I love garden centres and Notcutts is one I visit regularly. My nearest branch is just off the M42, junction 4, south of Solihull. This is the only Notcutts I have ever used although they do have a further 12 around the midlands and south east. This branch has a large car park which is shared ... Read review
Advantages: Excellent range and quality. Disadvantages: Slightly pricey.
I love garden centres and Notcutts is one I visit regularly. My nearest branch is just off the M42, junction 4, south of Solihull. This is the only Notcutts I have ever used although they do have a further 12 around the midlands and south east. This branch has a large car park which is shared with Tesco, so at busy times it can take a while to find a space.
On walking into the garden centre you first go through the cut flowers section. ... ...perennials I have purchased from Notcutts have already been large enough to divide up into 3 or 4 plants before putting them into the ground. So, although the price you initially pay might seem higher than elsewhere in fact you are getting good value for your money. Their range of roses is very good, as is the choice of shrubs, pond plants, roses, climbers, alpines, herbs and small trees. Plants come with a 2 year guarantee which shows that the company ... more
I love garden centres and Notcutts is one I visit regularly. My nearest branch is just off the M42, junction 4, south of Solihull. This is the only Notcutts I have ever used although they do have a further 12 around the midlands and south east. This branch has a large car park which is shared with Tesco, so at busy times it can take a while to find a space.
On walking into the garden centre you first go through the cut flowers section. This always smells lovely. Their flowers are not the cheapest but the quality looks excellent. If I wanted to buy flowers as a gift I would choose them from here. Further on there are indoor plants. These appear healthy and there is a good selection of both foliage plants and flowering plants such as orchids. Whether you need houseplant food, bonsai equipment or a pot for your precious pelargonium you will find something here.
Outdoors the range of plants is also very good. While the prices for some things are a little high, I have also had great bargains. Often there are special offers, or a rack of plants that is slightly past its best but containing things that with some care and attention can be revived to their full glory. A few years ago I bought geranium Rozanne for only a couple of pounds, as it had finished flowering and been chopped back. But the following year and every year since it has made a large pool of blue in my border.
Another real favourite in my garden is a variegated hardy fuschia which I also bought at Notcutts. It was over £6 which seemed a lot at the time. However I have taken many cuttings from it and grown further plants for myself or to give to friends. Many of the perennials I have purchased from Notcutts have already been large enough to divide up into 3 or 4 plants before putting them into the ground. So, although the price you initially pay might seem higher than elsewhere in fact you are getting good value for your money. Their range of roses is very good, as is the choice of shrubs, pond plants, roses, climbers, alpines, herbs and small trees. Plants come with a 2 year guarantee which shows that the company has confidence in the quality of their plants. Everything I have ever bought from here has been well-established and free from pests.
As you would expect there are many other gardening sundries apart from plants. Compost, slabs, tools, seeds, patio furniture. The list would be too long for me to mention it all! And like most garden centres nowadays they have a nice range of gifts, household items, books, pictures and toiletries including Crabtree and Evelyn.
The pet centre is popular and staff have been trained in animal care. They have rabbits, guinea pigs and smaller pets. These seem to be well looked after and staff are on hand to advise. They stock a variety of pet foods and have a tropical fish area which I find fascinating.
The cafe at this branch of Notcutts is large, airy and pleasant. I have always found it to be clean and the staff are polite. You can have a hot meal for around £5, or slightly cheaper options such as toasted sandwiches or a cake.
Notcutts have various events throughout the year such as talks and demonstrations. At Christmas their display of decorations is second to none.
For wheelchair users this garden centre would be very accessible as it is all flat and there are appropriate toilet facilities.
Further details of the branches, opening times and any special events can be found via the Notcutts website at
http://www.notcutts.co.uk/index.htm
If you want to have someone else design your garden for you, Notcutts also have a design service, details are again available through the website.
Advantages: Excellant for gifts plants and pets . Disadvantages: Time goes to quickly .
Notcutts is a chain of 13 garden centers around the country. They were established in 1897 and have a wide range of different plants both indoor and outdoor. Their nurseries stock over 3000 types of hardy plants each carrying a two-year guarantee. They are well set out and it is easy to find what you are looking for . If you cant there are always members of staff happy to help you.
All plants are clearly priced . Each has its own name label on it ... ...have sheds and conservatories.
Notcutts also stock a wide variety of houses plants Including bonsai trees and fresh cut flowers. From small inexpensive plants to large expensive plants they have the lot. Now this has to be my favorite part of the store the pet and aquatics department. Its wonderful! Their rabbits hop around happily in runs so the children can stroke them. Their birds are not caged but sit on perches and do climb on to shoulders.Thankfully ...
adasarah 18.11.2002
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Advantages: Near city centre Disadvantages: Can be expensive
Notcutts garden centre is very near Norwich city centre and useful for picking up the old compost on the way home. They have all the usual garden fair and some unusual plants to boot.
There is a wide variety of climbing plants, shrubs and perennials as well as hanging baskets and houseplants and a range of orchids and cacti. They also sell paving and outdoor ornaments as well as lots of crafts, books pictures and candles. At Christmas they have ... ...is a wonderful pet shop attached to the centre where they have little furry things to look at including lop eared rabbits. In the same building is a little coffee shop.
Notcutts can be a little expensive but it often stocks some unusual plants so is worth a look. ...
blondmaiden 19.02.2001 (18.02.2001)
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Advantages: near by Disadvantages: not nearly good enough for the price
Went to notcutts in peterborough sunday with our 2 grandaughters 3 and 5 years old to see father christmas, had trouble finding a staff member to ask where father christmas was then had to go all the way back out of shop to find way to the pet shop, nothing at all to point the way no scenes etc nothing found a staff memebr to be told had to pay at the till first, no one around to point way or to take you in just a gazebo and father christmas, £4.99 ... ...the most so £4 for each child to speak to father christmas, what rubbish, I thought notcutts was a upmarket garden centre will not go again, last year went to baytrees! now that is how it should be done, but due to ill health went to notcutts, never never again. ...
marieg1223 04.12.2007
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