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WE PAMPER YOUR PLANTS

that is to say… 

Your Plants May Arrive in Dirty Diapers


Yes. We ship plants throughout the US in diapers. We realize this requires an explanation.



At Inch By Yard, we source living plants—not boxes of tchotchkes that have been sitting on a warehouse shelf. Before a plant travels to its new home, we carefully remove excess soil, inspect the roots, and give the root ball a good soak.


And then we pamper them.

Like literally. We diaper your plants. Because shipping is stressful on plants. 

We Pamper Your 
Plant Like a Baby


We understand these are not just plants, you have new babies on the way! 

Left with only a tracking number and a prayer, we hand them to a shipping carrier and worry about them until they get to you. 

The Inch By Yard Promise

🌿 Hand-selected, never warehouse-picked.

📷 Photos of your actual plants before shipping.

🤝 No substitutions without your approval.

Why diapers?

Adult diapers are surprisingly perfect for shipping plants. They’re soft, lightweight and designed to absorb and hold moisture—which is exactly what a plant’s roots need while traveling across the country in a dark cardboard box.

The diaper helps keep the root ball moist without leaving the entire shipping box soaking wet.

So, your plant may arrive in a dirty diaper.​

And we consider that excellent customer service. 😂