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Desert to Jungle
Taunton, South West
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Taunton has a handful of garden centres and plant shops listed, most with Taunton addresses. They are spread around the outskirts rather than in the town centre, covering both the north side of town and the countryside to the south and west. For a town of its size, that gives a fair choice without long drives.
Otter Garden Centres and Monkton Elm Garden Centre both carry TA2 postcodes on the north side of Taunton. Greenshutters Garden Centre is listed to the south east, and North Street Garden Shop has a TA4 postcode towards the west of the area. Between them, gardeners can usually find bedding, shrubs, compost and tools close to home, and comparing two or three places is easy when planning a bigger planting job or looking for something specific.
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Evergreen Hedging
Taunton, South West
01460 281265 View
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Greenshutters Garden Centre
Taunton, South West
01823 390063 View
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Monkton Elm Garden Centre
Taunton, South West
01823 412381 View
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North Street Garden Shop
Taunton, South West
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Otter Garden Centres
Taunton, South West
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Gardening in Taunton
Taunton sits in the Vale of Taunton Deane, where much of the soil is fertile and fairly easy to work, with red, sandy and clay loams over the local rocks. The Quantock Hills to the north and the Blackdown Hills to the south bring cooler, wetter conditions on higher ground. The climate is mild compared with much of England, which helps with a long growing season, but low lying areas towards the Somerset Levels can flood or sit wet in winter. In damp spots, choose plants that tolerate wet roots and add grit to improve drainage.
How to choose a garden centre in Taunton
Look for a garden centre with healthy, well labelled stock and staff who can answer questions about local soil and weather. Ask which plants are grown locally, as these are often hardier for the area. Check the condition of hedging and trees, especially if planting a long boundary, and ask whether bare root plants are available in winter. If the garden sits on wet ground, see whether the centre stocks grit, raised bed kits and moisture loving plants. Compare loyalty schemes and delivery charges for heavy items like compost and paving.
Garden Centres in Taunton: your questions answered
How many garden centres are listed in Taunton?
Garden UK lists 6 garden centres in Taunton. Each listing shows the address and contact details on file, and owners can claim their listing to add opening hours and photos.
What grows well in Taunton gardens?
Most shrubs, roses, fruit trees and perennials do well in the fertile soils of the Vale of Taunton Deane. The mild climate also suits a long season of vegetables. On wetter ground, try dogwoods, astilbes and moisture loving irises.
Is Taunton mild enough for tender plants?
Taunton is milder than much of England, so some tender plants survive outdoors in sheltered spots. Frost still happens, though, so protect plants like cannas, dahlias and citrus over winter with fleece, mulch or by moving pots under cover.
When should I plant hedging in Taunton?
Bare root hedging is best planted between November and March, while the plants are dormant. Choose a mild spell when the ground is not frozen or waterlogged, and water during dry spells in the first spring and summer.
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