How to Start a Home Plant Nursery

Starting your own home plant nursery is a great way to make a little extra income. If you have a green thumb or a love for growing plants, starting your own plant nursery may be the way to go. There are steps you will need to follow to start your own business.

• Decide what type of plants will sell best in your town. If you will be selling to other people throughout the community, you want to choose plants they are most likely to buy. Some nursery owners sell to other wholesale and florists.

• Check with your local city hall to find out the rules and regulations that applies to business owners. You will need to obtain a business license.

• Fill out the necessary paperwork to get your business license. Pay the fees that are normally required when applying for your license.

• Decide on a location for your nursery. Choose a location that is well known in the community. Choose a location that is easy access for others in the community.

• Research what types of supplies and materials you will need to start your nursery. Make sure you know what types of plants grow best in your area of the country.

• Talk to other nursery owners about their business. Find out from them their suppliers and where to purchase different types of equipment you may need.

• Study how long it takes for different types of plants to grow. Find out about different type of soil, irrigation and lighting that will be needed to grow healthy plants.

• Hire the appropriate staff to help work in the nursery. Depending upon how big you plan for your nursery to be, you may need help.

• Advertise your business. Once your business is ready to open, advertise it throughout the community. Post flyers in the community. Be sure to place ads in the local newspaper as well.