Gardening Direct Reviews 

25,062
TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Considering 3,089 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company, consistently sharing wonderful feedback about their recent online purchases. Customers truly love the wide variety of healthy plants available, noting that orders always arrive quickly and in excellent condition. People also praise the incredibly careful packaging, which ensures all items remain fully protected and secure throughout the entire transit process. Some reviewers were not happy with delivery delays, noting that packages occasionally arrived upside down or with damaged items inside. A few people also mentioned receiving incorrect orders or dealing with plants that struggled to grow and ultimately did not survive.

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Quality

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Delivery company had insufficient address so couldn't deliver on day expected. Asked me to contact you to send correct address so received plants a day later. Thankfully they still arrived looking ve... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The majority of the plants were great and very healthy. 1 plant missing and 2 were very limp on arrival and have not survived. Others appear to be doing away fine. Delivery was well communicated and p... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordering was straight forward with a huge variety to select from. I easily found what I was seeking and at a realistic price. Payment was simple too. Within a few days my order arrived and I was delig... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All plants that I have received have been well packaged & sturdy plug plants that have thrived to become strong on planting out. Delivery has taken place as predicted at the time of ordering. I do... See more

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  1. #88 of 98 best companies in Garden

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Gardening Direct are one of the lead Bedding Plant Suppliers in the UK. We also offer a fantastic range of Shrubs, Perennials, Bulbs, Accessories & much more!


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4.2

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality Products

Quality whatever you buy and excellent packaging and delivery

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with the quality of your purchase and our excellent packaging and delivery! Thank you for your positive feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pleased

Arrived intact, delighted

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

Thank you for your positive feedback; it means a lot to us.

Kind regards,

YouGarden Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service, great plants, many thanks.

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that you received excellent service and that you are happy with your plants! We truly appreciate your positive feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to order

Easy to order, quick delivery and well packaged

24 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that your ordering experience was easy, and that your delivery was quick and well-packaged! We truly appreciate your positive feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are so happy to hear that you received excellent products and that they were well delivered. We appreciate your positive feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

BRILLIANT

THE PLANTS WERE GREAT AND PACKED VERY WELL REALLY PLEASED

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that your plants were great and packed very well! We truly appreciate your positive feedback and are delighted you are pleased.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very often get plants from here

Very often get plants from here, always very healthy and great value.

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that you frequently get plants from us and that they are always very healthy and offer great value. Thank you for your kind feedback!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Only about 10% of the plugs will survive

Only about 10% of the plugs will survive

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are concerned to hear about the low survival rate of the plugs. We are reviewing our quality control processes.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A good buy…

The pansies were great although quite a few of them seemed to wilt

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're happy to hear you enjoyed the pansies. We are sorry some of them wilted, and we appreciate your feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A reliable company and good plants

A reliable company which I've used for years. My plants arrived in good condition and well packaged. They are now growing on well.

31 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that you've found us to be a reliable company over the years and that your plants arrived in good condition and are now growing on well. Thank you for your continued support!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

I was very disappointed. It was the first time I’d ever ordered and it wasn’t clear from the brochure that you had to put codes in for the special offers. As a result - I didn’t receive them. When I enquired, I was basically told it was my own fault. I won’t use again.
The brochure needs to me clearer with regards to offers.

27 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are truly sorry to hear about your disappointing first experience and that you didn't receive the special offers. We understand your frustration regarding the clarity of our brochure and the explanation you received. Please note that the code is mentioned on the front page of the catalogue and inside the catalogue too however, we are reviewing our brochure's offer instructions to ensure they are much clearer for future customers.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cherry tree, blueberries & jasmine

I am very pleased with the quality of plants I received. They arrived as specified, well packaged, healthy and growing well! I recommend this company and will definitely buy again.

19 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear you're happy with the quality of plants you received! It's wonderful to know they arrived well-packaged, healthy, and are growing well. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to your next order.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good Service and prices.

Good Service and prices.
The plants arrived in good condition despite being somewhere over the Bank Holiday.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear you received good service and found our prices satisfactory. It's wonderful that your plants arrived in good condition, even with the Bank Holiday!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good plants

Good plants, well packaged and good prices

28 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that you found our plants to be good, well-packaged, and at good prices! We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing plants from a great company

Very quick delivery, kept informed by email all the way, extremely well packaged and plants were intact and of superb quality as always.
Yet again the GD Team looked after me, so a big thank you to everyone involved in making it yet another great visit and even better outcome for my garden

28 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear about your quick delivery and that you were kept informed throughout the process. It's wonderful that your plants arrived intact and of superb quality, as always. We appreciate your kind words about our team!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was very pleased with the service and…

I was very pleased with the service and quickness of delivery of my order. The Courier was very friendly and helpful and the plants were in perfect condition and beautiful

9 September 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear you were happy with our service and the quick delivery of your order. It's wonderful that your plants arrived in perfect condition and that our courier was friendly and helpful!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not fit for purpose

Plants sent were feeble and have failed to prosper. Poor value for money and full refund requested.

28 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are very sorry to hear that the plants you received were feeble and have failed to prosper, and that you feel they were poor value for money. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant as always

Absolutely brilliant as always. Plants arrived in super condition Thank you

28 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased your plants arrived in super condition and that you found our service brilliant as always. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

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