Gardening Direct Reviews 

25,048
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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Delivery service

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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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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are concerned to hear that your order has not yet arrived. We are actively looking into this delivery issue for you.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very healthy plants value fo money

Very healthy plants value fo money

11 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that you received healthy plants and found them to be good value for money! We appreciate your positive feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quality plants

Excellent plants and delivered in very good conditions.

7 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're delighted to hear that your plants were excellent and arrived in very good condition! 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're so pleased to hear that you received good quality plants and that they were delivered quickly! We appreciate your positive feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very satisfied as usual not had any…

Very satisfied as usual not had any complaints with any of my orders and will certainly be ordering again in the future.they are always healthy plants and well packed

13 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear you're consistently satisfied with your orders! It's wonderful to know our plants are always healthy and well-packed. We truly appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to your future orders.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They answered promptly when a small…

They answered promptly when a small problem arose. Their plants as always arrived fresh and beautiful.

27 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased we could promptly assist when a small problem arose, and that your plants arrived fresh and beautiful as always. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

24 July 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

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

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice plants

Very nice plants

6 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,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Supplier with Quality Items at Affordable Prices

The items I bought were of good quality. They were Ericaceous Compost, Seed & Cutting Compost(ready for next year) Multipurpose Compost, Diamond Lattice Hanging Basket Gates(12) and two Rainbow Planters. All these at an affordable price. I ordered them on the 9/8/26 and received them on the 13/8/26, which I was well impressed with.

13 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that you were impressed with the quality and affordability of your recent purchase, including the composts, hanging basket gates, and rainbow planters. It's wonderful to know that your order arrived so quickly!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Canary Palms

Plants arrived when stated. Well packaged and looked good. Amazing value for the money!

5 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're delighted to hear that your plants arrived as expected, were well-packaged, and looked great! We're especially pleased that you found them to be amazing value. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good overall

Ordered 5 plants - 4 were great and are thriving - 1 not so good didn't look as healthy from teh start and looks like it's almost dead already. Guess its not their fault and this can happen. They were less than half price so still wasn't disappointed.

11 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that most of your plants are thriving. We're sorry that one plant wasn't as healthy and is struggling. We always aim for all our plants to arrive in excellent condition.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

PLATS CAME IN GOOD CONDITION AND WELL…

PLATS CAME IN GOOD CONDITION AND WELL PACKTED NO PROBLEM .

11 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We appreciate your positive feedback! We're so pleased to hear that your plants arrived in good condition and were well-packaged.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant, quick delivery, great price and helpful customer service.

26 August 2025
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased you had a brilliant experience with our quick delivery, great prices, and helpful customer service. Thank you for your wonderful feedback!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

With the exstieme dry weather the…

With the exstieme dry weather the quality of plants received was above-expectations
. Only 2 of the plants where unsalvageable the rest are developing well

11 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear that the quality of the plants you received exceeded your expectations, especially given the extremely dry weather. It's wonderful to know that most of them are developing well.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The pair of Cyprus Totem

The pair of Cyprus Totem arrived in perfect condition.
Delivery was quick and the plants were as described.
Quality plants at a great price.

10 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear your Cyprus Totem arrived in perfect condition. It's wonderful that the delivery was quick and the plants were as described, offering great quality at a fantastic price!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Two very healthy plants but third a…

Two very healthy plants but third a very poor nearly dead plant .

4 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are concerned to hear that one of your plants arrived in poor condition. We are always working to ensure the quality of our plants.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great plant

10 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,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love this experience so much I've…

Love this experience so much I've ordered again

23 July 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We are so delighted to hear you loved your experience so much that you've ordered from us again! Thank you for your wonderful feedback.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good quality plants

Good quality plants, well packaged and delivered at a very good price. Would not hesitate to order again and recommend.

7 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're so pleased to hear you received good quality plants, well packaged, and at a very good price. It's wonderful that you would not hesitate to order again and recommend us!

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The plug plants arrived promptly and in…

The plug plants arrived promptly and in good condition. However, I wish you could help me to identify which plant is which. The letters A,B&C are not very helpful to those of us who have limited knowledge of plant names and their corresponding potential height.

7 August 2026
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Reply from Gardening Direct

Hello,

We're pleased to hear your plug plants arrived promptly and in good condition. We understand your frustration with the plant identification and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience.

Kind regards,

Gardening Direct Customer Service

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