Taking care of plants seems like a very straightforward practice, but, as many without a green thumb know, it's much more complex than it appears. That being said, you don't have to have an advanced degree to grow a great garden. In fact, Greenhouse Magazine reports that only 33% of gardening homeowners have a college degree!

No matter what your background is, shopping at a plant nursery is a great way to cultivate and improve your gardening skills. Here are a few ways this can help you.

The Basics

Plant nurseries are very similar to human nurseries, in that they're intended to care for infantile sprouts. Getting your plants to flourish as adults can depend greatly upon how they are started and cared for in the early stages of their lives. For many species, getting them to sprout and take root can be challenging, even if they're relatively low-maintenance adult plants. This is for a number of reasons, including their preferred temperature and sunlight requirements, and the amount of time it can take to keep them watered and free of disease.

Landscape nurseries are experts at starting new plants, and they have the equipment and staff to ensure this is done well. Instead of worrying about whether or not your seeds will take root, you can pick out young plants that are ready to join your yard. What's more, most nurseries supply informational care cards for you to make educated decisions about where to place and how to care for your new plants.

Investment

Whether you're starting your very own plant nursery at home or plan to visit a local landscape nursery to select young blooms, you're making the decision to dedicate time and energy toward gardening. Some greenhouses specialize in starting plants for this purpose, so they have a wide selection of annual, perennial, and even evergreen plants. Selecting a young plant allows you to enjoy the beauty of its blooms and greenery at a fraction of the cost of fully-grown plants.

Growth

Choosing to purchase young plants for your landscaping project might seem disappointing if you're looking for large, lush plants. That being said, the best way to achieve beautifully grown plants for your landscaping is to start with juveniles. When you add young plants to your yard, they will need some time to become well-rooted in their new home, but, once they do, they'll grow beautifully. A young plant has a better chance of successfully adapting to your yard's soil composition, whereas transplanting a fully grown one can be traumatic and end in its death.

If you're looking to bring your yard to life with new landscaping and greenery, visiting a nursery is a great way to get started. If you're in the Newberry, FL area and need advice or suggestions, stop by today! We have a wonderful inventory of plants that can't wait to grow for you.