The scoop on 'Direct Source Hostas'

Company Profile   Direct Source Hostas is a Watchdog 30 company. Mailing Address: 2773 Granite Court Prairie Grove, Illinois 60012 (United States) Categories: Plants: Hostas Click here to send email to Direct Source Hostas Click here to visit Direct Source Hostas's website Recent reviews: Past month Past 6 Months Past 12 Months Positive 4 5 16 Neutral 0 0 0 Negative 0 0 0

Feedback History and Summary   98 positives No neutrals 3 negatives

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Rating Author Content Positive textilis (1 review) On May 1, 2008, textilis Saint Paul, MN (Zone 4a) wrote: My hostas came yesterday. They were packaged very securely and arrived in excellent condition. Each hosta has multiple eyes and look very healthy, they are also larger than other hostas I've ordered from other companies. I'd recommend this company! Now if it would only get nice enough to garden! We're suppose to get snow this weekend! Positive zafo (10 reviews) On May 1, 2008, zafo Saint Louis, MO wrote: They always have a nice selection of hosta at a great price. They are not the biggest mail order hosta I have received but by no means are they small. The hosta I have received have always been very beautiful and healthy and the price is outstanding. My orders have always been very nicely packaged. The hostas are shipped in their pots which is another nice touch. Great place! Positive purplepatti (4 reviews) On April 20, 2008, purplepatti Anaheim, CA wrote: I have ordered from them before and I've always been impressed with the quality of their hostas and their excellent customer service. They do what they say they will. Just received my first three plants and they are beautiful and almost jumping out of their pots....they must of grown at least 1" overnight after watering them. Prices are good, quality excellent. I've even had most of last year's plants come up again this year, not bad for Anaheim California, zone 9. A+! Positive Mima56 (5 reviews) On April 16, 2008, Mima56 Thayer, MO (Zone 6a) wrote: I ordered from DIRECT SOURCE HOSTAS for the first time, wanting hostas that would take more sun. Nice selection. Order placed 4/5, shipped 4/15 (with email notification, thanks!), received 4/16....but I am only one state away! Plants are small but healthy and putting out new shoots. Too, they have great roots that fill the quart (?) pots....always a good sign. Well packaged also. I also ordered from SISSINGHURST HOSTAS and will be curious to see how the two companies compare, though DIRECT SOURCE did have a larger selection. Positive rlr1398 (1 review) On February 20, 2008, rlr1398 Clive, IA wrote: I have purchased hostas from Direct Source Hostas for 2 years now. When I had a need for advise on creating a hosta garden with a specific theme, Jerry was very helpful and prompt in writing me back with suggestions. Direct Source Hosta is perhaps one of the best mail-order experiences I've had in gardening ever! Positive juanwillis (13 reviews) On October 30, 2007, juanwillis Winchester, MA (Zone 6a) wrote: I ordered several hostas from Direct Hostas this past year and was very pleased with the quality of each. Plants were well-rooted, well-packaged, and true to name. Recommended! Positive MNgardnerbabe (4 reviews) On August 17, 2007, MNgardnerbabe Minneapolis (United States) wrote: I buy from Direct Source every-year, and this year I made an especially large order in the spring... Well I was impressed as always, their plants were HUGE for the time of year that they were shipped! Positive danthemandan (2 reviews) On July 23, 2007, danthemandan Stratford, CT wrote: This is my 2nd order from Direct Source Hostas; I've ordered about 10 Hostas in total. I don't really know what they could ever do to improve anything... -My order was shipped very fast -The Hostas were large, healthy, and had multiple eyes -They were packaged with care -Their website is well designed and easy to use -Their Hosta photos are up to date -They have an excellent selection This is how all businesses should be run. Positive TropicalMinnesota (6 reviews) On June 21, 2007, TropicalMinnesota Saginaw, MN wrote: I placed two orders after reading the glowing reviews here. I am very pleased with both of them; the first of specified hostas and the second for some of their "mystery" hostas (end of season close-outs). They are well packed (my husband appreciates that there were no packing peanuts), quicky shipped, and of high quality. I am looking forward to ordering more next year. Positive Petsitterbarb (5 reviews) On May 25, 2007, Petsitterbarb Claremore, OK wrote: I couldn't be more pleased. Perfect plants, perfect packing, fast Fed Ex shipping with tracking, too. A well deserved top 30 rating among thousands. There needs to be more like this company! Positive cathyanne (1 review) On May 19, 2007, cathyanne Cairo, NY wrote: This was the first timeI had ordered from this company, DirectSourceHostas. I was very pleased with the selection, the ease of navigating their website, the customer service, the prices and, now that they they have arrived, the hostas. They were packed so very carefully that not one leaf had any damage at all. I had some questions about shipping date and Jerry answered my emails very quickly. I chose this company because of other's comments here at Garden Watchdog. The plant size was as described online. Very healthy looking. If you are looking for hosta try this company. And no I am not related! What a treat to buy from DirectSourceHosta. Positive revclaus (22 reviews) On May 19, 2007, revclaus Denver, CO (Zone 5b) wrote: This is my first year ordering. Great service. Great packaging, and they arrived on time in great