Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept credit cards or checks?
How do you package the plants purchased via mail?
Are the plants you sell mainly for growing in New England area or will they grow in other geographic locations?
Do you carry hostas that are sun tolerant?
Do you use fertilizers and/or chemicals on your plants?
I am not able to visit during your normal store hours. Can I make an appointment?
Do you hold group tours of your display garden?
Is your garden and nursery handicap accessible?
Will you give me recommendations on how to care for a particular plant I purchase?
Do you hire full time/part time help or accept volunteers?
Yes, checks, MasterCard, VISA and American Express.
How do you package the plants purchased via mail?
We bare root them, wrap in moist paper, bag and use filler. They ship Priority Mail or Express depending upon the weather.
Are the plants you sell mainly for growing in New England area or will they grow in other geographic locations?
Most of our plants are rated hardy for zone 5 so usually you can easily grow them in 5 or warmer.
Do you carry hostas that are sun tolerant?
Yes, you may download or view the complete list here.
Do you use fertilizers and/or chemicals on your plants?
Yes we do fertilize but we rarely use chemical sprays. As an alternative to keep the weeds down, we use a propane torch to burn them away.
I am not able to visit during your normal store hours. Can I make an appointment?
Yes, please email or give us a call.
Do you hold group tours of your display garden?
Yes, many neighboring garden clubs and groups hold meetings at Cochato with refreshments and tours.
Is your garden and nursery handicap accessible?
Our paths are stone so it is a bit difficult to wheel around but we have had people in wheelchairs visit in the past.
Will you give me recommendations on how to care for a particular plant I purchase?
Absolutely, your success is our success!
Do you hire full time/part time help or accept volunteers?
Not at this time.
