Business Details
Your Trusted Garden Centre for Plants & Expert Advice
Established in 1882, Haskins Garden Centres has dedicated over 140 years to helping gardens flourish across the UK. Our mission centres on providing quality plants, expert horticultural advice, and inspirational garden solutions tailored to individual needs. With five garden centres spanning Dorset, West Sussex, and Surrey, we combine traditional expertise with modern sustainability practices, including peat-free compost initiatives and water conservation guidance. Our team of certified horticulturists delivers personalised advice through in-store consultations, online plant finder tools, and educational resources.We prioritise customer satisfaction through our plant guarantee policy and comprehensive after-sales support. As a responsible business, we actively support local communities through charity partnerships and environmental stewardship programmes. Our integrated restaurant services offer customers a relaxing experience while shopping, reflecting our commitment to creating holistic garden destinations.
Services
Gardening Advice
Plant Finder
Delivery Services
Recycling
Restaurants
Gift Vouchers
Plant Guarantee
Highlights and features
- We offer 140+ years of horticultural expertise across five UK locations
- Our certified horticulturists provide tailored gardening advice and problem-solving
- We pioneered sustainable practices including peat-free compost initiatives
- We operate integrated restaurant services at all garden centres
- We maintain a comprehensive plant guarantee policy for customer confidence
Services
Gardening Advice
Our certified horticulturists provide tailored gardening guidance covering plant selection, seasonal care, and problem-solving. We offer practical demonstrations through video tutorials and in-store workshops. Our advice incorporates sustainable practices like water conservation techniques and peat-free compost usage to help modern gardeners achieve optimal results.
Plant Finder
This digital tool helps customers locate perfect plants using filters like colour, size, and growing conditions. Each listing includes detailed care instructions and compatibility information. The system integrates with our inventory to show real-time availability across all five garden centres for convenient purchasing.
Delivery Services
We offer nationwide delivery for plants and gardening supplies with specialist handling for delicate items. Our logistics team ensures safe transportation using eco-friendly packaging materials. Customers receive tracking updates and delivery windows to coordinate arrivals with their schedules.
Recycling
Our centres provide dedicated recycling points for garden-related materials including plastic pots, compost bags, and garden furniture. We partner with local authorities to ensure proper waste processing. Educational displays explain correct sorting methods to maximise recycling efficiency for customers.
Restaurants
Each garden centre features a restaurant serving seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients. We offer extended evening hours on Thursdays and Fridays during peak seasons. The dining areas provide views of landscaped gardens, creating a relaxing environment for customers to enjoy meals between shopping sessions.
People
Kathryn
Plant Team Leader
Kathryn leads the West End plant team with 15 years' experience in horticulture. She specialises in sustainable gardening practices and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. Her expertise includes creating educational resources for customers and managing seasonal plant displays that demonstrate practical garden applications.
Questions
What are your garden centres' opening hours?
Our garden centres operate Monday to Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 10:30am-4:30pm. Selected late-night shopping available Thursdays and Fridays until 8:00pm during October-December.
Do you offer gardening advice services?
Yes, our certified horticulturists provide free gardening advice through in-store consultations, video tutorials, and our online plant finder tool. We cover plant selection, seasonal care, and problem-solving.
Are your plants guaranteed?
All plants come with our Plant Guarantee Policy covering replacement or refund options. Terms vary by plant type and season - full details available at point of sale and on our website.
Do you provide delivery options?
We offer nationwide delivery for plants and gardening supplies. Delivery charges vary by location and order size. Customers receive tracking information and can select preferred delivery windows.
What sustainability initiatives do you have?
We promote peat-free compost, water conservation techniques, and wildlife-friendly gardening. Our recycling points accept garden plastics and pots. We also implement energy-efficient practices across all centres to reduce environmental impact.
Are there dining options at your centres?
Each location features a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and seasonal specials. We offer extended evening hours during peak seasons with themed dining events available on Thursdays and Fridays.
