Smart, simple tactics to attract customers without extra cost or effort
Running a nursery is hands on, full-speed work and marketing often gets bumped to “later.” Whether you’re a retail garden centre buzzing with weekend visitors or a production nursery prepping bulk plant orders, these five no cost strategies will help you stay top of mind with your ideal customers with minimal time investment.
Maximise Your Google Business Profile
Your Google profile is your digital shopfront. Keep it sharp.
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🪴 Pro tip: 89% of buyers check reviews before visiting so yours should reflect your best.
Batch Your Social Media Like a Pro
Instead of posting daily, spend just one hour a week to batch 3–5 posts using tools like Meta Business Suite or Canva.
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🎥 Video wins attention. Even a 10-second clip builds engagement.
Grow Your Email List Organically
Email remains one of the highest Return On Investment (ROI) marketing tools.
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Tap into Local & Industry Connections
Partnerships give you reach without ad spend.
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🤝 Even a shared Instagram post can drive serious traffic.
Teach, Don’t Just Sell
People trust businesses that teach them something.
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🌱 Informed customers buy more and stay loyal longer.
Marketing doesn’t have to be expensive, complex, or perfect. Start small. Be consistent. Show what makes your nursery great and let that speak for itself.
By Tara Preston - Find me on LinkedIn