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Foliage Direct

6436 Babcock Road
San Antonio, TX 78249
Ph 210-696-4059

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General:
  • Why is sourcing direct a better option for my company?
    • If you are an interior landscaper who currently sources from re-wholesalers then you are paying a premium for your products.  If your order volumes are enough to justify going direct then let Foliage Direct become apart of your supply chain by doing the sourcing for you.
  • Why should I use Foliage Direct's services?
    • Switching to ordering direct from purchasing locally can be a daunting tast.  Questions will arise such as, what growers offer the best product at the best prices?  How do I get in contact with them? Who can I get to ship my orders to my location?  How do I begin the search?  We constantly monitor the availabilities from all major foliage growers so we know where to go for cream of the crop products.  Our volume allows us many discounted rates so in most cases you are paying no more for our services than if you were to call each grower individually.
  • How do I begin working with Foliage Direct?
    • All we need to know is what you want and where you want it!  Everything else is taken care of by us.  We will place your orders and arrange your shipping VIA a common LTL carrier depending on your location.  Just fill out our simple order form and send it off!
  • What are the biggest obstacles to sourcing direct?
    • Sometimes specific plant varieties become temporarily unavailable.  We will notify you of this early to give you enough time to substitute another variety with a list of options.
  • What are my average landed savings?
    • You can view a chart of average calculated savings on the shipping page under the Airborne Hawaii section.
  • What is the average minimum quantity that I can source from Foliage Direct?
    • Direct Order shipments from Florida are subject to order minimums as per the freight carrier.  Technically you can order as few plants as you like however you will pay the minimum.  Generally these minimums are around 100 cubic feet.  Access the Direct Order page for more information on freight caclulations and shipping information.
    • Freight charges for Direct Order from Hawaii are determined on a per-pound basis so you are not penalized for ordering lesser quantities.  Most growers anticipate shipping full containers however they can range from slightly over 100 plants to slightly under 200.
  • What are the ideal client requirements that my company should meet?
  • What are my options if I cannot afford to sit on the order minimums?
  • How can Foliage Direct help my company's bottom line?
  • Questions your company should ask before using Foliage Direct.

 

Foliage:
  • What are the most commonly sourced plants from Hawaii?
  • Why are Hawaiian plants superior to others?
  • What is the Hawaiian product availability outlook for the future?
 
 
Transportation:
  • How are the plants shipped?
  • Why do I have to pick up the container at the airport?
  • There is a closer airport to my location, why can you not ship there?
  • Who bills me for transportation?
  • What are the average freight costs?
  • What are the average container turn around times?