Supplies & Materials

Sourcing plants, materials and equipment for your gardening business. Articles cover working with nurseries, finding wholesalers, negotiating prices, and managing supplier relationships.

Coping with Business Supplies and Demands

Plan ahead for ups and downs in your gardening business to handle slow periods and supply shifts without stress.

Finding a New Supplier

When your garden supply business needs a new vendor, here's how to search and switch suppliers without disrupting your operations.

Hiring Gardening Equipment

Renting gardening equipment can save your startup costs when you're just beginning a landscape or gardening business.

How to Buy from Nurseries and Growers

Get reliable plants and trees for your gardening business by building relationships with local nurseries and growers.

How to Find and Source Plants and Other Supplies

Find reliable suppliers for plants and gardening products by checking directories, networking with local businesses, and researching what garden centres stock.

How to Find Garden Wholesalers

Find suppliers and wholesalers for your gardening business using local directories, trade listings, and industry contacts.

Negotiating Stock Prices with Suppliers

Getting a better deal on stock from your suppliers takes research and confidence, but most wholesalers will negotiate if you know what to offer them.