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Specific Nurseries for Specific Plants

stewyfizzstewyfizz Posts: 161
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Do you use different Nurseries depending on what you are shopping for? Round my way i use Pacific for bedding and smaller shrubs, Ashwood for shade loving plants (they always have a good selection kept in the SHADE!) and organic feeds, Wm Wheat for larger shrubs/trees and of course B&Q for compost. Do we all do this?
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  • ButtercupdaysButtercupdays Posts: 4,546
    My local B&Q is quite good so I buy the occasional plant there, as well as compost and other garden bits and bobs. Homebase is rubbish except for terracotta pots. Local GC is expensive, except for 9cm perennials in the spring, but not a very wide range.
    There is a good aquatic nursery nearby that I've used. Don't do bedding!
    I buy online from specialist nurseries or from specialist nurseries at plant fairs, my favourite way to shop :)
    I need to buy some trees and shrubs after the beast from the east reconfigured my pine trees, so I will use Grasslands, local, good, cheap but limited range,. or maybe travel further afield to be able to choose my own specimens. Got more research to do first!
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    If you want anything out of the ordinary, a specialist is the way to go. I can recommend Ashwoods for hellebores,  and Crug farm, for rare woodland plants.
  • VegplotmummyVegplotmummy Posts: 96
    I agree with @fidgetbones and if you want something specific try a specialist. I've started growing annuals and some perennials from seed. My local GC are all independent which I love as they really care for the plants, not that I buy many lol. Compost I've been looking at getting bulk bags from local suppliers, works out cheaper in the long run just because of the amount of plants I grow. 
    Most people will shop around, it gives you a better variety and price 👍
  • PosyPosy Posts: 3,601
    I only order online for VERY special occasions because the postage to the Isle of Wight is eye watering. We don't have any specialist nurseries so it's largely a case of enjoying what's available.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    I certainly do use online specialists, but I'm also lucky that there's a very large nursery 40 minutes drive away where I can get a lot of things.
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,889
    Fairygirl said:
    I certainly do use online specialists, but I'm also lucky that there's a very large nursery 40 minutes drive away where I can get a lot of things.
    I wish we did. I don't think we've got one within 40 miles. :'(
    Devon.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I must admit, I find specialist nurseries a bit intimidating. There's one I pass from time to time, but I've never been in.

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • AnniDAnniD Posts: 12,585
    Pluck up courage B3, you might be pleasantly surprised! 
  • Fran IOMFran IOM Posts: 2,872
    @Posy I know what you mean about the cost of postage to an Island as there are many things I won't buy online when going to the "checkout" and see what they want to charge. I have ordered twice just recently from The Secret Gardening Club and on both occasions only charged 2.99 which I suspect would be the same for the mainland. Very well packed and in excellent condition when they arrived. Well worth a try if you needed anything. 
  • Mary370Mary370 Posts: 2,003
    @B3 feel the fear and do it!  I bet you'll be glad you did
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