What's on your 2026 wish list?

Shade Trees, Wind Break/Fast growing Trees

New House? Need Trees? Need Shade? Visit us now for the best local "TOM Grown" Trees, shade trees, ornamental and flowering crabapple trees. Basswood, Maples, Elms, Birch, Poplars,

Perennials offer structure to any garden design!

We have over 55 varieties of Zone 3 and Zone 4 perennials recommended for our area. Shade. Sun. Grasses. Native options, and more.

We have the latest in flower trends! + "tried & true" favorites

Gear up for fall planting at Grass Roots! We are known for unique flowers, fairy garden plants, accent flowers and grasses and succulents. Please come visit to check it out for yourself and bring a friend!

Shrubs for Wind Breaks & Privacy

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

We have the latest in flower trends! + "tried & true" favorites

Need some privacy between you and your neighbor or the road? Need Color? We have a great selection of flowering shrubs, fast growing shrubs for hedges and more!

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

We have soil, compost/manure and four colors of wood mulch available. Call Tom 218-367-2503

Bare Root 2025 - coming NYE!

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

Anytime is a good time to plant trees. Our inventory is looking mature, healthy with good variety. Large selection of Zone 3 and 4 apple and fruit trees, small fruit shrubs and more!

New home? Need Wind Breaks or Privacy? Think Green!

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

Fast Growing hedge or wind break options

with or without flowers. Ornamental trees for city yards, accent to landscaping... we have a great selection with FAIR and COMPETITIVE prices.

Trees offer safe, natural, beautiful option for privacy, shade

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

We have the best prices around and excellent MN hardy varieties. Need shade? Filling in or empty lot? Not to mention- we offer excellent FREE advice for DIY projects. We have a fantastic selection of maples, basswood, ornamental trees, elms, oaks, poplars etc. Qty discounts available.

2026 Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at tmeinhover@arvig.net if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do you have potting soil, mulch, compost?

YES!

Soil: Tom can mix a great combo potting soil mix with Peat moss, black dirt and organics for a garden, raised beds, etc.

- Available in bulk only

- $40.00 per scoop

- come with a trailer or pick-up

- or bring your own shovel and bucket ($15 per 5 gallon bucket- mixture)

Mulches: 4 colors available in bulk

- come with a trailer or pick-up

- will be loaded with Gahl

- one scoop = 1/2 cu yard (about 30-50 sq ft 1-2" deep (total coverage pending depth))

- $80.00 for one cubic yard (80-100 sq ft) two scoops, $40 per scoop.

Are you open?

Planting started March 6th 2026! We will have a beautiful collection end of April, early May 2026.

----> Mother's Day Pots & hanging containers, One-of-a-kind unique annual flowers, & perennials We have an amazing selection of fruit trees and small shrubs, and 8 varieties of maple trees. Paid orders secure product selection. Pick up will be late April 24th for Bare Root Maple and Flowering Crabapples, May 9th Bare Root Apple Trees.

Flowers, Veggies, potted herbs and more will be available early May 1st
Huge selection of potted shade trees (maples, basswood, poplar, etc), shrubs, fruit trees, ornamental flowering trees, and more!
We have LARGE sized shrubs available starting at $42- the fastest way to a wind break or privacy hedge
Small Fruit, raspberries, strawberries, rhubard and more!

When can I plant trees, shrubs, perennial plants?

Trees and shrubs (bareroot) can be planted once the ground thaws and temperatures are consistently above freezing. Flowers once day and night temperatures are consistently above freezing- 40's/50's degrees

- All annual flowers, patio pots, hanging baskets and so much more!

- Veggie plants (ongoing the next 2 weeks)

- Potted Shrubs over 35 varieties

- Potted Shade Trees and specialty ornamental trees like Flowering Crabapples, Japanese Tree Lilacs, Mountain Ash and more!

- Potted Fruit Trees like Cherries, Plums, Apples, Raspberries, Strawberries, Blueberries, Blackberry, Rhubarb, and more!

- Perennials, flowers, grasses, herbs and more.

- Mulch (4 colors)

- aged manure

- organic peat moss

- black dirt/soil

New Build, Need Wind Breaks or Privacy Hedge?

Many of our customers visit us with questions about their new build landscaping options, empty yards and need some shade, or have new neighbors and want some privacy. Bring a drawing or picture and we are happy to help!

We have excellent varieties:

- Fast Growing Hedge Shrubs withe various color, flowers, sizes and shapes

- Fast Growing Tree options

- Ornamental mid sizes tree options with flowers, unique leaves and more

- Shade and Sun Loving Shrubs

- Shade and Sun Loving Perennials, Grasses, etc.

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Your location destination for unique flowers, patio/hanging pots, fruit trees and small fruit shrubs. Affordable prices for healthy large shade trees, shrubs, mulch, dirt and more!

Grass Roots Ottertail Rush Lake

34830 447th Avenue, Ottertail, Minnesota 56571, United States

(218) 367-2503

Hours

Mon	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Tue	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Wed	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Thu	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Fri	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Sat	10:00 am – 06:00 pm
Sun	10:00 am – 06:00 pm

Thanks for a wonderful 2025 season. Call Tom with questions. 218-367-2503

2026 is starting with optimism and excitement

2026 Top Picks for you!

Think Landscaping 2026 - Grassroots trees & shrubs

What's on your 2026 wish list?

Shade Trees, Wind Break/Fast growing Trees

Perennials offer structure to any garden design!

We have the latest in flower trends! + "tried & true" favorites

We have the latest in flower trends! + "tried & true" favorites

Shrubs for Wind Breaks & Privacy

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

We have the latest in flower trends! + "tried & true" favorites

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

Bare Root 2025 - coming NYE!

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

Mulches, Black Dirt & Garden Soil

We have Dirt/compost!

New home? Need Wind Breaks or Privacy? Think Green!

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

Trees offer safe, natural, beautiful option for privacy, shade

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

Shrubs are a perfect way to provide a wind break for your yard or shelter other plants.

2026 Frequently Asked Questions

The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.

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