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This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of the
Podington Garden Centre in
Podington, Wellingborough.
As the sign declares in the outside plant area "A Plant
Person's Paradise".
And it's true, there is a very large range of plants, shrubs and trees. They were all
well cared for and well-watered. They stock all the well know varieties and some not so
well-known and interesting ones.
The stock of plants is wide-ranging but they also managed to specialise
in a couple of areas.
There was a vast stock of roses and conifer trees, every type imaginable.
The whole of the outside area was well-signposted, it's needed in an
area this large. The hardy shrubs have a two year guarantee, a sign of confidence in the
quality of the plants. Even in the depth of winter there was a manned help desk at the
entrance to the outside area. The individual signs on the plants were excellent,
descriptive and informative. PRICES
Rose, 3 litre pot
�6.49 upwards
Common shrub (e.g. hebe)
�5.99 upwards
Clematis
�7.99 upwards
Economy spade (Yeoman)
�13.99
Quality fork (Bentley)
�23.99
Multipurpose compost (Podington's) 60 litre
�3.99
Tomorite (1 litre)
�3.89
Phostrogen (soluble, 1kg)
�3.49
Large cup of coffee
�1.75
Podington Garden Centre, WellingboroughPODINGTON GARDEN CENTRE - THE PLANTS
Of special note was the large range of fruit trees. The common varieties were all stocked
and there was a good range of the older, not so common trees. Excellent!
Overall, the plant area is outstanding.
The prices at Podington Garden Centre were about average as can be seen by the shopping basket
below. The apple trees were particularly well-priced.