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Dobbies Garden Centre, Sandyholm

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Dobbies Garden Centre, Sandyholm


The entrance at Dobbies Garden World, Sandyholm
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The first thing you notice at Dobbies Garden Centre, Sandyholm is the spectacular setting. Beautiful views of the Scottish countryside all around.

This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of Dobbies Garden Centre in Sandyholm, Scotland. Click any picture to enlarge it.

DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRE, SANDYHOLM - THE PLANTS


Covered outdoor plants area The outdoor plants area at Sandyholm is almost entirely covered. The ultimate protection from the Scottish weather! The roof is so high that there is no feeling of being contained. An excellent idea.

There is also variety in the way the banks of plants are laid out which makes it a very pleasant area to stroll round.


The plants area is on the large size and it was great to see that there were lots of very clear overhead signs (click picture on right) to indicate where groups of plants were located. Within the groups though the plants not in alphabetic order.

Paths were wide and clear allowing easy access to all areas.

Excellent overhead signs


The plants were in excellent condition and covered by Dobbies five year hardy plants guarantee.

The range of plants on offer was large. You'd be unlucky not to find the plant you are looking for at this garden centre. As well as the more common plants, there were  groupings of some more unusual plants. On the left is a grouping of Mediterranean plants. Other groupings included Oriental plants.


DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRE, SANDYHOLM - THE PRICES

The prices were average for Scotland. See our typical shopping basket below for some examples.

Rose bush (named variety) �6.99 upwards

Common shrub (e.g. hebe) �5.99

Clematis �6.99 upwards

Runner Bean seeds �2.79

Multipurpose Compost 60l �3.99 or 3 for �10

Miracle Gro 1kg �4.99

Stainless steel fork �21.99 (Dobbies)

Economy spade �13.99 (Dobbies)

Tomorite 1 litre �3.69

Blood Fish and Bone - 3.5kg �5.99

Medium cup of coffee in cafe �1.60

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