Business Details
Your Trusted Plant Nursery in Dorset
Brackendale Nurseries is a family-owned business established over 50 years ago, dedicated to cultivating and supplying high-quality plants for gardens across Dorset and surrounding regions. Our expertise spans ornamental plants, hedging, fruit trees, and ornamental trees, supported by a comprehensive range of composts and mulches from trusted brands. With generations of horticultural knowledge, we offer tailored advice on plant selection, soil compatibility, and planting schemes.Our delivery service caters to both private and commercial clients, ensuring accessibility to large or delicate specimens. As members of the Horticultural Trades Association, we uphold industry standards while maintaining a commitment to local communities and sustainable practices.
Services
Plants
Hedging
Fruit Trees
Ornamental Trees
Garden Design
Delivery Service
Highlights and features
- Family-owned nursery with over 50 years of horticultural expertise
- Extensive range of hardy ornamental plants and evergreen hedging
- Expert advice on plant selection for local soils and conditions
- Delivery service covering Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire
- Suppliers to private gardens and commercial developments
Associations and certifications
- Horticultural Trades Association
Services
Plants
We supply a comprehensive range of hardy ornamental plants including azaleas, rhododendrons, conifers, and herbaceous perennials. Our nursery-grown specimens are cultivated to thrive in local conditions, with expert guidance available for soil and location-specific selections.
Hedging
Our hedging plants include laurel, griselinia, photinia, and conifers suitable for both small and large-scale projects. These varieties provide effective screening and boundary definition while adapting to Dorset's climate and soil conditions.
Fruit Trees
We offer a selection of fruit trees ideal for home orchards and edible gardens. Our range includes varieties suited to local growing conditions, with advice available on pollination requirements and space-efficient planting techniques.
Garden Design
Our team provides tailored garden design assistance, including plant selection for specific soils, quantity calculations for borders, and seasonal bedding schemes. This service combines practical expertise with creative solutions for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Delivery Service
We deliver plants across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, including large quantities and oversized specimens. This service ensures accessibility to our full range, particularly for customers requiring specialist transport for mature trees or bulk orders.
Questions
Do you deliver plants outside Dorset?
Yes, we deliver throughout Dorset and into parts of Hampshire and Wiltshire for larger orders or difficult-to-transport specimens.
Can you help with Tree Preservation Order requirements?
Yes, we stock native container-grown trees like oak and hornbeam to fulfill Tree Preservation Order obligations.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept payments through HTA National Garden Gift Cards and standard payment methods for nursery purchases.
Do you offer gardening advice?
Our experienced team provides free advice on plant selection, soil compatibility, and planting schemes tailored to local conditions.
Are your plants grown on-site?
We grow a large proportion of our plants at our Three Legged Cross nursery, ensuring quality control and variety availability throughout the year.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, closed Tuesdays and Sundays, with Bank Holiday Mondays open as usual.
