Why Tagging Trees Still Matters (Even When You Order Online)

Anyone who’s been in this industry long enough knows tagging isn’t just some extra step, it’s how you make sure the right trees end up on the job. Walking rows, checking the canopy, meeting the grower, you can’t fake that. And while ordering online makes life easier, it doesn’t mean you lose that part of the process. With LandscapeHub, you get both.

Why We Tag

Tagging isn’t about ribbons. It’s about:

• Making sure the tree is solid – good structure, healthy canopy, no surprises.
• Keeping things uniform – if you need 10 lindens in a row, they better match.
• Protecting the design – that maple at the front entrance has to look the part.
• Building trust – clients see the trees were chosen, not just dropped off.

Sure, not every project needs tagging. If you’re planting one tree in a backyard, close enough might be fine. But for high-end residential, commercial sites, or city jobs? That uniformity is non-negotiable.

How It Works With Online Ordering

Ordering online doesn’t mean giving up control, or losing the ability to tag. The platform doesn’t replace the tagging process, but it makes everything around it easier to manage. You can still:

• Walk the rows yourself and tag the trees you want.
• Ask the grower to tag on your behalf and share photos or video.
• Meet at the nursery when it makes sense,  we still value being out there with growers and buyers whenever possible.

The difference is that once the material is tagged, you now have a digital record to keep it all organized, what’s reserved, what’s shipping, and what’s delivered, without chasing paperwork or emails.

Making Tagging Work Smarter

The tagging itself hasn’t changed. What’s changed is all the stuff around it, the messy part. That’s where we step in:

• Faster orders – reserve tagged trees without all the back-and-forth.
• One invoice – even if your order’s split across different nurseries.
• One place for tracking – no digging through emails to see what’s confirmed, shipped, or delivered.
• More time back – less paperwork, more focus on the install.

Tagging is still how you guarantee the right trees for the project. The difference today is that you don’t have to lose hours chasing calls or paperwork to make it happen. You keep the important part, working with growers and choosing the material, while the rest of the process gets easier to manage.

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