Nursery is a place where planting material such as seed, saplings, etc., are grown and nurtured under favourable conditions for plantation. In a nursery, plants are nurtured by providing them with better conditions to ensure germination. 

A nursery plant center offers its customers all types of plants including local (native), imported and exotic. Nurseries must be equipped with all kinds of horticulture requirements such as all sorts of plant seeds, soil mix, fertilizers, insecticides, garden chemicals, garden tools etc.

Nursery location may be predetermined based on investment and availability of demand. An open area is all that requires to start a plant nursery. Location of nursery should be near to significant cities and townships, transportation, accessibility to work and easy for future expansion. 

Nursery has to be nutrient-rich soil and good water resources. Nursery should have a soil and water drainage system and soil should be free from pathogens.

The sole purpose of all nurseries is to provide seeds, plants or trees to gardens, farms, agriculture, forestry and for conservation.