Gardening Direct Reviews 33

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

1.4

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My fruit salad petunia plants for my hanging baskets, contained no yellow petunias, only red and white. My basket looks like strawberries and cream instead. Whilst it looks okay, it's turned out not a... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed order weeks and weeks ago nothing received and despite many email requests for information never once have they replied. Only spent just over £20 but when you are over 80 that can be quite a lo... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My husband bought 110.90 plants end of February from this company they arrived in bad condition, he replanted carefully but they all died, because it was outside if there 30 day policy they would not... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service, slow answering and do not respond to emails. ordered plants beginning of March, still not recieved end of April, promised to deliver ASAP, still nothing. Told by custome... See more

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  1. Garden Center
  2. Wholesale Plant Nursery

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Gardening Direct are one of the lead Bedding Plant Suppliers in the UK. We also offer a fantastic range of Shrubs, Perennials, Bulbs, Accessories & much more!


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give zero stars too

I wish I could give zero stars too! Ordered several items mid March for early April delivery. When I queried them in mid April (I did manage to get through to a human being!) was told waiting for just one of the items. I asked them to despatch the ones that are ready. When I next checked, those had gone out of stock! On 07/04/22 I had added 120 Marigold plug plants plus some begonia tubers. Some of the original order arrived last week in not brilliant condition. Still no sign of the remainder on 09/05/22. With luck I might see some flowers by September! Will NOT use this company again!!!

May 9, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give zero stars

I wish I could give zero stars. Very poor quality of products that all died. Patronising customer service who refused to refund even some of the value. My recommendation is to avoid at all costs

May 6, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Avoid Avoid

Avoid Avoid Avoid, wish I had read the reviews before ordering, order two weeks ago nothing no communication, no plants obviously not in stock, need to get my money back.

May 6, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service, slow answering and do not respond to emails.
ordered plants beginning of March,
still not recieved end of April, promised to deliver ASAP, still nothing.
Told by customer service they were with the courier, now told they are not even in stock.
Absolute rubbish, avoid at all cost, unless you want to lose your money.

April 29, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Placed an order for the first time!

Placed an order for the first time!
Emailed and attempted to phone to chase where the order is
No joy!
Terrible service and communication from this company
And that’s before and when I take delivery
Not happy and will not order again from here
Roy

June 19, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good experience this time

Have had some issues in the past (hard work getting replacement for plant damaged in transit, although eventual replacement was very high quality). But must speak as I find with a recent order. They now have a phone line and were easily contactable and very helpful on the phone. Plants arrived within 10 days in good condition and were competitively priced. I certainly won't give up on them yet.

May 29, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Re Gardening Direct order 000104067 I…

Re Gardening Direct order 000104067 I placed an order in March 2021 for 170 plants priced £24 advertised for delivery end April I have continually been emailing this company for update who either don’t respond or respond we are busy, today I received what looked like a seven inch tray of water cress containing apparently 170 plants.
The product is very poor standard
The customer service is non existent
Take my advice avoid this company AT ALL cost.

May 12, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Despair - Hanging Baskets (Non Delivery of)

Ordered 2 Hanging Baskets in Feb-21 in good time.
Still not arrived, taken the money and have not received any positive response regarding delivery.
They advertise in many sources, my advise to anyone who has seen a advertisement stay away for your own sanity, they drive you to despair.

May 3, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered 3 lots of bedding plugs plants…

Ordered 3 lots of bedding plugs plants Inc 70 plug geranium to be delivered early March.
It's now mid April and despite several emails still no plants and no explanation. Cheque for the plants was cashed at the end of Jan 21.
Even more annoying they are now offering me these plants at half price!!!
Customer number 48571

April 17, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered a selection of flower and…

I ordered a selection of flower and tomato plugs and received substitute tomatoes and broken plugs and package. A real mess. Notified supplier and sent photo. Asked for partial refund ,especially the Tomato plants that were unsolicited, a variety that I avoid normally. Guess what !!! Ignored. I have been a regular customer of theirs for many years. Goodbye in future.

June 15, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT EVEN WORTH A STAR

NOT EVEN WORTH A STAR, The worst company I have ever dealt with; plants looked as if they have been round the world twice before they arrived at my address. Pease think twice !!!!!!!!!!

May 26, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Rubbish company cheating the public

I have spent over £100 on plants with this company. I ordered large plants and paid a premium for them. Some have at last started arriving and they are pathetically small- not at all what was advertised or what I ordered. No response to emails or phone calls.
Do NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!!

April 28, 2020
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