Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Preston Since 1932
Established in 1932, Embleys Nurseries is a family-run garden centre in Lancashire, offering a comprehensive range of plants and gardening products. Our expertise spans over nine decades, providing both amateur and professional gardeners with high-quality shrubs, roses, fruit trees, and ornamental plants. We cultivate over 300 varieties of shrubs, including heathers, camellias, and dwarf conifers, alongside a diverse selection of bedding plants and perennials. As specialists in fruit trees, we offer traditional and modern varieties in multiple forms to suit compact or expansive gardens.Our hedging plants cater to year-round planting needs, with expert guidance available for soil and location suitability. We pride ourselves on combining extensive horticultural knowledge with a welcoming atmosphere, ensuring customers receive tailored advice and premium products. Our on-site licensed restaurant, The Arches, enhances the visitor experience with home-cooked meals and a tranquil setting. With a legacy of excellence, we remain committed to nurturing gardens and communities across Preston and Southport.
Services
Plants
Fruit Trees
Roses
Shrubs
Conifers
Hedging Plants
Gardening Tools
Lawn Care
Garden Ornaments
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in horticulture and plant cultivation.
- Our nursery grows over 300 varieties of shrubs and specialist plants.
- We offer expert, tailored advice for all gardening needs and soil types.
- We provide a reliable delivery service for plants and gardening products.
- Our on-site licensed restaurant enhances the visitor experience with home-cooked meals.
What people say
Outstanding plants
Excellent advice
Friendly staff
Delicious food
Tranquil surroundings
Services
Plants
We offer a vast selection of plants, including seasonal bedding plants, perennials, shrubs, and ornamental trees. Our nursery grows over 300 shrub varieties, such as heathers, camellias, and dwarf rhododendrons, catering to diverse garden styles. Customers receive expert advice on plant suitability for specific soils and conditions.
Fruit Trees
Our specialist fruit trees include bush, cordon, and espalier forms, with traditional and modern varieties. We provide trio family trees for limited spaces and offer guidance on cultivation. Trees are available in multiple rootstock options to suit different garden sizes and climates.
Roses
We stock over 60 years of rose expertise, including hybrid teas, floribundas, climbers, and patio varieties. Our selection combines classic and new introductions, with advice on planting and care. Roses are available in various forms to enhance compact or large gardens.
Shrubs
Our shrub collection includes heathers, azaleas, pieris, and hollies, with over 300 varieties. We provide ball-rooted, potted, and bare-root options for year-round planting. Expert guidance ensures customers select shrubs suited to their garden's light, soil, and space requirements.
Conifers
We supply conifers ranging from dwarf varieties to large specimens, ideal for hedging, focal points, or seasonal displays. Our stock includes hardy and decorative types, with advice on placement and maintenance. Conifers are available in various sizes for immediate impact or long-term growth.
Questions
What are your opening hours?
Embleys Nurseries is open Monday to Saturday 8:30am–5pm and Sunday 10am–4pm. The Arches Restaurant opens Monday to Saturday 9am–4:30pm and Sunday 10am–3pm.
Do you offer delivery services?
Yes, we provide a delivery service for plants and gardening products. Contact us on 01772 612227 for details and pricing.
Can I book a table at The Arches Restaurant?
Bookings for The Arches can be made by calling 01772 396081. We recommend reserving in advance, especially for special occasions.
What plant varieties do you stock?
We offer roses, fruit trees, shrubs, conifers, bedding plants, ornamental trees, and hedging plants. Our nursery grows over 300 shrub varieties.
Do you provide gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced team offers tailored advice on plant suitability, soil types, and garden care to support all gardening projects.
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