Soil & Drainage Considerations in Edmonton

Edmonton soils often contain clay, which can retain water. Proper drainage planning and soil amendment are essential to prevent root rot and ensure healthy establishment.

Best Planting Seasons

•       Spring (after ground thaw)
•       Early fall (before freeze-up)

Proper timing improves root establishment before extreme temperatures.

Maintenance & Aftercare

•       Regular watering during establishment period
•       Seasonal pruning
•       Mulch replenishment
•       Fertilization as required
•       Winter protection for sensitive species

We provide guidance to ensure long-term success.

Why Choose Armour Landscape Centre

•       Knowledge of Edmonton plant hardiness zones
•       Proper planting depth and soil preparation
•       Integration with shrubs beds, decorative rock, and irrigation
•       Clean, professional installation
•       Long-term landscape planning approach

Loading & Transportation – Driver Responsibilities

Armour Landscape Centre provides assistance with loading. However, it is the responsibility of the driver or your company’s representative to count, inspect, and approve all plant material and quantities before leaving the nursery. The driver is also responsible for proper load securement and safe transportation of all materials.

Important Guidelines:

•       Ensure vehicles or trailers have adequate space for plant material to be safely loaded.
•       If you have any special loading or packaging requests (pallets, crates, etc.), please notify us in advance. Special packaging may be subject to additional charges.
•       Armour Landscape Centre staff will load trucks and trailers according to best practices and experience unless otherwise instructed by your driver.
•       The driver must provide appropriate tarps, straps, and tie-down equipment and is responsible for securing the load for safe transportation.
•       Even when staff assist with loading and securing large loads, the driver remains legally responsible for verifying proper load securement.
•       Tarping orders is strongly recommended to protect plant material during transportation.
•       Flag tape for oversized loads is available in the office upon request.
•       To prevent windburn and transport damage, travelling at speeds greater than 60 km/hr is not recommended.

⚠ Armour Landscape Centre staff reserve the right to refuse loading of any vehicle or trailer deemed unsafe.

Returns & Exchanges Policy

Armour Landscape Centre may accept returns or exchanges on potted plant material from Wholesale Contractors under the following conditions and at the discretion of staff:

Return & Exchange Conditions

•       Potted plant material must be returned or exchanged within 48 hours of pickup.
•       Plant material must be in the original saleable condition in which it left the nursery, as determined by Armour Landscape Centre staff (undamaged, properly watered, not planted or removed from pot, container in good condition, etc.).
•       Armour Landscape Centre is not responsible for and will not accept returns or exchanges due to damage caused by improper loading, travel, strapping, tarp use, or transportation.
•       Returns or exchanges are subject to a 20% restocking fee.
•       Returns or exchanges are subject to a 5% merchant processing fee.
•       Approved refunds will be issued as nursery credit only.
•       Paid product not picked up within 14 days may be subject to maintenance fees. Fees are determined at the discretion of management based on plant type, size, and weather conditions. Please contact the office for details.

⚠ We do NOT accept returns or exchanges on Caliper/Wire Basket trees once they have left the nursery, as removal and rehandling can cause significant root damage.

City of Edmonton Specifications

Armour Landscape Centre does not guarantee that trees will automatically meet City of Edmonton specifications.

•       Wholesale clients are required to select their own trees for City of Edmonton projects.
•       If staff believe selected trees may not meet City specifications, we will advise accordingly.
•       Advance notice is required if a City of Edmonton representative needs to inspect and tag trees.

Warranty

All wholesale and discounted plants from Armour Landscape Centre are sold as received. We ensure that plants are true to name and in good condition at pickup, but no additional guarantees are provided. Proper care, handling, and planting are the responsibility of the customer to ensure healthy growth.