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Plant nurseries have everything that new and experienced gardeners need to plant and grow their gardens year after year. There are many advantages to shopping at a nursery instead of simply ordering seeds from a seed catalog. Here are four reasons to visit a plant nursery near you:

1. Get a head start on your garden 

At a plant nursery, you can find plants at all stages of life, from tiny seedlings to well-established trees. Purchasing plants from a nursery allows you to skip the step of germinating your plants from seed. Germination can be a tricky affair, especially if your seeds fail to thrive or are eaten by critters in your garden before they get the chance to grow. Many plant nurseries start their seedlings in greenhouses that are sheltered from the elements, which means that they can start developing plants before the last frost of winter. Purchasing seedlings from a nursery will allow you to plant your garden as soon as the ground thaws, so you can get a head start on reaping nature's bounty.

2. Take advantage of expert gardening advice

Gardening can sometimes be challenging. At times, you may be faced with a plant that fails to thrive, despite being given sunshine and water. Each plant has different needs and thrives in unique conditions. The staff members at a plant nursery can advise you on the best way to nurture struggling plants. You may need to provide more or less water, adjust the position of a plant, or repot it into a larger container. Plant nursery staff members can also help you pick plants and seedlings that suit your gardening style and preferences.

3. Purchase supplies to repot your plants

Container gardening is a great option for people who do not have access to good soil or large plots of land. If you choose to grow your garden in a container, you'll need to repot your plants in larger containers as they grow. Plant nurseries sell potting soil, shovels, garden pots, and everything else that gardeners need for their hobby. A plant nursery can be your one-stop shop for everything related to agriculture.

4. Choose plants suitable for indoor cultivation

Some people like to liven up their homes and offices with indoor plants. Not every plant can thrive in the limited sunlight offered by indoor spaces. Fortunately, many plant nurseries have sections devoted to indoor plants so you can still find flowers, ferns, and succulents that can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Contact a local plant nursery to learn more.