Plant Ordering, Delivery & Care FAQs
Designing South Florida's Sanctuary Spaces... Inch by Yard.
Plants, Trees,
Shrubs and More
Sourced from local South Florida nurseries.
Inch by Yard is not a traditional nursery—we source fresh, high-quality plants from our trusted nursery partners throughout South Florida and deliver them straight to you. This means we don’t keep a large inventory on hand, ensuring you receive the healthiest plants available at unbeatable prices. Our online inventory is updated weekly.
We partner with local nurseries to bring you the best of their available inventory.
If a locally delivered plant is not what you expected, tell us before accepting or planting it whenever possible. Health or damage concerns must be reported within 48 hours. Shipped live plants cannot be returned for change of mind.
Plants shipped by carrier are protected by our 48-hour National Live Plant Arrival Policy. Approved claims qualify for a replacement or refund. Routine returns of shipped live plants are not accepted.
Local delivery-only concerns must also be reported within 48 hours. Plants delivered and installed by Inch by Yard have a separate 30-day Thrive Guarantee.
Local South Florida Delivery
We offer local plant delivery and garden services in South Florida, and we ship eligible plants throughout the United States.
Anywhere in South Florida. We also ship throughout the US.
Delivery fees are calculated at check out based on your distance from our Fort Lauderdale location, and number of plants you’re ordering. An average is order is ~$13-15 dollars.
Yes, by appointment. We are located conveniently in central Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312.
If your building or HOA requires vendor approval, please check with your property management team before scheduling delivery. Some buildings require vendors to submit insurance documents, business licenses, and employee lists at least 24 hours in advance.
If your property has specific requirements, please email us at hello@inchbyyard.com as soon as possible so we can submit the necessary documents.
✔ Check with your property manager about vendor requirements.
✔ Notify us at least 48 hours in advance if a COI or other documents are needed.
✔ Provide building access details (elevator reservations, service entrances, etc.).
✔ Confirm if an employee list is required
Plant Installation
Here’s a quick reference guide for general plant sizes and recommended spacing. Please check individual plant descriptions for precise measurements:
Gallon Size | Height | Recommended Spacing
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🪴 3 Gallon | 1'–2' | ↔️ 1.5'–2'
🌿 7 Gallon | 2'–3' | ↔️ 2'–2.5'
🌳 15 Gallon | 3'–5' | ↔️ 2.5'–3'
Installation starts at $8 per 3-gallon plant installed.
Yes. Plants delivered and installed by Inch by Yard include a one-time 30-day Thrive Guarantee when the recommended care instructions are followed. Read the complete Thrive Guarantee.
Family Tree
It’s our free membership program entitling members a 10% discount on all plants ordered through your portal. Just register on this site to join and save.