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Looking for some answers? This article lists the 10 most common questions asked by those who want to start their own backyard plant nursery and will guide you through the steps to starting up and succeeding with profitable plants.

1. Is it expensive to start a backyard plant nursery?

It will require some money, but you should be able to get all your supplies for under a few hundred dollars. You don't have to have thousands of dollars to be a success. Remember, start small with your business and grow naturally. Don't buy too many plants at first. Don't exhaust all your money in the beginning.

2. Does it require a full-time commitment?

No. You can work as little or as much as you like. Plants do need some attention, but you can still have a day job or other commitments. You don't have to put everything else on hold to be a successful plant grower.

3. What do I need to grow?

You don't need to grow any particular plant, except for plants that sell. That's it. Find the plants that work well in your environment and climate, and the ones people want to buy. If you can grow what people want to buy, you'll become a successful grower.

4. How much space do I need for my nursery?

There's not a specific number, but you need enough space to make your nursery profitable. Think about the size of the plants you want to grow. If you want to grow plants in one-gallon containers, you can fit 3,000 in a nursery measuring 1,000 square feet. In that same space, you can fit 400 fifteen-gallon containers. Remember, bigger container sizes can bring bigger money too, but take longer to grow. Just do some research and find out what will work best for you.

5. Do I need any licenses or permits?

Yes, you will need a business license. In addition, some towns require a special permit to have a backyard nursery. Check with them and find out. Also, if your state requires sales tax, you'll need a resale license. This requires you to collect sales tax, but also gets you an exemption certificate if a purchaser resells the plants they buy from you. This license also allows you to buy your items that are eventually resold without paying sales tax.

6. What plants should I grow?

Visit a gardening center and see just what they're selling. Pay attentions to the items that they stock a high amount of. Also, ask landscapers and other people just what they're looking for. What are they buying? Like number three said, you should grow the plants that sell.

7. When should I start planting?

In general, plant as soon as the land is thawed. You want to start as early as possible. You can get a head start with an inexpensive indoor "greenhouse" to root cuttings or start seedlings.

8. What type of fertilizers should I use?

Use time-release fertilizers (also known as slow-release fertilizers)for potted plants, as these give out nutrients over a long period of time, which greatly eases the amount of work on you. Plus, they're safe for your plants and soil.

9. What's a good soil mix?

You can buy pre-mixed soil or make your own. If you make your own, try following this formula:

Six parts topsoil or compost

Three parts peat

Two parts sand

10. How can my business be successful in the long-term?

Grow slowly and naturally. Don't take on too much at first. Also, keep with it. You won't succeed right away. Just keep trying to get better. As with any business, your plant-growing business will benefit from a plan for the future. Where do you want your business to go, and how can you get there? Know that plans will not always work out, but remember, keep with it. Learn from mistakes and try to get better. You'll get there soon enough!

These are 10 of the most frequently-asked questions about starting a backyard plant nursery. Think about the questions and learn from the answers, and your backyard nursery can be off to a great start.

To learn more, read How to Start a Profitable Backyard Plant Nursery, available at: http://extraincomebulletin.com

Craig Wallin is the author of twelve best-selling books about home-based businesses you can start for just a few hundred dollars, and the editor of EXTRA INCOME BULLETIN, an online resource about honest businesses you can start on a shoestring. To learn more, visit: http://extraincomebulletin.com

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