Method of covering a potted plant

A plant package comprising a potted plant comprising a pot having an outer peripheral surface, and a floral grouping disposed therein, the plant package produced by the method comprising:

• providing a tubular sleeve comprising a tapered base portion, a decorative skirt portion extending from the base portion, and a closed lower end, wherein the tubular sleeve is initially constructed in a flattened condition;
• opening the tubular sleeve and disposing the pot of the potted plant within the base portion of the tubular sleeve;
• and
• securing the tubular sleeve about the pot via a bonding material comprising a tie, band, ribbon, string, tape, clamp, fastener or shrink material, thereby producing the plant package.