95%Would buy again
Compared to buying compost from the big supermarket, this was much cheaper for the bigger bags and the bags were actually full. Ordering was dead simple on my phone and it turned up two days later. First time using them and I'll be back for the seed trays.
Read moreI ordered a bag of seed potatoes and a box of onion sets, and the potatoes turned up on time but the onion sets were held back for nearly a week. When I rang the phone line it took a couple of days before anyone got back to me. The goods were fine once they came, but it was a bit of a faff for something I needed for planting.
Read moreI bought a packet of sweet pea seeds, the mixed colour ones, for the trellis along the fence. Germination was good and most came up within ten days. The only thing is the packet count is a bit lower than I expected for the money, and the delivery email didn't say it would come in a padded envelope so I nearly missed it on the doormat. I've ordered from them a few times now and will again.
Read moreI bought a packet of sweet pea seeds, the mixed colour ones, for the trellis along the fence. Germination was good and most came up within ten days. The only thing is the packet count is a bit lower than I expected for the money, and the delivery email didn't say it would come in a padded envelope so I nearly missed it on the doormat. I've ordered from them a few times now and will again.
I think this is a solid place to buy pots and trays for seed sowing. The bundle I got was good value and the trays are sturdy. The only niggle was that one of the drainage holes was not punched through, so I had to do it myself with a skewer. Otherwise fine.
I went for the dahlia tubers after comparing a few sellers, and the choice of named varieties was better than most. The tubers came firm and labelled, though one was a little dried out at the end so I'd have liked the team to check before posting. They replied to my email about it in a day and offered a replacement. The price was reasonable for what you get.
Our old hose kept kinking every time I tried to pull it across the lawn, so I went looking for a proper reel. The one I got holds about thirty metres and rewinds smoothly, which was the main thing for me. The site could be a bit clearer about which fittings come with it, so I had to check that myself. Otherwise pretty happy with it.
Compared with the place I used to order from, this site is much easier to use and the prices are a little lower on bulk orders. I've been a customer for a few years now and the order process has improved a lot. The one thing that let it down this time was a delivery that arrived a day late without any notice. Still, I'll keep using them.
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Gardening Direct is an online retailer of garden products, selling plants, seeds, bulbs, tools, garden furniture, pots and related supplies to home gardeners across the United Kingdom. The website is the company's main channel, with products grouped by category so that customers can move from planting and feeding to equipment and outdoor living without visiting a shop. Its customers are mainly private gardeners and allotment holders who buy for their own plots and borders rather than trade or landscaping professionals.
Orders are placed through the website and dispatched to the customer's address, with plants and live goods packed to suit their particular needs. The company is known for its range of plants and seasonal bulbs and for the clear product descriptions that accompany each item on its site.