shape. I will definitely order from them again. Positive Twonewfs (9 reviews) On May 18, 2007, Twonewfs Belgium, WI (Zone 5a) wrote: First off ... great web site. Nice information, good layout and overall pretty easy to use. I ordered 3 teaspoon hostas and their "mystery" hosta deal for, I think, $6 (I wasn't going to pass that deal up). I got an Amy Elizabeth and it looks really nice. In fact all the plants look extremely healthy, great packaging. I love the fact that you aren't getting bare root plants which I never have good luck with. I thought they were of a good size. I had a special shipping requirement that they not arrive before a specific date as I was out of town. When I got home from the airport they were sitting on the porch ... they were delivered just hours earlier. The timing couldn't have been more perfect. The invoice said that a plant marker and fertilizer sample were included as a gift, but they weren't in the box. Can't complain about not getting something that's a freebie, though, can you? Will definitely go there again for hostas that go beyond the typical ones found at nurseries. Positive kods24 (5 reviews) On May 17, 2007, kods24 Mullica Hill, NJ wrote: Excellent packaging. The plants arrived in great condition. You can tell when people really care. I love the flat rate shipping too. Positive tappangarden (2 reviews) On May 14, 2007, tappangarden Tappan, NY wrote: We placed an online order for 5 hostas on April 8th. The hostas were shipped on April 25th and arrive just in the right time for planting. In the meantime we received an update email from them (which I guess went to all their customers) warning that due to bad winter weather we may not receive everything we ordered. Not only we received everything, they added an extra plant to compensate for one hostas that was not up to their standards. Nice touch! They all grow pretty nicely, it looks like all of them should do well. By the way, nice packing, not one bit of soil spilled from pots. Positive caliloo (5 reviews) On May 12, 2007, caliloo somewhere, PA (Zone 7a) wrote: I ordered from DirectSource last year and got wonderful plants that all are healthy and thriving. I am placing my order for this year and can't wait to see the new ones in my garden. Positive gardener4evr (1 review) On May 1, 2007, gardener4evr Milwaukee, WI (Zone 5b) wrote: I just received my Hostas, and I am very pleased! The plants came exactly when they said they would, and they look fantastic! Very healthy and perky, and nicely packaged. I definitely plan on ordering from them again. Positive GoldenMomxx (1 review) On April 14, 2007, GoldenMomxx Greenville, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: I just received my hostas from Direct Source Hostas and they are FANTASTIC! They not only arrrived in PERFECT condition but they are healthy and gorgeous. While waiting for them to arrive, I emailed Jerry several times and he *always* took time to answer my questions. Thank you, Jerry and Grace, for doing such a great job! I highly recommend this company to all. On April 14th, 2007, GoldenMomxx added the following: p.s. I'm not in Willow Spring anymore--I am in Greenville, NC. Carol Positive Jacqueth (1 review) On January 15, 2007, Jacqueth Saint Louis, MO wrote: I have puchased hosta from this company for the last 5 years they are all beautiful and grow very well. (I'm not the best at watering. I had problems with a plant that did not gorw well in my garden and they replaced it 2 times! I love buying from home based companys, and this is one of the best. Jay E Positive massha (1 review) On August 4, 2006, massha Clifton Park, NY (Zone 5a) wrote: Plants arrived in excellent condition, partially due to the fact that they were packaged so well. They took well and are growing happily (well I overlooked this bunny so I lost a couple plants but it was my fault). I wrote to them twice with questions - both times, they answered promptly, respectfully, and addressed the issue well. I was worried about Virus X - it seems that they are taking steps to avoid it. Positive virginiaa (3 reviews) On July 29, 2006, virginiaa New York, NY wrote: Excellent value plants shipped promptly, with great care. Far superior to other hostas I have purchased from reputable online companies in terms of size and quality -- and the selection is unbeatable. This will be the first place I look for hostas in the future, and I have recommended it to all my gardening friends. One could only hope the company will branch out into other perennials! Positive AddieOtto (5 reviews) On July 25, 2006, AddieOtto Clementon, NJ (Zone 6b) wrote: I have placed a number of orders this year and have been very pleased with the ease of ordering and the reliability of the shipments - they arrive on time and in great shape. Plants are well packed and I have had a super quick email response to a question about a plant listed as "sold out" on the website. I would highly recommend this company. Positive joeflaherty (1 review) On July 22, 2006, joeflaherty Eglin AFB, FL wrote: They have the best packed plants and best looking plants I have yet to see. Will ceratinly buy from again! Positive PiddilyDiddly (1 review) On July 22, 2006, PiddilyDiddly Laingsburg, MI wrote: I have purchased hosta's from them for four seasons now; I’m so glad that I found their nursery. Their hostas are healthy, always in perfect condition when they arrive as the packing is exceptional and the plants have come through my harsh Michigan winters great. They have some of the most difficult to find varieties and they often offer them at amazing prices. Positive baja220 (5 reviews) On July 5, 2006, baja220 Tulsa, OK (Zone 6b) wrote: My first time ordering from DSH