lists reflect what is currently in stock or planned, but custom requests are always welcome.
Are all plants grown in Maine?
Yes. Our plants are grown in Maine and selected for performance in local conditions.
If you’re looking for specific plants grown with care in Maine, or want to explore custom growing for an upcoming project, we’d love to hear from you.
