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Toomers Garden Centre
Toomers is a small to medium sized garden centre
in Lydiard Millicent near Swindon. Is it the type of garden centre which suits
you? Read on to find out.
This is a totally independent GardenAction opinion of
Toomers Garden Centre in the Swindon area. Click any
picture to enlarge it. PLANTS
For this size of garden centre there was a good
range of plants on offer. The majority of your plant needs would be
satisfied by a visit to Toomers Garden Centre.
There was a good range of ornamental tree (see picture on right)
and a good range of roses at very competitive prices
There was no
help centre which is not surprising given the size of the garden
centre. But the staff were very helpful and knowledgeable.
The paths in the outdoor area were wide and free from
obstructions. The majority were laid with gravel which might
make pushing a wheelchair slightly difficult. The gravel was not
deep though.
As the picture on the right shows, some of the plants area
was undercover, great if it's raining
On site was a good selection of second hand caravans with a shop for
caravanning accessories. PRICES
Rose, 3 litre pot
�6.99 upwards
Common shrub (e.g. potentilla, hebe)
�4.99
Clematis
�6.99 upwards
Runner Bean seeds (4m)
�2.75 (Mr Fothergills)
Multipurpose 75l
�3.99 (3 for �10) J Arthur Bowers
Fish, Blood and Bone, branded, 3kg
�3.99 Gem
Tomorite 1.25 litre
�2.99
Economy spade
�12.99 Yeoman
Stainless steel fork
�19.99 Yeoman
Pet Centre
The range of pet accessories is
far larger than normal. The pet feeds were available in bulk
quantities for a large range of pets. There were lots of feeds and
accessories for horses and ponies. Aquatics House Plants
Inside there was a small selection of good quality and well
kept house plants. Although there were too few to group by growing
conditions, each plant had full cultivation details attached to
it. There was a small range of garden furniture available and a
card and gift section.
DISABLED FACILITIES TOILETS CAR PARKING DIRECTIONS AND CONTACT A map can be found
HERE SUMMARY The plants are all in good condition and fairly priced.
We liked this garden centre, it had character and friendliness which is
missing from so many modern garden centres. The majority of your garden
needs can be found at Toomers so we wholeheartedly recommend a visit if
you are in the area.
Toomers Garden Centre
Click the picture to enlarge it.
The signs in the outdoor plant area were sufficient
to locate the plants you wanted. The majority of plants also had a
cultivation guide, this helps when choosing plants.
There was a "reductions" corner which looked good
value. All the plants on display looked healthy and well cared for.
The shopping bag test prices below indicate that prices at Toomers Garden Centre are about
average.
The pet centre stocks a small range of pets, some unusual ones
as the picture on the left illustrates. At the time of our visit
there were also some rabbits.
At the time we visited there was a full range of aquatic feeds and
accessories. The owner of Toomers Garden Centre told us that a specialist Koi section with
live fishes was planned to open very soon.
Al the indoor areas were accessible by wheelchair. The same can be said
of the outdoor area although most of it had a rough gravel surface.
Not tested
The car parking was fine, with lots of room and a flat surface.
The address is:
Toomers Garden Centre
Stone Lane
Lydiard Millicent
Swindon SN5 9LD
Tel: 01793 771766
Email: sales@toomers.co.uk
Website:
http://www.toomers.co.uk/
Toomers Garden Centre has been in the same family for over 150 years
so you can be sure they know what they are doing! This is a garden
centre for gardeners and not for a days shopping. Having said that, the
pets section was comprehensive.