Yes — that's our whole thing. Every plant we stock is proven for USDA zone 4b–5a (Twin Cities metro). If it's not reliable in a typical Minnesota winter, we don't sell it. We lean toward zone 3 and 4 hardy plants to give a safety margin in unusually cold winters.

Most of the Twin Cities metro is USDA zone 4b–5a, with some urban heat-island pockets that behave closer to zone 5. Outer-ring suburbs and rural-edge areas are more typically zone 4b. We default to zone 4 hardiness as the minimum for everything we sell.

Yes — natives are a core focus of our catalog. We carry Eastern Larch (Tamarack), Canadian Hemlock, and we're expanding the native lineup with Red Twig Dogwood, Serviceberry, Ninebark, Nannyberry Viburnum, Swamp White Oak, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan, Bee Balm, and more as the season progresses. Planting natives supports local pollinators and birds — and they handle Minnesota weather without coddling.

Some are highly deer-resistant (junipers, spruces, Russian cypress, pines), some are deer candy (arborvitae, yew). Each product page flags deer resistance from low to high. For high-pressure areas, look for our Deer-Resistant collection.

We deliver across the Twin Cities seven-county metro. Check your zip code at checkout or see the full service area on our Shipping & Delivery page.

Free on orders $200+. $35 for orders under $200. Outside the standard metro zone is quoted individually based on distance.

Installation is available as an add-on starting at $75 per plant depending on size and site conditions. Add at checkout or contact us for a custom quote on a larger landscape project.

Yes. We offer free 20-minute phone consultations to scope your project and suggest plants that fit your site. For full landscape design, we can refer you to partner designers in the Twin Cities network.

Fall (mid-August through early October) is the ideal planting window for most shrubs and trees — warm soil, cool air, and 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze. Spring (late April through May) is the second-best window. Avoid midsummer planting when possible.

Every new plant includes care instructions with a watering schedule. The short version: every 1–2 days for the first two weeks, every 3–4 days for the next month, then weekly for the rest of the first growing season. Stop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze (typically late October).

First-year evergreens in windy or south-facing sites benefit from burlap wrap to prevent winter burn. After year one, most evergreens don't need wrapping. We provide guidance per plant.

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Yes, up to 48 hours before your scheduled delivery. After that, we've already pulled your plants and loaded the delivery run.

If a plant arrives damaged, take a photo immediately and email hello@threetimbersmn.com. We'll replace or refund on the spot.

We stand behind healthy, properly cared-for plants. If a plant fails within the first growing season due to reasons beyond your control (e.g., a defect we missed), contact us and we'll replace it. For first-winter coverage, add our optional Plant Survival Warranty at checkout — details on the warranty page.