Why Pre-Booking Plants Is Important

If you garden in Zone 7b around Mullica Hill, NJ, timing and selection make all the difference. At Bast Brothers, we ship online but carry most inventory in-store, and our best sellers for the Tri-State area sell out fast! That’s why pre-booking plants (aka reserving or pre-ordering) is the best way to guarantee healthy stock, delivery during the soonest and ideal planting window, and less stress on planting day.

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What “Pre-Booking” Means (and why it matters)

Our pre-booking opens in stages for different collections: foundational plants, perennials, vegetables & herbs, and annuals so you can plan your garden ahead of time.

Pre-booking gives you first dibs on the plants you want. Some of our most popular and specialty plants are limited in quantity, so reserving early guarantees yours for local delivery or in-store pickup as soon as shipments arrive.

Take the stress out of gardening! Plan, reserve, and relax until our pre-books close.

Benefits for Mullica Hill & Tri-State Gardeners

Lock in best sellers and specialty plants (we often sell out in store).
Schedule local delivery to qualified zip codes or choose ship-to-store.
Receive plants timed to the right planting window for Zone 7b.

How Pre-Booking Works at Bast Brothers

How to Order Your Spring Plants

Shop our Spring Plant Pre-Book online
Add your plants to cart and check out like normal
Enjoy 10% off your pre-book order
Choose in-store pickup or local delivery at checkout - Spend $100+ and select local delivery to receive FREE delivery
Sit back-we'll email you as soon as your plants arrive with next steps

When to Pre-Book for Zone 7b Planting Windows

In Zone 7b (Mullica Hill, NJ & the Tri-State area), timing is everything for healthy plants and a thriving garden. New pre-book drops are released every few weeks, giving you first access to popular and specialty plants. Our pre-books close on March 1st, so reserve early to guarantee local delivery or in-store pickup!

When to Expect Plants to Arrive

Early Spring (March – April): Most trees, shrubs, and perennials arrive in this window. Pre-book now to ensure your favorites arrive for planting as soon as the soil warms.
Late Spring (April – May): Our warm-season annuals, vegetables, and herbs come a bit later. Safe planting for warm-weather plants is Mother's Day weekend! Plan ahead to secure limited-quantity varieties.