Project Description:

The Online Plant Nursery project is a full-stack e-commerce web platform designed for selling indoor and outdoor plants, along with a blog and tips section to educate and engage customers. The system handles product listings, filtering by plant types, online ordering, and content sharing through blogs and care tips.

Built using PHP and MySQL, this is ideal for nurseries looking to digitize their business and offer value-added content like gardening advice.

PPT and documentation are included for this project with full module explanation, screen design, database schema, and implementation steps.

User Roles:

1. Admin:

• Add/edit/delete plant products

• Manage inventory and stock

• Publish blog posts and tips

• View and manage customer orders/comments

2. Customer:

• Browse plant categories (e.g., Indoor, Flowering, Medicinal, Succulents)

• View plant details, care instructions, and availability

• Add items to cart and place orders

• Comment on blog posts or plant tips

• Read and like articles in the Tips section

Core Features:

Plant Inventory Management:

• Product listings with images, price, stock, care level, and watering needs

• Filter by category, sunlight requirement, air purifying, etc.

E-commerce Functionality:

• Cart system

• Checkout form with basic payment method (COD or simulated gateway)

• Order summary and confirmation

Blog and Tips Section:

• Admin can post plant care articles (e.g., “Top 5 Plants for Air Purification”)

• Users can read, like, and comment on posts

• Helps improve customer engagement and SEO

Comment System:

• Registered users can post comments on plant pages or tips articles

• Admin can delete or approve comments

Database Tables (MySQL):

• users

• plants

• categories

• orders

• order_items

• blogs

• comments

PPT & Documentation Includes:

• Introduction & Purpose

• Technology Stack Used

• ER Diagram & Database Tables

• Use Case Diagram

• Screenshots of Key Modules (product page, blog, cart, etc.)

• Deployment instructions