Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Garden Centre in Chelmsford
Established over 60 years ago, The Garden Factory has been a cornerstone of the Chelmsford community, offering expert gardening advice alongside an extensive range of plants and landscaping products. Our collaboration with The Garden Factory website extends our reach to nationwide customers while maintaining our commitment to local service. With a physical garden centre in Essex and a robust online store, we provide quality products, including shrubs, climbers, perennials, trees, roses, fruit plants, glazed and terracotta pots, compost, garden chemicals, lighting, statues, and garden gifts.Our team of experienced professionals delivers free advice and operates a loyalty scheme offering 5% points on purchases. We prioritise sustainability through packaging recycling and fast delivery, combining traditional expertise with modern convenience to meet diverse gardening needs.
Services
Gardening Products
Landscaping Supplies
Online Delivery
Loyalty Scheme
Garden Advice
Details
- Year established: 1965
Highlights and features
- We offer over 60 years of gardening expertise and local knowledge in Chelmsford.
- Our loyalty scheme provides 5% points on every purchase for repeat customers.
- Fast delivery within two working days for most UK items.
- We source products from UK suppliers where possible to support local businesses.
- Our team provides free, expert gardening advice tailored to your needs.
Services
Gardening Products
We offer a comprehensive range of plants including shrubs, climbers, perennials, trees, roses, and fruit plants. Our selection caters to both amateur gardeners and professionals seeking high-quality specimens. All plants are sourced and maintained to ensure optimal health and growth potential.
Landscaping Supplies
Our landscaping products include paving, decorative gravels, fencing, and garden gifts. These materials are carefully chosen to enhance outdoor spaces while maintaining durability and aesthetic appeal for both residential and commercial projects.
Online Delivery
We provide nationwide delivery for most products with a fixed-rate shipping option. Local customers within eight miles of our Chelmsford centre receive deliveries via our own drivers on Tuesdays and Fridays for added convenience.
Loyalty Scheme
The Gardeners' Reward Card offers 5% points on nearly all purchases, excluding select items. Points convert to vouchers every two months, providing ongoing value for regular customers through our free-to-join program.
Garden Advice
Our experienced team provides free, tailored gardening advice to help customers select appropriate plants and materials. This service combines decades of practical knowledge with up-to-date horticultural practices for optimal gardening outcomes.
Questions
What areas do you deliver to?
We offer local delivery within eight miles of our Chelmsford site and nationwide delivery across the UK for most products.
Do you have a loyalty program?
Yes, our Gardeners' Reward Card provides 5% points on purchases, excluding select items, with vouchers issued every two months.
What are your opening hours?
Summer: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm. Winter: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.
Can I get expert gardening advice?
Yes, our experienced team offers free, tailored gardening advice both in-store and online to help with plant selection and garden planning.
What payment methods do you accept?
Our online store accepts major credit/debit cards. In-store payments can be made by card, cash, or cheque.
Do you offer recycling initiatives?
We recycle packaging materials to reduce waste and maintain competitive pricing while ensuring product protection during delivery.
