REVIEW SUMMARY
FOR
Good quality plants
Attractively laid out plants area
Good protection from rain in the covered area.
Good range of non-gardening goods in the interior
sales area.
Wide paths providing easy access.
AVERAGE
Prices
AGAINST
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REVIEW RESULTS - GRIFFINS GARDEN CENTRE
Griffins is a medium to large sized garden centre in
Dripsey near Cork. They sell a good range of plants which are
attractively displayed. The view from the outdoor seating area of
the cafe is the best we have ever seen.
THE OUTSIDE AREA
This is split into two sections, the first being a large covered
area which is a riot of colour in spring and summer time. The
uncovered area is very attractively arranged with lots of centre
pieces and short aisles to provide interest. The paths are wide,
clear and paved.
Unusually, the plant display holders were circular rather than the
more normal oblong, the effect was excellent for such a minor change
to the normal.
DISPLAY GARDEN
New in 2011 are 13 attractively designed display gardens in the
outside area. We haven't visited these yet but reports we have
received show that they are an inspiration to the amateur and more
experienced gardeners. A picture of one of the displays appears
above in the right hand column.
THE PLANTS
The plant selection is good with all the common plants well
represented. The plants themselves have obviously been well cared
for and look in very good condition. At the time we visited the
display garden was undergoing a change but even so it looked
particularly impressive.
Unusually, Griffins Garden Centre stock a good range of larger
plants and some quite substantial trees. These are always costly but
if you want immediate effect in your garden, this is the garden centre to
visit. Statues and water features are another speciality at
reasonable prices
INSIDE GRIFFINS GARDEN CENTRE
Griffins stock a reasonable range of garden related goods in the
interior sales area but they stock a large amount of non-gardening
goods, many slightly unusual.
They currently have no club / reward membership at this garden
centre.
DISABLED ACCESS
Good all round with large wide paths.
OTHER STUFF
Car park - Large enough and on flat ground next to the
entrance.
Pet Centre - Not noted.
Aquatics - Not noted.
Water Features - Yes, a good selection.
Sheds and Greenhouses - A selection of greenhouses..
Toilets - Ladies, gents and disabled facilities in good
condition.
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of Griffins Garden Centre. Remember that it is our opinion
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