Hi friends, I did guide you about when and where to buy your plants in the previous post. To read, you can click here.
This post is about things you need to know while buying plants:
Take time out to buy plants: I have seen many people who go to the nursery just like they did visit some shop, tell the manager/staff what plant they want, pay for it and get going. Don’t do that. Every single time to visit the nursery explore the plants there. Notice what kind of plants they have and what not. How have they aligned the plants. There are some which are kept out while others inside the poly-house. Just by observing this, you’ll come to know which are shade plants, which require full sunlight and which require partial.
Talk to the manager/staff: The Nursery staff/manager are highly skilled and knowledgeable when it comes to plants. Talk to them. Tell them your requirements. Tell them you’re looking for “indoor plants” or “flowering plants” or “medicinal plants” and acknowledge what they suggest. Ask them how to maintain these plants – how to prune and fertilize- see what they suggest.
Be Flexible: I know you must have planned your garden before visiting the nursery. But be flexible. You’re not always going to find all the plants you require. So keep an optional list ready. Also incorporate the manager/staff’s suggestion on what you should buy. They generally guide very well.
Enjoy the process: Let it be a play and not a work! Do it because you enjoy doing it. Let it not be one of those things on your to-do list. 😉
Happy Gardening 🙂
Reema's Garden 
Lovely post. I follow many of the things when I go to purchase my plants. Your posts are always helpful. Thanks for sharing
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Thank You Ruchi 🙂 🙂
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Today, I learned something new Reema,because of you.Thank you
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Its really very kind of you to say that! Thank You Ben! Thanks a lot!!
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Heard an item on the radio that garden centres are in decline in favour of purchasing online. That’s a shame because as you say, this missed out on expertise and being able to get advice face to face.
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True!! Also here in India… Purchasing plants online is very expensive.. Because plants are categorized both under “fragile” and “heavy” Category. So the cost of logistics is very high. The difference being for every single plant purchased online you can buy 5-8 plants physically!! I wrote an article about why we should be buying plants from local nurseries!! Here’s the link… https://reemasgarden.com/2017/07/24/when-and-where-to-buy-your-plants-from/
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Thanks for the link and tips.
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We needed this guide! Very helpful, and informative thank you!
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I am glad this was helpful… Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!!
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Of course thank you for the awesome content!
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Thanks for the tips as always!
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🙂 🙂 🙂
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Good tips Reema
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Thank You Kurian!
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You are welcome Reema
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Lovely blog which helps you to know which things to keep in mind while buying and choosing plants depending on the nature of your garden and aesthetic sense. I would also recommend you to checkout this website which has great plant and planters https://www.tinkersale.com/c/home-and-living/interior-and-home-decor/plant-indoor-plants-outdoor-planters-wall-planters
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