and it won't be my last!! The Hostas are awesome, pkg was very nice. Not even a broken leave!!!! And they arrived in 2 days!! I'm very pleased!! Positive graymare57 (1 review) On July 2, 2006, graymare57 wrote: My first order from Driect source Hostas. I was soooo impressed . I have let others know about them ,wish I'd have found them sooner. They do a fabulous job in shipping .Not a bent or crumpled leaf. They will for certin be getting a lot more business from me .Thanks Barbara Alexander On July 2nd, 2006, graymare57 added the following: Barbara A. Vander N.C. Positive LinkM (7 reviews) On June 27, 2006, LinkM Williamsville, NY (Zone 5b) wrote: I was so pleased with my first order that I placed another. All plants (hostas and perennials) are thriving. Some had to wait for the new garden to be cut in and they were healthy enough to sit and wait several weeks for their new home. Excellent communication directly from the owner. I will definitely order from them again and have recommended them to fellow gardeners. Positive KarenB61 (3 reviews) On June 25, 2006, KarenB61 Long Island, NY (Zone 7a) wrote: I recently ordered from Direct Source Hostas and couldn't be happier. My plants arrived quickly, and were in excellent condition. They're now planted in my garden and are doing beautifully. I will definitely order from them again. They have a great website, too! Positive bk6450 (1 review) On June 22, 2006, bk6450 Dunnellon, FL wrote: Wow! I am so impressed with the order that I recieved. I order hosta a lot and never had such a well packed, sized and well rooted plant delivered. Very healthy plants and look great where I put them. Keeping bookmarked on my computer for next order. Thanks so much for taking time to care about your plants and packing! Positive phredo (8 reviews) On June 22, 2006, phredo Monroeville, PA wrote: I love their user-friendly website, good selection of plants, quick delivery and well-packaged plants. Hostas arrived healthy and continue to flourish. Will definitely order from DSH again! Positive glazcutter (1 review) On June 20, 2006, glazcutter Atlanta, GA (Zone 7a) wrote: I just received my HOSTA's... boy am I impressed. All were healthy and thriving and continue to do so in the ground. I am a self proclaimed HOSTA stalker. I will soon have as many varieties as Direct Source Hosta's offers! :) Very, very pleased with the service and the quick repsonse to my e-mails. This is the only interenet sight I will ever use to order Hostas. Thanks. Kathy - Atlanta, GA Positive tntmade (1 review) On June 14, 2006, tntmade Downingtown, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: I ordered five hosta and mentioned that I would order 'Teeny Weeney Bikini', which was marked as "sold out", next year. Imagine my surprise when the hosta arrived two days later and included the Bikini! The plants were in perfect condition. I've paid lots more for lots less. This is nursery will definitely be my first stop when I'm looking for hosta. Positive Nana3 (7 reviews) On June 3, 2006, Nana3 Hanson, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: This was my first time purchasing from Direct Source Hostas and it will not be my last. I purchased 10 of the Grower's Choice hostas and each one I received was nice and healthy and larger than I anticipated. The packing of the hostas was very well done and the soil in the pots had not even spilled out. I highly recommend this company. Nana3 Positive nevadagdn (112 reviews) On May 30, 2006, nevadagdn Sparks, NV (Zone 7a) wrote: Very nice plants. The Grower's Choice is a great way to go when they have it. I'm very happy with their choices for me--nice selections, nice prices. Positive kd60504 (4 reviews) On May 27, 2006, kd60504 Aurora, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: I ordered 3 of the Grower's Choice sale and 3 others. Their packaging is one of the best I've seen and I order a lot of plants on the internet. All very healthy. Couldn't be happier. Getting ready to place another order! Positive DCUrbanGardener (15 reviews) On May 25, 2006, DCUrbanGardener Washington, DC (Zone 7a) wrote: This was my first order with them. The plants arrived within 3 business days, which was impressive. I ordered 3 hostas and they arrived in good condition. The packing was adequate. All I have to do now is to watch them grow. If only I have the patience. Positive lavendargrrl (1 review) On May 25, 2006, lavendargrrl Apex, NC (Zone 7b) wrote: I placed my first order late Saturday night for the Grower's Choice sale - I ordered 10 plants. I was really excited to see that my plants had already arrived by Wednesday evening in great shape! I got 6 hostas that were new to me and 4 that I already have in my garden, but will be great for trades. I will definitely purchase from Direct Source Hostas in the future. Positive zone5girl (17 reviews) On May 24, 2006, zone5girl Painesville, OH (Zone 5b) wrote: This is my first time ordering from them and will not be my last! They arrived quickly and in great condition! Tamara Positive Charlena (3 reviews) On May 24, 2006, Charlena Holden, MA wrote: My first experience ordering hostas online and I was very pleased. Large plants arrived quickly, and packed very well. I have already ordered again. Positive gardadore (11 reviews) On May 18, 2006, gardadore Saylorsburg, PA (Zone 6a) wrote: I ordered from this company for the first time this year. Communication is excellent and the plants arrived in great condition and bigger than I expected since most were the small or dwarf varieties. They have been in the ground for almost two weeks and are doing marvelously. This is a terrific source for hostas.

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