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B&M Home Store with Garden Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
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Garden Centres in Northampton
20 garden centres listed in Northampton.
The Northampton garden centres in this list are spread around the town and the surrounding villages, with most found on the outskirts rather than in the centre. Several are in the countryside to the north and east, around Billing and the villages towards Wellingborough, while others sit to the south and west near the M1.
The list includes large destination centres, family nurseries, supermarket garden sections and a couple of places best known for their gardens. Harlestone Heath Garden Centre, Billing Garden Village, Crick Garden Centre and Yardley Hastings Garden Centre are all listed with Northampton addresses, which often reflects the postcode rather than the village itself. Because the addresses cover such a wide area, it is worth checking the map: a centre listed as Northampton could be a short drive from Daventry, Towcester or Wellingborough, which may suit you better than one across town.
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Billing Garden Store
Northampton, East Midlands
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Billing Garden Village
Northampton, East Midlands
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Brittons Plant Nurseries
Northampton, East Midlands
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Coton Manor Garden
Northampton, East Midlands
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Covey Farm Nurseries
Northampton, East Midlands
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Cramden Nursery
Northampton, East Midlands
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Crick Garden Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
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Dobbies
Northampton, East Midlands
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Golby's
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 752155 View
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Harlestone Heath Garden Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 216860 View
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Hassett Plant Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 847003 View
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Morrisons Garden Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 239923 View
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Northampton Garden Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 765725 View
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Ravensthorpe Nursery
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 770548 View
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Rob's
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 495073 View
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Sandy Lane Plants
Northampton, East Midlands
01604 831102 View
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The Plant Barn at Heart of the Shires
Northampton, East Midlands
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Woodmeadow Nurseries
Northampton, East Midlands
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Yardley Hastings Garden Centre
Northampton, East Midlands
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Gardening in Northampton
Much of Northamptonshire has heavy clay soils, which hold nutrients well but drain slowly and can become hard and cracked in summer. Parts of the county also have lighter, reddish soils over ironstone and limestone, which tend to drain better and are often more alkaline. Rainfall is moderate, lower than in the west of England, so summer watering matters. If you garden on clay, buy plenty of organic matter to dig in each autumn and avoid working the soil when wet. Shrubs such as viburnum, philadelphus and forsythia, and perennials like asters and heleniums, cope well with these conditions.
How to choose a garden centre in Northampton
Northampton has a good mix of large centres and small nurseries, so decide what you need before you go. For a big planting project, compare prices on multi-buys and ask about delivery. For something more unusual, smaller nurseries often grow their own stock and can give more detailed advice. Check that labels give a proper botanical name, not just a common one, so you know exactly what you are buying. In spring, ask whether bedding has been hardened off, and in autumn look for bulbs and bare-root roses at the best prices.
Garden Centres in Northampton: your questions answered
How many garden centres are listed in Northampton?
Garden UK lists 20 garden centres in Northampton. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
What is the soil like in Northampton gardens?
Many Northampton gardens are on clay, which is fertile but heavy and slow to drain. Some areas have lighter, reddish ironstone or limestone soils that drain more freely. Testing your soil pH and texture helps you choose plants that will thrive.
How can clay soil be improved in Northampton?
Dig in plenty of well-rotted manure, garden compost or soil conditioner each autumn and keep off the soil when it is wet. Over time this opens up the structure. Raised beds are a quicker fix for vegetables and plants that need good drainage.
When do Northampton garden centres have the best plant choice?
Spring, from March to May, usually has the widest range of bedding, perennials and vegetable plants. Autumn is the best time for bulbs, bare-root trees and hedging. Visiting early in each season gives the best pick before popular lines sell out.
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