Partner Services

Why Partner with Us?

Landscapers

Here at the Biomes Plant Network Business Accounts Division, we aim to be your business' trusted partner in creating biodiverse and sustainable ecosystems. We understand the importance of incorporating native plants that support local pollinators and wildlife while enhancing the beauty of outdoor spaces for any projects you may have. 

Biomes is dedicated to working closely with landscapers to provide a wide selection of plant supply options that promote local biodiversity and ecological balance. Through our partnership, we offer:

  • exclusive pricing 
  • convenient delivery services
  • contract plant growing opportunities
  • reliable tree supply
  • cross promotional opportunities through strategic content building

By collaborating with us, landscapers can build vibrant and thriving environments that not only please their clients but also contribute to the overall health and sustainability of their communities.

 

Garden Centers & Retailers

Garden Centers & Retailers eager to align with the Biomes Plant Network (BPN) can easily apply for partnership and unlock a host of exclusive benefits. By becoming a partner, they gain access to special pricing privileges for a diverse range of plants, shrubs, and trees, enabling them to offer competitive pricing to their customers while maximizing profitability.

Additionally, partnership with BPN opens the doors to cross-promotional marketing opportunities, amplifying brand visibility and driving foot traffic to their stores. Another initiative and partnership opportunity is the convenience of partner pickup and drop-off services streamlines logistical operations, ensuring seamless transactions and customer satisfaction. 

Joining forces with BPN not only elevates the offerings of Garden Centers & Retailers but also fosters collaborative growth within the green industry.

If you are an owner or a representative of a garden center & retailer and are interested in

  • partnership opportunities
  • being a pickup point of Biomes Plant Network (BPN) plants & products
  • require a supply of native plants, shrubs and trees for your business 

You can apply here:  BPN Business Account Application

Our team will review your qualification for the application and you will receive communication about the status within a few days.

 

How to Qualify as a Partner

  • Fully registered business in Ontario complete with business number & supporting legal documents (could be in another province if head office located out of Ontario)
  • Registered with CRA for HST
  • Must have 2 credible professional business references

Can Automatically Qualify if:

  • Legacy St. Williams Nursery & Ecology Center clients that have good  standing relationships and have no pending outstanding balances with our team (St.Williams Nursery) & have  proven volumes in the past. Criteria is to be determined by our team.

Disqualification

We regularly review our processes so we can continue to improve our services. As part of this effort, it is at our discretion to un-add accounts once approved, particularly if account is no longer affiliated with a company or if not purchased with us in 2 years or more.

Disqualified accounts may reapply as we understand that business requirements and circumstances have changed. Approval of any reapplying businesses will be at the discretion of the Biomes Plant Network Business Accounts Team.

4 inch pot (4 in)

  • Dimensions: Approximately 4 inches in diameter and 3-4 inches in height
  • Capacity: Holds approximately 4 fluid ounces (120 milliliters) of growing medium
  • Suitable Plants: Ideal for small seedlings, annuals, herbs, and starter plants
  • Typical Height Range: Varies by species and age, but plants typically range from a few inches to 1 foot tall when potted in a 4-inch container

1 Gallon (1 Gal)

  • Dimensions: Varies, but typically around 6-8 inches in diameter and 6-8 inches in height
  • Capacity: Holds approximately 1 gallon (3.8 liters) of growing medium
  • Suitable Plants: small shrubs, perennials, annuals, herbs, and ornamental plants
  • Typical Height Range: Varies by species and age, but plants typically range from a few inches to 2 feet tall when potted in a 1-gallon container

2 Gallon (2 Gal)

  • Dimensions: Varies, but typically around 10-12 inches in diameter and 10-12 inches in height
  • Capacity: Holds approximately 5 gallons (18.9 liters) of growing medium
  • Suitable Plants: wide range of shrubs, small trees, perennials, and ornamental plants
  • Typical Height Range: Varies by species and age, but plants typically range from 1 to 5 feet tall when potted in a 5-gallon container

5 Gallon (5 Gal)

  • Dimensions: Varies, but typically around 10-12 inches in diameter and 10-12 inches in height
  • Capacity: Holds approximately 5 gallons (18.9 liters) of growing medium
  • Suitable Plants: wide range of shrubs, small trees, perennials, and ornamental plants
  • Typical Height Range: Varies by species and age, but plants typically range from 1 to 5 feet tall when potted in a 5-gallon container

7 Gallon (7 Gal)

  • Dimensions: Varies, but typically around 12-14 inches in diameter and 12-14 inches in height
  • Capacity: Holds approximately 7 gallons (26.5 liters) of growing medium
  • Suitable Plants: Wide range of shrubs, small trees, perennials, and ornamental plants
  • Typical Height Range: Varies by species and age, but plants typically range from 2 to 6 feet tall when potted in a 7-gallon container