What is DoLeaf?

DoLeaf is an online marketplace for people to find and buy plants from specialty nurseries and independent garden centers. Our specialty is connecting gardeners with growers so people can get beautiful, healthy, unique plants for their gardens and homes.

Who sells on DoLeaf?

We work with expert growers around the United States to offer a wide selection of hard-to-find plants. Each seller is vetted by the DoLeaf team to provide you with an assortment of healthy plants in addition to a fun and safe buying experience.

I'm not receiving any emails.

DoLeaf sends emails to you in order to alert you to changes to your account, orders processed, and other events. If you have signed up and not received anything, most likely it is an issue with spam filters. Try these steps

• Check your account settings and ake sure your email address is correct.
• Check your spam or junk folder to see if our emails were accidentally diverted there.
• Add DoLeaf’s email address (support@doleaf.com) to your address book.
• If all else fails, contact us

I can't remember my username or password.

Oh dear! But really, don’t worry. Just visit our forgot password page and we'll help you out.

What does 'Organic Practices' mean on DoLeaf?

Plants listed in "Organic Practices" are grown without the use of non-organic pesticides, insecticides or herbicides. Growers rely on naturally made fertilizers and chemical-free pest control. While plants in "Organic Practices" adhere to fundamental standards of organic farming, growers may or may not have completed the accredidation process for organic certification. If you’re interested in knowing more about a particular grower's organic practices, please review their plant descriptions and About Our Garden page, or contact them through their DoLeaf store.

What does 'heirloom' mean?

"Heirloom" refers to heirloom varieties of plants that were commonly grown in previous decades or centuries but are not generally grown in large-scale agriculture today. Many heirloom plants precede agricultural industrialization and can help to diversify our gardens and our diets. Although some growers consider heirloom varieties to date back over 100 years, DoLeaf defines cultivars as "heirloom" if they originated before 1950. Many heirloom plants on DoLeaf could have been found in homesteaders’ vegetable and flower gardens or in the Victory Gardens planted during World War Two.

Where are tubers, corms, and rhizomes on DoLeaf?

To keep shipping forms simple, we use the blanket term "bulb" to refer to all geophytes: tubers, corms, rhizomes and bulbs. However, sellers may explain in their plant descriptions that the item actually ships as a corm, rhizome, or tuber. In some cases, sellers will use the term "fan," particularly when describing irises and daylilies. A "fan" consists of a root with foliage cut back to roughly four to six inches above the bulb.

Who are you people?

We're a small team of web-savvy gardeners spread across the U.S. who want to share our love of gardening with other backyard growers and green thumbs. We established DoLeaf to provide a resource for novice, casual, and master gardeners as they plan and grow their gardens. We also set up DoLeaf to help small nurseries and independent garden centers that are more interested in horticulture than agribusiness to find and grow their businesses.

Can plants really be shipped?

YES! Plants can be shipped domestically in the United States. In fact, many online and print catalogs exclusively ship plants as their entire business. DoLeaf sellers ship plants via UPS, FedEx and the U.S. Postal Service to get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as possible. Our experienced sellers are pros at packing and shipping plants so they arrive healthy and ready to grow.

Do I need an Amazon account?

Yes, DoLeaf processes all transactions through Amazon Payments. We are looking at adding new payment methods in the near future.

What are the icons at the bottom of each photo?

Those icons represent the optimal growing conditions of the plant pictured, much like the tags that you'll find on plants bought from a store. To get more information, click on the plant and view the key below the plant’s picture.

Help! I've received the plant, but what do I do to make it thrive?

DoLeaf sellers are experts who love to help people with plants, so they can help you find the right spot, fertilizer, soil conditions, and everything else. Just go to the seller’s DoLeaf store and click the “Contact Us” to send your questions to the plant’s seller.

Why should I sell on DoLeaf

There are many reasons to sell on DoLeaf. We'll list just a few right here:

• Reach a growing number of gardeners looking online for unique plants.
• Sell online without technical hassles or website maintenance costs.
• Connect with new customers from across the United States.
• Get technical and business support from the DoLeaf team.
• Enjoy our advertising, public relations, and outreach resources.
• Access a growing list of features including faceted searches, automated shipping, and a newsletter tool for sellers.
• Work one-on-one with the dedicated DoLeaf team as we help you build your online business.

How much does it cost to use DoLeaf?

Setting up a store and listing items on DoLeaf is absolutely free! When you sell an item, DoLeaf takes an 18% commission on just the sales price of the item. You keep all of your shipping fees, and DoLeaf covers all Amazon Payments transaction and processing fees.

How do I sign up to sell on DoLeaf?

Grow some plants, love gardening, and create your store>. Note: You'll need to register as a user before you can create your store. Once you're rolling, we’ll contact you and help you finish the setup. If you have any questions along the way, don't hesitate to contact us.

How do I get paid?

Payment is immediately deposited into your Amazon Payments account upon completion of each sale. From there you can easily transfer the money to a bank account at your convenience.

Do I need an Amazon account?

Yes, in order to sell on DoLeaf, you need an Amazon Payments account. Setting up your Amazon Payments account is very simple, especially if you've bought items on Amazon.com in the past. Simply go here, click on the create account link in the top right, and follow the instructions.

Important! When you set up your Amazon Payments account, you will need to add either a linked bank account or a valid credit card before you can sell on DoLeaf. We recommend using a credit card, since adding a bank account can take several days. Don't worry, you will not be charged, it is simply for identity verification purposes.

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How can I get the most from my DoLeaf store?

You can sell on DoLeaf with just one plant for sale, but to get the most out of your store, here are some tips for optimizing your store and increasing your sales.

• Add a variety of plants - Buyers love to get multiple plants at the same time, and the bigger your selection, the better. Plus, if you offer a variety of prices, you'll be offering them plenty of options to fit their budget.
• Provide scientific names - Make sure to mention the plant's scientific name in the description. Many of our buyers find us through Google when they search for a plant by its scientific name. Wouldn't it be great if they found your plants in their search?
• Use high quality images - Upload up to 3 high quality images for each plant. Buyers love to see big, beautiful images of the adult plants they're buying.
• Give a good description - A thorough description tells buyers what is unique and special about each plant. This can help them make the decision to purchase.