# How to Get the Nursery App: Setup, Onboarding & Day One

> Getting started with the Nursery App is faster than you think. Here's what setup and onboarding look like—and what your first week managing your nursery in the app is like.

- **URL:** https://get-nursery-app.com/blog/how-to-get-started/
- **Date:** 2026-07-09
- **Category:** Getting Started
- **Publisher:** Reed Dynamic (https://get-nursery-app.com)
- **Video:** Get the Nursery App: Setup, Onboarding & What to Expect on Day One — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFmRlWDqAas

The most common thing we hear from nursery owners after they get the app: "I can't believe I waited this long." Here's what getting started actually looks like.

## It's Easier Than You Think

The #1 reason nursery owners delay getting started is the assumption that implementation will be complicated. In practice, most nurseries are live and actively using the app within 4–8 weeks—and many of the heaviest lifts are handled by our team, not yours.

You don't need an IT department. You don't need a lengthy training program. You need a plant list, your customer pricing structure, and a willingness to let buyers start ordering online.

## Step 1: The Consultation

Everything starts with a free 30-minute call. We learn how your nursery operates today: how your inventory is organized, how you handle customer pricing, how orders currently come in, and how you fulfill.

Based on that conversation, we put together a clear plan: what the app will include, what the timeline looks like, and exactly what it will cost. No vague estimates or hidden fees—a specific proposal you can say yes or no to. [Book your consultation here](/contact).

## Step 2: Getting Your Inventory In

We help you get your plant list and pricing into the app as quickly as possible. Most nurseries start from an existing spreadsheet or export from their current inventory system. We'll tell you exactly what format we need and handle the import.

[Common integrations](/pricing) include CSV/Excel imports, Counterpoint connections, and QuickBooks workflows. If you have your data in a format that works, setup is fast.

## Step 3: Setting Up Buyer and Staff Access

Buyers are added to the system with their specific pricing tiers. When they log in, they see your inventory and their pricing—not a generic catalog. The first time a buyer uses the app and sees their actual prices, the reaction is almost always positive.

Staff accounts are set up with the appropriate access levels. Your sales team, office staff, and yard crew can each have access to the parts of the app relevant to their role.

## Step 4: Going Live

When inventory is loaded, buyers are set up, and your team is comfortable, you go live. We don't disappear after launch—we monitor, support, and keep improving the app as part of the monthly service.

## Your First Week

Most nurseries see the first online orders come in within a few days of going live. Within the first week, a pattern typically emerges: buyers start using the app for the routine availability and pricing checks that were previously handled by phone. Call volume drops noticeably.

Most nursery owners describe the first week as "quieter than expected"—in the best way.

## What's Included Every Month After Launch

The [monthly fee](/pricing) includes hosting, backups, security monitoring, updates, and email support. Small improvements and fixes are included. Larger additions (like accounting integrations or advanced reporting) are quoted separately before any work starts.

There's no long-term contract. If for any reason the app isn't working for you, you can cancel with 30 days notice and take your data with you. We're confident enough in the product that we don't need to lock you in. Read more about the [data ownership terms](/ownership).

## Ready to Get Started?

The fastest way to understand what the app would look like for your nursery is a free 30-minute consultation. We'll walk through your specific situation and tell you exactly what you'd get, what it would cost, and when you'd be live.

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