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Bare Root Plants: What They Are & How to Plant Them Successfully Buying a plant without a pot or soil may seem unusual at first. But bare root plants are a practical and often economical way to add trees, shrubs, perennials, strawberries, and other plants to your garden. Instead of arriving in a container filled with growing media, bare root plants are shipped with the soil removed from around their roots. Many are shipped while dormant, which makes them easier to transport and handle during the appropriate planting season. The key to success is simple: keep the roots from drying...