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Alkham Valley Garden Centre
Dover, Kent
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Kent has dozens of garden centre and nursery listings, which fits a county long known as the Garden of England. Ashford has the most, followed closely by Canterbury, with Maidstone and Tonbridge next. Sevenoaks, Tenterden, Gravesend, Whitstable and Cranbrook have a couple each. The remainder are spread from Dartford and Swanley in the north west to Deal, Dover and Ramsgate in the east.
Around Ashford, the choice includes Bybrook Barn Garden Centre and Hamstreet Garden Centre, while Canterbury Garden Centre is listed under Canterbury. In the west of the county, Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre serves the Tunbridge Wells area. With this many places to choose from, most Kent gardeners are within easy reach of several centres, which makes it simple to compare plant quality and prices before a big planting project or a spring shop for bedding.
Where they are: Ashford (7), Canterbury (6), Maidstone (4), Tonbridge (3), Cranbrook (2), Gravesend (2), Sevenoaks (2), Tenterden (2), Whitstable (2), Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks (1), Barham (1), Bethersden (1) and more.
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Badgers Hill Garden Centre
Canterbury, Kent
01227 733630 View
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Bean Place Nursery
Ashford, Kent
07779 728378 View
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Brookside Garden Centre
Tonbridge, Kent
01622 871250 View
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Bumbles Plant Centre
Cranbrook, Kent
01580 720940 View
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Bybrook Barn Garden Centre
Ashford, Kent
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Canterbury Chartham Garden Centre
Canterbury, Kent
01227 731003 View
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Canterbury Garden Centre
Canterbury, Kent
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Coolings Garden Centre
Sevenoaks, Kent
01959 532269 View
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Coolings Potted Garden Nursery
Maidstone, Kent
01622 737801 View
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Deal Garden Centre
Deal, Kent
01304 373069 View
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Dobbies
Ashford, Kent
+441233619360 View
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Farthing Common Plant Centre
Shepway, Kent
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Folkestone Garden Centre
Swingfield, Kent
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Fuchsia Green
Whitstable, Kent
01227 286866 View
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G&G Fencing & Landscaping Supplies
Northfleet, Kent
01322 787312 View
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Gardening World Limited
Sittingbourne, Kent
01795 841199 View
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Hamstreet Garden Centre
Ashford, Kent
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Harringe Plants
Ashford, Kent
01303 814422 View
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Hawley Garden Centre
Dartford, Kent
01322 224 108 View
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Laurels Nursery
Cranbrook, Kent
01580 240463 View
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Madrona Nursery
Ashford, Kent
01233 820100 View
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Maytree Nursery
Faversham, Kent
01227 750353 View
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Meadow Grange
Whitstable, Kent
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Millbrook Garden Centre
Gravesend, Kent
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Notcutts Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent
01622 739944 View
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Paddock Wood Garden Centre
Tonbridge, Kent
01892 835777 View
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Pepper Hill Garden Centre
Gravesend, Kent
01474 331135 View
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Pinecove Nursery
Tenterden, Kent
01580 765429 View
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Pleasant View Garden Centre
Maidstone, Kent
01622 842042 View
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Polhill Garden Centre
Badgers Mount, Sevenoaks, Kent
01959534212 View
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Provender Nurseries
Swanley, Kent
01322 662315 View
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Ramsgate Garden Centre
Ramsgate, Kent
01843 592393 View
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Ripleys Garden Centre
Ashford, Kent
01233 820526 View
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Ripleys Garden Centre and The Rose Garden Café, Staple,
Canterbury, Kent
01304 813267 View
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RipleysGarden Centre
Bethersden, Kent
01233 820110 View
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Rumwood Nurseries and Garden Centre
Maidstone, Kent
01622 861477 View
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Staplehurst Garden Centre
Tonbridge, Kent
01622 832299 View
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Stones Garden Centre
Swale, Kent
01795 580411 View
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Tenterden Garden Centre
Tenterden, Kent
01233 758510 View
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The Gardeners Paradise
Canterbury, Kent
01227 462693 View
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The Tree Garden Kent (By appointment only)
West Malling, Kent
01634 245805 View
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Thompson's Plant & Garden Centre
Canterbury, Kent
01227 700449 View
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Tunbridge Wells Garden Centre
Tunbridge Wells, Kent
01892 515234 View
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Vincent Nurseries & Plant Centre
Herne Bay, Kent
01227 375806 View
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Vineyard Garden Centre
Barham, Kent
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Westerham Heights Garden Centre and Gift Shop
Westerham, Kent
01959 571545 View
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Woodlands Garden Centre
Sevenoaks, Kent
01474 852788 View
Gardening in Kent
Kent soils change a lot across the county. The North Downs are chalk, with shallow, alkaline soil that suits clematis, lavender and lilacs. The Low Weald, south of Maidstone and around Tonbridge, is largely heavy clay that stays wet in winter. The Greensand Ridge near Sevenoaks has lighter, sandier ground that drains quickly. East Kent and Thanet are among the drier and sunnier parts of England, so drought tolerant plants and mulching pay off. Coastal gardens from Whitstable round to Deal and Dover need wind tolerant shrubs and a little extra shelter.
How to choose a garden centre in Kent
Think about what kind of shopping trip is needed. For a few bedding plants, the closest centre may be fine, but for fruit trees, roses or specialist perennials, a nursery that grows its own may offer better choice and advice. Check labels for clear plant names and final sizes, and look for healthy foliage without pests underneath leaves. Ask staff whether a plant suits chalk, clay or sand, since a well informed team will know the local ground. For big projects, compare delivery charges on compost, paving and trees between two or three centres.
Garden Centres in Kent: your questions answered
How many garden centres are listed in Kent?
Garden UK lists 48 garden centres in Kent, spread across 27 towns and villages including Ashford, Canterbury, Maidstone. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
What fruit trees grow well in Kent gardens?
Apples, pears, plums and cherries all grow well across much of Kent, which has a long orchard tradition. Choose a rootstock to suit the space, check pollination partners, and plant bare root trees between November and March for the best start.
How do I garden on chalk in Kent?
Pick plants that like alkaline, free draining soil, such as lavender, clematis, buddleja, scabious and lilac. Add plenty of organic matter to hold moisture, and avoid acid lovers like rhododendrons unless they are grown in pots of ericaceous compost.
Is Kent dry enough to need drought tolerant plants?
In parts of east Kent, yes. Summers there are often dry and sunny, so Mediterranean herbs, grasses and silver leaved plants cope well. Mulching borders in spring and installing a water butt also help through long dry spells.
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