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Abercorn Garden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
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Garden Centres in Chelmsford
14 garden centres listed in Chelmsford.
The garden centres and garden attractions listed around Chelmsford mostly sit on the edges of the city rather than in the centre. A good number are out to the south-east towards Danbury, Rettendon and the Wickford side, with RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Perrywood Buckhatch both in that direction. Another group is to the north and west around the CM1 postcodes, including Hanging Gardens Nurseries and Greenbrook Garden Centre, while Longacres Garden Centre and Abercorn Garden Centre are on the southern side in CM2.
With that many choices in a fairly small area, it is easy to visit two or three in one trip and compare plants, prices and stock before buying. Chelmsford gardeners can also mix larger garden centres for compost, paving and sundries with smaller nurseries for perennials and shrubs. Opening hours and seasonal ranges change through the year, so it is worth checking before setting off, especially in winter.
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BHN Garden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
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Beaulieu Landscapes
Chelmsford, Essex
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Butts Green Garden Centre and Cafe
Chelmsford, Essex
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Future Garden
Chelmsford, Essex
01245 265929 View
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Greenbrook Garden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
01245 248871 View
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Grenville Nurseries
Chelmsford, Essex
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Hanging Gardens Nurseries
Chelmsford, Essex
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Longacres Garden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
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Meadowcroft Garden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
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Perrywood Buckhatch
Chelmsford, Essex
01245 400360 View
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Pot Shop Garden Centre
Chelmsford, Essex
01245 465895 View
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RHS Garden Hyde Hall
Chelmsford, Essex
01245 402019 View
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Westview Nurseries
Chelmsford, Essex
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Gardening in Chelmsford
Much of the Chelmsford area sits on heavy London Clay and boulder clay, which is rich in nutrients but sticky in winter and baked hard in a dry summer. Essex is one of the driest parts of the country, so plants that cope with summer drought make life easier, and watering new plants through their first year really matters. Dig in garden compost or well-rotted manure to open up clay, avoid working soil when it is wet and consider raised beds for vegetables. Roses, asters, hydrangeas, viburnums and many ornamental grasses do well on improved Essex clay.
How to choose a garden centre in Chelmsford
Picking a garden centre in Chelmsford often comes down to what the trip is for. For a big order of compost, soil improver or paving, check delivery charges and whether bulk bags are available. For plants, look for a well-watered outdoor area, staff who can suggest clay-tolerant and drought-tolerant choices, and stock that has been hardened off rather than straight off a lorry. A visit to a display garden such as RHS Garden Hyde Hall can give ideas for what thrives on local soil before buying. Keep receipts, as some centres offer a plant guarantee.
Garden Centres in Chelmsford: your questions answered
How many garden centres are listed in Chelmsford?
Garden UK lists 14 garden centres in Chelmsford. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
What plants are best for clay soil in Chelmsford?
Roses, hydrangeas, viburnums, asters, rudbeckias, hostas and many grasses do well on Chelmsford's clay once it has been improved with compost. Avoid plants that hate wet roots in winter unless you grow them in raised beds or pots.
How can I save water in a Chelmsford garden?
Fit water butts, mulch beds thickly in spring and water deeply but less often. Essex is one of the drier parts of England, so choosing drought-tolerant plants such as lavender, sedums and grasses cuts down on summer watering.
When should I plant in Chelmsford?
Autumn is often the best time to plant shrubs, trees and perennials around Chelmsford, as the soil is still warm and winter rain helps roots settle. Spring planting also works, but new plants will need regular watering through a dry summer.
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