We all love online shopping. Many of us are constantly browsing smartphones, searching for new online portals, websites, and accounts to shop for products. More often than not, we buy a product because it seems beautiful on the screen or out of sheer habit. However, there are certain fragile products that you need to buy carefully from online retailers. One such is a plant. Negligence on your part can end up receiving you an unhealthy plant. So, here is the process you should follow:
- Make A list of Websites: There are several choices of online nurseries. Create a list of the best ones with the help of the web. You can add recommendations from your friends as well. Type the keyword “best nurseries in India” or “top online nurseries.” You will get the list.
- Filter Out Your Choices: Once you have made a list, filter out your choices. Take out time and visit each website or account. Study the website and filter out on the following categories:
- Variety. Choose a website with various plants to deliver, like bamboo plants for home, hanging plants, succulents, and garden plants.
- Delivery Method: Online and safe delivery of plants is very important. What is crucial to notice is do they deliver to your place, days of delivery, and slots available.
- Pricing: Compare the prices. Do not spend huge amounts on unhealthy plants. Price should match up to the quality.
- Product quality can be determined by the image.
- Do they provide other gift options related to plants like planters?
- Choose One or Two: There is a probability that you will select one or two websites—Mark out the differences. Take into account each website’s strengths and weaknesses. Also notice does your chosen website have something different to offer than the rest or all of them are providing the same products. You surely would love to shop for something unique yet beautiful to stand out from the rest.
- Read Views: Once you have decided that you want to shop from that one or two particular websites, take a step further. Read the customer reviews and ratings about plants for a better idea. Reviews will make you double sure about your decision. Do not blindly follow the reviews, as they can be fake. Some websites remove negative reviews and show only positive to deceive the customers. Go with reviews that have images or marked as verified for better understanding. If someone close to you has shopped from that particular website, take his or her opinions on the matter.
- Return Policy: Now, you have your chosen website with you. Read the return policy. Do they have a return policy for plants? Many of them don’t, and that is not good from a customer point of view. In case of a damaged plant, you won’t be able to return it. So, make sure your website has a concrete refund and cancellation policy for plants.
- Ordering Process: When you visit the website to order a plant, you will go on a particular page. Scroll the page to know what all options are available. Apply filters as per your choice (popularity, prince filter, etc.) There may be a pop up for a Discount code for first time purchase, avail that. Read the description carefully, see the product image, look for add-on options in case you need anything else. Always enter your details carefully and order the product.
- After Product Things: Once you have received your plant, you are overjoyed. There are still a few things to take care of. Unbox the plant and closely examine for defects or damage. As a consumer, you should receive a healthy and nourished plant. Secondly, is the plant the same as shown on the website? Some websites display that image is only for indicative purposes, some don’t. For the latter case, you can ask for a refund. Then, many nurseries send along care tips with plants for proper maintenance. If you haven’t received it, search online or using the apps and follow.
Don’t just blindly order plants. Follow this simple process of seven steps, and you shall have a home of healthy and blooming plants.
